Christmas is coming and Avon has some great deals for you! I invite you to register at my online store at www.youravon.com/cjowens. below are a few of the amazing deals going on this campaign.
Unplugged for her by Jon Bon Jovi gift set includes full sized shower gel, body lotion and perfume for $30!
lux clutch eyeshadow It’s THE clutch to carry this holiday season! 10 shimmery eye shadows - universal shades that look great on all skin tones - in one luxurious clutch! Dual-ended applicator. Comes in a gift box. 4 1/2" X 2 3/8” 3/4". .4 oz. total net wt. $9.99!!!
Avon fragrance favorites sampler Perfect for any ladies in your life! She will get 8 .5 ounce samples of Avon's best selling perfumes. She can try all of these perfumes and when she decides what one is her favorite.... She can return the coupon included with the Sample pack and receive a full sized bottle FOR FREE!!!!! $23
Moisture Effective Eye Make Up Remover Lotion For $.99!!! This is the lowest price ever! And there is a special deal available with the purchase of this product! check out the link to find out!
There is FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $30! Just use code FS30REP at check out!
These are a very few items that are on sale right now with Avon. I hope you enjoy these and more! If you ever have any questions about products fill free to let me know! I will get the answers if I don't know them! Also, don't forget Avon has a 100% money back guarantee no questions asked! Even through the website!
Thanks for reading my blog! Please subscribe and share with others you feel my be interested!
Thanks!
Jess
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
So you coupon? I'm trying...
My sister back in Indiana has started couponing. She asked me to try it. And well, I have (in the past), but I never got those amazing results that the pros out there do. My sister insisted I try again. So I am... But I figured I will share what I am learning along the way. Maybe it will inspire someone else to save some money.
So first thing first. Where do you get coupons? Well, of course the Sunday paper. If you don't want to pay for the paper, go to your local animal shelter! The waxy coating of the coupons cannot be used, as they are not absorbent. So, if you ask you may get TONS of coupons for free that way! Another great place to get coupons is the Internet. I use:
http://www.coupons.com/
http://www.redplum.com/
http://www.afullcup.com/
http://www.pgeveryday.com/
These are great sites to get high value coupons. When you start couponing, you should also look for the stores that offer to double your coupon. That is how you start to stack on the savings! To add even more savings, take the time to look at your local circulars (of the stores that double coupons) and see what they have on sale that you have coupons for! Also try going to your favorite brands websites. Such as Cambell's, on-cor, Uncle Ben, Lipton, etc.
Last week was my first week really trying it out. I SAVED $60. It was pretty exciting watching my total go down. Now like I said, I am still a couponing toddler! But there are tons of great blogs out there with lots of useful tips! Good luck in your money savings adventures! Feel free to check out my other blogs! Back in September, I had one that teaches you how to make your own laundry soap for under $10! There is another one that shows you how to make homemade bath paint for your kiddos!
Be blessed! See you soon! Oh! please subscribe and share my blog!
So first thing first. Where do you get coupons? Well, of course the Sunday paper. If you don't want to pay for the paper, go to your local animal shelter! The waxy coating of the coupons cannot be used, as they are not absorbent. So, if you ask you may get TONS of coupons for free that way! Another great place to get coupons is the Internet. I use:
http://www.coupons.com/
http://www.redplum.com/
http://www.afullcup.com/
http://www.pgeveryday.com/
These are great sites to get high value coupons. When you start couponing, you should also look for the stores that offer to double your coupon. That is how you start to stack on the savings! To add even more savings, take the time to look at your local circulars (of the stores that double coupons) and see what they have on sale that you have coupons for! Also try going to your favorite brands websites. Such as Cambell's, on-cor, Uncle Ben, Lipton, etc.
Last week was my first week really trying it out. I SAVED $60. It was pretty exciting watching my total go down. Now like I said, I am still a couponing toddler! But there are tons of great blogs out there with lots of useful tips! Good luck in your money savings adventures! Feel free to check out my other blogs! Back in September, I had one that teaches you how to make your own laundry soap for under $10! There is another one that shows you how to make homemade bath paint for your kiddos!
Be blessed! See you soon! Oh! please subscribe and share my blog!
Dr Oz and Allure Love Avon! You will too!
For those of you that don't already know, Dr Oz gave a great review of Avon's Anew Clinical Advanced retexturizing peel. This product works to remove dead skin cells to reveal younger healthy looking skin that glows! It used the same ingredients as dermatologists use in their offices for chemical peels! But for a fraction of the price! And it gets better! It is on sale for $10 on my website right now!!!! Watch the link below of the Dr Oz show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYylLy0IuhM
Allure magazine voted this same product the Best of Beauty award for the best peel!
