Which coffee will I be drinking today? My favorite brand is Kahlua, but this new flavor has a hint of chocolate which I donât really care for in my coffee. I may add a little cinnamon to help cover that taste.
Or
Folgers is my second favorite brand of coffee. I have never tried this Colombian coffee.Â
I will step out into a new taste and go with Folgers. I hope it is as good as it smelled through the package.
May your day start out with a good cup of coffee or hot tea..
My research for setting my dream free. I will sell my crochet projects and bring in enough money to save. I like to travel, not be stressed about a bill, and to stop working so hard with no enjoyment in it. I also donât want to be working until I am dead, because I have nothing saved for when I can barely walk.
https://www.fundera.com/blog/etsy-alternatives – I was wondering if there were other sites like Etsy.com that could be better. I got my answer. The other site had some good and a lot of bad that kept me turning back to Etsy. Although Etsy cost a little more and I may not be able to break even, it still seems like the best of them all. (6/20/2021)
https://articles.bplans.com/4-mistakes-that-will-tank-your-etsy-store/ (6/22/2021) – Check List: 1. Take clear pictures. White background was suggested, but I feel that is a little too impersonal . I do agree pictures should be clear and items displayed up front. 2. Describe items with heart, but not too long. Ex. Wrong – A light blue baby blanket with its size. Right – A multi colors & design baby blue crochet blanket. Esty offers a guide to give you better ideas on what to say and you can even look at others who have had success with their site. 3. In order to sell your product people have to find you. Your words have to stand out for others and it goes beyond just having an etsy acc. You have to promote your items from a blog to even a facebook page. (some has gone on youtube and maybe one day I will join them, but NOT right now) Etsy also has a guide where they will help you not only to understand how ESO works, but help you use it to build your site. 4. You have to have a good niche, because there are others who are selling the same items as you are. How are you going to stand out and how are you going to get people to see and buy your items over someone elseâs. Plus you need to do as much research as you can not only with the site that you are going to be working with, but on how others are working their site, and make a plan on every detail before you get started. This was most helpful and I canât wait to get started on my list.
https://www.dollarbreak.com/etsy-review/ (6/22/2021) – This site didnât tell me anything new other than âBig Cartelâ, which is another online site where you can sell handmade items. That was only an outlook, so it’s time to go to the next step, because Etsy may be good for promoting crafty ideas, but they charge for every little thing.
In the end I couldnât even get anything other than pictures, prices on BigCartel.com, so I am going to leave this alone. I clicked on etsy and crochet items came up quickly.
The Eco Tree – Is Etsy worth it in 2021? What are the pros and cons of starting an ETSY shop in 2021? Is it good to sell on or is it too saturated? (6/22/2021) was the BEST info I got today so far…
https://youtu.be/TdjkcaF7Ec0 My ETSY SHOP JOURNEY/ why I closed the shop ⢠Apr 7, 2021 The Eco Tree My Etsy shop journey, why I closed the shop and when it will reopen. (6/22/2021)
https://youtu.be/TF3OCa6-8nw Etsy Banned My Account// Why I left Etsy⌠(New WEBSITE LAUNCH!!!) (6/22/2021) wow – I REALLY wouldnât want this to happen to me, for I have VERY little money, and for a company to just close your acc without giving you your money back is a big no-no!
I was trying to add at least 5 videos so I could get a better idea on Etsy, but it’s way too much trouble. Then again it is after 12pm and I havenât had a chance to get a cup of coffee. I am also sad I missed service today (well, since it is online I will click on it later.)
Even though I wasnât supposed to go through each post in one day, so I can have a clear thought on each one. I couldnât stop, because I want to know if I can actually sell my crochet projects.
I also realized why I started my website. I didnât want to just sell items I already made, but make items people may want. Yes, it may take up to two months or less to make, (depending on what it is they want & if I have the yarn to make it) but it would be more personal.
I really donât like being in a crowd. Someone who has to fight and scream to be noticed. The question I am asking myself is: How much would it cost to get my website up & running properly as well as my blog?
I want to create and I want to do it my way. That may be the wrong attitude, but it is how I am feeling. It is just like working a dead end job, with NO HOPE FOR A FUTURE, (which is what I am doing right now. Yes I am grateful for a job, but as a female over 50) I WANT MORE!!
