I have decided to revamp a few things....
Eating habits, exercise habits, work habits.....I don't know have I left anything out?
Okay so it is March 3rd and I'm a little late for New Years resolutions so we won't go there.
Currently, on the health front I have decided to make better food choices and healthier meals. I have been logging into MyFitnessPal.com to track my daily intake. Knowing is half the battle in some cases. Secondly I have started a workout schedule. Rome wasn't built in a day but I'm making it part of my daily/weekly routine. It is not easy but it is worth it. If anyone decides to join myfitnesspal.com add me "tscbarb". This website has a lot of great material and support as well as a good food/exercise tracker. Plus if you have a smart phone can use their mobile ap.
I have been a little stuck in the creativity department lately. When things are cluttered around me I am overwhelmed and blocked. I recognize this and have decided to focus on one part of my product line at a time and clear out everything else. So over the next several weeks you will see new items that I've been working on. Also I have decided to use Etsy.com, which in the past I haven't because I have my website. I figure any exposure is good exposure. In addition to this I will be doing a few craft fairs starting in April going into the fall. I love meeting and talking to customers face to face. When dates are more set I'll keep everyone posted.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Sterling Charm: So Not With It!
The Sterling Charm: So Not With It!: I am okay with change... to an extent. It is just my opinion but I believe social networking technology should at least stay the same for 6...
So Not With It!
I am okay with change... to an extent. It is just my opinion but I believe social networking technology should at least stay the same for 6 months. What I am referring to is Facebook, Twitter, and Blogging programs both for the computer and smart phone mobile aps. Everytime I adapt to the new features, accept the things that I don't like about them and basically just give in, these entities have the audacity to change EVERYTHING! What is timeline all about anyway? Tweet deck? Google Chrome and +1? Don't even get me started on the mobile app side of these issues because that side of things is even more fickle. So what is a girl to do? If any of you have any ideas I would love to hear it. Obviously sticking my head in the sand isn't going to get the job done. However, I may be a little bitter about this so I think I'm just going to make jewelry this weekend and forget social networking for today. Have a great weekend!!!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Four Gift Rule
Hi-
The last Christmas I was home in NJ it literally took over 4 hours to open gifts. In attendance were 6 children and 10 adults. The adults had drawn names, which by the way was rigged...(you know who you are and you know what you did), so the adult portion for opening gifts was quick. However, the kids took up the majority of this time as it should be. Let's just say I knew we were in trouble when grandma had to get help to "unload" the car. My sister's dining room was nothing but bags of wrapped gifts wall to wall. Plus every aunt/uncle bought something for each one of the nieces/nephews as well. So the craziness ensued. The noise level was deafening. My poor husband..he is so not used to it, but in case you didn't know it NJ people can be loud.
Well recently I had seen this thinking it would have been nice to have this as a guideline for my family for gift buying. Being the Aunt that I am I feel this overwhelming guilt if I don't get the kids this perfect gift. For crying out loud...I'm the Aunt not the parent. Wow. Coordinate with the parents if you must otherwise pick one thing and go with it. Grandma really needs to pay attention to this...
So here it is: (I had seen this on a facebook status--I don't remember whose-sorry)
The Four Gift Rule:
1-gift they want
1-gift they need
1-gift they wear
1-gift they read
Quite honestly, slow down, enjoy this time of year and simplify. Less stress=happy people.
Merry Christmas
Barb
The last Christmas I was home in NJ it literally took over 4 hours to open gifts. In attendance were 6 children and 10 adults. The adults had drawn names, which by the way was rigged...(you know who you are and you know what you did), so the adult portion for opening gifts was quick. However, the kids took up the majority of this time as it should be. Let's just say I knew we were in trouble when grandma had to get help to "unload" the car. My sister's dining room was nothing but bags of wrapped gifts wall to wall. Plus every aunt/uncle bought something for each one of the nieces/nephews as well. So the craziness ensued. The noise level was deafening. My poor husband..he is so not used to it, but in case you didn't know it NJ people can be loud.
Well recently I had seen this thinking it would have been nice to have this as a guideline for my family for gift buying. Being the Aunt that I am I feel this overwhelming guilt if I don't get the kids this perfect gift. For crying out loud...I'm the Aunt not the parent. Wow. Coordinate with the parents if you must otherwise pick one thing and go with it. Grandma really needs to pay attention to this...
So here it is: (I had seen this on a facebook status--I don't remember whose-sorry)
The Four Gift Rule:
1-gift they want
1-gift they need
1-gift they wear
1-gift they read
Quite honestly, slow down, enjoy this time of year and simplify. Less stress=happy people.
Merry Christmas
Barb
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Labor Day Weekend
So first and foremost, Labor Day Weekend is upon us, which means end of summer is here. For those of you that do have to work this weekend I wish your work day goes quickly with very few issues. I have to tell you though, I have been patiently waiting for this weekend to arrive! On Sunday for the first time, I get to see not one but two of my favorite bands in the same night! Train and Maroon 5 are together in Kansas City at the Starlight Theater on Sunday night! Okay to say I'm a LITTLE excited would be a gross understatement. Pics will be coming later.