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2010/avon-anew-clinical-retexturizing-peel
If your not convinced try it for yourself! you have nothing to lose, and only healthy beautiful skin to gain! And it on sale! $10! And If you don't love it there is the 100% money back Guarantee! Click the link below to check it out on my website!
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=302&pdept_id=506&cat_type=C&pf_id=33984
One last tip before you go. When you receive your Anew peel, Cut them in half to make the product last longer! just make sure to store them in a zip lock bag so they don't dry out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYylLy0IuhM
Allure magazine voted this same product the Best of Beauty award for the best peel!
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2010/avon-anew-clinical-retexturizing-peel
If your not convinced try it for yourself! you have nothing to lose, and only healthy beautiful skin to gain! And it on sale! $10! And If you don't love it there is the 100% money back Guarantee! Click the link below to check it out on my website!
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=302&pdept_id=506&cat_type=C&pf_id=33984
One last tip before you go. When you receive your Anew peel, Cut them in half to make the product last longer! just make sure to store them in a zip lock bag so they don't dry out!
Stretch your Groceries!
Last night my family decided to have a nice breakfast for Dinner. We had pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Yumm! So as I was finishing cooking all this, I grabbed the syrup. (cue dramatic music here! DUM DUM DUM!)And we had about 1/4 of a cup left. I know we have all done this. So I grabbed a small pot. Added about 1 1/2 cups water, and waited for it to get to a gentle boil. I added about 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and added what maple syrup I had. I let it boil until all the granules of sugar where gone. Let it cool a little bit, and wha-la! Pancake syrup!.
Let me tell you, I was skeptical. I thought I just ruined what little good syrup we had in the house. But, I didn't! It was very thin. However the flavor was great. And, because it was so thin, it absorbed immediately into the pancakes. Everyone agreed this is how we do syrup now! So I should be able to get two bottle of syrup for one now! you really can't beat it!
A hint, If you like a thicker syrup, use and extra cup of sugar and let it boil a little longer. not to long though or you will end up with rock candy!
If this is your first time at my blog, and you are worried about you super picky kids and using this money saving tip, Mine are 3 1/2 and 8. They looked at me like I was crazy for a minute. But they of course tried it because it's pancakes and they LOVED it! They preferred it even! So give it a try! Don't forget to subscribe please!
God Bless! Have a Happy Thursday!
Jess
Let me tell you, I was skeptical. I thought I just ruined what little good syrup we had in the house. But, I didn't! It was very thin. However the flavor was great. And, because it was so thin, it absorbed immediately into the pancakes. Everyone agreed this is how we do syrup now! So I should be able to get two bottle of syrup for one now! you really can't beat it!
A hint, If you like a thicker syrup, use and extra cup of sugar and let it boil a little longer. not to long though or you will end up with rock candy!
If this is your first time at my blog, and you are worried about you super picky kids and using this money saving tip, Mine are 3 1/2 and 8. They looked at me like I was crazy for a minute. But they of course tried it because it's pancakes and they LOVED it! They preferred it even! So give it a try! Don't forget to subscribe please!
God Bless! Have a Happy Thursday!
Jess
Monday, October 8, 2012
Ding Dong! Avon calling! (or Not) Getting the sales...
So despite my best efforts, my first campaign with Avon was .... not what I was hoping for. My goal was $250 in sales. My actual sales where $90. So, in an effort to boost my sales for the coming campaign I decided to try door to door to get customers... well, here is how that went.
Door one. The sweetest little lady you could ever want to meet! invited into her home. Showed me her handmade jewelry! So, we have somethings in common! She is a new customer.
Door two. As soon as I said Avon she asked me if My vision was bad... Why? because she doesn't use make up. will never use make up and told me how bad it is for you.... but wished me success in my endeavors! ;)
Door three. Not home, Knew I was a "sales Lady", or otherwise indisposed... take your pick! :)
So I am not going to lie. I have not sold anything door to door since I was in elementary school, selling fundraiser stuff to the neighbors on my block. I felt out of my element, even back then. I may try the door to door again, only because of fabulous door number one.
What I want to know is, how many of you would actually buy from a very non-pushy, friendly Avon rep that just knocked on your door and offered a brochure? seriously! I want to know! comment below and tell me your thoughts! I know everyone hates most sales people that knock on the door. But a nice, local, Avon lady? is that different?
And go! Don't forget to subscribe! thanks in advance!
Door one. The sweetest little lady you could ever want to meet! invited into her home. Showed me her handmade jewelry! So, we have somethings in common! She is a new customer.
