I am soooo ready for 2009! I am looking at different things to make myself a healthier, happier me:)
I will start off with an internal cleansing. It will work on the blood, colon, liver, kidney and lymphatic systems.
I will also change my eating habits. Granted, it won't be all gung ho at first, but I will be making gradual changes to my diet. Right now, I am slowly eliminating the "whites" out of my system. Which include, white rice, white pasta, white bread, sugar and white-flour products.
I have done some research on different diets and have chosen the raw food diet. Here is a couple of links on the raw food diet: http://rawfoodsdiet.wetpaint.com/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_foodism .
I particularly like these two ladies that have written books on raw foodism:
Natalia Rose: http://www.detoxtheworld.com/ I have read one of her books and really like the way she thinks. She advocates deep breathing, sweating and dry brushing, among other things. I will be incorporating all of that into my daily routine.
The other lady is Ani Phyo, her website is here: http://www.aniphyo.com/ What is cool about Ani is on her website she has recipes posted AND you can go to YouTube to see her "cooking" videos! Wooohoooo!
Can't wait to get started! What are some on your plans for the new year?
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
OMG I love this TV show!
Ok, I'll admit that I do watch some tv........not alot mind you, but some. LOL I found this awesome tv show on DIY network this afternoon called "From Junky To Funky". Basically, during each episode the hosts Samatha Gleisten and Tim Brontrager go into a home and redo one room with stuff has has been "re-purposed". I was freaked when I saw this!!!! People after my own heart. LOL
I love looking at something and "seeing" it's potential. Looking at something and thinking "what can I make this into."
Here is the link to their show: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dfjf/0,,DIY_23297,00.html
There is also directions and videos on how to assemble some of the items on the show.
Enjoy!
I love looking at something and "seeing" it's potential. Looking at something and thinking "what can I make this into."
Here is the link to their show: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dfjf/0,,DIY_23297,00.html
There is also directions and videos on how to assemble some of the items on the show.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tunnel
Don't ya just love this picture? I do! It was taken at Old Man's Caves in Hocking Hills. I always love going there because the scenery is breathtaking. Such wild abandon and peacefulness mingling together.........I chose this picture because sometimes we go through life not really opening up to others, but rather we choose to travel in our own little "tunnel".
Think about it............we live in our own little world with our own problems not paying any attention to others around us. We lose sight of connectedness to others. We become de-sensitized. We become selfish.
While traveling in a tunnel it is dark so we only stare straight ahead (worrying about ourselves/problems), keeping an eye on the light at the end of the tunnel and not really noticing what is going on around us while we are there. A vast majority of us choose to keep ourselves IN the tunnel, so that we focus on ourselves and ONLY ourselves.
Sometimes, we do decide to reach the opening of the tunnel and it can be scary..........not knowing what to expect, along with the feeling of not being "protected" anymore within the darkness. We are hidden from scrutiny.
IF we do choose to come out of the "tunnel" we can connect with others in a way that can enrich our lives beyond any thing we could ever imagine.
I am not saying the climb is easy, it's not. There will be bumps and slipping along the way, but think about the rewards..........friendship, love, learning, growing.......to TRULY live.
So for today, think about how far down the "tunnel" you are.
I'm here waiting patiently for you at the opening, take my hand........
Monday, November 10, 2008
I have been busy for the past few months, going through alot of life changes and realizations. Some good and some bad. Here is some things I have been pondering.....
Why is it that some people feel that they have to control others?
Do they feel threatened by the person they are trying to control?
Maybe they do not want the person they are trying to control to be independent......
Why can't we just accept others for who they are instead of trying to make them into something they are not?
Why is it that some people feel that they have to control others?
Do they feel threatened by the person they are trying to control?
Maybe they do not want the person they are trying to control to be independent......
Why can't we just accept others for who they are instead of trying to make them into something they are not?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
FDA knows best............NOT
Ok, so today I see a post on one of my yahoo groups talking about a lawsuit against the makers of Gardasil, the HPV vaccine. The first thing that comes to my mind is horror when I googled Gardasil........you see all these lovely "free evaluation" articles "pop" up by injury lawyers on the side effects of it. WHY? I decided to take a closer look. Here is an article that I found on the information super highway:
Gardasil Side Effects and Injuries - Free Case Review by our Gardasil Lawyers and Attorneys.