Changing how one thinks and acts is hard, but it can be done. Setting an idea in place without doing the work may work out for the best, but that thin line can easily be broken. The question that you have to ask yourself, âis this going to break me or is this going to make me work harder to set it right?â and your answer will set your steps.
I LOVE to create and thought how sweet it would be if I could talk about my craft and sell it all in one place. What better way to do that is having my own website, but not really liking the computer world and NO ONE willing to help (without me spending a week’s paycheck) I am going to be realistic now and pull the plug on my website. I am NOT willing to give up my name Krochetcafe.com, so I will keep the name.
I have heard of Etsy.com and shopify.com, but I donât feel they are right for me. I have talked with a few people who have and had worked on these sites and they have talked about the good and bad things.
I guess that is when I thought I should just have my own website and get past those negative thoughts. I may not be able to keep my site up and running, but who knows what tomorrow will bring. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!
Then I got to thinking. Are there any other sites that I could sell my crochet projects on? I am not going to give up on Etsy, because it didnât work for someone else. I am NOT them. Here is googleâs answer to my question:
{} 9 Best ETSY Alternatives
Shopify. For any seller considering a move from ETSY to a self-hosted site, selling on Shopify is the obvious starting point in
I plan on doing a lot more research and when I take my next step it wonât be with luck on my side, but knowledge this time around. Whoever said, âThe more you know – The more you grow?â
UGH, another question and I want an answer. Google is so good at finding answers.
{} Aristotle – Aristotle famously wrote, âThe more you know, the more you realize you donât know.â . Feb 20, 2019 {}
I guess all of my words didnât come from Aristotle, but I like mine better hahaha
I am done with my quick thoughts, because I am going to get a cup of coffee and get to reading about my new project. Any mistake you can learn and grow from, is worth a Smile to set that mistake right.
People never seem to amaze me? Yes, I take out my headphones to greet you and ask how you are and talk for a few minutes. That is cool, but when you see me put my headphones back into my ears, sit down, and take out my crochet project.
That doesnât mean you keep talking to me and get closer so I know you are talking to me and then be confused when I give you a dirty look.
People just, because you see someone else in the breakroom – doesnât mean they have to talk to you. Give people space and if they want to talk – they will talk – and if not, ignore them as they are trying to ignore youâŚ.
When I think about Georgia, I think about food, and I am making myself hungry as I type. I wonder if they have a new way of cooking meals without meat? Although I do eat a little seafood maybe twice a month. I am Smiling as I think about the possibilities. It is no surprise, because I Love Ms. Kardea Brown has a show on food network called âDelicious Miss Brown.â
{}Food Network Australia  Subscribe to Food Network Australia for more delicious clips:http://bit.ly/FoodNetworkAU  Kardea Brown, also known as Miss Brown, makes famous Southern mac and cheese, this time with a seafood twist. What could be better for the family dinner than a delicious crab mac and cheese?{}Â
{} Georgia US State
Description Georgia is a southeastern U.S state whose terrain spans coastal beaches, farmland and mountains. Capital city Atlanta is home of the Georgia Aquarium and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, dedicated to the African-American leaderâs life and times. The city of Savannah is famed for its 18th – and 19th-century architecture and leafy public squares. Augusta hosts the Masters golf tournament. – Google.{}
This brief info from Google didnât make me want to go visit, but then again it was short. I am going to hunt around youtube and see what I can seeâŚ
For this edition of dashboard tours, I took I-85 north from Alabama into the heart of it all – Atlanta Georgia. The plan was to record the downtown Atlanta area, a metro area that I had only seen from the window of a car. I was lucky – Atlanta traffic ranks as the fourth worst in the country. But because of a global pandemic, i was able to scoot into downtown with hardly a backup at all. It was Thursday, January 7, 2021 at about 2:39 pm.{}
#1 I liked the information at the start of this video and the music as he drove around the town. I did see a few places I like to have a second look at. One of the biggest Ferris wheel  https://www.skyviewatlanta.com I have ever seen. After I saw Metro Cafe https://www.metrocafediner.com/ I realized I forgot to get my coffee. I saw a blue sign âRialto,â and I couldnât wait to find out what it was. It is an art center https://rialto.gsu.edu.Â
Side note – I am not sure why there are two dates, but other than that. I wanted to correct the mistake I saw in his description of this video, but I didnât. Not that big of a deal. I enjoyed watching this video as I worked on my baby blue projectâŚ
Walker Wandern  A look at Tybee Island located near Savannah in coastal Georgia. A quick look at some of the highlights of Tybee Island, GA including Tybee Island Light Station (Tybee Lighthouse), Tybrisa Street, the Tybee beach and Tybee Pier, Chatham and Venetian Drive, Fisherman Pier and some of the colorful neighborhood.{}Â
#2 It didnât take too long into this video to know this video is just meant to bring in tourists, but it was without heart. I would only go here on the off season. I like to relax and NOT be in a crowd. There is more, but not in this video. If you like more info https://visittybee.com/ this website should help with thatâŚ.
