Getting Ready for Fall…Nana’s Sweet Potato Cake

By Admin | September 23, 2011

 

Summer is over, I am certainly ready for Fall, are you?

You've heard me say it before… and I just can't help saying it again! I LOVE FALL! I love the cool crisp air and going to football games. I really look forward to our annual apple-picking trip to the mountains. This year we hope to be able to take our grandson with us. I love "dancing leaves" when I look in my rear-view mirror as I drive down a leaf covered road!

 

I have been pulling out pumpkins, witches, spiders and ghosts that make our grandchildren squeel with delight! Oh, and talking about pumpkins, just ask my husband, I could spend a fortune on real pumpkins in all shapes and sizes… even down to the tiniest ones. So, I have to hold myself back now with our weather in South Carolina being so warm during Fall…making the pumpkins rot too quickly! What a shame!

 

 

 

My Wreaths are Ready to be Put
on My Doors as Soon as
I Freshen Them up a Little!

 

"How do you freshen up a wreath?" you might ask…. Well, I always add a little extra greenery and fall leaves if the birds picked at them during last fall. If there is an empty spot where it wasn't stored properly in our attic, I attach a new pumpkin or two. A few sponge mushrooms add that extra natural, wild touch. You can even walk around in your yard. Pick a bunch of berries which is starting to turn. A stem of bright orange leaves would last for about a week before you need to pull it out, filling in that spot with another outdoor treasure. Just look around, and see what you can come up with to accent your wreath. Let me know! I really would love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Why, we might even use them in a newsletter!

 

 

I posted on Facebook this morning about Nana's Sweet Potato Cake! And I told my Facebook friends that I just may… put the "SECRET" recipe for her Sweet Potato Cake in this newsletter! Well, I'll take a chance and hope that I don't get in trouble and give you the recipe for this "delicious" Fall treat!

 

Oh, and while I'm thinking about it, if you haven't been to my Facebook Fan page, I would love for you to visit! Just click on the "Like" button while you're there, and you'll receive updates when I make posts (which is about every day). I talk about many different subjects, just as I do in my newsletters. Who knows… you may just luck up on a "secret special"!! Here is the link:
 

http://www.Facebook.com/WorkFromHomeIdeas2

 

 

 

Quick Tip

Nana's Sweet Potato Cake

 

 

 

SWEET POTATO SURPRISE CAKE:

 

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

2 cups sugar

4 eggs…separated

4 tbsp. hot water

2 1/2 cups cake flour…sifted

3 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 1/2 cups grated raw sweet potatoes

1 cup chopped nuts

1 tsp vanilla

 

Combine cooking oil & sugar and beat well. Add egg yolks and blend well. Add hot water then the dry ingredients which have been sifted together. Stir in grated potatoes, nuts, and vanilla and beat well. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Bake in 3 greased 8" layer pans (with wax paper liners), and bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes. Let layers cool good before frosting.

 

 

FROSTING:

 

1 large & 1 small can of evaporated milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 sticks margarine

3 egg yolks

1 3/4 cups coconut

Combine milk, sugar, margarine, egg yolks, and vanilla in a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat about 10 or 12 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add coconut. Beat and let it get almost cold and it will spread better.

 

The ironic part is that I have Celiac disease and am allergic to gluten – flour. I have never been able to taste this cake. But I can tell you that it smells absolutely scrumptuous, and everyone wants more and more. One piece of this cake is NEVER enough!

 

If you would like to read more about our "Nana", here is a link to a post where I wrote about her and her "Sweet Potato Cake" a couple of years ago: http://NancysRamblings.com/nana/ .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jim's new book, "Free Marketing: 101 Low and No-Cost Ways to Grow Your Business, Online and Off" is now available at Amazon!

 

 

There are really FREE, No-Cost ways to start and run an Internet business, and Jim Cockrum knows which ones are legitimate, and which ones are not.

 

I am a member of both of Jim's membership sites and have been a coaching student of his.