Keywords: Gardasil Lawyer Injury Side Effects Attorney Blood Clots Lawsuit Miscarriage DeathThe lawyers and attorneys at our firm are investigating instances of serious side effects linked to Gardasil, an HPV vaccine, including blood clots and deaths. Since Gardasil was approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), its maker, Merck Inc., has undertaken an aggressive campaign to force families to subject their daughters to the Gardasil vaccine. And even thought Gardasil side effect reports are increasing, the FDA has refused to review the safety of this vaccine. Our Gardasil side effect lawyers are offering free consultations to anyone who suffered serious complications from Gardasil or their families. The Gardasil side effect lawyers at our firm will work hard to make sure Gardasil victims receive the compensation they deserve.
Gardasil was approved by the FDA in June 2006. At the time of its approval, Merck & Co., the maker of Gardasil, said that clinical trials had proven the vaccine to be between 90-100% effective in preventing the transmission of some strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cervical cancer. The approval of Gardasil was much hyped, with Merck claiming that it had the potential to eventually eliminate most cervical cancers. The investigation conducted by our Gardasil side effect lawyers has concluded that the FDA erred in its rush to approve Gardasil, and did not study the vaccine's possible side effects thoroughly.
The Gardasil side effect lawyer at our firm are disturbed at Merck's attempts to force Gardasil vaccines on your women. Following its approval, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that all young girls between the ages of 11 and 12 receive the Gardasil vaccine. Recently, 20 states pushed for federal mandates to make Gardasil mandatory for sixth grade girls
Merck was more than happy to echo the CDC recommendations, and actually began an intensive lobbying effort to convince state health authorities to make Gardasil vaccinations mandatory for young girls. Merck’s heavy promotion of Gardasil has been effective, as some analysts estimate that Gardasil could net the company as much as $1.4 billion in its first full year on the market.
Gardasil Linked to Blood Clots, Miscarriages and Deaths
Since its approval, Merck has claimed that Gardasil is practically side effect free, with pain at the injection site being the most common complaint about the vaccine. However, a 2007 Judicial Watch analysis of the FDA’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System reveals that Gardasil has not been as side effect free as Merck claims. Oddly, Judicial Watch was only able to obtain the FDA’s reports on Gardasil after it filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the agency.
Since its approval, there have been at least 3,461 complaints of adverse reactions to the Gardasil vaccine, and there could have been as many as eight deaths attributable to Gardasil. According to Judicial Watch, in several instances, blood clots were reported to have occurred after the administration of Gardasil.
Other side effects including paralysis, Bells Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and seizures were also reported. Our Gardasil side effect attorneys believe that even these Gardasil adverse event reports could be underestimating the true number of serious Gardisil side effect incidents that have actually occurred. For that reason, we are seeking to speak with anyone who experienced serious Gardasil side effects.
Gardasil has also been linked to an increased instance of fainting following administration of the vaccine. From 2002-2004 there were a total of about 50 reports of vaccine-related fainting. But from 2005 until last July, reports of vaccine-related fainting spiked to about 230. About 180 of those cases followed a shot of Gardasil, according to the CDC).
The Gardasil side effect reports also include 28 women who miscarried after receiving Gardasil. In May 2007, a 24-year-old woman suffered a miscarriage, which an investigator in a report issued to the federal government said, “may have been caused by Gardasil because the patient received the injection within 30 days of the pregnancy.” In July 2007, a 17-year-old girl from Texas was unaware she was pregnant when she got her second dose of Gardasil. She miscarried, but the cause of the miscarriage hasn’t been determined, according to a report.
The reasons for two other miscarriages in Florida in 2007 - one by a 16-year-old and another by a 24-year-old both - are undetermined, according to reports. But it is known that both women had Gardasil vaccinations shortly before the miscarriages. If you or someone you know suffered a miscarriage following the administration of Gardasil, it is important that you contact one of our Gardasil side effect lawyers in order to protect your rights.
Most disturbing among the Gardasil side effect reports are those that involve the deaths of young women. Three young women in the US died shortly after receiving Gardasil, while two other women in Europe also died after the vaccine was administered. Despite all of these reports, Merck continues to market Gardasil as virtually side-effect free. Our Gardasil side effect lawyers believe that Merck has misled the public about Gardasil's potential dangers, and our law firm intends to hold Merck accountable for these dangerous Gardasil side effects
Here is the website where I found this article at: http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/gardasil_side_effects Feel free to check it out.
Sooooooo, Gardasil is so great eh? I think not. You see, the FDA approved this drug and I'm sorry but whenever they "approve" anything I take a closer look. The FDA is a government authority and anyone that knows me, knows what I think of our government. Especially government ran institutions..............I love my country but hate my government.
