Tips for Shopping with Children in Tow

This is the final post in the Consignment Sale Series, because Boutique For A Week is just around the corner!  I've been tagging items over the last week or so, and it is really exciting to see it all coming together for sale week!

To finish this series, I thought I'd share some shopping tips with children in tow.  As a mom of young children, I know going to the grocery store alone seems like a vacation, and this is a sale that should ideally be shopped alone.  However, sometimes life just doesn't allow that to happen.  So, if you find yourself in a situation where you must shop with children, here's a few pointers.

1.  Play by the rules.  Check your consignment sale's website for shopping policies.  Some hours - typically the pre-shopping times for volunteers and consignors - restrict children to nursing infants only.  Make sure you are allowed to bring children during your shopping time before going to the trouble to plan such an excursion.

2.  Have a plan.  Even if you don't have children with you, I encourage you to make a list.  Does your son need a navy Polo shirt to match those cute shorts?  Does your daughter need shoes for school?  Are you planning a Strawberry Shortcake birthday party in coming months?  Know what you're looking for and plan to shop intentionally.  Now, if the kids fall asleep or are exceptionally happy, feel free to browse - but in the event of a cranky shopper, make sure you get the most-needed items first.

3.  Bring new toys or an electronic device.  Depending on your child's age, consider bringing a new toy they have yet to see and/or an electronic device they love such as an iPod or iPad.  This may buy you some precious shopping time as they play with such a well-loved toy.

4.  Go hands-free.  Again, depending on the age of your child, plan to bring something to help you be hands-free.  A baby carrier (I always loved my Ergo for things like this!), a stroller, or even a wagon- just somewhere for the kids to sit away from your hip.

5.  A full tummy.  Clearly don't bring the kids half an hour before lunch.  Rather, plan to shop at their best time of day.  Consider bringing snacks to help their hunger if you end up staying longer than planned.

6.  Sleepy shoppers.  If your child is a stroller or baby carrier sleeper, consider shopping during naptime.  Of course, have a plan B in case your child refuses to sleep, but this may work well for shoppers with infants who are good on-the-go sleepers.

7.  Partner up.  Consider joining forces with another mom (or a non-mom -- they will learn to love these sales, too) who can lend an extra pair of hands if a child is having a hard time.  It's more fun to shop with friends, anyways!

8.  Have a plan B.  If things are disastrous - kids are hungry, a blow-out diaper, child with a fever, or any other unexpected events - have a back-up plan.  Know in the back of your mind that you can come back later in the day when someone can watch your children, or when you have some time alone.  It will be far less disheartening to walk away from great deals if you know you'll be back later.

What are your best tips for shopping with children?

How to Volunteer Well at a Children's Consignment Sale

I'm picking back up with two final posts in the Consignment Sale Series this week.  It's almost time for Boutique For A Week, and I've got to get busy tagging and sorting items!

I previously shared about the benefits of volunteering at a children's consignment sale, and today's post is some practical tips to help a volunteer shift go as smooth as a knife cuts butter.  :)

1.  Eat before your shift.  Now, I wouldn't recommend stuffing yourself at an all-you-can-eat buffet, but I wouldn't come hungry either.  Eat something healthy - something that will give you energy - and something you know settles well with your tummy.  You likely won't have time to snack or eat often (or at all, if your volunteer shift is less than 4 hours), so plan accordingly.

2.  Tell your family where you'll be.  The last time I volunteered I didn't make clear arrangements with my husband about picking up the kids from school.  By the time I slowed down to check my phone, I had quite a few text messages about who was getting the kids!  Plan ahead, and let your family know where you'll be and how to contact you if an emergency arises.  Tell them you won't be checking your phone during your volunteer hours.

3.  Go to the bathroom before your shift.  Plan to arrive a few minutes early to make a stop by the restroom, put your car keys and wallet in a secure location, and make sure you're fully ready to work when your start time arrives.  There will likely be some initial instructions you'll need to hear, so be ready to start a few minutes before.

4.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.  You'll be on your feet a lot, if not the entire volunteer shift, so dress accordingly.  Wear shoes that are conducive for long-term standing, and clothes that are comfortable for being on the move.  If you have long hair, consider bringing an elastic hair tie to pull it back.  You won't know your exact role until you arrive, so be prepared to sort clothes, clean toys, organize books, hand out fliers, or a variety of other jobs.

