I'm brimming over with personality. Too much personality some may say. I cuss sometimes. OMG! Yeah. I get told about it ALL the time by my 6 year old - Lucian.
"Mommy, we don't say that word!!"
"What word baby? I didn't think that I said anything bad!!"
"Ass Mommy. Ass. We don't say Ass."
"Ok Lucian. I get the point. We don't say ass. Stop saying it for crying out loud!!"
"OOOH!! you said it again!"
*sigh*
So I have decided to start another blog that is connected to this one. But sort of gives you an idea of what SediluGreen is all about - sort of the chaos behind the scenes so to speak! Stories of embarrassment I'm sure, family, love, luck, and plain old fashioned hard work. Tips on business. Tips on home biz and starting it without ruining your life.
Probably more stories of embarrassment more than anything. *sigh* That happens a lot.
Like yesterday while I was at work I realized that my zipper had been down on my dress pants for about 2 hours. Yeah. I sell new homes. Yeah. Imagine where this is going....
Or that the other night I was getting ready to go to bed and I had on some shorts (probably shorter than they should be but I was in my HOUSE for crying out loud!). I'm bending over picking pillows up off the floor and I hear a tap on the door. I ignore it thinking it's a bug. I keep doing what I'm doing. Buttcheeks ALL over the place I'm sure. I hear it again and turn around.
What do I see? Half of my stepson's high school baseball team standing outside on the porch. Watching me in my shorty shorts picking up pillows and shoes and the like off the floor.
Did I mention that our front door is glass?? Oh boy. Fricken UNBELIEVABLE.
*sigh* I'm now a "hot mom". Someone help me.
So within the next few weeks I'm going to put aside some time (LMAO! Time? What on Earth is that?) and make another blog. It will be a friendly place for moms to come and learn about well... Life! Us. And what makes us tick. Oh, and we have some KICK ASS lunch bags too.
I'm just sayin...
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Cutie Patooty New Bags from SediluGreen!
Really? It's been 2 weeks since the last post? C'mon Dinnetta. Get with the program! I know. I've been absent. Baseball season has started to kill me. I mean, ever since I made it a point to go to my stepson's games. I just couldn't NOT go to support him. He's been doing SO good!
Anyway, here are some new designs! Woop Woop!
Can you believe how funny these baggies are? OMG! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these. This fabric by Michael Miller has my entire family craving for me to make them clothes, pants, etc. Calm down there sweeties... I'm a bit busy right now!
Enjoy! Loving making these new designs! I can't WAIT to get more fabric, but let's focus on what I have going now. Let me know your faves!
I need to cut out some designs... Which do you think I should keep? Check out my etsy shop and let me know!
Talk to you later gaters!
Anyway, here are some new designs! Woop Woop!
Can you believe how funny these baggies are? OMG! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these. This fabric by Michael Miller has my entire family craving for me to make them clothes, pants, etc. Calm down there sweeties... I'm a bit busy right now!
Enjoy! Loving making these new designs! I can't WAIT to get more fabric, but let's focus on what I have going now. Let me know your faves!
I need to cut out some designs... Which do you think I should keep? Check out my etsy shop and let me know!
Talk to you later gaters!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Plastic in the Ocean - Help be a part of the solution!!
I literally cried when I saw this. Really really moving and heartbreaking at the same time. We don't see this in our normal every day "disposable" lives.
But we need to be aware! Watch this video. Take a good hard look at those images - they are REAL people! REAL!
This type of things is what made me create EcoStuffers and begin the crusade against plastic. It's just sad! I want my baby to see a fresh and unpolluted beach! I want his babies to see sea turtles and the Great Barrier Reef!
Join with me and reduce and eliminate the use of plastic! Start one step at a time!
*sniffle* It's just so sad!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
AND THE WINNER(s) IS/are...
Let's be honest here - didn't I say that this contest would end YESTERDAY? Let me check... yep... plain as day - March 26th. But alas - what happened yesterday that we wouldn't post the winner?! Yeah. I forgot to post. *sigh* You see, I work at a day job 6 days a week (BOOOOO!!! wait.... DOUBLE BOOOO!) and the plain and simple truth of it is - I didn't even know what day it was until today. *sigh*
Forgive me puh-leeeaasssee? I sure do ask for forgiveness a lot. Sheesh.
SO... without further ado...
Lucian has randomly chosen the follower to win and that is... JENNIFER of COODA'S CORNER! WOOP WOOP! Pick your prize chickadee and CONGRATS!
Now for the comments... I had such a stinkin' hard time with this because EVERYONE'S comments were amazing. So I did a random number generator. I know. I know.
And the SECOND WINNER IS (drumroll please....)
ME! LOL! That is totally true too. I did a number generator and my post came up as the winner.
I'd like to thank my mom... my dad and my amazing husband. Thank you! HAHA
So, since I can totally make my OWN bags, I guess I'll do a second number generation (dang it too... I never win ANYTHING! Stinks that my win was wasted.... Such is life).
The REAL winner is ANGELA! Woop woop!