The article states (as many other articles I read) that the law firm (and other law firms) is investigating serious side effects such as blood clots and death. Let me repeat that..........BLOOD CLOTS AND DEATH. That's enough reason for me not to make my daughter get it. That is, if I had a daughter. LOL And to think several states are pushing for federal mandates to have girls entering the sixth grade get the vaccine, which in layman's terms means if it's mandated, your daughter will be made to get it. End of story. Oh I'm sure you could fight it, but you are going to have one heck of a time trying to get your kid out of not getting vaccinated.
This whole rant leads to one thing, we as parents should be the only and I mean ONLY ones that dictate what goes into our childrens' bodies. Not some bureaucrat. Think for yourself, instead of being a sheeple.........
Gardasil Side Effects and Injuries - Free Case Review by our Gardasil Lawyers and Attorneys.
Keywords: Gardasil Lawyer Injury Side Effects Attorney Blood Clots Lawsuit Miscarriage DeathThe lawyers and attorneys at our firm are investigating instances of serious side effects linked to Gardasil, an HPV vaccine, including blood clots and deaths. Since Gardasil was approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), its maker, Merck Inc., has undertaken an aggressive campaign to force families to subject their daughters to the Gardasil vaccine. And even thought Gardasil side effect reports are increasing, the FDA has refused to review the safety of this vaccine. Our Gardasil side effect lawyers are offering free consultations to anyone who suffered serious complications from Gardasil or their families. The Gardasil side effect lawyers at our firm will work hard to make sure Gardasil victims receive the compensation they deserve.
Gardasil was approved by the FDA in June 2006. At the time of its approval, Merck & Co., the maker of Gardasil, said that clinical trials had proven the vaccine to be between 90-100% effective in preventing the transmission of some strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cervical cancer. The approval of Gardasil was much hyped, with Merck claiming that it had the potential to eventually eliminate most cervical cancers. The investigation conducted by our Gardasil side effect lawyers has concluded that the FDA erred in its rush to approve Gardasil, and did not study the vaccine's possible side effects thoroughly.
The Gardasil side effect lawyer at our firm are disturbed at Merck's attempts to force Gardasil vaccines on your women. Following its approval, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that all young girls between the ages of 11 and 12 receive the Gardasil vaccine. Recently, 20 states pushed for federal mandates to make Gardasil mandatory for sixth grade girls
Merck was more than happy to echo the CDC recommendations, and actually began an intensive lobbying effort to convince state health authorities to make Gardasil vaccinations mandatory for young girls. Merck’s heavy promotion of Gardasil has been effective, as some analysts estimate that Gardasil could net the company as much as $1.4 billion in its first full year on the market.
Gardasil Linked to Blood Clots, Miscarriages and Deaths
Since its approval, Merck has claimed that Gardasil is practically side effect free, with pain at the injection site being the most common complaint about the vaccine. However, a 2007 Judicial Watch analysis of the FDA’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System reveals that Gardasil has not been as side effect free as Merck claims. Oddly, Judicial Watch was only able to obtain the FDA’s reports on Gardasil after it filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the agency.
Since its approval, there have been at least 3,461 complaints of adverse reactions to the Gardasil vaccine, and there could have been as many as eight deaths attributable to Gardasil. According to Judicial Watch, in several instances, blood clots were reported to have occurred after the administration of Gardasil.
Other side effects including paralysis, Bells Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and seizures were also reported. Our Gardasil side effect attorneys believe that even these Gardasil adverse event reports could be underestimating the true number of serious Gardisil side effect incidents that have actually occurred. For that reason, we are seeking to speak with anyone who experienced serious Gardasil side effects.
Gardasil has also been linked to an increased instance of fainting following administration of the vaccine. From 2002-2004 there were a total of about 50 reports of vaccine-related fainting. But from 2005 until last July, reports of vaccine-related fainting spiked to about 230. About 180 of those cases followed a shot of Gardasil, according to the CDC).
The Gardasil side effect reports also include 28 women who miscarried after receiving Gardasil. In May 2007, a 24-year-old woman suffered a miscarriage, which an investigator in a report issued to the federal government said, “may have been caused by Gardasil because the patient received the injection within 30 days of the pregnancy.” In July 2007, a 17-year-old girl from Texas was unaware she was pregnant when she got her second dose of Gardasil. She miscarried, but the cause of the miscarriage hasn’t been determined, according to a report.