5.  Bring some $.  One of the great benefits of volunteering is that you get a closer look at many of the items. Like I mentioned in this post, plan to shop after your volunteer shift and pick up some of those items you've been eyeing.

6.  Volunteer at your best time of day.  If you're a morning person, sign up for the 9 am shift.  If you're a night owl, plan to sort clothes late into the evening.  However your body is wired, be aware and plan to volunteer according to your best time of day.

I hope many of you will consider volunteering at your next consignment sale.  If you're local to the Orlando, Florida region, you can sign up to volunteer with Boutique For A Week by clicking here.  Hope to see you there!

Organize Your Spices with Baby Food Jars

Wow!  It's been a busy month for me!  I can't believe it's been over two weeks since my last post.  March holds a baby shower I'm hosting, April is a big consignment sale with which I'm partnering, and May is a Strawberry Shortcake birthday party, an upcoming event at church, and an end of the year pool party for the kids' classmates.  It's gonna be a busy spring!

I've been bit by the spring cleaning bug, and started with my spices.  Ever since my freezer cooking day last year, I've been brainstorming about how to re-vamp my spices.  For quite sometime, I've had them on the side of my fridge in stainless steel containers from Ikea.  More info about that project can be found here.

But a friend at work recently mentioned her infant eating baby food, and the wheels started turning....  I asked her to save jars for me, and another friend started saving, and before long I had a large variety of baby food jars!

Most of the jars are of the 4 oz size (Stage 1), but a few are of the 6 oz size (Stage 2).

I washed them all in hot water, removed the adhesive from the label, and ordered these Avery office labels from Amazon.

Using Microsoft Word, I typed in all the names of the labels and printed out two sheets of round stickers.  Transferring the spices from the Ikea containers to the baby food jars was my favorite part - I just loved smelling all the spices!  :)

Arranging the new jars in the drawer was my second favorite part!

And now, I love opening this drawer each day and finding the spices.  It's the little things.

So what happened to the Ikea containers?  I plan on using them in the sewing room to organize buttons, similar to how I organize my ribbon.  Stay tuned!

How to Get Your Items Sold at Children's Consignment Sales

One of the most common questions I receive about consigning children's items is "How do you make money selling used items?"  And while this entire series will answer that question, this particular post will likely give the most direct answers.

I invite you to read about why I consign, why I volunteer, and why everyone (even non-moms!) should shop these sales.  I also described all the places I search for items to consign in this post.   Today, I'm sharing my top ten tips for making sure your items will sell!

When you work hard to gather, price and deliver your items, it's important that they sell.  After all that work, you don't want to return home with greater than half of your gently used children's items!  

1.  Price it Right.  Look at your item closely.  What would you pay for this item at a garage sale?  What would you pay new?  Based on the answers to these questions, price your item accordingly.  A good rule of thumb is to price the item somewhere between 75% off retail price and just above garage sale prices.  So if a shirt was $10 new, the consignment price should be around $2.00.  I have found that the majority of my items sell for $2 or less.  

2.  Volunteer.  I've elaborated on this topic before, but volunteering gives you a first-hand look at what items buyers love and shopping patterns.  You can read 15 articles on consigning, but volunteering will give you the experience that will cement this information into your mind.

3.  Get it Clean.  Wash clothes, wipe down toys, scrub shoes- get those items clean and in pristine condition!  Giving your items a "bath" will make them presentable, desirable, and sell-able!  

4.  Hang it Up.  Most consignment sales require clothing to be on hangers.  Although a few items such as pajamas are sold in large bins, I have found that all items tend to sell better when hanging.  I've opted to hang  pajamas, even when I had the option to put them in a ziploc bag and sell it from a bin.

5.  Battery Check.  Any toys that require batteries should be checked prior to drop-off.  Invest in new batteries if needed, and your toy will be much more likely to sell.  Who wants to risk purchasing a toy that may or may not work?

6.  Piece Check.  Open all puzzles, games, etc and make sure all pieces are included.  It's important for buyers to know that they are purchasing a complete set and won't find themselves short a puzzle piece with their child.  