Door two. As soon as I said Avon she asked me if My vision was bad... Why? because she doesn't use make up. will never use make up and told me how bad it is for you.... but wished me success in my endeavors! ;)
Door three. Not home, Knew I was a "sales Lady", or otherwise indisposed... take your pick! :)
So I am not going to lie. I have not sold anything door to door since I was in elementary school, selling fundraiser stuff to the neighbors on my block. I felt out of my element, even back then. I may try the door to door again, only because of fabulous door number one.
What I want to know is, how many of you would actually buy from a very non-pushy, friendly Avon rep that just knocked on your door and offered a brochure? seriously! I want to know! comment below and tell me your thoughts! I know everyone hates most sales people that knock on the door. But a nice, local, Avon lady? is that different?
And go! Don't forget to subscribe! thanks in advance!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Hi there! I wanted to share with you the amazing products the Avon has developed for your skin. I know I will not get to all of them in this blog, but, I can give you a little taste!
First things first. What do you do to take care of your skin everyday? Did you know that 97% of dermatologists recommend a skin regimen that includes a cleanser, a moisturizing day cream with SPF, and moisturizing night cream, and an eye cream? It is recommended to wash your face with a cleanser twice a day! Once in the morning. and then at night. Now if you are like me, all that washing will dry your face out like no other. So after your morning wash you should put on some moisturizing day cream with an SPF to protect you from the sun's damaging rays. Finish up your morning routine by making sure your eyes have what they need. Let's face it, the eye's start showing the first signs of ageing! At 28 years old I started noticing the fine lines of crows feet. I'm all over those babies now! :) You nightly routine should be the same as above except you'll want to use your night cream instead of your day cream. And don't forget to moisturize your neck and upper chest! If you are using an anti aging regimen it will help prevent the sagging under you chin and tighten the skin on you upper chest.
Now, on to my challenge. I am challenging you, my friends, to try an Avon skin care line that suits your needs. No worries! It's a 100 % satisfaction guarantee!And just to let you know right now two week sets of the Anew line are on sale for $25!! (at www.youravon.com/cjowens) So, If it doesn't do as well, or BETTER, than your current products, or (if you do not currently have a regimen) so not see improvements in your skin in say, two weeks of using a Avon regimen of your choice, send it back! No harm done.
Now this is where I am going to tell you a little about each line of products that Avon offers for skin care.
Want to fight the signs of aging?
Then Avon anew line is for you! These specially formulated products Are the top of the line! They are made from quality ingredients that work! This line has the perfect regimen for your type of skin, and degree of damage to your skin. each regimen includes a facial cleanser, day and night cream, and eye treatment. These sets all work together to maximize the effect of the products to make your skin look and feel younger.
They have recently released a new product to the line that is called Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser Treatment. This product is for any age group. And features Break through technology called A-F33. Avon has spent years and millions of dollars perfecting this product. They are the first to use this technology . What it does is turn off the collagen blocking cells and turns up the collagen production. this leads to the elasticity and cushion of your skin returning for an all around youthful looking skin.
This is what you can expect from the Anew line! The latest and greatest technology to help you turn back the clock, or delay the clock, to have no body believing your age! ( By the way! they are all on sale right now! to try your new regimen go to www.youravon.com/cjowens. You also get free shipping on all orders over $30!)
Do you love Pro Active?
Avon has a product that you will love too! Clearskin Professional line is made by the same company as Pro Active! The difference? The Price! Get twice as much Clearskin products for $32 for the kit! You cant beat it!
Its is getting late for this tired Momma. So, I will see you all soon! If you have any questions about these products or any other Avon products feel free to ask! Visit my store at www.youravon.com/cjowens.
Goodnight all!
Jessi
Independent Sales Rep.
Do you love Pro Active?
Avon has a product that you will love too! Clearskin Professional line is made by the same company as Pro Active! The difference? The Price! Get twice as much Clearskin products for $32 for the kit! You cant beat it!
Its is getting late for this tired Momma. So, I will see you all soon! If you have any questions about these products or any other Avon products feel free to ask! Visit my store at www.youravon.com/cjowens.
Goodnight all!
Jessi
Independent Sales Rep.
Monday, October 1, 2012
A few new fall jewelry pieces!
Good morning world! So, I promised I would post some of my new jewelry pieces! so here the are for your viewing pleasure!
Hope you enjoy my new pieces. Maybe they will inspire your creativity!
God Bless!
Jessica
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| Brilliant blue chip glass beads with Copper disk beads . I just love the colors together! It is defiantly and interesting piece! |
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| This layered necklace features Glass iridescent pearls that have gold silver and green tones in them. I added a few white glass pearls and chocolate glass pearls as well as some clear glass beads that reminded me of water drops. this picture really doesn't do it justice. |
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| This is one of my new favorites! It features orange crackled glass beads arranged in clusters on a silver tone chain. For a closure I added a thick satin ribbon in chocolate, so you can have it the link you desire! |
God Bless!