The reasons for two other miscarriages in Florida in 2007 - one by a 16-year-old and another by a 24-year-old both - are undetermined, according to reports. But it is known that both women had Gardasil vaccinations shortly before the miscarriages. If you or someone you know suffered a miscarriage following the administration of Gardasil, it is important that you contact one of our Gardasil side effect lawyers in order to protect your rights.
Most disturbing among the Gardasil side effect reports are those that involve the deaths of young women. Three young women in the US died shortly after receiving Gardasil, while two other women in Europe also died after the vaccine was administered. Despite all of these reports, Merck continues to market Gardasil as virtually side-effect free. Our Gardasil side effect lawyers believe that Merck has misled the public about Gardasil's potential dangers, and our law firm intends to hold Merck accountable for these dangerous Gardasil side effects
Here is the website where I found this article at: http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/gardasil_side_effects Feel free to check it out.
Sooooooo, Gardasil is so great eh? I think not. You see, the FDA approved this drug and I'm sorry but whenever they "approve" anything I take a closer look. The FDA is a government authority and anyone that knows me, knows what I think of our government. Especially government ran institutions..............I love my country but hate my government.
The article states (as many other articles I read) that the law firm (and other law firms) is investigating serious side effects such as blood clots and death. Let me repeat that..........BLOOD CLOTS AND DEATH. That's enough reason for me not to make my daughter get it. That is, if I had a daughter. LOL And to think several states are pushing for federal mandates to have girls entering the sixth grade get the vaccine, which in layman's terms means if it's mandated, your daughter will be made to get it. End of story. Oh I'm sure you could fight it, but you are going to have one heck of a time trying to get your kid out of not getting vaccinated.
This whole rant leads to one thing, we as parents should be the only and I mean ONLY ones that dictate what goes into our childrens' bodies. Not some bureaucrat. Think for yourself, instead of being a sheeple.........
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Which Jane Austen Heroine Are You?
So I took the "Which Jane Austen Heroine Are You" quiz. I have to say I was pleasantly pleased:)
You Are...Elinor Dashwood!
You are Elinor Dashwood of Sense & Sensibility! You are practical, circumspect, and discreet. Though you are tremendously sensible and allow your head to rule, you have a deep, emotional side that few people often see.
Huh?! Who knew?
You Are...Elinor Dashwood!
You are Elinor Dashwood of Sense & Sensibility! You are practical, circumspect, and discreet. Though you are tremendously sensible and allow your head to rule, you have a deep, emotional side that few people often see.
Huh?! Who knew?
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ok, I left my sanity around here somewhere!
Ok, it's been a while since I posted. I actually had ALOT going on. I feel as though I have "lost" my sanity somewhere. Ya know, they say that during a full moon people act "abnormal". Let's see what all I've been up to..........
Got garden put in, weeded garden several times, got a flower bed put in the front yard, planning our vacation for next year, getting rid of clutter, working on 2 crocheting projects, decoupaging an end table, put middle son through driver's ed, took said son to get driver's license (which he did pass), shampooed carpets through out the house, finish up some sewing projects and lastly, I took nurse aide training (and passed my state test with flying colors!!!!) Whew! I am also currently redoing some stuff to decorate the different rooms:)
So now that things have SEEMED to slow down a little I believe I have the extra time to go hunt for my sanity..........I know it's around here somewhere. I hope.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Finally got it done!
Ok, so I FINALLY got my desk done. I love how it turned out! I had originally bought it for $1.99 at a thrift store. I spent about $9.00 (give or take) for spray paint and about $4.00 for the new knobs. I had the modge podge, gold paint, cut out scraps (for the top of the desk) and polyurethane. So the grand total of this craft adventure is: $14.99. Looks pretty awesome, eh? I love the colors and couldn't be happier. I love decoupaging. It's like putting a puzzle together:) I'm trying to finish up a scarf for my one son's girlfriend along with a couple of other crochet projects. Thennnnnnn, I'll work on decoupaging my two end tables that I recently painted. Those are gonna turn out awesome as well!
Decoupaging is a fun and easy craft anyone can do. A friend recently said "If you can paste something to something else, you can decoupage." I couldn't agree more!
Here are some links to get you started on the path to decoupaging:
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/decoupage/a/012201a.htm (this link is decoupage 101)
http://www.wikihow.com/Decoupage (this link is also a basic how to article)
And
(this link is a wonderful collection of decoupage crafts to get your feet wet!)
