Saturday, February 28, 2015

Free to Promote Your Shop, Social Sites, or Blog; on Networking Saturday (all week long) 48



At the end of this post you will find a button where you will be able to link all of your social networking, shops, and blogs.  Please scroll all the way down for this great opportunity.  It looks like this
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After reading my post last September, Free to Promote... 25 (on Net Neutrality), you could imagine my relief when the FCC approved the policy to protect Net Neutrality.  But this win is bittersweet.

Even though I still think that Net Neutrality is a win for small businesses, I have always had a little voice in the back saying "but it's more government control."  Nothing can ever be black and white and I still support the decision but I must keep a watchful eye.

I found two great articles for more information; One is NPR's reporting on the decision and the other actually opposes Net Neutrality with some very good and valid rational.  NPR - FCC Approves Net Neutrality Rules for 'Open Internet'  and Forbes - Am I The Only Techie Against Net Neutrality?

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Rule Free Networking:

Post any of your family friendly sites (blogs, shops, FB, etc.)  What ever sites you would like to share. (multiple sites are OK)  No obligation here.

Please help promote this post using your social networks.  Here is an easy one:


Friday, February 27, 2015

Twitter Tree

The Twitter Tree© will is hosted by a different shop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:

Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person
Each Tweet must contain the hashtag #CCFRNDS

(NOTE:  Important only use #CCFRNDS for Twitter Tree Tweets!)
Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.
Include your Twitter Id, mine is @ButterflysAttic

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.
Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items
Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is not.)

Help us get more visitors to this post and tweet this post (I made it easy with the button below)

 Here are Mine

Antique Greeting #Postcard 1920 A Joyful Easter To You Cute Chick http://etsy.me/1E77MdM @ButterflysAttic #CCFRNDS

Antique Greeting Postcard 1910's Best Easter Wishes Beautiful Church Scene http://etsy.me/1E74eZ4 @ButterflysAttic #CCFRNDS #EtsyBot2

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Flashback Thursday; Tropical Travels

Antique Map from Etsy shop:  VintageDecorPrints

While much of the US is snowed in and frozen, tropical travel is on many American's minds.  Can you imagine how it was in the early 1900's when they didn't have snow plows and snow blowers? American's have love to travel ever since the dawn of railroads, airplane and especially car.  Here's to the American tradition of travel:

Digital Download From Etsy Shop: TheCharmingMagnolia
Vintage Postcard from Etsy Shop:  MyVeryOwnMuseum

Hoodie from Etsy Shop SCFinds
Vintage Towel from Etsy Shop:  brocobelle
Vintage Book from Etsy Shop:  RedCottage
Vintage Spoon Rests from Etsy Shop: shopthevioletfox

Vintage Maracas from Etsy Shop:  lookonmytreasures

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Members of the Twitter Tree; Gift Guide

Monday, February 23, 2015

At the Oscars

OK, so I wasn't "at" the Oscars last night but I stayed up past my bedtime to watch it And I was there last Sunday. Terry (my hubby) and I took a drive to Hollywood and caught all the preparation for the Grammys. Scaffolding and blocked roads may have irritated some but I love being able to share in the excitement of something that millions watch on TV.

We were even approached by someone doing interviews of people for their predictions on the winners. Unfortunately the hubby and I couldn't help him because we watch the Oscars to see what movies we should rent on Netflicks.

We spent the day visiting Madame Tussauds' Wax Museum and taking fun shots with the stars:
The Grammys

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The Grammys

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The Grammys

The Grammys

The Grammys

The Grammys

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Free to Promote Your Shop, Social Sites, or Blog; on Networking Saturday (all week long) 47



At the end of this post you will find a button where you will be able to link all of your social networking, shops, and blogs.  Please scroll all the way down for this great opportunity.  It looks like this
InLinkz Networking Button
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Networking 
I know that this is a strange comment coming from an very outgoing person but I find face to face networking a challenge.  I love promoting and marketing but networking is a different bird.

To many networking is just hanging out and visiting with others that have the same interest but that isn't networking.  That actually is friendship.  Networking has a goal and a plan on how you will reach your goal.  You are there to meet people that may be able to help you get to your goal.

