April Instalol: Ready for a New Month

April was a huge month. Many changes, good and bad- changes in living situations, career changes, and health changes. Bowser feels the change, too.

I just can't keep putting things off and taking cat naps like Bowser can.

Mother's Day: Personal Messages For Mom

Mother's Day is coming!

And you are armed and ready with either a blank card, or one from scratch (In the 5 Easy Steps Handmade tutorial!)

 

Now all you need is that message filled with loving words for your mother, wife, mother-in-law, or any other motherly figure in your life.

 

Let's start brainstorming!

 

What type of mother you have you have? Is she the funny mom, who loves to laugh? Does she thrive on humor and practical jokes?

Or do you have a sentimental mother who holds loving words close to her heart? You know, the mom who watches Lifetime movie marathons on Mother's Day, with a gallon of ice cream, and three boxes of tissues?

How about this- your mother the strongest person you know? Perhaps she works three jobs, never takes a day off, and is just a full out workaholic?

If she is a mixture of all three- don't worry- I've got you covered! You can mix and match some of these ideas for messages- dedicated to my mother- happy Mother's Day Ma!

Let's cover all the bases here!

1. The Funny Mom: Messages to Crack Her Up!

Let's Start with some funny- yet tasteful- quotes and jokes to get that inspiration flowing!

 

"The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents."
-John J. Plomp

 

“My mother’s menu consisted of two choices. Take it or leave it!” ~Buddy Hackett

 

“Any child can tell you that the sole purpose of a middle name is so he can tell when he’s really in trouble.” ~Dennis Fakes

 

2. Wise and Sensitive Mom: Messages to Pull Those Heart Strings

Through together some wisdom for the loving mother

 

"By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. They are the great vacationless class.
~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh, author

 

"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love."
~ Mildred B. Vermont

 

"Youth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; a mother's secret hope outlives them all." ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

3. Momma's Addicted to Work: Loving Messages For a Workaholic

 

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou, ~author and poet

 

"Total commitment to family and total commitment to career is possible, but fatiguing."

~Muriel Fox

 

This is just he beginning. Hopefully, this will get your creativity flowing, and really help you think about what your mother would appreciate.

Starting on Hubpages!

So I'm really excited to start writing for Hubpages.com- I hear that it can produce some passive income overtime. I'll keep everyone updated on how it goes. After I use the site for a bit; I will write a review on how it works, what type of earnings I am receiving, how many views... all of that :)

I just wrote my first Hub (which is the equivalent of an article) and I think it turned out pretty good for a first timer!!!

It is about driving traffic to your Etsy/ebay/online shop in quick, free, and simple ways. I started with three techniques (as that is all I had time for today) and I think I will fallow up with another three sometime later in the week- There are so many more ways!!

Let me know what you think:
Get More Views
I would love some feedback- on here or on there!
Thanks for the support, guys!!!


UPDATE:
I have now been on Hubpages for almost two weeks, and I have earned .31 cents.... May not seem like a lot; but it is pretty remarkable that I can write a few articles, not touch them, and still earn some money. Also, I love it! I have 5 articles now, and the online community is very helpful and supportive!

Affordable accessories, and custom clothing!! Yay for etsy!

I love accessorizing! Headbands, jewelry, earrings, necklaces!
I have been making my own for a bit now, and etsy has just completely blown my mind with ideas.
My etsy shop ( Confident Crafts) is expanding its inventory, and the founder and I are going insane with excitement!

When I was a seller on eBay, there was no way to sell handmade items, custom clothing, custom accessories, etc., because it was just overloaded with brand names- not the ideal place for handmade, one of a kind products.

I have finally had the time to sit down and spend time on Confident Crafts- and so many new things are coming!

I just can't wait to get it all listed!

Just started making these awesome headbands, and I'm going to make dozens! Can't wait!

 

This is an up cycled headband- made from an old tie. Now one of my MANY hobbies is up cycling!!!





Want a new awesome hobby? Here is a list of Affordable Hobbies!

 

Happy accessorizing!!

 

Kitty Walken

I can't stop uploading these videos! There are so many more to come. But for now; just check out Christopher Walken dressed as a cat. Check out my YouTube page to see them all!!!!

"Cats ARE kids! Kid-ens!" -Jillian, Workaholics

Sad Cat Diary- YouTube

Sewing for Beginners!

Hey hey, Ladies and Gents!
I've been getting obsessed with sewing now that my studio has 2 sewing machines and a mannequin named "Susie". She's just visiting; she'll be home with Madame Starlett soon enough!

I've been sewing my own pieces- shirts, skirts, dresses, and so on; without using any patterns.

Opened up my first sewing pattern (Vintage, of course) and had no idea HOW to go about starting it. I don't know if it was because the pattern was from the 60's, or because I have gotten used to just going at it!

So I found a wonderful FREE site for Sewing (for beginners, seasoned veterans, and everywhere in between). It walks you through everything step-by-step.

 http://www.allfreesewing.com/

Check it out, and get addicted!

No instalol?!

Help out here

I'm sorry to say there will be no instalol of the week today, instead, I'll let you know what's been going on. My father is battling prostate cancer, and things have been rough. So above is the link to my campaign, any donations, or even sharing with your friends would be greatly appreciated....

Our First Gallery Display!

I am so very excited to announce that we have our first PHYSICAL display at the Westminster Station! Can not wait to take more pictures, rearrange, and all o' that good stuff!!!!!!

Now instead of just Online items, People can touch the items and see the awesome detail!

Selling on Etsy is nice; but this display makes it so much easier to put items on CLEARANCE!!!!
Yup; we've got a clearance section at the gallery- I'm talkin 50% off Clearance!!!

So if you're ever near Westminster, Maryland, come check it out!!!!

InstaLol Of The Week- Come on February!

Last month was a bit of a bummer; but this month is lookin' up!!!
Creating new pieces for Our Shop; including the Red Lace Hand warmers in this week's InstaLol

Love it

Don't Worry, Spence; This is not a warning :)

InstaLOL Of the Week

2013 is supposed to be a great year, new, exciting, and full of new ambitions.

But good things are sometimes evened out by bad things.. So let's keep our heads up and stay chipper.. with this My new series: InstaLOL of the Week!

 

All of these will include my coworkers- and our awesome lunch breaks!

 

 

 

Stay sexy America.

Atticus 'n Marilyn: Act Two

Just posted our second video on youtube and Facebook- It is from the movie 'Once' which is a little known musical. Check it out, and let us know what you think!!!

And find us on facebook!
facebook.com/atticusnmarilyn

Atticus 'n Marilyn

Finally had the time to pursue that band I always wanted. Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtticusnMarilyn

Just posted our first video EVER- its a cover of Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men, check out our New Video , let me know what you think!!