Lastly, I wanted to share with you a recipe I made the other night. It's a Shepard's pie of my own recipe:)
Easy Shepard's Pie
2 cans of mushroom gravy
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
3 cups of instant mashed potatoes
Shredded cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
Brown ground beef and drain. Pour into a oblong pan or oven proof casserole dish. Mix mushroom gravy into the ground beef. While you are doing the previous step, you need to be making enough instant potatoes for 3 cups. After you have the potatoes ready, spread on top of the beef mixture. Put a layer of shredded cheddar cheese on top and then sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Until I post again, I hope everyone has a safe and happy week!
Slainte~
Friday, March 7, 2008
Uses of vinegar
I was originally going to post different uses of vinegar on my blog today BUT I got to reading some other stuff and got off track......see previous post. LOL
Anyway, no harm in going ahead and posting the info,eh?
Tip 1: To make hard boiled eggs super easy to shell, add 2 Tbsps of white vinegar to a 4 quart pot of water before you bring it to boil.
Tip 2: To clean a drain. Add 1 cup baking soda and then 1 cup of white vinegar. Let sit for a few minutes and follow it with a couple of cups of boiling water.
Tip 3: To get rid of the onion order from your hands. Just rub your hands with some white vinegar.
Tip 4: To clean a hair brush, soak it in white vinegar.
Tip 5: All purpose window cleaner. A couple of ounces of white vinegar in a quart of water.
Here is an awesome website with lots of uses for vinegar: http://www.vinegartips.com/
Lastly, here is a recipe the boys and I like to make. It gives tuna a bit of a zing to it!
Can of tuna, mayo of your choice, and a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Mix all together. Chill and enjoy!
Have a great week everyone!
Anyway, no harm in going ahead and posting the info,eh?
Tip 1: To make hard boiled eggs super easy to shell, add 2 Tbsps of white vinegar to a 4 quart pot of water before you bring it to boil.
Tip 2: To clean a drain. Add 1 cup baking soda and then 1 cup of white vinegar. Let sit for a few minutes and follow it with a couple of cups of boiling water.
Tip 3: To get rid of the onion order from your hands. Just rub your hands with some white vinegar.
Tip 4: To clean a hair brush, soak it in white vinegar.
Tip 5: All purpose window cleaner. A couple of ounces of white vinegar in a quart of water.
Here is an awesome website with lots of uses for vinegar: http://www.vinegartips.com/
Lastly, here is a recipe the boys and I like to make. It gives tuna a bit of a zing to it!
Can of tuna, mayo of your choice, and a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Mix all together. Chill and enjoy!
Have a great week everyone!
FIRED UP!
Ok, this morning I'm in a bit of a mood. Not happy with the continuous crap our government tries to shove down our collective throats........
Example: Gas prices. I've been ticked about this for some time. Last time I looked crude oil was about $105.00 a barrel. Oh, it's slightly down from last season. Great. They are blaming the weakening U.S. dollar on the skyrocketing prices. I believe I heard in a news report on the radio that the sluggish economy is to blame as well. HUH? I'm sorry I don't see how a sluggish U.S. economy can cause gas prices to rise. If anything, the demand would go down because no one can afford to go anywhere. Good news, analysts are saying that oil demand SHOULD go down the second half of the year. We will see. I"m not holding my breath. I will be doing research on the alternatives of gas and what I can do to save not only money but the environment. I'll post my findings:)
Another gripe I have this morning is how the USDA is trying to make it harder for you to buy local fruits, veggies and meat. Here is an article about the subject. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/01/opinion/01hedin.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Big Corporations in Texas, Florida and California feel threatened by these local farmers.....why? Because they have a superior product. They want to "nip" this expanding movement in the bud before it gets too big. Somebody is getting a little too greedy. Not to mention, it looks like our wonderful government (USDA) is helping these big corporations. Lovely. I say get on local harvest.com and buy your stuff locally. At least you will know how it was raised, how long it had been sitting around AND you will be helping your local economy. Here is the link to local harvest: http://www.localharvest.org/ I'm always up to put a hurting on somebody that tries to be a bully:)
I thought this was supposed to be a government of the people and for the people...........What can we each do to help remedy the problems that our nation currently face?
I hope I have made you pause and think about what is going on in this country this week. We as American citizens need to stand up and use our voices.