#3 I was right about Tybee Island, but it wasnât until I saw this video that gave me more information about the place. I almost didnât watch this video, because it started off by talking about ghosts. I thought that is all of what the video was going to be about. I am glad I was wrong. There was so much information within this video, I would like to go and visit Savannah Ga. I am thinking when would the best time to go..
I had to ask Google – when are there less people in Savannah, Ga to visit, but I couldnât get an answer to that question. Then I saw this article – 10 Things to know before you arrive in Savannah by: IHG hotel & resorts. https://www.ihg.com/
There is a cafe shop that is not only run by Veterans, but they also help other veterans its called The Black Rifle Coffee on River Street https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/
{}Helen City in Georgia
Description Helen is a mountain town in Georgia. Itâs known for its vineyards and Bavarian-style buildings. Unicoi State Park offers a lake and campsites. Trails run through the Chattahoochee National Forest to the Anna Ruby and Raven Cliff waterfalls. In Smithgall Woods State Park, Dukes Creek is known for trout. Hardman Farm State Historic Site includes an 1870 homestead and the Nacoochee Indian Mound burial site. – Google. {}
Andy Gordon   Walking, bicycling, and tubing in Helen, GA {}
#4Â This video had me thinking about some of the romance books I have read and it was a welcome smile. I wouldnât mind visiting this place, it looks like a cool place to walk, and shop.Â
Side Note: Since this is a place especially for tourists – I would go when it is over.. Google said between August and September when school starts, sounds right 2 me.. Oops I just notice the date 2020. i have been trying to get up to date videos… I liked the video and over looked the date, sorry.
12 Best Things To Do In Blue Ridge, Georgia ⢠Jun 9,2021
Greenable Have you wondered about the 12 Best things to do in Blue Ridge Georgia? This is a beautiful, mountainous region in the great state of Georgia and one that youâll love to visit!{}Â
#5 I think I would love to ride the ole time train ride. If I ever get a chance to come here I will invest in a camera, because I would really be upset if my phone charges off and I miss taking a picture. Nature has too many things to not take a picture of. This video gives you some cool ideas to visit Blue Ridge. Here is a website with more info https://www.blueridgemountains.com
I am going to say, âgood – byeâ to Georgia here, because I need to get into my world (I am working on another book). I have always wanted to visit Hawaii and now I can work and plan at the same time.
Ex. Wrong – A light blue baby blanket with its size. Right – A multi colors & design baby blue crochet blanket. Esty offers a guide to give you better ideas on what to say and you can even look at others who have had success with their site. 3. In order to sell your product people have to find you. Your words have to stand out for others and it goes beyond just having an etsy acc. You have to promote your items from a blog to even a facebook page. (some has gone on youtube and maybe one day I will join them, but NOT right now) Etsy also has a guide where they will help you not only to understand how ESO works, but help you use it to build your site. 4. You have to have a good niche, because there are others who are selling the same items as you are. How are you going to stand out and how are you going to get people to see and buy your items over someone elseâs. Plus you need to do as much research as you can not only with the site that you are going to be working with, but on how others are working their site, and make a plan on every detail before you get started. This was most helpful and I canât wait to get started on my list.
3am Thunder of Words 
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