Jessica
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Little Black Dress
Good morning! So as I was browsing the latest Avon brochure, something really caught my eye!
I am in LOVE with this dress in black! As we all know, black is quite slimming and the ruching on the side is great for hiding an imperfect tummy! It is also from the Avon Slim wear line, so it will have a liner on the inside of the dress to smooth out your silhouette. Add some great looking jewelry and some sexy heels, or comfy flats, and you'll be a show stopper! Perfect for all those holiday get-togethers. This dress comes in sizes up to 3X! Get it for $29.99 until October 3! You can go to my Online Store by clicking here and browse all the great products Avon has to offer 24/7!
I am in LOVE with this dress in black! As we all know, black is quite slimming and the ruching on the side is great for hiding an imperfect tummy! It is also from the Avon Slim wear line, so it will have a liner on the inside of the dress to smooth out your silhouette. Add some great looking jewelry and some sexy heels, or comfy flats, and you'll be a show stopper! Perfect for all those holiday get-togethers. This dress comes in sizes up to 3X! Get it for $29.99 until October 3! You can go to my Online Store by clicking here and browse all the great products Avon has to offer 24/7! Sunday, September 23, 2012
It's been a while!
Hi all! Sorry it's been almost a month! I have been busy! First, my oldest daughter wants to be in girls scouts. While signing her up, I was asked to be a Troop leader! I am pretty excited about it! However, I was NEVER a girl scout! I have no idea what to do with these girls! So give me your ideas!
I also just started selling Avon too! I am super excited about the limitless possibilities with this company! I have grown up with Avon, as many of you have. I learned how to do my make up with Avon Cosmetics! So I have a love, love relationship with Avon. I love Avon products, and Avon loves my money! In all seriousness, Avon products are quality products. I actually prefer Avon make up over Mary Kay. And yes, I have used both. I find the Avon is cheaper, and I prefer the way Avon make up blends together for a more natural look. So with this little blurb about my new business, If you are interested in Avon, and do not have a Sales Rep. feel free to check out my web site, www.youravon.com/cjowens I will be doing product reveiws and listing the sales and such each campaign. So, be sure to subscribe to my blog to find out the latest Avon news!
Don't fret, I am still making my jewelry! I will have a sneak peak of my latest creations tomorrow. :)
Alright, the hubby wants my attention, so I will be back tomorrow!
God Bless!
Jessica
Simply Sassy's Creations &
Independent Sales Rep. for Avon
I also just started selling Avon too! I am super excited about the limitless possibilities with this company! I have grown up with Avon, as many of you have. I learned how to do my make up with Avon Cosmetics! So I have a love, love relationship with Avon. I love Avon products, and Avon loves my money! In all seriousness, Avon products are quality products. I actually prefer Avon make up over Mary Kay. And yes, I have used both. I find the Avon is cheaper, and I prefer the way Avon make up blends together for a more natural look. So with this little blurb about my new business, If you are interested in Avon, and do not have a Sales Rep. feel free to check out my web site, www.youravon.com/cjowens I will be doing product reveiws and listing the sales and such each campaign. So, be sure to subscribe to my blog to find out the latest Avon news!
Don't fret, I am still making my jewelry! I will have a sneak peak of my latest creations tomorrow. :)
Alright, the hubby wants my attention, so I will be back tomorrow!
God Bless!
Jessica
Simply Sassy's Creations &
Independent Sales Rep. for Avon
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Shops of the day from the PCF team!
Good morning! Today I wanted to share with you one of the Teams I am a member of on Etsy.com. The teams name is Promoting Creative Friends. If you like being a member of an active promotion team that works together to promote each other, this is the team for you!
Here are some links to the team so you can go check them out.
on etsy.com- http://www.etsy.com/teams/10036/promoting-creative-friends
They blog too! http://www.pcfteam.blogspot.com/
The blog is AWESOME! Go Check it out! It will really give you an idea of what the team is about!
So, with that said, Its time to promote some super cool shops! First up is TheColorfulClover
This shop is super cute! they make head bands for infants that are so neat! Makes me wish My girls where little again... oh wait! I have a friend due soon! :)))Here is two of my favorite items from their shop!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/100932351/fireworks-ribbon-lace-elastic-headband
http://www.etsy.com/listing/105515530/double-scoop-of-bubble-gum-headband-baby?ref=v1_other_2
I really wish I could post photos of these items right here on my blog! I think It would be much better that way... So if there is a way please let me know!
