Busy weekend

Yes, another busy weekend! lol Tomorrow I have a show in Allentown to help raise funds for the Light the Night Leukemia/Lymphoma charity. Pack up and head to the Freedom Football golf tournament. Hoping for sunny skies for once!! I get to come home and crash after that, then Sunday it's a car show to raise funds for the local youth programs in Wind Gap. A bit of a drive, but hoping for a good turn out. I've done well at outdoor car shows (the one I did where we were indoors was a bust due to the home show that weekend as competition). I'll be sorting bags and organizing stuff since I may need to take all the kids Sunday, unless the oldest has off.

Looking for a grant to help build my business, but I can't seem to find any for the "cottage" industry. Would be nice to be able to make up more crafts to sell and possibly get into a consignment shop or two. Any ideas??

Sorry, this one is going to be short. I have to go work on my pile of work supplies!

Yikes!

I haven't posted since March?? Jeez! I better work on my to do lists a bit better! Maybe start doing up weekly lists with daily goals listed. I honestly just don't have enough hours in the day to get my stuff done - and I have to add a night shift job to all this! Well, only if we plan to continue to eat and have electricity. No biggie! lol
Been working on expanding what I do. Not only do I do 3 direct sales, I've added towel and diaper cakes and some other crafts to the mix. Helps that I can do craft only shows now. Would love to get into some consignment shops, but I just don't have the money to spend on the stuff I need to make everything to put in the shops! It's a no win situation right now. Maybe if I can actually get some sales I can use some of that to make extra goodies to sell. Guess we'll see the next couple of weeks.
The weather this week is going to be rainy - again! So I guess I can work on organizing my work stuff. Too many reusable shopping bags being used ( and they're ripping). Would love to get some 31 bags, but again, need sales first! Talk about the never ending circle!! I can also work on lining up more shows, and reworking some stuff. Going to start listing on webstore.com (my store is shelszoo there). Got some school books, kids clothes, my clothes, and some other stuff that really has to find new homes. The extra money will come in handy - gas prices don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
If you care to check out my goodies, I'm Shelszoo Superstores on facebook! Now I have to get busy folding clothes and doing some things from my to do list! lol

Rainy days

First picture is a peek at the 12 different expressions you can get with any $50 order until the 15th. There are many different ways to use them, these just show a few of the ways some of the demonstrators used them.

Second is a picture of an embellishment UL does for breast cancer. Just message me if you want more info on this one!

My favorite embellishment is the Dandelion dance. You can get it to look like a "shadow" on your wall or do it in a contrasting color. Any way you choose, you'll get lots of compliments over your choice!

Last is just showing how the dandelion dance can transform your space.

You still have time to earn an extra free expression! You can message me on here or email me shelszoosuperstores@hotmail.com and let me know! Or just go to my website, register and order. Put it under the open house in my name (says ends 2/28, but it's still open). http://shelszoo.uppercaseliving.net and you can browse our catalogs and think up ways to transform your space!

March

I promise to get better at this! lol I did something to my main google page and I had a heck of a time finding how to post another one today.
Things are getting busy for me! I have a show Saturday (last minute add) for a Relay for Life fundraiser. I'll call tomorrow about a show Sunday. Then the next weekend I know I have Saturday booked, not sure on Sunday. I do know the last weekend I'm booked both days. Hubby is going to build me a display piece so I can hang some of my stuff to free up some table space. Since I'm doing indoor shows for at least 2 months, they can attach to the table. I'll deal with outdoor displays later!
I built up my Noah's Ark supplies. There were a couple of girls who were moving on and I bought stock from them. Now I have a bunch of animals that I can sell at my shows. I also have some shirts, outfits and Bella Bee items. I'd like to get some Bella Beads for Lexi to show (she's taking over there! lol). I signed up for bamboopink and Lexi wanted to do the beads, so I'm already signed on (part of Noah's Ark), and they don't let kids join, we'll just keep it in my name for now. *grin*
I'm hoping to print out some more labels so I can do up my new mini catty's for UL and get them out. Leave them all over, walk a couple of the neighborhoods and leave them on the mailboxes (under the flag) or at the doors. Just need my hip to feel better. Did a bit too much walking yesterday and my hip is letting me know it wasn't a smart move.
There are a few craft only shows coming up, so you know I'll be busy making stock for them! Should actually start this week with the bath stuff. Just need to figure out where i can store it all. I completely filled my business closet, have stuff in the hall closet and stuff over by the sofa. *sigh* Going to have to completely empty the business closet and get it all organized! That's a full days work right there.
I do have a fan page over on facebook, if people want to see what all is going on. I have all my events listed and some pics of different UL orders. Still having the FREE expression with every $50 order, up to 3 free per order (this is on top of the regular free goodies you get for ordering!). Find me at Shelszoo Superstores!

Getting busy!