Now for a little update regarding The Sterling Charm...
Customers will now be able to order the charms of their choice and mix and match them however they would like. The site is to be updated this week after that you can check out the charms tab for more information. I'll keep you posted as new items are added. One last thing, if you have a design idea you would like stamped in sterling silver but are not sure if it is possible, let me know and we can design it together.
Have a safe holiday weekend and enjoy it!
Barb
Now for a little update regarding The Sterling Charm...
Customers will now be able to order the charms of their choice and mix and match them however they would like. The site is to be updated this week after that you can check out the charms tab for more information. I'll keep you posted as new items are added. One last thing, if you have a design idea you would like stamped in sterling silver but are not sure if it is possible, let me know and we can design it together.
Have a safe holiday weekend and enjoy it!
Barb
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
The Perfect Cocktail Party
Hello Everyone,
Recently I was asked if you have a cocktail party or birthday party how many different hor'derves do you serve for say a 3 hour party if that is the meal also. I love these kind of parties. So here is what I know works. Rule of thumb is go by guest count. If you have 6 guests need 36 pieces, 12 guests 72 pieces, 24 guests 144 pieces. If I am having 6 guests I may choose 3 different hor'derves, 12 guests 4 different hor'derves and 6 different hor'derves for 24 guests. This is in addition to 3 dips (i.e. crab dip, yogurt fuit dip and spinach vegetable dip served with crackers, fruit and veggies. I will also pair up 2 or 3 signature drinks. I will also do either brownies, cake or cupcakes. Sometimes I will get clear boxes similar to the chinese food containers and fill those up with a treat for them to take home...sort of a party favor or you can get boxes for your guests to take their dessert home with them. Another fun and inexpensive treat are fortune cookies. I typically wrap the party around a theme of some sort and tailor the food for that theme.
Lastly, believe it or not...the closer your guests are the more likely they are to interact with one another and have fun. Don't worry about if your place is small have the party anyway. Also music is very important. Look at the demographics of your guests and chose accordingly. Make a 3-4 hour play list on your MP3 player. The first hour make it low key, second hour upbeat and fun, third hour upbeat and fun turning toward wind down but feel good. If you need help with the music selection I can help just let me know. Most important thing to do is have fun!
Recently I was asked if you have a cocktail party or birthday party how many different hor'derves do you serve for say a 3 hour party if that is the meal also. I love these kind of parties. So here is what I know works. Rule of thumb is go by guest count. If you have 6 guests need 36 pieces, 12 guests 72 pieces, 24 guests 144 pieces. If I am having 6 guests I may choose 3 different hor'derves, 12 guests 4 different hor'derves and 6 different hor'derves for 24 guests. This is in addition to 3 dips (i.e. crab dip, yogurt fuit dip and spinach vegetable dip served with crackers, fruit and veggies. I will also pair up 2 or 3 signature drinks. I will also do either brownies, cake or cupcakes. Sometimes I will get clear boxes similar to the chinese food containers and fill those up with a treat for them to take home...sort of a party favor or you can get boxes for your guests to take their dessert home with them. Another fun and inexpensive treat are fortune cookies. I typically wrap the party around a theme of some sort and tailor the food for that theme.
Lastly, believe it or not...the closer your guests are the more likely they are to interact with one another and have fun. Don't worry about if your place is small have the party anyway. Also music is very important. Look at the demographics of your guests and chose accordingly. Make a 3-4 hour play list on your MP3 player. The first hour make it low key, second hour upbeat and fun, third hour upbeat and fun turning toward wind down but feel good. If you need help with the music selection I can help just let me know. Most important thing to do is have fun!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
The Little Speed Bumps of Web based Business
Hi Everyone,
Well we are beginning to see light at the end of this tunnel. Finally! There are so many little details to creating a website if you miss one it grinds the whole thing to standstill. I really don't like it when web builders for the DIY's tell you it is sooo easy...they are soooo lying. There is nothing easy about this. I would like to bury my head in the sand and just create jewelry and have the website magically present itself up their for the world to see, but apparently this is not how this works. All-in-all it is a learning process. If any of you reading this need a website built and have questions I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
On a fun note, so far in the line I have necklaces, earrings and rings. Bracelets are next on my list, as well as some gifts for the men in our lives, I can't leave them out. Thank you for the tremendous support and encouragement from all of you. It means a great deal to me.
Barb
Well we are beginning to see light at the end of this tunnel. Finally! There are so many little details to creating a website if you miss one it grinds the whole thing to standstill. I really don't like it when web builders for the DIY's tell you it is sooo easy...they are soooo lying. There is nothing easy about this. I would like to bury my head in the sand and just create jewelry and have the website magically present itself up their for the world to see, but apparently this is not how this works. All-in-all it is a learning process. If any of you reading this need a website built and have questions I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
On a fun note, so far in the line I have necklaces, earrings and rings. Bracelets are next on my list, as well as some gifts for the men in our lives, I can't leave them out. Thank you for the tremendous support and encouragement from all of you. It means a great deal to me.
Barb
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