CONGRATS TO BOTH THE WINNERS! I'll be emailing you in just a minute to let you pick your prize!
Thanks to all that entered! Keep a lookout for more giveaways that I won't lose track of my days.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
SediluGreen EcoStuffers - Giveaway ends tomorrow!!
Get your comments in by tomorrow! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the comments and it's going to be TOUGH to choose a winner! I may just have to do a random selection of those as well, but either way - they're all amazing! They really put into perspective on what Spring means, not just to me, but to everyone!
THANKS FOR ENTERING ALL!
Oh, and PS - YES. I LOVE dandelions. There. I said it.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday Mania.... SediluGreen - Green lover!
I have a special place in my heart for the color green. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the meaning -Health. Prosperity. New Beginnings.
Maybe it's the color of spring that wakes me up.
Maybe it's because I like Kermit the Frog from the Muppets (who remembers that show?! That and Fraggle Rock... classics).
Whatever the reason, I love green. I have green splashed throughout my house - in very subtle spurts - but nonetheless it's there. See? (Don't mind the white walls, they were here when we got here - I just CANNOT decide on a paint color!)
So I'm feeling UBER green today and UBER alive (my grass is growing back! OMG! CELEBRATE! I kill everything that grows in the ground for the most part).
So in light of my love of Green. I'm doing a giveaway! Oh yes. I said it. A giveaway! EEEEE!
I'll randomly select someone to win a FREE set of THREE EcoStuffers 7x7, 7x5 and 7x3.5) - with GREEN in them of course! WOOP WOOP!
Yep. ANOTHER lucky winner will get ANOTHER set of EcoStuffers!!
SO it's pretty easy! I'll be giving away TWO sets of EcoStuffers this go around! Wanna see which ones? Ok. You twisted my arm...
And the best part (I know I know - HOW can this get any BETTER?!!)... You can choose which one you'd like if you are a lucky winner!
So there you have it lovies! Comment away! I need some Spring inspiration - and I'd love to know what others celebrate!
Maybe it's the color of spring that wakes me up.
Maybe it's because I like Kermit the Frog from the Muppets (who remembers that show?! That and Fraggle Rock... classics).
Whatever the reason, I love green. I have green splashed throughout my house - in very subtle spurts - but nonetheless it's there. See? (Don't mind the white walls, they were here when we got here - I just CANNOT decide on a paint color!)
So I'm feeling UBER green today and UBER alive (my grass is growing back! OMG! CELEBRATE! I kill everything that grows in the ground for the most part).
So in light of my love of Green. I'm doing a giveaway! Oh yes. I said it. A giveaway! EEEEE!
Here's how to win.
1. Comment on why you love spring. Green. Life. WHATEVER you celebrate. Seriously. Whatever! Comment below and comment your little heart out!
I'll randomly select someone to win a FREE set of THREE EcoStuffers 7x7, 7x5 and 7x3.5) - with GREEN in them of course! WOOP WOOP!
2. Second way to win is just simply follow my blog and I'll pick a random winner!
(Eyes closed and all)
SO it's pretty easy! I'll be giving away TWO sets of EcoStuffers this go around! Wanna see which ones? Ok. You twisted my arm...
And the best part (I know I know - HOW can this get any BETTER?!!)... You can choose which one you'd like if you are a lucky winner!
So there you have it lovies! Comment away! I need some Spring inspiration - and I'd love to know what others celebrate!
See you later!! I'm off to try to enjoy this day!
Oh yeah, nearly forgot... this contest will end Friday March 26th, 2010!
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Environmental Effects of Plastic Bags
As we all know, I am a very strict non-plastic bag user. There are so many issues with plastic bags! Environmental issues mainly. Next is the cost. The cost of using plastic bags in the grocery stores is about .03/bag. Guess where that money goes? Straight onto the cost of the food we buy! Yes. YOU are paying for your own plastic bags at the grocery store. I was a little taken aback by that fact as well, however, think about it - you think that a store is just going to GIVE you something for free? Ummm... not so much.
The dangers of plastic and plastic bags extends WAY beyond grocery sacks. It extends right into our lunches. Go to a school one day and watch the waste in each and every lunch period. You'll be shocked. In countries like Japan, they have more nutritious lunches (which is a whole other topic altogether!) and they reuse everything. They put up their chopsticks after washing them off for use the next day. Amazing. No waste?
Check these statistics out regarding waste in our schools. Mind boggling:
That comes from this site which is FABULOUS!!
I had a lovely woman stationed in Australia order a bunch of items from me because they have what is called a "waste-free" lunch. Woah. What a concept! I was pretty much enthralled with this idea and wanted to start an initiative within my area. But, alas, day job! (again, another story!!)
Here is another story that touched me... Ugh. Can you imagine this?!!
So the reduction of plastic waste, even if it's just in one household or an entire country saves much more than money. It saves the environment and I have to say - I want my child(ren) and their children to grow up on a world of beauty and wonder - just as I did.
I found this little video that explains just a little bit.
Enjoy!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
SediluGreen EcoStuffers - Web Store now live!