 

This man has truly inspired me. He is honest and trustworthy! He is one of the "Big" Internet Marketing Gurus…with one exception: he is "down-to-earth" and knows how to become successful as well as teaching others how to become a success the "real" way! After all, he is the "real deal"!

 

There has NEVER been a better time to be an Internet Marketer or Entrepreneur than right now. Jim was approached by a major publisher almost a year ago and asked to write a book about business success using free marketing ideas.

 

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Website Platform: Word Press or Blogger

By Admin | September 23, 2011

 

 

Every business needs a blog!

• A blog is one of the easiest ways to get found by the search engines.
• A blog provides a simple way to give people updates about your business
• A blog is easy to learn to change on your own
• A blog provides an RSS feed that allows to automatically get your news

First you have to choose the best blogging platform to meet your needs. A blogging platform is the software that enables you to transform your content into a website.

Two of the most popular blogging platforms are WordPress and Blogger.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both of these options. You can decide what is best for your business after reviewing the pros and cons.

BLOGGER

ADVANTAGES

• Very easy to use
• Easy to set up (just follow the steps)
• Nothing to install
• You don't need your own hosting
• Free to use
• You don't need a domain name
• Posting is easy
• Themes are easy to change

DISADVANTAGES

• Limited flexibility – design of themes
• Limited flexibility – functions
• Domain name will be: "yourblogname.blogspot.com"
• Ownership – this is my biggest problem with Blogger! Your content and blog reside on Google's servers. They can remove your blog!

WORDPRESS

NOTE: Wordpress.com is like Blogger in that there are limitations and ownership issues. However, I am going to be talking about WordPress.org which is installed on your hosting.

ADVANTAGES

• Free to use – you can download and install the software for free
• Installed on your hosting – you own it
• Installed on your domain – you own it
• Tons of diverse and unique themes which can give your website/blog a unique look
• "Plugins" that are free which increase the functionality of your your blog/website
• OWNERSHIP – You own the domain, the hosting and the website/blog
• More professional
• The functionality allows you to setup a website or a blog or a "website and blog"

DISADVANTAGES

• More intimidating to setup
• Will need to buy a domain name (this is optional for Blogger)
• Will need to have hosting
• More difficult to learn (once you learn how to add posts and pages, it is simple to maintain)

If you have a business, then I strongly recommend that you setup a WordPress blog on your own hosting. You maintain ownership and it looks more professional.

There is a place for Blogger!

If you have a personal blog, Blogger is great to use. I use Blogger to feed my main business site. Since Blogger is owned by Google, it gets indexed and has a high page rank. I create content on Blogger and link to my main website.

If you need help setting up your WordPress blog, we do it for you in BestofNancy.com. If you want to do it yourself, there are over 20 videos in Internet Tutor showing you step by step how to setup a WordPress blog on your hosting.

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MEMBERS!

 

 

The members in "Best of Nancy" are AMAZING! They each have unique gifts and talents and are learning how to make products from home doing what they love to do.

Linda and I are thrilled with each accomplishment and each sale that our members make. We have been working on setting up Etsy stores, Facebook Fan Pages, and Facebook Stores.

This month we showed our members how to setup their website!

In order to help our members get their website up fast, we have provided a WordPress platform setup for every member! Linda has made videos showing the members how to customize their website, how to setup their blog and how to post blog entries and make new pages.

This is very exciting!

The first member with her website is Carol. Carol, we are so proud of you! You set up your Esty store and then your Facebook page and now you have your website!

Go visit Carol's new website: www.FloralCreationsbyCarol.com
Carol's Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Creationsbycarolw
Carol's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/creationsbycarolw

Keep referring back to our members' site to learn new and exciting ways to ignite your businesses…

 

 

 

 

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Sunflowers For Fall

By Admin | September 1, 2011

"Sunflowers For Fall" By, Nancy Alexander

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Exerpt From "Sunflower Garden" E-Book!…

 

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Ladybug Wreaths Affiliate Sales…Make Money Telling Your Friends

By Admin | August 19, 2011

"Ladybug Wreaths Affiliate Sales" By, Nancy Alexander

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Make Money Telling Your Friends!…

 

 

Make Money Telling Your Friends About a Great Deal?

