CraftyMamaMia's Frugal Living Tips

Hello and welcome to the 6th edition of CraftyMamaMia's Frugal Living Tips.

Tip #1 Grow your own fruits and veggies
Even if you live in an apartment you can grow your favorite veggies in your kitchen, even in the middle of winter. In fact I have 2 tomato plants in my kitchen that have been growing all winter, and my first tomato is growing. (Pic on Right)

There tons of information online about vegetable gardening, to help you develop the green thumb you've always wanted.


Tip #2 Save money watering your new veggie Garden
Collecting rain water is a great way to water your garden and save money on your water bill (if you don't have a well) Also if you wash dishes by hand, you can reserve the water to water your garden. Put a bucket in the shower with you to catch excess water from your shower. After you boil pasta you can reuse the water (after it cools of course) If you think of other ways you can reuse water, please leave me a comment below.

CraftyMamaMia's Tips for selling on Etsy

Welcome to the 3rd edition of "CraftyMamaMia's Tips for selling on Etsy"

Tip # 1 Descriptions
Many people would like to know the size of the item plus other details such as weight, materials, and anything else you can add to describe the item. Short descriptions may leave the customer wondering, and they will most likely pass up the item without asking the shop owner for more information.

Tip #2 Shipping
If you offer international shipping don't forget to add those to your shipping profiles. If you only stick it in your announcement an international customer may never see it and skip past your item. Don't rely on the customer to convo for international shipping prices. Here is fantastic blog with help on shipping internationally from home.
HOW TO SHIP INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES FROM HOME
and
International Rate Chart