Alright on with the next! Maree's Treasures is chalk full of Holloween fun right now! I adore this festive sign she designed! But I cant post the photo! Go to the link to see my favorite and find yours too!
happy halloween welcoming sign or how bout this one?! rustic halloween sign
Ok, now this shop makes me say," How on Earth do you do that?!" Welcome to RainbowOrigami! In this shop you will find brightly colored Origami boxes, ornaments, balls, tons of stuff! 2d and 3d. Oh the things I could make! The first thing that comes to mind is to make a mobile from a few of this shops creations! Here are some that caught my eye! origami sturdy ball red white and pink and christmas origami octagon box red green.
Last on our shop of the day list today is a great shop that the men in your life are sure to love! Beer Suds. As the name suggests, this shop make handmade soap with beer as the liquid base for the soap! I Think I just found stocking stuffers for my hubby! Here are a couple I think we will be trying out! I'll let you know how great they are in a future blog! :) lavender lager beer soap<-- Ok, This one might go in my stocking! :) green mountain ipa beer soap he can have that one! ;)
So that concludes my Shop of the Day tour from Promoting Creative Friends! I hope you do check out these great shops and if you are new to etsy EXPLORE! there are some really great shops that are just waiting to be discovered by you! And remember behind every great store you find is a unique individual, such as myself. Get to know your favorite shop owners! Many of us have blogs such as this one and are on facebook as well! Hope to see you around!
Be Blessed!
Jessi
Simply Sassys Creations
Here are some links to the team so you can go check them out.
on etsy.com- http://www.etsy.com/teams/10036/promoting-creative-friends
They blog too! http://www.pcfteam.blogspot.com/
The blog is AWESOME! Go Check it out! It will really give you an idea of what the team is about!
So, with that said, Its time to promote some super cool shops! First up is TheColorfulClover
This shop is super cute! they make head bands for infants that are so neat! Makes me wish My girls where little again... oh wait! I have a friend due soon! :)))Here is two of my favorite items from their shop!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/100932351/fireworks-ribbon-lace-elastic-headband
http://www.etsy.com/listing/105515530/double-scoop-of-bubble-gum-headband-baby?ref=v1_other_2
I really wish I could post photos of these items right here on my blog! I think It would be much better that way... So if there is a way please let me know!
Alright on with the next! Maree's Treasures is chalk full of Holloween fun right now! I adore this festive sign she designed! But I cant post the photo! Go to the link to see my favorite and find yours too!
happy halloween welcoming sign or how bout this one?! rustic halloween sign
Ok, now this shop makes me say," How on Earth do you do that?!" Welcome to RainbowOrigami! In this shop you will find brightly colored Origami boxes, ornaments, balls, tons of stuff! 2d and 3d. Oh the things I could make! The first thing that comes to mind is to make a mobile from a few of this shops creations! Here are some that caught my eye! origami sturdy ball red white and pink and christmas origami octagon box red green.
Last on our shop of the day list today is a great shop that the men in your life are sure to love! Beer Suds. As the name suggests, this shop make handmade soap with beer as the liquid base for the soap! I Think I just found stocking stuffers for my hubby! Here are a couple I think we will be trying out! I'll let you know how great they are in a future blog! :) lavender lager beer soap<-- Ok, This one might go in my stocking! :) green mountain ipa beer soap he can have that one! ;)
So that concludes my Shop of the Day tour from Promoting Creative Friends! I hope you do check out these great shops and if you are new to etsy EXPLORE! there are some really great shops that are just waiting to be discovered by you! And remember behind every great store you find is a unique individual, such as myself. Get to know your favorite shop owners! Many of us have blogs such as this one and are on facebook as well! Hope to see you around!
Be Blessed!
Jessi
Simply Sassys Creations
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Homemade bath paints!!!
Hey friends! So for those of you with kids, I just did a fun, quick little craft time with my kidos! They had a blast! We MADE bath paints! :)))I felt I should share with all of you! So, first things first. Your shopping list is below:
What you will need:
- some sort of smallish, plastic containers. I found storage cups at Micheal's. They came in a pack of 9 (1.6 fl oz per cup) for about $5
- food coloring!
- baby wash or shampoo ( I used Lullabies from Walmart $1)
- cornstarch ( great value for $1.25)
So what do you do now?
Well.... make a mess with your kids of course! :)
First, pour some baby wash/shampoo into your containers. ** There will be stirring! Leave some room! (about 3/4 full)
Next, add about 1/2 tsp of cornstarch to the baby wash.
Then, have your kids stir it gently. Make sure it is mixed really well so there are no lumps.
Now it's time to add your coloring! Add as much or as little as you like. Don't forget to play with the colors! Have your kids mix different colors to see what colors they can come up with!
Below is a photo of my beautiful princesses in a "goofy" moment after finishing our first set of colors!
