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"I'm Pooped" Organic Onesie by Burgundy Baby

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Added by Evelyn on March 28, 2011 at 12:26pm — No Comments

The Cutest Toy for Your Little one.....and a chance to win one!

The Cutest Toy for Your Little one.....and a chance to win… Continue

Added by Evelyn on March 28, 2011 at 12:22pm — No Comments

Exfoliate your face or your dishes...plus a giveaway must-have for every coffee drinker!

I'm sure I've said it before - I love reusable things. I also love dual/multi purpose things. That is the premise of my own Etsy store. So these hand-knit washcloths immediately caught my eye because they have both of these attributes AND come in gorgeous colors! … Continue

Added by Evelyn on March 3, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Those are not toys!!!

Cardboard boxes, paycheck stubs, wires, laptops, cellphones, remote controls, shoes, drawers, paper bags, plastic bags, the strips that outline foam mats that connect together (know what I'm talking about? anybody?)
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Added by Evelyn on February 25, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Day 2 of my first craft show

So Mom and I show up again on Sunday morning. I'm anxious and wondering if I will sell more today....and I'm guessing all the other vendors are wondering the same thing. Since I managed to make enough on Saturday to pay for my booth I'm not as obsessed today with calculations, mostly just optimistic and excited. Continue Reading

Added by Evelyn on February 24, 2011 at 12:22pm — No Comments

Introducing Deb's Dryer Balls!

So, what are dryer balls? They are knitted balls of wool used in place of fabric softener. You just throw them into your dryer and they soften your clothes AND shorten drying time! Continue Reading

Added by Evelyn on February 23, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Reviews/Giveaways/Advertising

I am currently looking to add reviews and giveaways on my blog. I am also selling advertising space.

All reviews and giveaways that I do will be posted on my blog -http://annelyndesigns.blogspot.com, on my facebook fanpage, on bloggymoms.com, momblognetwork.com, mombloggersclub.com, and mamaslittlenestwork.com. These websites would give great exposure to your store!

Added by Evelyn on February 23, 2011 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Making my own baby food

So I knew before my daughter was born that I wanted to make her baby food instead of using jar food. It's healthier, more eco-friendly, cheaper (although I'm starting to question this), and tastes better. I started researching when she was about 2 months old and realized there were actually baby food makers! No more hassle of steaming and pureeing in separate machines. Continue

Added by Evelyn on February 22, 2011 at 12:25pm — No Comments

Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for all the advice! My schedule has always been to give her a bath at around 7, then nurse, then bed by 8. I tried moving it up earlier but she would end up fussing and falling asleep even later. My pediatrician said to feed her 3 solid meals a day and nurse in between. Continue Reading

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Added by Evelyn on February 19, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Where are all the people?

So it is day 1 of my very first craft show and my booth is all set up....only 15 minutes past start time. A few people start walking by and looking at my items. It takes awhile before my mom and I realize these are all fellow vendors. Hmmm....will people who came here to MAKE money SPEND money too? Well, if they're anything like us, it's a definite YES. My mom is already scoping it out, Continue…

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Added by Evelyn on February 19, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

My students are the best!

It's been a while, and this week has been packed. I work at a boarding school for underprivileged kids and every year we have "Creativity Week" where teachers split up into groups with students to work on projects. The students and teachers come up with ideas for the projects and then get to pick which they want to participate in. It's a great week where we get away from textbooks and homework and have FUN! My group is doing "Pamper Day". We are volunteering at a homeless shelter giving the… Continue

Added by Evelyn on February 16, 2011 at 11:30pm — No Comments

My baby won't sleep!

Before I continue on with my craft show story.....keeping you all on the edge of your seat LOL.....I need to solicit advice. Why won't my baby sleep???

Here's the story, I think I was spoiled by her early on, so now I'm having trouble coping. When she was about 2 months old she started sleeping through the night - meaning 8pm to 8am.....yes, seriously. And yes, it was awesome. Then around 4 months she started waking up at about 4am, would nurse, and fall back to sleep until 8am. I thought… Continue

Added by Evelyn on February 13, 2011 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Holy Craftoly

So it was the day before my very first craft show. In the morning I meticulously.....okay who am I kidding.....I obsessive compulsively checked and rechecked my lists and boxes to make sure I had everything I "needed". Not knowing what to expect, I had compiled lists using suggested guides of "what to bring to…

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Added by Evelyn on February 12, 2011 at 5:20pm — 1 Comment

Confessions of a former blog hater

Before I go any further I need to admit something - I used to make fun of people who blog. I apologize if this explanation offends any of my fellow bloggers ;).

I just didn't get the point of blogging. My thought was, why do people think anyone cares about what they have to say? Talk about being full of it! I mean, it's one thing if you're sharing new data, known facts, you know, useful information.....it's another if you're just spouting out randomness.

I was really…

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Added by Evelyn on February 12, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Can I work from home?

I had a bright idea one day.....since I have a few things to sew anyway AND there is a craft show coming up.....why not sew a few more and try to start a business? 4 months and hours upon hours of work later I'm realizing a little bit of talent and creativity does not a booming business make.

I managed to secure a booth last minute at my very first craft show the week of Thanksgiving. The 2-day show was scheduled for the second week of December. Even though I knew I had a lot of work to…

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Added by Evelyn on February 12, 2011 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments