If You Had the Power To Change One Thing......

If you had the power to change one thing in your life......what would it be?  I have asked that question many times of people in the community and their answers range from topics of worldwide change down to change in the community.   But, I'm not talking about things we can never change like crime, violence, hunger, sickness or global warming. 

Those are all things that will take a higher power to change.   I'm talking about personal things in your life.  When you work on "you" the one thing you have complete control over, it gives you a feeling of self-worth and a feeling of power.  It gives you the feeling that you made a difference that really counted for something.  Why?  Because, when we change something about ourselves that makes us feel better about ourselves we become a better person, a better friend, a better wife, a better mother.

And, when we see that other people are drawn to us not for what they can get out of us but because of who we are, a real friendship develops.  Tell me one thing that you would change about yourself if you had the power to do so?  This is the time to look deep inside and find out what you have been wanting to change to make yourself really happy.  

Okay, by now you are probably wondering well, Marsha what is the one thing you would change about yourself if you had the power to do so!  Well, here is it, the one thing I would like to change about myself if I had the power to do so.  IT would be to learn how to be poised and relaxed when I speak to a group, whether I know them or not.

The reason why this is so important to me is that whenever I know I am going to speak in a group my heart starts to race and I get short of breath.  Panic attacks!  I actually met a woman that has a business  where she teaches you skills for communicating with class!  I'm going to give her a call and see if she can help me.

I hope you'll share your one thing you'd like to change about yourself with me so I can get to know you better as a person.

Warm Regards,

Marsha  

Gifts for the Men or the Geek!

Smart Phone Charging Station!

Mini Recipe Notebooks!                      

Cook Lover's Eco-Gift Sampler Bag!  You will find all these products in my Etsy shop: Jeanpatchbymk!

Watkins Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent & O Magazine

O The Oprah Magazine (circ: 2,461,464) provides women with information and tools needed to follow and reach their dreams and lead a more fulfilling life. Content offers stories and ideas stamped with Oprah's unique vision on health, fitness, personal finance, careers, finance, relationships, self-discovery, beauty, fashion, home design, books and food. Gives readers the "you can do it" message, trumpeting individuals' triumphs over adversity.

Watkins Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent in O Magazine!

We're happy to share that Watkins Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent will be featured in the December issue of O The Oprah Magazine in their "December Beauty Forecast." The article offers recommendations on smart ways to defy the effects of winter weather. There is a great image of the product featured next to tips about updating your laundry routine, including switching to fragrance-free laundry detergent.

You can buy this product on my website! Click Here!  I use this myself and for my family the lemon scented one is fantastic!  A very mild lemon smell that leaves your clothes fresh and clean.

Getting Started on YouTube

To YouTube and Beyond!!!

Do you YouTube?  If not, it is a great way to promote your business or a great place to show off your DIY projects.  Do you know how to add the little share buttons at the bottom of the posts here on Blogger?  You can make a video about how to do that and it will get tons of views and likes.  From there you can just keep adding more videos and the next thing you know you are popular and go viral.  

I had no idea what I needed to do other than have a web cam or camcorder.  I first googled "How to make a video on YouTube with your laptop".  There was a great YouTube video done that showed exactly how to get started.  It did take a little time for me to figure out how to upload it and find it in my documents file.  But, after that little research I was 'live' on YouTube!

I've made two videos so far.  One is about my website, Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op and our sampler bag.  The second one is about one of my mixed media art journals.  It is so much nicer to see a product on live video than just seeing it in a picture.  YouTube even has their own fix-it features built right into the program.  So, if you are a little shaky there is a fix-it button for that!  If the lighting is not bright enough there is a fix-it button for that.

And, the cool thing is it tells you these issues so you can just hit the button and in a flash your video is now close to perfect.  Of course, being an amateur at this means that your first few videos will be like a "B" movie.  But, that's okay.  It is fun to tweak your location and gain confidence in yourself and then over time your videos will improve and it will show. 

Here are my first two that I made.  Check them out and please 'like' them and subscribe!  

Mixed Media Art Journal

 
Eco-Gift Sampler Bag 

 

If you've already made a DIY video on YouTube please share it here in the comments section.  I'd like to stop by and 'like' it for you.  Stay tuned for more of my fun videos coming to my channel real soon!