Let me tell you something first and foremost. Opening an online store is harrowing. Tiring. Frustrating. And alllll those four letter words our mothers warned us not to say or she'd wash our mouths out with soap. But, in the end, it's sooooo worth it and I'm actually enjoying this now!
So here's a brief overview of the journey...
Got the domain like 10 months ago. Score! Didn't do anything with it because I had no idea what I wanted to do. Booger.
So then I did something with it and got the shopping cart and some sort of a web design that will eventually change once EcoStuffers start catching on, which they are QUICKLY doing so!
Signed up for the merchant account and got it rolling, and then it wouldn't sync. Double Booger! It was like that for about a month and I had NO idea that it was not accepting the credit cards. Triple Booger. Luckily a kind soul told me that she wanted to purchase but it wasn't letting her. Bless her lovely little heart!
Finally - here we are - working and Functional! So I got everything ironed out and we're up for business! Now, keep in mind that we have DOZENS upon DOZENS of designs but they're not all listed. It's taking some time, but I am working my little fingers to the bones getting this site done. It's actually pretty exciting!!
So go check it out! Favorite it. Keep checking it out. Then check it out again. More designs to come!
Oh, and check us out at the following websites where our items are featured (and rest assured MORE to come in the future. Yeah, it's pretty cool).
Coming soon!!
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Recycling Tips from SediluGreen
I think I'm going into blogging overload. For real and seriously. Ever since I was featured on The Blessings of Modern Domestication and she mentioned my blog, I've been freaking out and blogging up a storm. I just hadn't had the time. I know. Slap me. That is ABSOLUTELY no excuse and I should be tarred and feathered. But please don't resort to that - I'll just hang my head in shame instead and beg for forgiveness! :) Forgiven? YAY! Thanks! I knew you'd come through.
So here it is - tip time! On the recycling effort/theme, let's get this thing rolling along!
Check out this AMAZING post that I found and I learned a LOT from it. Like - not all plastics are recyclable. Woah. I had no idea! This is from a really neat site called EARTH EASY. Check it out for real!
Have you ever thought "Recycling just takes up too much space? Too much time? Where would I put a recycling container in my house? My town doesn't even pick up recycling! Ugh. What a hassle!!"
Let me be the first to tell you, and I admit, I was a naysayer at one time. *gasp*! I know.
But now that we've started the recycling effort, it's really effortless. It took a bit to get everyone in the habit of not throwing trash into the plastic recycling container, but now it's sort of like second nature and it really only took 3 weeks of training - and I have 3 boys! Yeah. That's exactly what I am saying... if you can train a boy, you can train anyone to recycle!
So here are some tips:
- Start small!
- Start with maybe just recycling paper and do that for a couple of months. Rome wasn't built in a day after all!!
- Do not invest in costly dedicated recycling bins!
- Use cheap plastic trash cans to start. If you're concerned about how they will look sitting around, make sure they all match!
- Make sure you LABEL your recycling bins in some way
- Use a marker and a piece of paper
- Have the KIDS help do this! It will give them a vested interest in recycling since they helped do something with it!
- Make weekly trips to the recycling center if your town/city does not do a pick up
- Our city does not pick up our recycling, so I make sure that I drive by the recycling center at least 3 times a week - not just to drop off, but to ensure that I remember to bring it the next time!
- If it's super out of your way, make the trip less often, OR - make it a family trip and have the kiddos help you out!
Recycle on my friends!!
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Giving Thanks to Many - from SediluGreen
So here I am. Sitting at my desk and I'm really feeling pretty good. Why? Well thanks for asking!
Because it makes me feel great that there are people out there who like what I'm doing. Appreciate it even! There are those who have placed orders from me and have blogged about the items. There are people that I have sent samples to that just say "thanks". You know what I've been finding sometimes?
People don't use the word THANKS often enough! Why not? Beats me! All I have to say is that I appreciate each and every one of my clients. Each and every one of my friends. Each and every one of my family members. Heck, I appreciate strangers that I don't even really know!
So I wanted to take a moment and make this a hearty THANK YOU post. I'm dedicating this one to all of the fantastic bloggers out there that have blogged about SediluGreen's EcoStuffers. Below you'll find the list of them and I'm hopeful that this will continue to grow. I think that I'm going to make it a point to make it a THANK YOU THURSDAY from now on. Not just to people that are associated with EcoStuffers... but to everyone.
I think this is going to be a regular post. I like it. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy and who doesn't love warm fuzzies? *shrug*
So THANK YOU to the following bloggers who are ABSOLUTELY stinkin amazing - keep in mind that these are in no particular order!!!
You are all amazing! So THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart - for being just that - AMAZING!
Because it makes me feel great that there are people out there who like what I'm doing. Appreciate it even! There are those who have placed orders from me and have blogged about the items. There are people that I have sent samples to that just say "thanks". You know what I've been finding sometimes?
People don't use the word THANKS often enough! Why not? Beats me! All I have to say is that I appreciate each and every one of my clients. Each and every one of my friends. Each and every one of my family members. Heck, I appreciate strangers that I don't even really know!
