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Freebies to good not to share: Here's what I snagged for my family.
Enjoy!
This post does contain affiliate links and I may be compensated depending on readers actions.
Enjoy!
This post does contain affiliate links and I may be compensated depending on readers actions.
What a difference a 4 day spring break can do for mind and body!
If you are experiencing blogger burn out, I highly recommend walking away from the computer for as long as possible. If you stop the constant input, even for a weekend, you might be pleasantly surprised at how much clarity can be gained.
I used gardening to clear my head, but any activity that gets your hands busy will work.
The blogging community moves quickly, so in order to perform at optimum levels you need to shut down and re-boot, just like your computer.
Here’s what I discovered on my days off:
Blog for the love of it.
I love blogging. I really don’t care how many readers I have or how “big” I may be. I find blogging to be a creative outlet that helps me be a better me.
To Thine Own Self Be True.
I have knowledge and expertise to share with a certain audience: Work at Home Moms and Moms wanting to work from Home. I’ve been doing it for 13 years. That’s my niche. And it’s a good one.
It’s not about money.
This blog is not about money. A strong statement, I know. I will work with 1 affiliate company and that is it. Sure, I need more money, but I know that I won’t be happy trying to earn from blogging. I can’t sit at the computer long enough every day to make it profitable.
My WAHM Plan is an integral part of my business tool kit.
I have planted seeds and created strong roots to my blog. It is my Home Base, it is center to any and all advertising activities I pursue for my JAFRA business. If you are in direct sales, or want to be, I highly recommend starting a blog as your home base. Brand yourself NOT the products.
Less is More.
I don’t need to be a member of every blogging community out there. I found a lot of my online time was being spent helping blogging buddies, or trying to comment in the forums. This felt like non-productive hours.
Yes, we should allocate a certain amount of time networking, but also set aside time to research your true R.O.I. ( return on Investment). Your time is important. Be mindful of constant requests that lead you away from your goal.
So that’s it, just 4 days to Zen, clarity and a nice looking flower bed.
When was the last time you unplugged or walked away from your blog or online business?
Maybe you need a little Spring Break too.
Happy Monday, Happy Spring! This is just a quick note to let you know I am taking a break from blogging so that I can fully enjoy the season and to give my JAFRA business my undivided attention.
Sometimes to move forward we must stop. Will I return to blogging? That remains to be seen, but I know I will find myself and the answers outside, digging in the dirt with warm sunlight on my face.
So I'll close with Good Day and Blessings upon you and yours rather than Goodbye!
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| Image courtesy of polyvore.com |
Some of you in the fashion, beauty & crafts industry might be saying Yes, yes I do, but I’m betting most of us haven’t heard of this site yet.
Oh my! There are simply not enough hours in my day! Still, I thought this might be helpful to some, so I wanted to share this site with you dear readers.
Here’s what their about page says:
What is Polyvore?
Polyvore is the web's largest fashion community site, where users are empowered to discover their style and set trends around the world. With over 15 million monthly unique visitors, Polyvore's global community has created over 44 million sets that are shared across the web. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Polyvore is funded by Benchmark Capital, Matrix Partners, DAG Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Vivi Nevo (NV Investments).
So how can a style and fashion community be useful to a blogger/beauty consultant?
At first it would appear to be the perfect place for me to highlight my company’s color, trends and style… as per the Google+ headline that led to my clicking in the 1st place. But visions of deleting my boards at Pinterest quickly pop into my mind,
so I find the Terms here: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/terms-of-service
I read these carefully and decide that Polyvore might not be right for my JAFRA business at this point. JAFRA is very liberal in allowing us consultants to use and distribute material, but I don’t think Polyvore is an approved site.
This is probably a blessing in disguise. My schedule cannot handle any more online socializing. However, I do think Polyvore would be perfect for all the Etsy shop owners and crafters out there!
What do you think? Would you use Polyvore as a business tool?
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