I'm Taking The Plunge

I'm officially starting on our Etsy shop, which I hope will be up and running in a few days. I've been contemplating this for quite some time now, but as Etsy has really grown into the handmade marketplace, I've decided it's the right time. I will let you all know when it's officially open for business! I recently visited Jamie's blog and she has some great tips for Etsy shopkeepers. I'm going to be reviewing this, thanks Jamie!

Cindy and I have also been contemplating for awhile now about what the right type of shows are for us to be participating in. It seems as though we wind up not making much of a profit after we figure in travel, hotel expense for some, supplies, food, etc. We've done quite a variety of shows over the past 2 years and have ruled out the ones we know we definitely won't do again. My good bloggy buddy Annette, has a post about a recent experience as a first time vendor at a show (check out the gorgeous earrings as well)! Our goal is to start vending at wholesale shows, which it turns out, is very expensive! So if any of you dear readers know of any great shows Cindy and I must check out, please list it in your comment :)

Super Black Friday Discounts

I have met some really talented women who have joined together to offer some nice discounts to get your holiday shopping started. Along with Michabella Creations, I have compiled a list of websites that you should check out! Happy Shopping!

Jaminga- www.jaminga.com, the COOLEST baby store on earth...offers all posh mamas a 5% discount every day with promotion code: POSH5.
Tuni and G- www.tuniandg.com offers 10% discount for Posh Mamas with coupon code: HotMoms and if you sign up for our newsletter you'll have a chance to win a $75 Gift Certificate.
A Mother's Gift (www.amothersgift.net) is your breastfeeding and natural parenting resource. To kick off the holiday shopping season, EVERYTHING will be on sale, with NO DISCOUNT CODE NEEDED! 25% off all nursing covers, 10% off cloth diapers, and 15% off everything else in the store. Discounts apply only to items in stock. There is still the free shipping for orders totaling $75 or more, no code needed.
At Vintage Body Spa (www.vintagebodyspa), we encourage you to take time to Indulge Your Body (TM) Take 20% off your entire order during the promotional period with no discount code needed Stock up on our natural, luxurious and paraben-free spa products for yourself or someone special!
ericalyn designs - www.eldesigns.net Handmade gifts and accessories for babies and tots. Free shipping!I
n Style Moms- www.InStyleMoms.com, hip maternity and baby wear offers 10% off with coupon code PM10
Michabella Creations- www.michabellacreations.com, Handcrafted Jewelry at Affordable PricesWnjoy 10% off with coupon code is Posh Mama10 and is valid on purchases of $20 and over. Always free shipping.
Gigi Belts- www.gigibelts.com, free shipping as long as they send me a note with coupon code PMShip
Jewelry By Jennifer Casady - www.jennifercasady.com ~ Because understated elegance never goes out of style. 20% off storewide through 11/26/07 with coupon code PoshMama07. Enter the coupon into the coupon code box on the left hand side to apply the discount. As always, free shipping on orders over $50.
Your Healthy Lifestyle- http://yourhealthylifestyle.myarbonne.com/ will offer 35% OFF EVERYTHING!! Enter Posh Mama in subject line of email for your discount. Must email me directly with your order. pmickelson@verizon.net
Some of my FAVORITES are ABC Baby Care, Awaken Sea Salt Scrub, and SPF 30 Sunscreen.