So I wanted to take a moment and make this a hearty THANK YOU post. I'm dedicating this one to all of the fantastic bloggers out there that have blogged about SediluGreen's EcoStuffers. Below you'll find the list of them and I'm hopeful that this will continue to grow. I think that I'm going to make it a point to make it a THANK YOU THURSDAY from now on. Not just to people that are associated with EcoStuffers... but to everyone.
Is there anyone that YOU want to thank today? Post a comment and let me know!
I think this is going to be a regular post. I like it. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy and who doesn't love warm fuzzies? *shrug*
So THANK YOU to the following bloggers who are ABSOLUTELY stinkin amazing - keep in mind that these are in no particular order!!!
You are all amazing! So THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart - for being just that - AMAZING!
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Hiatus - since January?! EcoStuffers going strong though!
Hello my dear dear friends. I've been gone too long. Why? Well, apparently the housing market in my area is not too shabby because I've been selling houses left and right. I have had some down time this week which is nice though. However, my longing to work from home completely full time is still there - burning bright! I just haven't had a chance to really COMPLETE ANYTHING except work.
So, let's take a peek at what has been put on the back burner, shall we?
Blogging
Marketing
Photos of new products rolled out
Housecleaning (I'll spare you the photos of my beautiful used to be beautiful wood floors. Let's not TALK about the carpet... k?)
Dishes
Child punishment
So, in other words, I have a house with wrecked floors, a business that has not been marketed properly and unruly kids. *sigh* But that's about to change by golly! (if it kills me).
Hiring a cleaning lady to do my floors every other week. OMG! Is this HEAVEN? No, I'm just at the Pearly Gates right now... Heaven is when she comes every other Monday to sweep and mop my floors.
I'm giddy.
So, I'm off to save the Earth! No, not just with my baggies - but with some tips for you to save cashola and much more!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
New products! I just love creating!
If life were a cartoon, I'd probably have stars in my eyes all day - with those eyes being right above the bags underneath them. *yawn*
BUT - I have completed about 30 new designs - not all posted on etsy just yet, but here's a preview of some! I'm pretty excited about my new method of taking photos too... I love the carrots!
BUT - I have completed about 30 new designs - not all posted on etsy just yet, but here's a preview of some! I'm pretty excited about my new method of taking photos too... I love the carrots!
Are you in love like me? Yeah. I thought so... It's hard to resist their cuteness!
Ok. I'm off to bed before it gets to be 1 am and here I am... typing away... again.
Dinnetta
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Day in the life of an overworked perfectionist.
Create. Sleep. Work at full time job. Create. Oh yeah, fit time in with family. Create. Eat (too much lately apparently). Gain 7 pounds (how? I'm blaming chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream at midnight...). Stay up until 1:20 am. Get up at 6:30. Get boys ready for school. Create. Drink Spark. Go to day job to make my good full time income. Think about creating. Eat. All day... Take photos of new products. Gripe out working during the day but learn to love it. I think that it's common to gripe about a job in one breath and then say "oh yeah. This is what we DO! Career. Career is good...
Repeat.
That's my life. Albeit a busy one, I have to realize that I am only ONE person. I need help! I need to hire someone to do my marketing for me. I need to get a website... functioning. I need to go grocery shopping - all at ONCE... not this 456 time each week bullcrap that I've been doing since I started this "exciting opportunistic job" that I took last year. And it IS a great opportunity. Don't get me wrong. But the hours. Whew the hours. We take for granted 2 days off a week to actually get things done around the house. Can't tell you the last time I clean the spare bathroom toilet. Ew. I know. I think that the only thing that has really pushed me to do something with my business and start creating and sewing, and really getting this thing to take off - however - the career puts a damper on things. The hours are just long. Long hours at a day job career can burn a person out. 6 days a week? Shew. I barely have time to have a family life... But it's the price we must pay to stay living a good lifestyle!
So, the admission of "I need help" is the first step in my relinquishment of control. *gulp* Control. Something that I need. Something that I am used to. Something that I need to give up if I'm to GO ANYWHERE with my business. I'm one person. I can't do it all (can I?). *shaking head* No no no. I can't (can I?). GRRR! Yes. I have arguments with myself. Fault? Perhaps. Perhaps it's just a part of my charm. *bling*
So here's where I am and what I have done in the past 2 weeks.
1. I have contacted several online stores that are interested in my products! YAY! Downside? I wasn't prepared. *sigh* I didn't have a line sheet. I didn't have a brochure. I didn't have products. I didn't have PACKAGING for my products (pretty stinkin' important if you ask me).
2. Got my packaging figured out (yay!). Could have used help on this, but hey... control freak/perfectionist alert.
3. Got my brochure finalized. Could have hired someone to do this, and probably still will have someone revamp it.... but it works.
4. Created a total of 30 new designs. I know! AWESOME!
5. Spent WAYYY too many hours on the computer. Got a few backaches. Cussed a lot.
6. Had 15 conversations with my boys on how NOT to pee all over the sides/back/front/seat of the toilet. Yeah. 15 is a CONSERVATIVE number... Make no mistake... it will happen again...