Imagine you have just found a fantastic deal on a product you love…
And your sister loves the same product…

What would you do?

You'd tell her! Of course you would!

I called my sister when I found a deal on a laptop she was wanting or Microsoft Office deals when she needed an upgrade. When I was looking for bookshelves, she called me when she discovered a sale at Ikea.

We like to help others out and share information that we think might be helpful.

How would you like to make money when you tell your family or friends about these deals?

This is known as affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing enables you to track who you tell about a deal and earn a commission if someone buys through your link.

There are marketers who make a six figure income promoting affiliate links. I prefer to recommend only products that I use and like. When my sister asked me what fish oil I liked, I told her Pharmax and gave her my affiliate link. She gladly used my link because she knew that our nutritionist had recommended a particular brand of premium fish oil and she knew that I would research and find the best priced source!

Since I am an Internet marketer, people ask me about hosting or domains or software that I use. They know that I have tried many providers and my experience will save them time and money. They are happy that I get some small compensation for sharing my knowledge with them.

If you have bought any of Nancy's DVDs or e-Books you know that she sells quality products that work! If your sister or friend wanted to learn how to make wreaths, it would be natural for you to direct them to Nancy. Now we are making it possible for you to earn a commission every time someone buys through your recommendation.

Nancy recently added three products that you can sell as an affiliate. Two of the products are special deals on DVD sets that are perfect for fall and Christmas wreaths. The other product is Nancy's highly acclaimed e-Book: "Secret Vendor List."

Find out how you can promote these products here: http://bestofnancy.com/affiliates.

Linda Joseph
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PS If you want to learn more about affiliate marketing, join BestofNancy today to watch the training as well as learn how to sell your creations online.

 

 

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MEMBERS!

 

 

The members in "Best of Nancy" are AMAZING! They each have unique gifts and talents and are learning how to make products from home doing what they love to do.

Linda and I are thrilled with each accomplishment and each sale that our members make. We have been working on setting up Etsy stores, Facebook Fan Pages, and Facebook Stores.

Next come affiliate sales and then a Website! Oh, and we musn't forget the new Facebook Ads. We have been using those ourselves, and Oh Wow! They are amazing! Our ladies are anxious to move onward and upward tackling each step with excitement. We teach them with modules, reports, and videos…as well as the one-on-one attention they receive from Nancy & Linda!

It is truly wonderful working with ladies who aren't afraid to attempt new things to make their goals and dreams come true!

Keep referring back to our members' site to learn new and exciting ways to ignite your businesses… and… stay tuned…. we will be focusing on another amazing member and all of her accomplishments soon!

 

 

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Yearning For Fall

By Admin | August 12, 2011

"Yearning For Fall" By, Nancy Alexander

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Want to Feel The Chill of Fall in the Air…

 

• Large and middle sized pumpkins
• Stems of fall colored leaves
• Autumn or fall "welcome" signs
• Best selections of ribbon are out right now

 

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Is Heat Killing Your Plants!

By Admin | August 4, 2011

WHISKEY BARRELS MAKE GREAT CONTAINERS! 

A friend filled me in a long time ago on her secret to keeping all of her container flowers alive in the summer heat.  I was upset because I had invested a lot in beautiful flowers that spring.  We were having company several times that summer, as well as a party, so I thought I did really good thing planning ahead as I planted many pots full of every kind of flower imaginable.  They were gorgeous!!  I wanted each to grow deep roots, and then thrive in the summer heat.  I was so faithful…I watered them on a regular bases; every day at first, and then as they became more established maybe every 2 to 3 days or so. 

Well, they did thrive until the "summer heat" really hit that year.  It was a dramatically hot year just as this one is right now for all of us!  I learned from a dear friend that I had made one very costly mistake.

All of my beautiful new clay pots and colorful painted containers were sized medium to small.  I did not have enough soil in them to hold moisture for even one day.  The summer heat was really drying them out making me have to water more than once a day.