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This little project can help your kids discover all the different color combinations that you can make with the primary colors. It also helps with kids who do not like bath time. And saves you money on all those bath paints and crayons (Ya know, the ones that don"t easily come off of the tub?). It's also great family fun! So, Have fun and enjoy a "clean" mess!
What you will need:
- some sort of smallish, plastic containers. I found storage cups at Micheal's. They came in a pack of 9 (1.6 fl oz per cup) for about $5
- food coloring!
- baby wash or shampoo ( I used Lullabies from Walmart $1)
- cornstarch ( great value for $1.25)
So what do you do now?
Well.... make a mess with your kids of course! :)
First, pour some baby wash/shampoo into your containers. ** There will be stirring! Leave some room! (about 3/4 full)
Next, add about 1/2 tsp of cornstarch to the baby wash.
Then, have your kids stir it gently. Make sure it is mixed really well so there are no lumps.
Now it's time to add your coloring! Add as much or as little as you like. Don't forget to play with the colors! Have your kids mix different colors to see what colors they can come up with!
Below is a photo of my beautiful princesses in a "goofy" moment after finishing our first set of colors!
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Save some cash by using some of your spare time!
Good morning everyone! So, in my first blog I said I wanted to cover a few different topics. One topic? SAVING MONEY!!!! So I figured I would start with this one pretty simple tip.
MAKE YOUR OWN LAUNDRY SOAP!!!
I started making my own laundry soap about 9 months ago. I can tell you I have cleaner cloths and have saved at least $150 dollars already! For six months worth of supplies to make this laundry I spent about $10 at Walmart. How much do you spend for laundry soap a month? 15-25 dollars? how bout six months of soap for less than what you pay for a month! And it WORKS!!!! My opinion, (and my moms now!) IT works better than the leading brand you pay top dollar for!
-safe for front loaders (don't be fooled by the minimal soap suds! It's working!)
-three trusted ingredients
-gentle enough for most babies
-cost less than $10!!!!!!
Directions:
You will need:
1/3 Fels-naptha bar soap (its in the laundry aisle)
1cup arm and hammer super washing soda
1/2 cup 20 mule borax
Essential oil ( optional)
Bring four cups of water to boil in a
large pot.
Shred 1/3 bar soap and add it to the boiling water
Stir in 1 cup washing soda
Stir in 1/2 borax
Stir constantly until it's all dissolved. About ten minutes. Give or take a few minutes. The mixture will be slightly thickened and a soapy color. Once it's all dissolved pour mix into a large bucket. ( I cleaned out my 10 quart mop bucket) add one gallon of water to the mixture. This is where you should add a few drops of essential oil if you like. Be careful! A little goes a long way!
Stir mixture well and pour into the storage container of your choice. I used two old laundry detergent bottles. ;) let it set for 24 hours and Just stir it up/ shake it to mix it all up. And your good to go. I got all the ingredients at walmart in the laundry isle for about $10.
After I posted this on my Facebook page a friend gave me a couple more suggestions for laundry SOFTENER! The one I use is buy a bottle of your favorite LIQUID laundry softener and a non scrubby sponge. Cut the sponge in half. In a bucket, with a lid for storage,(less than $5 at home depot) put two cups of liquid laundry softener and about 2 litters of water. Mix well and through the sponge in the bucket. It's ready to use! Whenever you are ready to use it just wring the sponge out a bit and throw it in with cloths in the drier! It's that easy!
My friend also suggested a vinegar rinse. "Get cleaner laundry! Add about 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar to the last rinse. The acid in white distilled vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, yet strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps and detergents. Besides removing soap, white distilled vinegar prevents yellowing, acts as a fabric softener and static cling reducer, and attacks mold and mildew." - http://www.vinegartips.com
I just discovered this site! Looks like it has a bunch more tips to use vinegar! so here is the link if you would like to see some other great ways to use this versatile product!
http://www.vinegartips.com
MAKE YOUR OWN LAUNDRY SOAP!!!
I started making my own laundry soap about 9 months ago. I can tell you I have cleaner cloths and have saved at least $150 dollars already! For six months worth of supplies to make this laundry I spent about $10 at Walmart. How much do you spend for laundry soap a month? 15-25 dollars? how bout six months of soap for less than what you pay for a month! And it WORKS!!!! My opinion, (and my moms now!) IT works better than the leading brand you pay top dollar for!
-safe for front loaders (don't be fooled by the minimal soap suds! It's working!)
-three trusted ingredients
-gentle enough for most babies
-cost less than $10!!!!!!
Directions:
You will need:
1/3 Fels-naptha bar soap (its in the laundry aisle)
1cup arm and hammer super washing soda
1/2 cup 20 mule borax
Essential oil ( optional)
Bring four cups of water to boil in a
large pot.