So all in all it was a productive two weeks. Even the cussing was productive. Really cleansed the soul. So I'm overworked. My wise words of today (even though I gave some already) would be to GET HELP and relinquish the control button... it's ok. Hand it over...
Nite nite. Gotta post some EARTH FRIENDLY stuff now! My fave!!
Repeat.
That's my life. Albeit a busy one, I have to realize that I am only ONE person. I need help! I need to hire someone to do my marketing for me. I need to get a website... functioning. I need to go grocery shopping - all at ONCE... not this 456 time each week bullcrap that I've been doing since I started this "exciting opportunistic job" that I took last year. And it IS a great opportunity. Don't get me wrong. But the hours. Whew the hours. We take for granted 2 days off a week to actually get things done around the house. Can't tell you the last time I clean the spare bathroom toilet. Ew. I know. I think that the only thing that has really pushed me to do something with my business and start creating and sewing, and really getting this thing to take off - however - the career puts a damper on things. The hours are just long. Long hours at a day job career can burn a person out. 6 days a week? Shew. I barely have time to have a family life... But it's the price we must pay to stay living a good lifestyle!
So, the admission of "I need help" is the first step in my relinquishment of control. *gulp* Control. Something that I need. Something that I am used to. Something that I need to give up if I'm to GO ANYWHERE with my business. I'm one person. I can't do it all (can I?). *shaking head* No no no. I can't (can I?). GRRR! Yes. I have arguments with myself. Fault? Perhaps. Perhaps it's just a part of my charm. *bling*
So here's where I am and what I have done in the past 2 weeks.
1. I have contacted several online stores that are interested in my products! YAY! Downside? I wasn't prepared. *sigh* I didn't have a line sheet. I didn't have a brochure. I didn't have products. I didn't have PACKAGING for my products (pretty stinkin' important if you ask me).
2. Got my packaging figured out (yay!). Could have used help on this, but hey... control freak/perfectionist alert.
3. Got my brochure finalized. Could have hired someone to do this, and probably still will have someone revamp it.... but it works.
4. Created a total of 30 new designs. I know! AWESOME!
5. Spent WAYYY too many hours on the computer. Got a few backaches. Cussed a lot.
6. Had 15 conversations with my boys on how NOT to pee all over the sides/back/front/seat of the toilet. Yeah. 15 is a CONSERVATIVE number... Make no mistake... it will happen again...
So all in all it was a productive two weeks. Even the cussing was productive. Really cleansed the soul. So I'm overworked. My wise words of today (even though I gave some already) would be to GET HELP and relinquish the control button... it's ok. Hand it over...
Nite nite. Gotta post some EARTH FRIENDLY stuff now! My fave!!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Something new up my sleeve....
I've been thinking of what I can do to take my bags to the next level. I already have a pretty good process in production. Everything is very well made and the attention to detail is impeccable. I think that the designs are trendy and up to date (WHAT DO YOU THINK? Suggestions and comments WELCOME!) and I have something for pretty much everyone.
But is what I make enough?? In my opinion, NO. I always need to be thinking of the next best thing, so I have come up with an even better design. Now, to get it into play... It will take a couple of weeks, but... I think that I can come up with something that will be innovative and shocking! Ok ok ok, so maybe not SHOCKING, but... pretty damn neat!
I'm sending some samples out to some websites within the next couple of weeks as well. Busy busy! On the road to getting SediluGreen mainstream! Lots to learn. Lots to overcome. Lots to do. But -
WELL FRIGGEN WORTH IT! Every agonizing moment... HA!
Enjoy and stay tuned! I'll be hopefully getting the blog up to a point where I'm posting Tutorials and such so it's going to be a process, but... Hey. Again - worth it!
What am I doing up at 12:24 am you may ask? (or not, but hey... segway! LOL).
I'll post about it in a bit. Pretty darn amazing product I found! Works like a charm and it's legal. LOL!!
Toodles....
Dinnetta
But is what I make enough?? In my opinion, NO. I always need to be thinking of the next best thing, so I have come up with an even better design. Now, to get it into play... It will take a couple of weeks, but... I think that I can come up with something that will be innovative and shocking! Ok ok ok, so maybe not SHOCKING, but... pretty damn neat!
I'm sending some samples out to some websites within the next couple of weeks as well. Busy busy! On the road to getting SediluGreen mainstream! Lots to learn. Lots to overcome. Lots to do. But -
WELL FRIGGEN WORTH IT! Every agonizing moment... HA!
Enjoy and stay tuned! I'll be hopefully getting the blog up to a point where I'm posting Tutorials and such so it's going to be a process, but... Hey. Again - worth it!
What am I doing up at 12:24 am you may ask? (or not, but hey... segway! LOL).
I'll post about it in a bit. Pretty darn amazing product I found! Works like a charm and it's legal. LOL!!
Toodles....
Dinnetta
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Much more listed! After Christmas!