To start, maybe get out and vote, sign petitions (or start a petition!), call or write your local, state and federal government. Nothing will change if we sit idly by......... Be heard and seen, they can't shut all of us up. LOL
Example: Gas prices. I've been ticked about this for some time. Last time I looked crude oil was about $105.00 a barrel. Oh, it's slightly down from last season. Great. They are blaming the weakening U.S. dollar on the skyrocketing prices. I believe I heard in a news report on the radio that the sluggish economy is to blame as well. HUH? I'm sorry I don't see how a sluggish U.S. economy can cause gas prices to rise. If anything, the demand would go down because no one can afford to go anywhere. Good news, analysts are saying that oil demand SHOULD go down the second half of the year. We will see. I"m not holding my breath. I will be doing research on the alternatives of gas and what I can do to save not only money but the environment. I'll post my findings:)
Another gripe I have this morning is how the USDA is trying to make it harder for you to buy local fruits, veggies and meat. Here is an article about the subject. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/01/opinion/01hedin.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Big Corporations in Texas, Florida and California feel threatened by these local farmers.....why? Because they have a superior product. They want to "nip" this expanding movement in the bud before it gets too big. Somebody is getting a little too greedy. Not to mention, it looks like our wonderful government (USDA) is helping these big corporations. Lovely. I say get on local harvest.com and buy your stuff locally. At least you will know how it was raised, how long it had been sitting around AND you will be helping your local economy. Here is the link to local harvest: http://www.localharvest.org/ I'm always up to put a hurting on somebody that tries to be a bully:)
I thought this was supposed to be a government of the people and for the people...........What can we each do to help remedy the problems that our nation currently face?
I hope I have made you pause and think about what is going on in this country this week. We as American citizens need to stand up and use our voices.
To start, maybe get out and vote, sign petitions (or start a petition!), call or write your local, state and federal government. Nothing will change if we sit idly by......... Be heard and seen, they can't shut all of us up. LOL
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Sick babies and boycotts.......
Well, it's been awhile since I've posted, hasn't it? I have had a sick husband and two sick kids.
I'm happy to report my husband is over the flu and my boys are recovering as well. The flu that's going around can really throw someone for a loop. I'm REALLY surprized that Jeremy or I have gotten it yet. I have given them medicine and making sure they have lots of fluids. It's helped:)
I have talked briefly on here about ebay and wanted to share my thoughts on the "boycott". I have seen where several members (mostly sellers I believe) will be boycotting ebay this week. I as a seller (and even as a buyer) will not be involved in the boycott. Athough, I commend those that will be sacrificing their income for a cause they believe in, cannot do the same. I haven't been selling now for well over a month, so money is not the issue with me. What is, is the fact that ebay is a multi-million dollar company. They will not listen to a few thousand dis-gruntled sellers. Not being rude, just stating a fact. ebay is there to make money.
As one person on a yahoo group I belong to stated basically that ebay is a publically traded company, they have to answer to their shareholders, etc. I also agree with some that has said that if it wasn't for the buyers, us sellers would be out of business. I certainly agree with that. Most buyers by nature want a fair price on a product, along with a smooth transaction. I know that's what I look for. IF all the sellers on ebay left, then these buyers would find other venues to buy products. Plain and simple. We as sellers have to be creative and give outstanding customer service. If some of our DSR's are low, then we need to look at why and remedy the problem. If anything, it will make us better sellers because we willing be ever striving to be better and in turn will help our business to grow. And isn't that one of the reasons we sell on ebay, to make money?
Have a wonderful and safe week!
I'm happy to report my husband is over the flu and my boys are recovering as well. The flu that's going around can really throw someone for a loop. I'm REALLY surprized that Jeremy or I have gotten it yet. I have given them medicine and making sure they have lots of fluids. It's helped:)
I have talked briefly on here about ebay and wanted to share my thoughts on the "boycott". I have seen where several members (mostly sellers I believe) will be boycotting ebay this week. I as a seller (and even as a buyer) will not be involved in the boycott. Athough, I commend those that will be sacrificing their income for a cause they believe in, cannot do the same. I haven't been selling now for well over a month, so money is not the issue with me. What is, is the fact that ebay is a multi-million dollar company. They will not listen to a few thousand dis-gruntled sellers. Not being rude, just stating a fact. ebay is there to make money.
As one person on a yahoo group I belong to stated basically that ebay is a publically traded company, they have to answer to their shareholders, etc. I also agree with some that has said that if it wasn't for the buyers, us sellers would be out of business. I certainly agree with that. Most buyers by nature want a fair price on a product, along with a smooth transaction. I know that's what I look for. IF all the sellers on ebay left, then these buyers would find other venues to buy products. Plain and simple. We as sellers have to be creative and give outstanding customer service. If some of our DSR's are low, then we need to look at why and remedy the problem. If anything, it will make us better sellers because we willing be ever striving to be better and in turn will help our business to grow. And isn't that one of the reasons we sell on ebay, to make money?
