It just amazes me with the figures of what people spend on Halloween for costumes, candy, decorations. In an economy that has many people so desperate to meet their bills it just seems that such spending is a waste. I guess that goes along with my dislike for the holiday in general.
Looking toward Christmas - the time of giving. I have heard much talk from families about how they are downscaling their spending and making this holiday more of a family activity focus on giving to others, doing things in the community for those less fortunate. I think this is great! Why haven't we been doing that for years? That is the spirit of the holiday.
I say this but at the same time I have an eBay store and am trying to sell! I do think some spending will still go on but it might be simpler items, creative items, useful items. Check out my eBay store at Comfy Cottage Conservation I have craft kits for the kids, art supply boxes, an easel with storage, marble runs and pinball marble runs for the kids. The ecology side has bat houses - looking toward mosquito control next year. Also, I'm carrying the Worm Factory a very clean way to let red wigglers do your composting for you in a self contained unit that can sit right in your kitchen or utility room with no odor. Back to the basics I'm soon to list some rag rugs - sometimes called Swedish woven rugs. Those rugs that last for ever and have used previously used fabric for the materials.
Looking ahead - I'll be looking at giving ideas that don't cost but are from the heart.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
It's a Contest - Burda Sewing Machines
I came across this fun contest for October through November. Great creative minds will all take part to Pimp Out their Sewing Machines.
The prize isn't high but bragging rights would be lots of fun!
Burda is trying to see how their Sewers are dreaming and want you to take part. The link to the Burda website with all the how-to directions is: http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/show/689
You can see other fun sewing stuff on my Squidoo lens http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/show/689
Monday, October 13, 2008
Excitement! Challenges! Goals! Dreams!
This is an exciting day for me but really should be a no-brainer. I'm headed to the classroom to teach - something I am excited about but nervous in doing. It has been many years since I stood in front of a classroom - and it has changed. Why am I nervous? Technology.
I'll be using a powerpoint presentation, on a projected screen and have students on computers that are live on the internet! The last class I taught on computers was simple applications on Apple IIe's that we had to tear down every night and store in a locked cabinet! Times have changed. My children then in 1st and 2nd grade were in those classes. Now they are my support system for the computer at 25 and 26! They love telling people I was their first computer teacher. Even then it was a stretch - I'm a trained secondary teacher in Home and Consumer Science I believe they now call it - Home Economics when I was in school. In many ways this is still in my field.
Consumers need to be observant, evaluate, and analyze before they purchase or use something. I am still passionate about being good consumers but more so now in "Going Green" we should evaluate if we need to use it, have something we can re-use to keep out of the landfill, share by giving an item to someone who needs it, or recycle it.
Back to my day! Wish me luck - this eBaygrandma is going to TEACH! "The Basics of Selling on eBay!"
I'll be using a powerpoint presentation, on a projected screen and have students on computers that are live on the internet! The last class I taught on computers was simple applications on Apple IIe's that we had to tear down every night and store in a locked cabinet! Times have changed. My children then in 1st and 2nd grade were in those classes. Now they are my support system for the computer at 25 and 26! They love telling people I was their first computer teacher. Even then it was a stretch - I'm a trained secondary teacher in Home and Consumer Science I believe they now call it - Home Economics when I was in school. In many ways this is still in my field.
Consumers need to be observant, evaluate, and analyze before they purchase or use something. I am still passionate about being good consumers but more so now in "Going Green" we should evaluate if we need to use it, have something we can re-use to keep out of the landfill, share by giving an item to someone who needs it, or recycle it.
Back to my day! Wish me luck - this eBaygrandma is going to TEACH! "The Basics of Selling on eBay!"
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
I'm a Giant Squid!!
What an accomplishment! I worked hard, tried to do my best, and I made it.
Now you may ask, what is a Giant Squid?
Squidoo is a platform that lets anyone be a writer and webdesigner - in a little way. It is way to get your message to the people - about you loves, hates, business, products, hobbies, families, favorite recipes and the list goes on. Fun to read - you may even learn something on the way.
A select group of lensmasters are selected for the quality of their lenses and for having at least 50 great lenses! That is the goal I achieved.
I think the best part about Squidoo is their generousity. Did I mention it is all Free to you? Income can be made on Squidoo and it is shared. Each lensmaster gets a bit from the ads on the pages, Squidoo takes thier cut to run the site, and they give to Charity right off the top. This past month saw them give $80,000 to various approved charities. I'll talk about that in an upcoming post.
Check out my lenses on my Me, My Lensography
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