Some of the guides that I just read to make networking more successful for you are:
  • Visit many sites, groups, blogs, teams that interest you
    • Pay attention to the vibe there and the type of people that it attracts and whether it is a good fit for you
  • Is your talent in quilting? or acrylics? then be a great and respected resource for information on these topics.
  • Know what you would like help with when you reach out.  Do you need advice on advertising, a good resource for supplies etc?
So while you are visiting and adding your sites; make sure you glance at those who also joined; you never know who you will meet and how they can help you achieve your goals.  There are so many amazing shops, blogs, etc. out there that really have a lot to offer.

For more valuable tips you can visit businessknowhow.com

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Rule Free Networking:

Post any of your family friendly sites (blogs, shops, FB, etc.)  What ever sites you would like to share. (multiple sites are OK)  No obligation here.

Please help promote this post using your social networks.  Here is an easy one:


Friday, February 20, 2015

Twitter Tree

The Twitter Tree© will is hosted by a different shop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:

Instructions:
Only 2 Items per person
Each Tweet must contain the hashtag #CCFRNDS

(NOTE:  Important only use #CCFRNDS for Twitter Tree Tweets!)
Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.
Include your Twitter Id, mine is @ButterflysAttic

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.
Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items
Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is not.)

Help us get more visitors to this post and tweet this post (I made it easy with the button below)

 Here are Mine

Rare Hand Painted Antique Postcard Undivided Back from Late 1800's - 1907 http://etsy.me/1IS5KEZ @ButterflysAttic #CCFRNDS #Etsybot2

Antique Novelty Postcards Happy Birthday Beautiful Dianthus Front Opens 1911 http://etsy.me/1DtKxuj @ButterflysAttic #CCFRNDS #Etsybot2

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Gift Guide From the Twitter Tree; Treasury


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Colorful leaves earrings - Handmade spring leaves resin epoxy leaf jewelry - Spring earrings - Foliage polymer clay jewelry
$14.00
Bird Brooch of  Green mint Polymer clay and copper wire
$19.00
Lavender flower beads. Opaque pale purple. Czech glass spacers. 50pc 5mm
$2.57
Blue Headband SET - Light Blue - Navy Blue - Turquoise - Royal Blue - Headband Gift Set - Set of Headbands - Toddler Teenager Adult Headband
$18.00
Blue Owl Scarf  With Pockets
$50.00
DANCING FISH Silver Plated Wire Wrapped Statement Bib Necklace/ Unusual Unique Elegant Chic Lacy Large Bridal Necklace. Made to order.
$198.00
French Beret Knit Hat in Gold
$35.00
Knit Boot Cuffs Boot Toppers Hearts Leg Warmers Boot Socks in Red Cream Crochet Hearts Love Valentines Day Christmas Gift
$22.00
Gold Star Leather Bracelet, Galaxy Bracelet, Charm Bracelet, Red Bracelet, Leather Jewelry, Star Charm
$14.00
Black cat greeting card Animal card Birthday card Cat carte anniversaire Cats on cards Winter animal Christmas card Black and white cat card
€2.45
Winter Sunset Cabin People Walking on Bridge Beautiful Country Scene "Hearty Congratulations" Antique Postcard from 1909
$5.99
Village Rooftops, pale neutral colors, soft, watercolor and gouache, buildings, print of original painting
$25.00
Red lariat necklace, fiber crochet jewelry, red orange brown, OOAK
$74.00
Decorative Blue Smoked Bowl Unknown Maker
$18.00
Cross stitch necklace with three ombre red ornament in bronze - n053
$40.00
Knitting Pattern - Jack Pine Tree - Knit Christmas Tree -  Holiday Decor
$1.99

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Happy President's Day!

Happy Presidents Day!
Digital Instant Download at https://www.etsy.com/listing/189151689/

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Seen Dolphins and Grey Whales Breaching While Whale Watching on Valentine's Day


I hope everyone had a very wonderful Valentine's Day. My hubby surprised with the some beautiful flowers, earrings and Whale Watching at Davies' Locker in Newport Beach.

I am not fast enough with the camera to catch the whales but  we seen 2 grey whales and one of them breached 4 times (first time I have seen that up close.)  We also were able to catch several dolphins which I was able to take pictures of.  They were so close, right under the boat and right in front of us.  I love sharing these special moments with my hubby.  I am so blessed to be married to my best friend!
 
I would love to hear what fun adventure your honey took you on or what amazing gift he/she surprised you with.