I've been working hard this week... Got some orders out. Which was exciting. Got Christmas out of the way - that was the most exciting of all. It's amazing how Christmas was so exciting as a child and how stressful it can be as an adult... I continue to think that "this year is going to be different. I'm NOT going to let it give me acid reflux. I refuse!" and yet... it happens. Oh well. Life goes on! Maybe next year! HA!
So! With that said, I've been working hard to get new designs created and listed and with much success! I sewed and sewed today (on my ONLY day off from my day job *sigh*) and got quite much accomplished. Check out some of the new things I listed in my shop! Something for everyone! As always, I have them listed in groups of 3, then each size separately.
REMEMBER - you can get matching napkins as well!
So! With that said, I've been working hard to get new designs created and listed and with much success! I sewed and sewed today (on my ONLY day off from my day job *sigh*) and got quite much accomplished. Check out some of the new things I listed in my shop! Something for everyone! As always, I have them listed in groups of 3, then each size separately.
REMEMBER - you can get matching napkins as well!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
New Designs are done and ready to roll!!
It's been a long time coming... but I finally got my new products ready to roll out. Not all of them of course, but I have been working my fingers to the bone (ok, not really but dang it sounded good). Between going to work 8 zillion hours a week and doing this stuff... I'm plum wore OUT. It's tough working outside the home and trying to start a home business but in the end... it's going to be worth it. (I hope). I read on the "Quit your day job" series on etsy today on a very talented young lady who runs http://www.etsy.com/shop/lulubugjewelry and she said, "There’s an old joke about how you only have to work half days when you’re self-employed, and you even get to choose which 12 hours you work". I couldn't have said it better and I'm not even in that position yet!
So here are a couple of sneak peeks. I took pictures today before work and then edited them throughout the day... To get them just right (which didn't really happen, but hey... I tried). I have off of work tomorrow and I have a lot of shipping to do but hopefully I'll be able to list everything. I may get these done tonight, but hey... it's all in the air...
Check it out! I added NAPKINS!! OMG! I'm stoked about that for some reason. I mean like totally friggen excited....
Check it out! I'll have napkins to coordinate ALL (well, most at least!) of the EcoStuffers!!
Enjoy!
So here are a couple of sneak peeks. I took pictures today before work and then edited them throughout the day... To get them just right (which didn't really happen, but hey... I tried). I have off of work tomorrow and I have a lot of shipping to do but hopefully I'll be able to list everything. I may get these done tonight, but hey... it's all in the air...
Check it out! I added NAPKINS!! OMG! I'm stoked about that for some reason. I mean like totally friggen excited....
Check it out! I'll have napkins to coordinate ALL (well, most at least!) of the EcoStuffers!!
Enjoy!
NAPKINS! Notice the BOY designs too!!
Some NEW EcoStuffers (just some, not all)!
Hope you like 'em! Now get to shoppin!
See ya!
Dinnetta
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Green Tips for the Holidays
With the holidays quickly approaching, (I can hardly believe it myself), now is not the time to just forget about the planet. We still need to be conscious of what we're throwing away, what's going into our water supply and just because it's a lax time of year doesn't mean that the Earth stops loving us! So we shouldn't stop loving her!
Here are some ideas to keep your carbon footprint at it's leanest this year...
Try wrapping your presents in fabric! I know. Sounds crazy and expensive, but in reality it's really not! It's an ancient Japanese method of wrapping called "Furochic". It's really amazing and EASY to do - no special skills required! You can find SUPER cheap fabric at Wal-Mart ALL the time for $1/yard. Think about it - you'll be spending less on tape and wrapping paper and your presents will be UBER stylish and cool! Here's a video on how to do it. Woah. Watch it a couple of times to perfect it! Do a search on YouTube for Furochic and find other size boxes and odd shaped items to do!! Be a trendsetter this year!
Here are some ideas to keep your carbon footprint at it's leanest this year...
Try wrapping your presents in fabric! I know. Sounds crazy and expensive, but in reality it's really not! It's an ancient Japanese method of wrapping called "Furochic". It's really amazing and EASY to do - no special skills required! You can find SUPER cheap fabric at Wal-Mart ALL the time for $1/yard. Think about it - you'll be spending less on tape and wrapping paper and your presents will be UBER stylish and cool! Here's a video on how to do it. Woah. Watch it a couple of times to perfect it! Do a search on YouTube for Furochic and find other size boxes and odd shaped items to do!! Be a trendsetter this year!
Shop online. You may ask, how does this reduce waste and help the earth? Well, have you ever driven from store to store and then back to store just to find something that someone really wanted? Raise your hand if you have. My hand is firmly raised. But by shopping online, you're reducing emissions from your car. Well, isn't it replaced by the emissions by the UPS driver or the USPS man? No. Because those guys are already out there delivering packages while you're in your pajamas sipping cocoa shopping online! So YOU aren't out there. Nice! Oh, and lots of retailers offer FREE shipping. Just do a search online for the retailer and the word Coupons. So it would be OldNavy.com Coupons. Just like that a coupon for free shipping should pop up! Excellent!
