Children are generous and giving by nature. They enjoy selecting and giving presents to the people they love, but often cannot do so because they don't get to shop alone. This is why Secret Santa Shops at schools are so popular! Parents are assured that their children can shop in a safe, sheltered environment, and students can experience the joy of giving a thoughtfully selected gift to someone … [Read more...] about Plan a Secret Santa Shop at Your School
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Deciding What to Make and Sell Online
I get asked quite a bit about how I decide what to make and sell online. Where does the inspiration come from? How to I decide what to sell? Where do I source my supplies? Well, you are in luck! I am going to share my process for creating and adding new products to my online shop with you today. What to make and sell online? Here are some things to consider. Where to Draw New Product … [Read more...] about Deciding What to Make and Sell Online
How to Market Your Online Maker Shop
If you build it, they will shop. That’s how the saying goes right? Well, not exactly. Once you have your shop set up and ready for that first sale, you might just find yourself in a slump. The sales don’t just happen, you have to get people to your shop before you can start cashing those checks. The key to doing this? Marketing. That’s right, some things never change. Marketing is and will likely … [Read more...] about How to Market Your Online Maker Shop
How to Take Your Creative Passion to the Next Level
Crafting has always been my favorite form of expression. It is something I have felt confident and proud of. Turning my passion into a business is something I have worked very hard at and I continue to work hard every single day. It is not something that happens overnight. #1: Choose your focus Do you want to make personalized items, rustic items, kids items, farmhouse style, etc. Hone in on … [Read more...] about How to Take Your Creative Passion to the Next Level
2019-2020 Classroom Trends
Set the tone for the new school year and create an inviting space for your new students with your classroom decor. Need inspiration? Here are the top classroom trends for the 2019-2020 school year. Classroom trends: Bright Storage and Organization Every teacher knows that organization is key to running a classroom smoothly. The trend this school year is for bright and colorful storage. Items … [Read more...] about 2019-2020 Classroom Trends
3 Easy DIY Back to School Sign Ideas
It's almost time for the kids to head back to school. My boys start school at the end of July, so I wanted to get my DIY back to school signs done early this year. Usually I'm scrambling the night before, not this year!! Today I'll show you three different DIY back to school signs you can make for your little one's first day of school! I've taken a first and last day of school photo with … [Read more...] about 3 Easy DIY Back to School Sign Ideas