Yeah!! This weekend will be a busy time for me. Hubby will be out with oldest ds, and I have to get some stuff together for the show next weekend. I figure I can spend a few hours making spice mixes plus a few gifts in a jar (Valentine's s'mores for sure!), then break for food, get the kids watching a movie, then tackle bath bombs. I have everything but witch hazel I think. I'll also be making bath bomb cupcakes - they look so cute! I'll be doing some errands tomorrow for dh, so I can hit the craft store for cupcake boxes, the pretzel mold for chocolate, and maybe another mold or 2 for the bath bombs. Since I'm not sure how many people will show up Saturday, I don't want to over do the Valentine theme. I can overdo the bath goodies since I have another show coming up the 26th - a fundraiser. Since it's at a wrestling tournament, I expect a great turnout! It's at one of the middle schools for a school known for producing state champs, so I'm hoping to do well there.
Once ds goes to lifting I'll be able to use the house computer. I have some printing to do for the shows (get my applications and checks in!), plus labels for catalogs, spice mixes and tags I'll need. I just hope the ink lasts me! We should have a spare black, so I know I'll be able to do the labels and apps at least. Not sure how much color is left, so I'll have to be careful with my tags and toppers. Looking to do a couple of journal jars again. I only have 2 or 3 left and it's a nice gift idea. Only problem is they *really* suck up the ink! My newest things to make will be treasure jars, bath bombs (and bath bomb cupcakes) and pet treats. I'll do the pet treats next week so they're fresh, and I don't have to worry about breakage.
I'll be sitting down to figure out my plan of attack. See what I need to make my goodies, check my inventory, see what I need to order, what labels I need to make, and get my displays ready for the shows to start up again. I'll also need to figure out what I need to print - labels, flyers, tags, toppers. Wonder if hubby will have any time to make me something for my displays? Hmmm. We were talking about a pegboard to attach to the table so I can hang some stuff, plus I'd like a solid surface to put stuff on, like the photo print and chalk wall pieces. Except my photo print I have may be too big to use. *sigh* Guess I'll have to look into ordering one of ds from football.
I better go so I can start on some house stuff (sorting clothes - yeah me! lol), then I can start my plan of attack. This *will* be a good year for me!

Wednesday

And it's snowing like mad outside! My dear sweet hubby was asking earlier why some towns called a snow emergency. Tried to tell him the bulk of the storm was coming tonight, but what do I know? Yep, he can't get out of the parking lot! lol
I got an order in for citric acid and cheese powder!! Woohoo!! Means I can do up my bath salts/ bath bombs this weekend. The cheese powder is for potato soup in a jar. I have a show coming up right before Valentine's, and I'm hoping to have some gift in a jar's done, treasure jars (for kids), journal jars, plus a bunch of bath stuff and pet treats made up. Trying to figure out the timeline since I can't do the pet treats too early. I'll also be doing some chocolate pretzel rods, chocolate covered pretzels, and possibly chocolate pops.
Things are starting slow this year. Then again, I didn't start last yeat until late. Not sure when things really get going with shows. Only 1 for February right now. Maybe 2 for March. I'll be doing an email campaign for Noah's Ark new lines, and I'll be passing out the new Uppercase Living mini's once I get them. I have to do a new Vista Print order. Hmmm... Maybe tomorrow. I know I need a bunch of stuff. Probably do 2 orders and take advantage of their free items. Just have to figure out what all I'll get, for which business, and what I'll get for the Shelszoo Superstores part. I'd love to do a website for that, but I have no clue how! lol Which could explain why my blog is so bland. One day!!
One big piece of news is Uppercase Living sign up for $55 until Thursday 1/27 to celebrate their 5th anniversary! $141.60 in product plus a $25 product credit all for $55!! That's a $44 savings, and a great way to start off the new year! There's quite a few ways to promote this product - and I'll be working on stepping it up once I get new tires and can drive safely in this wacky weather. *grin*
I'm hoping to add more pics on here this week. The new Noah's Ark lines and when they're available, new Uppercase Living mini catalog, Greeting Cakes for the different holidays plus stuff I'm making.

January

Is not going to be my favorite month. Looks like my entire household (minus me, knock on wood), has the dreaded stomach bug. *sigh* So my dear hubby tells me to stay in the bedroom while everyone is puking. Oh yeah.
As you can tell from the time stamp, it's after 4 am here. Can't sleep when I can hear my girls crying because they're sick. Tomorrow is going to be one *long* day!
I'll walk to the dollar store for my papers - need some fresh air. Looks like I'll be in charge of the animals too. Letting out the dogs and feeding them all.
Maybe I can sneak up some of my paperwork and get that done? I'll have to see when I get home from getting my papers. Depends how sick everyone is then, I guess.
Still looking for a place to have an event. Monday I can make some calls. I'll recheck what the hotels sent me. Not thinking they'll be favorable with pricing though. Still working on filling my calendar. I do have a bunch of promising shows I'm waiting on applications for. Now to hope I can get more stuff made up to sell. If I can't get more animals and such, that's ok, I can cards and flyers and such to hand out to get people to order online. Depending on the event, I may do up flyers to refund shipping on certain orders. We'll see.