My friend's secret was to use whiskey containers or barrels.  And…WOW… did that make a difference.  I drilled holes in the bottom of my barrels for good drainage, and then filled the bottoms with empty water bottles, and some of those white packing peanuts.  A good grade of potting soil is also a plus along with those little pearlite balls which soak up water , releasing it as the soil dries out.   Now,  my container flower gardens can go for several days without adding extra water.

This solution was the answer.  My plants lasted all summer long, and I cut down my $450.00 water bill to less than $100.00!

 

Every year now, all of my annuals and perennials which are not planted in the ground go into whiskey barrels.  I use a large mix of flowers such as you see in the one to the right, always making sure I pick a perennial that will live there all year, and then planting annuals all around to add color and texture for the long summer months.

Oh, and I absolutely LOVE using potato vines in these container gardens along with trailing ivy and grassed.  I use lots of greens in these along with several beautiful blooming flowers.  Sounds familiar, doesn't it? 
 
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The Gift of Laurie

By Admin | July 5, 2011

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Styles, Trends, and Colors…

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Yard Sale Treasures – Secrets

By Admin | May 28, 2011

"You can catch Yard Sale Mama, if you really wanna,
on a given Saturday morn.
If the weather is right, she'll be out before light,
To miss this would leave her forlorn!" 

This is an exerpt from a poem my hubby wrote about me a few years ago!  You see, I have sort of a reputation in Anderson.  Actually everyone wants to go to yard sales with me because I really do find unbelievably, exceptional "stuff" on a regular basis.  I am flatttered, I am honored, and I do enjoy friends going with me from time to time…but truth be known, I can move much faster all by myself! 

Okay my dear friends, you know I don't want to hurt any feelings here — I really do love the company, but I guess I might be just a little obsessed when it comes to moving from sale to sale as quickly as possible.  I know…yes, I just know…what treasures await and I'm afraid I may be too late!  TeeHeeHee!  (Did you see that, Steve…I rhymed too!  This may have to be added to your poem!)

 

I'm going to give you a few of my secrets!  If you are new to yard-sale-ing, you really need to go with someone who is experienced the first few times!  (Okay…I can't believe I really said that!  And yes, you can all remind me of that this Saturday morning!)  My experience was first developed when I was owner and managing partner of a business women's cooperative – "Straw Basket @ Brook Green Court".   

We had five partners and up to 50 consignees at any given time.  I kept the books, my partners and I priced the items as well as displayed them.  We knew what price to put on an item for it to sell fast; we knew what customers were really looking for and didn't mind paying a tidy sum for, and I learned very quickly that many of these precious "treasures" could be found at yard and estate sales for unbelievably cheap prices.  

 

In my new Yard Sale book I tell you and show you pictures of many of these items that I am always on the lookout for at yard sales.  These are things you can use to spruce up your own home or you can opt to clean or paint a little to resell and earn some pretty good cash.  FRAMES, FRAMES, FRAMES… I cannot stress these enough!  The picture at the right shows some of the frames I have purchased and painted.  They are so easy to paint!  It is very inexpensive to put a mirror in an old painted frame.  You can even purchase windows like I have in the bottom of the picture.  Have you seen one of these with a mirror in it?  So pretty!!! Frames and old windows can be purchased for $1 to $3. 

 

Another favorite of mine is small tables.  Use these on a porch, or to sit beside a chair, a couch, or a bed.  You can find some really pretty tables with pretty lines.  Don't look at the paint or the finish, and don't even worry if the legs are a little wobbly.  All of these can be fixed very easily and you will end up with an absolutely beautiful table.

 

The table to the left cost me only $5.00 and look how beautiful it turned out.  I painted it white and then used green and yellow accents on it – aging it a little with the same paint mixed with a little water.  This didn't take very long at all, and look how gorgeous!

 

The sweet yellow table below was falling apart when I got it for $1.00, but I knew how beautiful it could be.  It has wooden bead work which had come off the sides.  I glued it back on so easily, painted it yellow, and use this one all over my house.