Have a wonderful and safe week!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Filling my plate......
Well, I am starting to fill up my plate. I will be starting my new job next week. I think I'm gonna like it. The place seems more laid back than my last job:) It will just be part time, so that's cool.
I also joined a new group called Women of Strength and Inner Beauty. They have different "gardens" to join if you like. I have joined the faery garden, little sisters garden and the literary garden. Once I get my paint shop pro software in I'm going to join the creators garden. The ladies there are such wonderful people and I already love interacting with them.
Lastly, I'm getting my ebay business up and running. I have my new templates for my auctions and about me page. So that will be getting done this weekend. I have lots of new stuff to sell. I have an account now on ecrater as well and will be listing items there as well. I'm very excited!!!!!! I have been comtemplating on what I want to sell and what kind of products I want to make. Over the weekend I will be finally doing up a business plan and answering questions I have for myself so that I can narrow what I want to offer. Like, what do I like to do? What creative outlets do I want to persue that I think I can make money at? I like the feel of a cozy cottage. The wonderful intermingling of new and old. Faded prints, crystals twinkling in the light and bright soothing colors. So whenever I list an item in my shop that is what I will keep in mind.......would it look like it would be a cottage?
I also joined a new group called Women of Strength and Inner Beauty. They have different "gardens" to join if you like. I have joined the faery garden, little sisters garden and the literary garden. Once I get my paint shop pro software in I'm going to join the creators garden. The ladies there are such wonderful people and I already love interacting with them.
Lastly, I'm getting my ebay business up and running. I have my new templates for my auctions and about me page. So that will be getting done this weekend. I have lots of new stuff to sell. I have an account now on ecrater as well and will be listing items there as well. I'm very excited!!!!!! I have been comtemplating on what I want to sell and what kind of products I want to make. Over the weekend I will be finally doing up a business plan and answering questions I have for myself so that I can narrow what I want to offer. Like, what do I like to do? What creative outlets do I want to persue that I think I can make money at? I like the feel of a cozy cottage. The wonderful intermingling of new and old. Faded prints, crystals twinkling in the light and bright soothing colors. So whenever I list an item in my shop that is what I will keep in mind.......would it look like it would be a cottage?
Friday, January 25, 2008
Changing one day at a time........
Good evening everyone! My projects are getting closer to being done and I will post pics this week on what I have been doing:) I don't know if I mentioned it in my previous post but I will be using this blog for musings, recipes, crafts and homeschooling along with business info. So, if you "tune" in from time to time you'll know what this blog is about. My myspace blog will be about my spiritual studies and my spiritual journey.
Well, I joined a new group called "Women of Strength and Inner Beauty". A great group of gals! They have different "gardens" that you can join. Right now I'm kind of browsing to see which ones I wanna join. I've also gotten alot of stuff organized to start back up selling again on ebay. New name, new slogan and new "theme". It's alot more of my style. I'm really happy with it.
I have been eating alot better as well. Weaning myself off of meat somewhat. I don't think I could be completely vegan but I think I am going a step in the right direction health wise for me. Researching recipes and thinking about what meatless meals that I would enjoy. There is soooooo many options out there now for vegetarians. Yum!
Well, it's Friday night and I am gonna snuggle up with hubby to finish watching a movie. Here is a recipe of the meal that I cooked tonight!
Rancheo Casserole
1 lb ground beef
1-2 cans of tomato sauce
cottage cheese
shredded cheddar cheese
Doritos
Chilli powder
garlic salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the ground beef in skillet. Drain fat. Add the tomato sauce, chilli powder and garlic salt. Let simmer. In the meantime, put a layer of Doritos in a casserole pan. Make sure you crunch them up good in the pan. Take the meat mixture and spread it over the Doritos. Next, layer cottage cheese and lastly top with cheddar cheese. Put into the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares. While it's cooking you can chop up some tomatoes, onions and lettuce, etc. so that you can top the rancheo casserole with.
Enjoy!
Well, I joined a new group called "Women of Strength and Inner Beauty". A great group of gals! They have different "gardens" that you can join. Right now I'm kind of browsing to see which ones I wanna join. I've also gotten alot of stuff organized to start back up selling again on ebay. New name, new slogan and new "theme". It's alot more of my style. I'm really happy with it.