Try putting small gifts into EcoStuffers. The EcoStuffer is not just for lunch items. You can put a BUNCH of small stuff in here and give as a gift! Fully wrapped! Save on paper, tape, etc and your gift receiver can use that bag for years to come. YEARS! Check out the designs in the etsy shop! Click to the right!!! ----------->>>>
Try putting small gifts into EcoStuffers. The EcoStuffer is not just for lunch items. You can put a BUNCH of small stuff in here and give as a gift! Fully wrapped! Save on paper, tape, etc and your gift receiver can use that bag for years to come. YEARS! Check out the designs in the etsy shop! Click to the right!!! ----------->>>>
Give services as gifts. Get your mind out of the gutter! Good grief! I'm talking lawn mowing service coupons, or a donation in their name to their favorite charity. Do something that requires NO waste to be had (like packaging, wrapping, etc).
Try regifting. I know... so taboo!! But were you really going to use that iced tea maker from Aunt Clara? No, but your Sister In Law may love it!
Get rechargeable batteries. So many things make noise today. Toys. Gadgets. Gizmos. The list can go on for an eternity - from kids to adults - it seems that EVERYTHING needs batteries. Cut down on costs and environmentally harmful batteries by getting rechargeables. So you'll have to plug them into the wall once in a while and be without your Wii remote, but c'mon, like you needed to play ANOTHER game of MarioKart RIGHT NOW??
Purchase a LIVE tree as a Christmas Tree. I checked this out and there are NO laws in the US about using a tree other than the traditional Fir tree. Seriously! Google it! So buy a tree that is potted and use it as a Christmas Tree. It can be anything - get creative! It can be a pine if you'd like. Then, after Christmas, plant it in your yard! OOOOLALA. New foliage!
Reuse your Christmas Cards. Ok, what?! Well, typically people don't write on the side with the picture on it, right? So cut neatly along the fold and use that as a neat postcard the next year. You can have the kids make up postcards to send on their own. It's really a cool idea!
Christmas has become so commercialized that it's almost humorous. Until you realize that the waste and excess we feel we need to do comes as a blow to the belly. Do kids seriously need $1000 worth of gifts? What is Christmas about anyway? Fattening the wallets of marketers and CEO's? MMMMMM... nope. It's about the day of Christmas and the joy of spending it with family. And not to mention, do your kids remember who got them what every year for Christmas? Mine don't. I asked my 12 year old stepdaughter last year where she got the pink monopoly game and she answered "I have no idea. It was just in my room!" *blink blink* *Blank stare* Seriously?
Christmas has become so commercialized that it's almost humorous. Until you realize that the waste and excess we feel we need to do comes as a blow to the belly. Do kids seriously need $1000 worth of gifts? What is Christmas about anyway? Fattening the wallets of marketers and CEO's? MMMMMM... nope. It's about the day of Christmas and the joy of spending it with family. And not to mention, do your kids remember who got them what every year for Christmas? Mine don't. I asked my 12 year old stepdaughter last year where she got the pink monopoly game and she answered "I have no idea. It was just in my room!" *blink blink* *Blank stare* Seriously?
Kids don't remember the gifts. Those gifts are there for a month or a year, but they don't remember where they got them. Do you know what my stepdaughter did remember? That we all got up in our jammies and I tripped on a stupid ornament that had falled off the tree and nearly broke my face open on the floor. Now THAT is a memory!
I'm not saying that we shouldn't give gifts. I LOVE to give and receive gifts. But let's just not go insanely crazy (like we did last year) and put out too much and regret it until MARCH!
I'm not saying that we shouldn't give gifts. I LOVE to give and receive gifts. But let's just not go insanely crazy (like we did last year) and put out too much and regret it until MARCH!
Till next time....
Toodles!
SediluGreen
The Madness Begins! (And the excitement builds!)
It's pretty exciting this whole "design" stuff. I've always enjoyed it but never had a passion for it. In the past couple of years I really really really have developed this passion for fabric. I like the smell of it. The feel of it. The look of it just lying there on shelves in my "sweat shop" (storage space in the garage)... I just love it!
I was just online on the destash group and picked up probably 40 yards of more fabric. Am I nuts?!! Yep. Completely and fully and utterly crazy - FOR FABRIC! I had to take a couple of months "off" of the fabric group where the girls are Amazing and the fabric flows freely, because I was buying so much. My husband was beginning to think I was losing my mind. And quite frankly, I probably was. But... the good thing? I have a GOOD stash to do MORE and MORE designs of the EcoBags! I have a LOT in store and the excitement builds every day...
I actually stayed up until past midnight last night sewing, cutting, and creating. Something that I hadn't done in a long time because of this job. But you know what? I'm just swallowing it and doing it. Designs shall come forth!
So, the update for today? More fabric is coming!!! It's one the way. Not via pony express. Not carrier pigeon. But USPS box. Oh yeah deary poohs. USPS delivers!
Now, to go pay these invoices.... *gulp*
Toodles!!!
Dinnetta
PS - thanks for reading... my thoughts can be scattered sometimes but what artist isn't a bit loco en la cabeza?? 'Eh?