 

Pottery is getting harder to find, but you can still find McCoy, Hull, Majolica, and many more rare pieces at yard sales.  I found a very sweet dish with a bird perched on the side recently.  It had dirty ivy and flowers inside it and you could not even see the bird.  Imagine my surprise when I removed the old flowers and found the sweetest bird!

 

Yard sales are fun, exciting, and addictive.  You can furnish your child's room, stock a nursery, or re-do your whole house.  You can earn money selling your treasures at consignment stores.  Yes…you can get addicted…but that's not a bad thing!

 

 

 

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the GOOD stuff wherever I go.  I want you to learn these tricks!

 

Purchase items for your home for pennies on the dollar.  You can incorporate these "gently used" items to enhance your home as you decorate on a budget!  You'll learn which knick-knacks will be good sellers for you, if you decide to add these treasures to the products you already sell.

 

I'll share with you my experience along with the Top Five Most Important things you need to know when you are going to yard sales.  You will be pleasantly surprised at what I have done with many of the pieces I purchased, which are used in our home.  I show you pictures of many of these, along with some before and after pictures!

 

 

 

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Meet Julie Experience Her Success

By Admin | May 9, 2011

"You were so calm and you told me more than once,
that I could indeed make that gorgeous wreath,
and you were there to help me!" 

Julie is one of our BestOfNancy.com Premium Members!  I noticed immediately after Julie joined our membership site and started posting in the forum that the knowledge she gained from my DVDs along with her love for wreath and floral design had helped her create a wonderful and exciting business!  She has accomplished so much in the short time she has been making and selling wreaths on the Internet!

 

I recently interviewed Julie and I would like to share a bit of Her story with you.
 

Her story begins in the fall of 2008 when she found my store and fell in love with the "wild & woodsy" design style in my wreaths.

 

Julie purchased one of my wreaths the day she found LadybugWreaths.com. 

 

She says:  "On your website, I was able to see actual clips of your how-to videos.   That is what really intrigued me to purchase a DVD later that day." 

 

"You were so calm and you told me more than once, that I could indeed make that gorgeous wreath, and you were there to help me!"  Julie says it was my unique style which reminded her of the "gardener within" and made her want to purchase a wreath, and then learn to design them herself!

 

Julie started out purchasing a double DVD set, "Welcome to My Garden", and also "Ribbons & Bows"…then right after those, she purchased "All That Glitters."   She first made a fall wreath which was big, lush and gorgeous, saying:  "My door was the envy of my neighbors and I got many complements…friends and even a complete stranger wanted me to make one for them!  I was SHOCKED and unprepared…but I was also intrigued.  Could I really make wreaths to sell?"

 

In my "Ladybug Wreaths" business, my goal is to motivate my customers and members, so I asked Julie how I motivated her?  "You kept "talking to me" through your videos.  You gave me the courage to try because you told me several times that I could do it…I could make this wreath, you can sell this online, you can do it, take it one step at a time, review the videos as much as you need to, etc.  So it gave me confidence to take the "big step" and I eventually opened my online website and store!"

 

Thank you SO MUCH Julie!  You say that I have inspired you, but you really are an inspiration to me!! 

 

I am so proud to show you Julie's Website:  http://southerncharmwreaths.com

 

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Linda, Thank you for the business plan call yesterday.  I loved the presentation you put together. It really does help to have it broken down into steps.  Information overload is very real, and that is why having you and Nancy as mentors is so critical to be successful.  
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Great Call!! You have streamlined a tedious task. This will help me greatly as I've had these ideas and thoughts in my head but never put anything down in writing.
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LadyBug Wreaths is Blooming!