7.  Print Tags in Groups.  I choose to print tags in sets of 10.  This system works for me because I can tackle a small pile of items in a short amount of time.  It also prevents me from having a stack of tags and searching for that one particular shirt...  a never-ending matching game that drives me crazy!  Printing in small numbers allows me to price, tag and store items without getting overwhelmed.  Boutique For A Week has an excellent article here about Preparing Your Merchandise.

8.  Tag With Items You Have.  If you have a lot of zipties, use those to secure your tags to your items.  If you have a surplus of safety pins, use them!  Tagging doesn't have to be costly- use items you have in your home.  I'd recommend Boutique For A Week's video series on tagging for tips and tricks.

9.  Keep it Organized.  As you tag items and they're ready to be sold, organize them to make drop off more efficient.  I recommend grouping clothing by gender, then by size.  Toys and books should be grouped by age.  At drop off, it's essential to put your items in the best location to sell - the volunteers are great to help direct you! - because if you put your girl clothes in the boy swimsuit section, they're not likely to sell there!

10.  Designate a Room.  If you have an extra room in your home, designate this space as "Consignor Central."  It can be a guest room, formal living or dining room, or home office that is rarely used in your home.  For me, I use my sewing room and our formal living room to organize and prepare items to consign.  I have a "consigning station" complete with all my tagging supplies and bins to store my "ready to go" items.  This helps me stay organized and see the progress I've made in getting it all ready for consignment week!

I hope you're getting excited about the upcoming consignment sale!  Will you shop, consign, volunteer - or all three?

You Don't Have to Be A Mom to Shop

I'm having a lot of fun with this little Consignment Sale Series, are you?  It's getting me very excited to start purging, pricing, sorting and selling!

Today's topic is one that will challenge you to think outside the box.  I know we all have friends that are not moms, for a variety of reasons.  As you're preparing to shop your local consignment sale, why not bring a friend along?

Here's a list of ten reasons why you should shop a children's consignment sale even if you're not a mom.

1.  Purses and Bags.  All women love this accessory.  Most children's consignment sales have a large variety of bags and purses.  Although some of them may be diaper bags, even those type of bags can be versatile enough to be used for a laptop, iPad, binders, or a large purse.  Diaper bags are designed more and more to look like tote bags or large purses, so it's no surprise that many women could make a diaper bag work for work-related or personal needs.  However, I have bought a few bags at Boutique For A Week that I carry as tote bags to work and on trips.

2.  Office Supplies.  At the last Boutique For A Week, I found an unopened package of T-shirt Transfer Paper.  I was ecstatic because I use this paper to make my own sewing labels, and it's quite pricey.  To find this full package for $2 was a real deal!

3.  Books.  Consignment sales have a large amount of children's books, but also homemaking and religious books.  If you're a teacher, this is a great place to stock your classroom library!   I've seen cookbooks and other how-to books as these sales in recent years.

4.  Gifts.  Even if you're not a mom, surely you know someone having a baby.  Or, you have nieces and nephews.  Or co-workers with kids.  Many times consignment sales will have a good number of items with the retail tags still attached.  This is a great way to collect a few baby gifts and store them away until the baby shower for a fraction of the retail cost.

5.  Shoes.  Because most consignment sales allow clothes up to junior sizes, adult sized shoes are welcome, too!  These sales are a fantastic way to add to your shoe obsession without blowing your monthly budget.

6.  Clothes.  If you are able to wear junior sized clothing, shop these sales for the teenager clothing.  You may be able to score a pair of jeans or a casual t-shirt for a rock-bottom price.

7.  Evening Dresses.  Many of these sales will have a "prom dress" or "pageant dress" section.  Although the sizes are originally intended for teenagers, if the dress fits, wear it!  Don't overlook this important area of the consignment sale when you are browsing.

8.  Home Decor and Organization.  Nursery decor is a big seller at children's consignment sales, but with nurseries becoming more and more modern, this is an item that can be used however it fits your home decorating style.  Likewise, you may be able to find organizational bins or basket that are perfect for another room in your abode.

9.  Furniture.  Another versatile item that you can use in various rooms of your home.  Just because it's a dresser that matches a crib doesn't mean the dresser can't go in your bedroom.

10.  Twin Sheets.  If you have a twin sized guest bed, this is a great place to stock up on sheets for your guest room.  Especially if you have nieces or nephews who sleepover often- you may just be able to find superhero or princess sheets they will adore!