Thanks,

Marsha 

Join A Winning & Supportive Team on Etsy!

The Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Team would like to invite all Work-At-Home Mom's and Women who work outside the home but love to craft and sew to join our Etsy team, click here >>> SFGCTEAM!

What is so special about our team?  Well, for one thing we are very supportive of those with health issues.  Several of us on the team are dealing with chronic health issues.  Others, have young children and have limited time for their shop but need a support group that keeps them motivated.  We have members of all age brackets too.  So whether you are 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 you are a perfect fit for our team.

We conduct weekly classes to keep you on track and help you stay focused on your goals.  We never give up on ourselves or each other.  So, if you have been looking for a team that will support you and really help you grow your business then give us a try!

Be warned we are an active team and we expect everyone who joins to give their best to support our team activities.  Read the rules on our join page at this link and if you feel you'd like to give us a try then just apply and I'll review your application and help you get started on the best experience on Etsy you'll ever have!

We not only have our Etsy team but we also have a blog, Facebook Fan page and website all linked together.  We advertise on a national level on major websites and in magazines all in our niche.

I hope this has given you the motivation you've needed to get off your chair and on your feet and join the handmade marketplace called Etsy!

Happy Crafting,

Marsha Jaramillo
Owner/Captain  

A Sampler Bag Full of Handmade Gifts and More!

Today is Blog posting day for the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Team!  Happy Thursday!!!

I'm going to share a preview with you today of a new and exciting program we are launching in January 2013 on our website.  You may be familiar with us or you may not be, yet!  I hope after reading this post that you will be curious enough to head on over and check us out.

There are not very many people who can be thought of in today's handmade market that truly are giving a helping hand at no cost to others.  I'm speaking of a great website called Mary Jane's Farm forum.  It is a free forum where you can barter, swap, sell anything.  Plus, you can share your ups and downs of family life and business life and someone will listen and have a word of encouragement or excitement in return.

I've been to several other Mom forums and Mary Jane's Farm is the only one that I have had success on.  Why?  Because, it is a group of like minded women who truly care about other women.  I'm not saying that the other forum's don't have women who truly care about other women.  But, that for me personally I have not found the same warm and caring environment elsewhere.

That is until I started my own website based on that kind of warm and caring attitude.  You can really make friends with the women who are a part of my website, just like I did on Mary Jane's website.   I hold weekly classes in our private Facebook group where we share marketing strategies, promotion ideas and a word of support along the way.

We work together as a team, not against each other behind someone's back.  This is a real gift if you can find it in yourself to give for the good of the group. If this is you, then we'd like to invite you to share your gift with us.

At the present time we are promoting our (click here>>>>>) Eco-Gift Sampler Bag.  It is filled with 14 wonderful handmade gifts and direct sells samples.  All in one cute bundle for just shipping and handling! 

In Our Handmade Gift Sampler bag there are two direct sells products.  One is from Watkins Naturals and the other is from Thirty-One Gifts.  You'll have to buy a bag to find out what the other 12 full size handmade gifts are.  I can promise you that you won't be disappointed.

I promised you a preview of our new program coming in January 2013.  Here is a picture of one of the seller's item.  See if you can figure out what it might be about from the picture.

 I'll give you another clue in November and in December I'll make the big announcement.  And, give you a sneak peak at other seller's products from my website that are participating in this new and exciting adventure with me.

Don't forget to visit our website and pick up you Eco-Gift Sampler Bag today! 

Have a Sunshine Day!

Marsha

 

Etsy Shops and Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Here are my 5 featured shops I picked to share with you this week from my Etsy team and Sunshine Farmgirl Co-op members!

  Murray Designs              
   It's A Matter of Passion
Sweet Ties Hair TiesThirty-One Gifts Rep Dawn Hernandez

Hillside Honeybees
Here are the 5 picks from Reflections of Kayla!
 
Fun Bible Games   DLA Bead Design
Creative Craft Supply  Fractek Designs


Sharon's Candle Shop

Here is the featured 5 picks from Vintage 50s Treasures shop!
Jeanpatchbymk   Woodstreamdream


Pages of Ages  Sunshine Sister's



  Carla's Creative Corner

You'll find all of these shops on our Etsy team and website! Click here!  Become a member today and help support our mission!