Shred 1/3 bar soap and add it to the boiling water
Stir in 1 cup washing soda
Stir in 1/2 borax
Stir constantly until it's all dissolved. About ten minutes. Give or take a few minutes. The mixture will be slightly thickened and a soapy color. Once it's all dissolved pour mix into a large bucket. ( I cleaned out my 10 quart mop bucket) add one gallon of water to the mixture. This is where you should add a few drops of essential oil if you like. Be careful! A little goes a long way!
Stir mixture well and pour into the storage container of your choice. I used two old laundry detergent bottles. ;) let it set for 24 hours and Just stir it up/ shake it to mix it all up. And your good to go. I got all the ingredients at walmart in the laundry isle for about $10.
After I posted this on my Facebook page a friend gave me a couple more suggestions for laundry SOFTENER! The one I use is buy a bottle of your favorite LIQUID laundry softener and a non scrubby sponge. Cut the sponge in half. In a bucket, with a lid for storage,(less than $5 at home depot) put two cups of liquid laundry softener and about 2 litters of water. Mix well and through the sponge in the bucket. It's ready to use! Whenever you are ready to use it just wring the sponge out a bit and throw it in with cloths in the drier! It's that easy!
My friend also suggested a vinegar rinse. "Get cleaner laundry! Add about 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar to the last rinse. The acid in white distilled vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, yet strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps and detergents. Besides removing soap, white distilled vinegar prevents yellowing, acts as a fabric softener and static cling reducer, and attacks mold and mildew." - http://www.vinegartips.com
I just discovered this site! Looks like it has a bunch more tips to use vinegar! so here is the link if you would like to see some other great ways to use this versatile product!
http://www.vinegartips.com
Monday, August 13, 2012
Promoting Creative Friends!
Good morning! So guess I will do more than one blog a week. Well, this week anyways.
On my path to being a successful etsy.com shop owner, I am now learning to market myself and the usefulness of promoting other shops.Yes, Promoting OTHER shops! The idea behind this is that if you help promote a fellow Etsian they will in turn promote you to their friends and fans as well. That means you are getting your name out to people who other wise would have never heard of you. So far this is working for me. I am getting more views in my shop. I have went from having no views, or just a handful when I post a new item, to averaging about 50 a day this week. I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but it is a marked improvement over nothing!
Therefore, in my quest to help promote myself by promoting other great and talented artist, I want to introduce you to a few shops that have popped up on my radar!
If you need something to keep your little critters warm you need to stop by and see Lindsay at Little Paws! she makes warm sweaters and clothing for your canine friends! to easily find her shop click on the link below!
http://www.etsy.com/people/LittlePawsKnitting
I love anyone who up cycles items that they have found in thrift store ect. Its a great way to save yourself some money and have unique items that are usable. but lets face it, not all of us are crafty or we may just not have time to do it our selves! So here a nifty shop on etsy that will do just that for you! Deb's up cycles (and crochets too!) by Deb smith. her shop consists of pillow covers, gift bags, trivets, and coaster. All from items she has up cycled! Please visit her shop and help us tell the world about reinventing old things!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles
Are you a scrapbooker? If so I know the place you need to go for awesome embellishments for your next page! Visit Lou at Lou studio for cute tags, embellishments and even handmade cards!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/loustudio
Well my last shout out of the day goes to Pigs Wife by Connie. First off, you have to check out her shop because that, is an intriguing name, if I do say so myself! Pigs Wife items include handmade stuffed animals, crocheted flying disks, hair bows, lip balm holders, and much more!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pigswife
All right, for anyone who has never visited the great site of etsy, it is a MUST!!! you can find just about anything there! Beautiful, handmade and vintage items of every taste! Etsy.com is one of the coolest marketplaces of all times! I know you will find something special for yourself and everyone else! go check it out!
to visit my shop of handmade jewelry please visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySassysCreation
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog!
I'll see you soon!
Jess
On my path to being a successful etsy.com shop owner, I am now learning to market myself and the usefulness of promoting other shops.Yes, Promoting OTHER shops! The idea behind this is that if you help promote a fellow Etsian they will in turn promote you to their friends and fans as well. That means you are getting your name out to people who other wise would have never heard of you. So far this is working for me. I am getting more views in my shop. I have went from having no views, or just a handful when I post a new item, to averaging about 50 a day this week. I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but it is a marked improvement over nothing!
Therefore, in my quest to help promote myself by promoting other great and talented artist, I want to introduce you to a few shops that have popped up on my radar!