I was just online on the destash group and picked up probably 40 yards of more fabric. Am I nuts?!! Yep. Completely and fully and utterly crazy - FOR FABRIC! I had to take a couple of months "off" of the fabric group where the girls are Amazing and the fabric flows freely, because I was buying so much. My husband was beginning to think I was losing my mind. And quite frankly, I probably was. But... the good thing? I have a GOOD stash to do MORE and MORE designs of the EcoBags! I have a LOT in store and the excitement builds every day...
I actually stayed up until past midnight last night sewing, cutting, and creating. Something that I hadn't done in a long time because of this job. But you know what? I'm just swallowing it and doing it. Designs shall come forth!
So, the update for today? More fabric is coming!!! It's one the way. Not via pony express. Not carrier pigeon. But USPS box. Oh yeah deary poohs. USPS delivers!
Now, to go pay these invoices.... *gulp*
Toodles!!!
Dinnetta
PS - thanks for reading... my thoughts can be scattered sometimes but what artist isn't a bit loco en la cabeza?? 'Eh?
Saturday, November 21, 2009
New Fabrics - Coming soon!
I am one that loves surprises. And suspense. I love suspenseful movies that make me jump out of my skin. I love mystery novels so much that I can't wait to get to the end (when I have time to actually sit down and ENJOY reading of course!) I love to work on projects just to see how they'll turn out... I love suspense.
So, my friends, I'm just going to say - there are new fabrics coming. OMG! Yes. I said it. New fabrics. For who though? Kids? Moms? Dads? Teens? TWEENS?!! I can't stand it!
I'll reveal some new designs in like - well - I can't tell you! I'm horrible I know..
So as a sneak peek, I'll give you 2... But only TWO! (I'm totally excited)...
So, my friends, I'm just going to say - there are new fabrics coming. OMG! Yes. I said it. New fabrics. For who though? Kids? Moms? Dads? Teens? TWEENS?!! I can't stand it!
I'll reveal some new designs in like - well - I can't tell you! I'm horrible I know..
So as a sneak peek, I'll give you 2... But only TWO! (I'm totally excited)...
What do you think?? I, personally, am completely excited. These are going to be AWESOME! EEE!
Toodles.
SediluGreen
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Friday, November 20, 2009
What IS an EcoStuffer?
What's an EcoStuffer from SediluGreen, you might ask?
Well, let me tell you what it is! It's a super cool, super environmentally safe, super health conscious part of your life. It's pretty much a necessity to have SediluGreen EcoStuffers in today's society!
Made from 100% cotton, Lead, BPA, and Phthalate free materials, this little Stuffer is going to blow you away! Not only are they safe for FOOD storage (I've found out that some bags out there that are handmade are NOT safe! And are NOT using FDA approved materials to be next to food! EEEK!), but they're super fun and stylish and well made!! With a hidden inside seam and no threads showing on your beautiful exterior (meaning no sewn in velcro and no uneven stitches!) and a stout helping of velcro across the top, your "Stuffings" are going to be safe and sound... OH, and only the best designer fabrics!! Rest assured that your EcoStuffer is going to last you a LONG time and be the talk of the town - saving both money AND the environment in one swoop! Woah. Who can ask for more??
Made by a perfectionist at heart, each and every bag that goes out of the studio is tested, looked over, tested again and any loose threads are snipped. The bag is then carefully packaged and shipped to your destination, wherever that may be - the USA, UK, Canada, Guam, Bangladesh - wherever you are. International shipping is obviously here to stay!
Style abound is all we can say about these bags. Quality galore is what others have said. And this is only the beginning. Share in the excitement as we grow the brand and grow the style.
Have suggestions on some styles? Feel free to contact me and let me know! I LOVE new and fresh ideas!
Well, let me tell you what it is! It's a super cool, super environmentally safe, super health conscious part of your life. It's pretty much a necessity to have SediluGreen EcoStuffers in today's society!
Made from 100% cotton, Lead, BPA, and Phthalate free materials, this little Stuffer is going to blow you away! Not only are they safe for FOOD storage (I've found out that some bags out there that are handmade are NOT safe! And are NOT using FDA approved materials to be next to food! EEEK!), but they're super fun and stylish and well made!! With a hidden inside seam and no threads showing on your beautiful exterior (meaning no sewn in velcro and no uneven stitches!) and a stout helping of velcro across the top, your "Stuffings" are going to be safe and sound... OH, and only the best designer fabrics!! Rest assured that your EcoStuffer is going to last you a LONG time and be the talk of the town - saving both money AND the environment in one swoop! Woah. Who can ask for more??
Made by a perfectionist at heart, each and every bag that goes out of the studio is tested, looked over, tested again and any loose threads are snipped. The bag is then carefully packaged and shipped to your destination, wherever that may be - the USA, UK, Canada, Guam, Bangladesh - wherever you are. International shipping is obviously here to stay!
Style abound is all we can say about these bags. Quality galore is what others have said. And this is only the beginning. Share in the excitement as we grow the brand and grow the style.
Have suggestions on some styles? Feel free to contact me and let me know! I LOVE new and fresh ideas!
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