By Admin | April 19, 2011

Ready For Easter? Spring Months Flying by… I know, I know…I can hardly believe it myself!  Spring months are on their way, and this weekend is Easter! Where has time gong?  It is flying by so fast!  Since Easter is this Sunday, we'll talk just a little about quick and easy ways to decorate!  We actually had our Easter celebration last weekend.  Our children and grandchildren were all here from Charleston.  We had so much fun!  I purchased some of those egg-dying kits I used to use as a child to dye eggs.  I was disappointed to find that they no longer add the clear wax crayons you used to find in their kits.  But, here is an idea – use crayons to color circles and zig-zags on your eggs before you dye them…it works wonderfully!   If you don't have an Easter wreath, you can use your spring or summer wreath with a little addition! All of the craft and hobby stores have Easter decorations half price right now.  Find a cute bunny, a wooden one or a stuffed one is just fine.  Get one which is not too large or too small for your wreath.  A good rule of thumb is a size that would fit right in the middle circle of your wreath.  You can attach this bunny, or other decoration by tying it in with a pipe cleaner.  And, just remove it right after Easter!  Great idea… and Voila!  You have an Easter wreath!   It's a GREAT time to purchase a really cute Easter Basket to be a centerpiece on your table.  Be creative…adding some of your hand-dyed eggs, maybe a little ivy, along with some tasty chocolates.  You don't need to have children around to enjoy Easter!  And let's not forget the REAL reason for the Easter season….   LADYBUG WREATHS IS NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR MOTHER'S DAY!  Email me:  nancy@ladybugwreaths.com  to place your order!  Or, CLICK HERE to view samples of custom wreaths already purchased.   Mother's Day is quickly approaching!  We are already taking orders for Mothers, Aunts, or dear friends.  Make sure to get your orders in to us as soon as possible.  We'll be happy to attach a beautiful card and ship your wreath to that special "someone" you want to remember on that day!  A custom made wreath will always remind them of "you"!     Quick Tip Waiting List for New Membership Site! OUR NEW BEST OF NANCY MEMBERSHIP SITE IS FULL! If you think you want to be able to join this site when we open it up to the public again, please go to http://BestOfNancy.com and sign up to be added to the waiting list.  Linda Joseph, my partner, and I are thrilled and amazed at the interest and excitement this site has generated!  We are having so much fun working with women who want to pursue their dreams.  These women are taking a hobby that they love, or learning a new hobby such as wreath-making and learning how to start their own businesses. With our monthly "group" calls and the instructional videos as well as our VERY active forum where we are answering questions every day, our members are learning "Internet Marketing"!  Yes… that's right!  Our members are learning to sell online, and market their products using tactics such as blogging, and SEO (search engine optimization)… and much, much more! This week we are working on setting up an Etsy account, and listing wreaths to begin selling.  I have set up my new Etsy account… CLICK HERE to view my Etsy store with the new wreaths I have listed.  Don't wait to get your name on our list if this is a goal you would like to persue!  Let Linda and I help you become a "Business Owner"!   Nancy Recommends "Newly Released DVD Video!"         "SUMMER DAZE" Instructional DVD Video   CLICK HERE for More Information And to Purchase!   Upcoming Events MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Two New Videos Available for Purchase!  "Buds and Blossoms" and "Summer Daze"  Only $39.97 each plus $4.97 Shipping! MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Membership Site Closed! Sign up to be On The Waiting List!  Become a Business Owner as well as an Internet Entrepreneur!   MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Coming Soon" – Brand new e-Book on Yard Sales plus much, much more

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All Your Questions Answered…

By Admin | March 30, 2011

All Your Questions Answered!
20 Spots are now available…
Quick Tip
How Do I Go About Pricing My Wreath, Floral or Other Item?
Nancy Recommends:
Upcoming Events:
About Nancy:

 

In my 25 plus years selling wreaths, how-to videos, and e-Books on the Internet, I have met, talked and worked with so many of you! "My" dream is to make "your" Internet marketing dreams come true! I want to equip and teach "you" to become a success!

I'm sure you're asking; "Why a Membership Site"? I receive emails from so many of you daily (sometimes more than 100 per day), and you have touched my heart. God is leading me to help each one of you – but there just aren't enough hours in the day!