If you are planning on consigning, I encourage you to read this information from Boutique For A Week as it contains details on what is and is not accepted at their consignment sale.

So, I challenge you to encourage your non-mom friends to shop a sale like this.  They're certain to leave with some great bargains!

Your Children's Consignment Sale Needs More Than Your Items

When most people think about their local children's consignment sale, they begin to make a mental list of items to consign.  Or, they begin to think about items they intend to purchase for their little ones.

However, they need so much more than your items or your money - volunteer your time!

I have had the pleasure of volunteering at Boutique For A Week for several years now, and could share hours worth of stories, rewarding experiences, and fun memories with you.  To keep myself from rambling, I've compiled all the benefits of volunteering into a short list of five reasons.

1.  Shop Early.  I already mentioned this reason when I discussed the reasons I consign, but did you know that volunteers are allowed to shop even before the consignors?  Truly, the sooner you can be granted access to shop, you will be guaranteed a better selection of items and likely a less crowded shopping atmosphere.

2.  Browse Early.  If you volunteer during set-up or early in the week, you can get a good idea of where your "most-wanted" items are placed in the sale, and keep an eye on items you hope to purchase.  You can't shop while you volunteer, but you can end your volunteer shift and then go purchase a few items you've been watching.

3.  Learn the Ropes.  If you are volunteering and consigning, serving as a volunteer and observing shoppers' purchase patterns can aid you in consigning for future sales.  For example, if you know you will consign your double stroller within the next year, you can watch first-hand how much shoppers will pay for a similar double stroller.  This will aid you in pricing your items right so they sell first.

4.  Make Friends.  I used the word "pleasure" in the paragraph at the beginning of this list because that's truly what it is - a pleasure.  Although volunteering is hard work, the company is well worth the work.  Most volunteers are people just like you- moms working hard to get top dollar for their gently used children's items and willing to put in a little extra effort.  It's a great place to meet like-minded friends.

5.  Earn Kid Kash.  Boutique For A Week rewards volunteers with a kid kash, which works like store credit at Boutique For A Week.  Volunteering is a very simple way to earn some extra "store credit" and keep your consignment prices low.

If you're interested in volunteering but not sure how the details will work, click here to learn about all of Boutique For A Week's volunteer options - including opportunities for grandparents and men!   Likewise, if you have a unique skill that can partner with Boutique For A Week. click here to learn about their bartering opportunities.

So, when will you volunteer?

Ten Common (and Not-So-Common) Places to Find Items for Children's Consignment Sales

Are you all fully convinced to consign this spring?  Yesterday I shared the reasons I'm consigning this spring, and I hope you'll join me in such an endeavor.  But perhaps you're not fully convinced because you don't have anything to consign.  Today's topic is for you!  Search these ten place,s and I guarantee you'll have a box (or two, or three!) of items ready to go.

1.  Kid's Closets.  Let's start with the obvious, shall we?  :)  Clothing items contribute to more than half of a consignment sale's inventory.  Browse your children's closets and remove any items that they no longer need.  Don't forget the shoes!

2.  Children's Bedrooms.  Another obvious one.  My first consignment sale, I only sold clothes.  I had no idea that I should go beyond the closet to the non-clothing items that were nearly new.  My second sale, over half of my profits were from items such as toys, puzzles and books.

3.  Patio and Outdoor Play Area.  We have a large screened in patio at our home and toys galore in this area.  Items such as ride-on toys and preschool sports equipment are high dollar items at consignment sales.

4.  DVD Cabinet.  Another area I overlooked for years.  Most consignment sales no longer accept VHS tapes, but DVDs and CDs are among the "most-wanted" items for shoppers.

5.  Grandma's House.  As you're purging your own home, ask grandparents to look through their stash of toys, books and DVDs.  I find that items at Grandma's house are in better condition and more likely to have all the original pieces - making it a candidate for consignment.  

6.  Garage.  If your garage is a "catch all" area like mine, you may find a plethora of items there.  Throughout the year, I'll box up items and label them for consignment, but then forget them if I don't do a thorough check of the garage before sale time.

7.  Kitchen.  Items such as baby bottles, unopened (and within expiration date) cans of formula, toddler plates, cups, and utensils are small items that can add to your grand total at a consignment sale.  Don't forget the bib drawer, too!