I have been eating alot better as well. Weaning myself off of meat somewhat. I don't think I could be completely vegan but I think I am going a step in the right direction health wise for me. Researching recipes and thinking about what meatless meals that I would enjoy. There is soooooo many options out there now for vegetarians. Yum!
Well, it's Friday night and I am gonna snuggle up with hubby to finish watching a movie. Here is a recipe of the meal that I cooked tonight!
Rancheo Casserole
1 lb ground beef
1-2 cans of tomato sauce
cottage cheese
shredded cheddar cheese
Doritos
Chilli powder
garlic salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the ground beef in skillet. Drain fat. Add the tomato sauce, chilli powder and garlic salt. Let simmer. In the meantime, put a layer of Doritos in a casserole pan. Make sure you crunch them up good in the pan. Take the meat mixture and spread it over the Doritos. Next, layer cottage cheese and lastly top with cheddar cheese. Put into the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares. While it's cooking you can chop up some tomatoes, onions and lettuce, etc. so that you can top the rancheo casserole with.
Enjoy!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Hurray for the new year!
Good evening everyone! I hope the new year has started off great for you and I hope you are all well. I have been busy organizing, cleaning and creating!
I have decided that this blog will feature my creations, musings and recipes while my blog on myspace will feature my spiritual journey.
I have several projects going on right now and hope to have pics of a few posted in the next few days BUT in the meantime I'll share with you a new favorite recipe of my family's and tell you what I have in store for myself in the next few days.
My husband and I are helping out a lady that he works with as she is in the process of getting her kids back and needs 3T and 4T boy's clothes. So tomorrow I'll hit a couple of thrift stores and see if I can find her anything. She works through a temp agency so she isn't making as much as Jon. She'll be a single mom and that's gonna be hard enough without worrying about finding clothes for her little ones. On Tuesday, I have a class in Berlin, Ohio on rug hooking!!!!! I can't wait. I'm going to use that craft skill along with a few others that I'm learning and put it to use developing a product line. I'm very excited! Along with all of that this week I am organizing my office, start back up listing stuff on ebay and maybe even open a store on ecrater. Needless to say my week is gonna be busy. I have several days where I'll be cooking something quick and easy. Gotta love the crockpot!
Speaking of cooking, here is my recipe that "whipped" up tonight for the very first time and my family loved it!
Chicken and dumplings:
28 oz of can of chicken
49.5 oz of chicken broth
2 cups of bisquick mix
2/3 cups milk
Salt, pepper and parsley to taste
Pour into pot: Broth, chicken, salt, pepper and parsley. Bring to boil. While you are waiting for the broth to boil combine the bisquick mix and milk. Mix with fork. When the broth is boiling, reduce heat and add spoonfuls of biscuits into the broth. Let simmer on low for 10 minutes. After that, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve while hot!
Enjoy! I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday!
I have decided that this blog will feature my creations, musings and recipes while my blog on myspace will feature my spiritual journey.
I have several projects going on right now and hope to have pics of a few posted in the next few days BUT in the meantime I'll share with you a new favorite recipe of my family's and tell you what I have in store for myself in the next few days.
My husband and I are helping out a lady that he works with as she is in the process of getting her kids back and needs 3T and 4T boy's clothes. So tomorrow I'll hit a couple of thrift stores and see if I can find her anything. She works through a temp agency so she isn't making as much as Jon. She'll be a single mom and that's gonna be hard enough without worrying about finding clothes for her little ones. On Tuesday, I have a class in Berlin, Ohio on rug hooking!!!!! I can't wait. I'm going to use that craft skill along with a few others that I'm learning and put it to use developing a product line. I'm very excited! Along with all of that this week I am organizing my office, start back up listing stuff on ebay and maybe even open a store on ecrater. Needless to say my week is gonna be busy. I have several days where I'll be cooking something quick and easy. Gotta love the crockpot!
Speaking of cooking, here is my recipe that "whipped" up tonight for the very first time and my family loved it!
Chicken and dumplings:
28 oz of can of chicken
49.5 oz of chicken broth
2 cups of bisquick mix
2/3 cups milk
Salt, pepper and parsley to taste
Pour into pot: Broth, chicken, salt, pepper and parsley. Bring to boil. While you are waiting for the broth to boil combine the bisquick mix and milk. Mix with fork. When the broth is boiling, reduce heat and add spoonfuls of biscuits into the broth. Let simmer on low for 10 minutes. After that, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve while hot!
Enjoy! I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday!
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