Memorial Day Weekend

Any big plans this weekend? 

This weekend I am staying close to home.  I am determined to learn how to properly use my camera.  I am going to figure this out.  I have many new items that need to be photographed and added to the website and etsy...so stay tuned for those. 

If anyone would like to host a 2-hour open house for TSC credit let me know. 

Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.

Odds and Ends

Items from the Sterling Charm can now be found on http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSterlingCharm  I have found that it is easier updating those listings than it is on the website.   Evenutally all items will be updated to my website, it is just going to take more time. 

I hope everyone is having a great mother's day and congratulations to all the graduates...job well done.

Any summer plans?  Share them on here. 

Thank you,
Barb

Out With the Old, In with the New

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. 

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!!! 

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

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