• It is time for you to be your own boss
• Experience the freedom of setting your own hours
• You decide which direction your life will take
• Enjoy the best years of your life doing what you want to do

As a result of the emails filled with questions, and my heart-felt desire to help each of you, The Best Of Nancy membership site was born. I can answer a question only once, and that answer will benefit so many!

Our Purpose for This Site is to Help You Begin, Develop, and Launch a Business from Home by Answering Your Questions, and Giving You Support and Encouragement!

Our forums are set up with many different categories. You can go there as a paid member and access tons of information with more being added daily. You WILL receive much more for your money than you could ever imagine! We WILL over deliver on what we give you and do for you – our exclusive members of this forum.

This will be a community of friends, and business associates who will help and inspire each other. We really encourage each member to get to know and help every other member.

Linda and I will inspire and equip you to start and build an online business.

Have you ever wondered whether you needed a website or where to start building one? You have probably heard a lot about blogs and wondered whether you should have one.  Maybe you have a blog but no one ever visits or comments. Linda and I can show you how you can use a blog to drive traffic to your business.

We can also show you how to optimize you websites for search engines or how to use social media effectively. The social media sites include YouTube, Facebook and Twitter plus several other ones.

Free tutorials will be added on a regular basis showing you how to do just about anything you need to start and build your business.

Below, in the Quick Tip section, is just one of the many questions I get.

Quick Tip

How Do I Go About Pricing My Wreath, Floral or Other Item?

There is one question that I am asked all of the time. This is one that everyone needs to understand and know the answer to when beginning to sell online or offline.

On the surface, this would seem to be an easy question to answer. But this question, and particularly answering it correctly, is critical to making it worthwhile to set up and sustain an internet business so that you can enjoy a steady income stream.

I'll be honest…I have struggled with this question and its answer for many, many years! There is one thing that I have learned in all my years of experience – you have to be able and willing to not only calculate your costs accurately, but also be willing to change your pricing strategies at a moment's notice.

There are many factors that affect the pricing of your goods; some you can name immediately, but many that you have never thought about. Costs of your florals, container and shipping are easy factors to think of, but can be much harder to determine accurately. And remember, these change constantly. You have to be on your toes to keep up with the changes in your costs or you will be selling your wares at a loss. Your business will become a non-profit business…when you didn't intend for that to happen!

Other factors to consider when you price your goods are harder to calculate. Things like the economy in your area, your customers' buying habits, the exclusivity of your products, the quality of your products, whether you have competition near you or not. We're just scraping the surface of things that can affect your pricing strategies.

Your questions about pricing your goods, as well as a host of other factors you have probably never thought of, will be explored, discussed and answered on the new "Best of Nancy" membership site. With these answers, you can confidently price your goods and be watchful for the factors that can change your pricing, keeping you and your business profitable!

If this is of any interest at all, then I encourage you to go over to BestofNancy.com right now and join. We are only allowing 20 members at this time.

 

Nancy Recommends

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We are only allowing 20 people in right now in order to make sure we are able to help each one of you!

SPACE IS LIMITED!!

You will get access at our one-time introductory price!

  I guarantee that you will get double the value of this membership if not much, much more.
We will always OVER DELIVER on bonuses and helpful information!

Here is a Step by Step Guide if You Aren't Sure
How to Sign Up
(Just click on the link above and the pdf will open.)
(This information is also available on BestofNancy.com.)

 

 

Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Available" DVD = "Buds & Blossoms" Purchase you copy now…

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Available",  Membership site to answer your questions about floral design, businesses, and selling on the Internet…

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Coming Soon",  Brand new e-Book on Yard Sales plus much, much more…
 

About Nancy

Nancy, is a world-renowned, widely accepted expert on wreath and floral design and has been selling her creations on eBay and the Internet for many years. Her wreath designs are in homes all over the world, and her style and design skills are sought after by many of her faithful followers.

Nancy has filmed many DVD videos on wreath design and is the author of several eBooks… the newest of which is "Secret Vendor List".