8.  Linen Closet.  Don't forget this high-dollar stash in your home!  Crib bedding, toddler sheets, and baby bath items are all qualifying items.

9.  Bathroom.  I hope I'm not alone in this, but my kids have so many bath toys they can hardly bathe in the tub!  This is an often overlooked area of the home, and since the toys are in soap and water, they should be clean, right?  :)

10.  Your Own Closet.  If you've recently had a baby, don't forget about consigning your own maternity clothes and nursing tops.  Most consignment sales won't allow you to try on items, so make sure your clothes have a clear size marked on the tag.  I find that dresses, jeans and skirts do best at these sales.

Well, if you've searched all ten of those places you likely have several boxes ready to clean, prepare, tag and  consign.  You better get busy!  

See you later in the week for a discussion on why your consignment sale needs more than just your items- they need you as a volunteer!

Ten Reasons I'm Consigning this Spring

I'm excited to be partnering with my favorite consignment sale, Boutique for a Week.  Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing details about my consignment history and lessons learned through years of participating in Boutique For a Week's semi-annual sales.  Even if you live far from Orlando, Florida, you're sure to learn some tips and tricks for consigning.  And for those of you who don't have children, never fear- I have an upcoming post just for you!

1.  Make extra money.  Who doesn't like a little extra cash in their wallet?  Last fall, the money I earned from consigning at Boutique For A Week allowed me to meet my goal to have my kitchen cabinets painted.  In other past sales, I've been able to pay cash for Christmas gifts or put several hundred dollars back into our savings fund.

2.  Declutter my home.  I'm constantly purging and re-organizing our closets, drawers, and storage solutions. Boutique For A Week is the twice a year motivation I need to ruthlessly go through my home and purge items that are no longer working for our family.  A clutter-free home makes for a very happy me.

3.  Shop early.  Consignors have the added benefit of shopping before the public.  This allows me to have the best selection and shop with less crowds.  Consignors also gain access to the 50% off sale before the public, which allows me to grab items at rock-bottom prices before the public.

4.  Browse early.  Just like shopping early allows me to purchase before the public, consigning also allows me to browse through items prior to the public shopping times.  For example, if I see an adorable dress for my daughter but don't want to pay full price, I can keep an eye on it and plan to drop back by for the 50% off shopping times and snag a deal on the dress.  Discounted items are specified by the consignor, so be sure to check the tags to see if your favorite item will go half price the final day.

5.  Recycle items to a new home.  It's rewarding to know that my son's favorite dinosaur shirt from two years ago will find a new home via Boutique For A Week.  We can't practically keep every piece of clothing or toy that has sentimental value, so it's comforting to know that another child will love it as much as my own children once did.

6.  A budget reminder.  Purging my home in preparation for Boutique For A Week is a visual reminder of areas we may overspend.  For example, when I was purging last fall, I found that my son had four puzzles that were practically identical.  When I have all of my items tagged and ready to sell, I am reminded that sometimes less is more, and sticking to our budget is more important than a new outfit for my children.

7.  Keep what they love.  When I show my kids items I'm considering for consignment, I ask them to pick their favorite one.  This shows me which toys or clothes they love most, and therefore helps me plan for future purchases.

8.  Donate to the community.  Boutique For A Week donates a large amount of items after each sale.  If you choose to donate your unsold items, you can tag them with white cardstock (instead of your designated color) and they will be automatically sorted for donation.

9.  Make friends.  Through consigning at Boutique For A Week, I meet other women via the Facebook page and at the sale who are like-minded.  They may have children of different ages and be in a different stage of life, but we share a bond of decluttering our home, recycling items to a new home, and earning a profit from our children's gently used items.

10.  It's fun.  Call me crazy, but I really do enjoy seeing a huge pile of items, entering them into the computer, printing tags, attaching tags to items, selling items, and picking up my check.  It's a sense of gratitude I receive for all the reasons listed above and more.

What about you?  Have you consigned at Boutique For A Week or your local children's consignment sale?  What are your reasons?

Orlando readers, registration is now open for Boutique For A Week's spring sale.  Consignor spaces are limited, so sign up today if you plan to sell.

Next post in this series will discuss how to find items to consign.  I'll share ten places to look for items to consign....  some of them will be the most unusual places!