If you need something to keep your little critters warm you need to stop by and see Lindsay at Little Paws! she makes warm sweaters and clothing for your canine friends! to easily find her shop click on the link below!
http://www.etsy.com/people/LittlePawsKnitting
I love anyone who up cycles items that they have found in thrift store ect. Its a great way to save yourself some money and have unique items that are usable. but lets face it, not all of us are crafty or we may just not have time to do it our selves! So here a nifty shop on etsy that will do just that for you! Deb's up cycles (and crochets too!) by Deb smith. her shop consists of pillow covers, gift bags, trivets, and coaster. All from items she has up cycled! Please visit her shop and help us tell the world about reinventing old things!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles
Are you a scrapbooker? If so I know the place you need to go for awesome embellishments for your next page! Visit Lou at Lou studio for cute tags, embellishments and even handmade cards!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/loustudio
Well my last shout out of the day goes to Pigs Wife by Connie. First off, you have to check out her shop because that, is an intriguing name, if I do say so myself! Pigs Wife items include handmade stuffed animals, crocheted flying disks, hair bows, lip balm holders, and much more!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pigswife
All right, for anyone who has never visited the great site of etsy, it is a MUST!!! you can find just about anything there! Beautiful, handmade and vintage items of every taste! Etsy.com is one of the coolest marketplaces of all times! I know you will find something special for yourself and everyone else! go check it out!
to visit my shop of handmade jewelry please visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySassysCreation
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog!
I'll see you soon!
Jess
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The Basics of ME!
First of all, HI! and Welcome! This will be my first blog post ever! I hope I don't bore you. My main goal with this blog is to let people know who I am. With that being said I suppose I should get started.
My name is Jessica Owens. I recently married the man of dreams (that's why the name is different) I am currently 28 years old. My husband and I have three of the best children that anyone could ask for! Two girls and one boy, and one brother dog!
I live in Connecticut. However, I was born and raised in Indiana. I have two brothers and one sister. My sister is the oldest of us all, and has four of the coolest kids ever! ( I my be a little bias...) I have a little brother that is currently a senior in high school. And my twin brother.... I have lots of stories to share on growing up with a twin that is the exact opposite of you. But I 'll save that for later.
My parents where divorced when I was young. My father never remarried. My mom did. That's how I met NANA! Nana is my (step) Grandma. She got me into crafting , drawing, painting, knitting,... the list goes on. She is a big part of who I am as a crafter today.
I now create jewelry. I have found that I LOVE wire and pearls! They are my favorite medium so far. My style of jewelry is quite varied. So far I have done classic designs with pearls. My favorite is posted above. A little punk rock mixed with a bit of elegance as pictured below.
And my latest is a bit abstract...
So as you can see, my styles I create are as varied as the people who wear them! I Love It!
To sum it up, I am a wife, mother, daughter,grand daughter, sister, aunt, crafter, jewelry designer (self proclaimed) and business owner. That is the basics of me.
If you happen to like my jewelry posted here, all three of them are listed at my shop on etsy.com. the linkj to my shop is below.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySassysCreation
and you can check me out on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/Simplysassyscreations
My posts following this one will be more about where I get my inspirations for my crafts and jewelry, links to tutorials to make your own stuff, and probably some of the things I do to save money for my household. Because who doesn't like to save money right?! I will attempt to do at least one blog a week.
Hope to see you all here again!
Please subscribe to this blog to keep up with me.
My name is Jessica Owens. I recently married the man of dreams (that's why the name is different) I am currently 28 years old. My husband and I have three of the best children that anyone could ask for! Two girls and one boy, and one brother dog!
I live in Connecticut. However, I was born and raised in Indiana. I have two brothers and one sister. My sister is the oldest of us all, and has four of the coolest kids ever! ( I my be a little bias...) I have a little brother that is currently a senior in high school. And my twin brother.... I have lots of stories to share on growing up with a twin that is the exact opposite of you. But I 'll save that for later.
My parents where divorced when I was young. My father never remarried. My mom did. That's how I met NANA! Nana is my (step) Grandma. She got me into crafting , drawing, painting, knitting,... the list goes on. She is a big part of who I am as a crafter today.
To sum it up, I am a wife, mother, daughter,grand daughter, sister, aunt, crafter, jewelry designer (self proclaimed) and business owner. That is the basics of me.
If you happen to like my jewelry posted here, all three of them are listed at my shop on etsy.com. the linkj to my shop is below.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySassysCreation
and you can check me out on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/Simplysassyscreations
My posts following this one will be more about where I get my inspirations for my crafts and jewelry, links to tutorials to make your own stuff, and probably some of the things I do to save money for my household. Because who doesn't like to save money right?! I will attempt to do at least one blog a week.
Hope to see you all here again!
Please subscribe to this blog to keep up with me.
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