How to Remove Sewing Interfacing Gunk from your Iron

Second only to a sewing machine, an iron is a seamstresses best friend.  A good iron allows you to make your fabric smooth, create strong creases, curve bias tape around a circle, bind interfacing to fabric, and put the finishing touches on a project.  

I love my iron.  It's a Rowenta Effective, similar to the one here.  I got it for my birthday many years ago and while I wouldn't typically ask for an iron as a birthday gift, it has improved my life so much that I deem it one of the best gifts ever!  It's great for ironing clothes and it helps tremendously in the sewing room.  

However, in the last few months, it's been clogged up with interfacing glue and stitch witchery remnants.  I could see a decline in the iron's performance and was determined to restore it back to its full functioning wonderful self!  

 

I picked up this Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner at the store last week and was incredibly impressed with the results!.  For less than $5 a tube, it is worth the price of a Starbucks Latte- I promise!

 First, I'd recommend massaging the tube and mixing all the gel prior to opening.  My gel wasn't mixed well and tended to do better towards the middle or end of the tube rather than the beginning.

Squeeze a small amount onto a towel.  Make sure it's an old towel that can be ruined.

 Put your iron directly on the cleaner and start moving your iron in a circular motion.

It will get very smoky in your room....  open doors, windows, etc.  I didn't  think the smell was too bad, but the smoke was pretty thick.  

If you have a pretty dirty iron like me, you'll need to repeat the cleaning process a few times.  I did three "rounds" of cleaning and used about 3/4 of the tube.  The above picture of my iron is after the first cleaning.  

And the pictures below are after the second and third cleanings.  

You may notice that I still have a little "gunk" in the round spots, which I think could be removed with a q-tip when the iron is hot.  I just havent' gotten around to trying that yet.

The difference between this iron cleaner and other iron cleaners I've used has been amazing!  I've paid more for other cleaners that didn't work but this was simple, fast, and effective.  

Since I've cleaned it, I find that it irons better and heats up faster.  It's like a brand new iron.  :)

Oh, and make sure to use a towel that you can toss in the rag box.  This is what my towel looked like after three cleanings.

Happy New Year; Happy Iron Cleaning!

Helpful Links:

Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner

Rowenta Iron

2012 In Review

It's been a banner year here at the Gabriel home.  Well, at least in the sewing room!  I've been so honored to see this little blog and Etsy shop grow to reach more and more people.  I'm not as faithful of a blogger as I'd like to be, and I appreciate you sticking with me through the frequent and infrequent posting seasons.  I'd like to toss some of the blame to my tiny computer, who has been preforming faithfully for the last three years.  In the last six months, it's taken a true turn for the worse.  As I type, the left 1/3 of the screen is flickering in a computer seizure-like mode.  It's almost enough to close the sucker and just watch the New Year's ball drop, but I'm trying to push through and ignore the bright colored strobe-like flickering in my left peripheral vision.  Good news- a new computer has been shipped from Costco's warehouse and should save the day blog very soon!

True to form, there's about an hour left in 2012 and I'm just now writing a post about the year in review.  Planning ahead is not my forte when it comes to blogging.

Without further delay, here are the top ten posts of the last year:

• Men's Dress Shirt Repurposed to Apron
• Shirred Beach Towel Dress
• How to Make Crayon Shapes with Silicone Molds
• Shirred Bandana Dress
• Freezer Paper Stenciled Onesies
• The Easiest Way to Shred Chicken
• Make Your Own Kitchen Pantry
• My Sewing Room Makeover
• Glass Etching for a Wedding Gift
• Easy and Organized Fabric Storage

In addition to these posts gaining traffic and publicity, here's a few additional highlights:

• Being featured on UCreate
• A Handmade Holiday Open House (both in Birmingham and Orlando)
• Having my "How to Make Money on Etsy" article published on Money Saving Mom
• Multiple tutorials posted on AllFreeSewing.net
• Linking up to Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day

And finally, a sneak peek at what's to come in 2013:

• Giving and donating to those who are dearest to my heart
• New items- including a few contributions from my husband!- in my Etsy shop
• Sharing new tutorials, sewing tips, and home renovations
• Giving you more of a glimpse into my family and kiddos
• Sharing about companies I love: Craftsy, Pick Your Plum and Very Jane, and more
• Sharing amazing creations from other Etsy sellers and artisans
• More giveaways!

Here's to 2013!  Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!