Nancy's desire is to teach, giving the many women she comes in contact with a reason to get out of bed every single day with JOY and a grateful heart. She gives God all the praise and glory for her success!

 Thanks for taking the time to read this{!firstname_fix}.

Blessings… Nancy

www.nancysramblings.com  Visit my new blog!

 

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Throw Open Your Doors…Let in The Light

By Admin | February 14, 2011

It's Spring…Almost! Throw Open Your Doors…Let in Light   Yes, that's right! You heard me! We are almost there in the South! And, I'm soooo sorry that you aren't quite there yet in other parts of the country! I really don't mean to rub it in. Really I don't…well, maybe…only just a little!!!! There is so much that I do in our home and also in my LadybugWreaths Design Studio to welcome spring into our abode! Let's see…what is first on my list??!! Well, if at all possible, I choose a day to begin my Spring makeover when the temperatures rise just enough that I can open my doors (even if I have to wear a sweatshirt or sweater), I don't care but it just gets me in the mood! I am personally ready to SCREAM: It Is Spring!! We talked some in the last newsletter about getting all of the Christmas decorations put away. I hope you have done that by now… or am I going to have to send the "Season" police to your home to help you switch over?? Okay, now that we have that straight, we also talked about lining up old vases or white containers on your kitchen window with cuttings of fresh mini leaf ivy in them. Guess what? It is rooted by now and ready to put in your flower containers – Yea! Oh, and I have already switched my pillows or pillow covers over to a nice, bright and colorful fabric — preferably with a floral design. That works well unless your throw pillows dress up a couch that is floral. If that’s the case, you need to go with a pretty stripe, plaid, or solid pillow. Then, after sprucing up a little inside by brightening things, I go out to my back porch. It is still cold, but there are things that will live in my pots. Looking at this picture to the left, you can see two pots which sit on my potting table. I keep ivy or some other greens growing in these pots year round. I have several other yard-sale finds which I sit around on my porch to spruce it up for the spring and summer months.  Look at this stained glass window to the right! I actually have four of them. I only keep one on my porch, but it adds so much, and looks so beautiful when the afternoon sun hits it shining through the colorful stained glass. To brighten up your outdoor living space, you don’t necessarily need a spot where a treasure such as this can be hung. Just prop it up in an interesting space where you think it would look good! And below is a fern which lives all winter long. I really don’t like to have empty clay pots sitting around all winter, so I fill them with year-round greens and always put a pansy or two in each pot to add some color when those drab days of winter appear! If you have areas that need painting, and you can afford to do so, this is the perfect time of year! Nothing brightens and spruces up a home (inside and out) like fresh, beautifully colored paint. (Hint, Hint…Lowe’s and Home Depot usually have cans of “OOPS” paint which customers returned. You can find good quality paint and great colors for around $5.00 per gallon!) Sea grass rugs are great under a table and also on a big porch if you have one. You can find those pretty reasonably priced. If you don't have the funds to buy a new one… then hit the yard sales as soon as they start near your home! I have found beautiful rugs at yard sales that I dearly love – expensive ones too for a small fraction of their real value!   Quick Tip Get Ready for my New DVD; “Buds & Blossoms” How to Make a Beautiful Arrangement! My quick tip of the day is….GET READY!! Start looking at flower stems. Go to your local craft and hobby stores! Watch for sales – they are plentiful this time of year – yes, even for new spring and summer stems! I have just filmed a new DVD!! And, YES, this DVD is the one soooo many of you have been asking for! In this DVD, I will be teaching you how to make the beautiful arrangement shown below. The size is perfect for the center of your table, a sideboard, or just about anywhere you need some eye-catching color. This arrangement will definitely put winter on the run! The good thing is you can change types and colors of flowers to match your décor. You might want to start searching for different types, sizes, and colors of flowers which you would like to see in an arrangement for that special spot in your home. And, of course, you will definitely need a mix of greens. If you have any of my DVDs already, then you know that I always mix many shades and types of greens in everything I do!   “Buds and Blossoms” Instructional DVD How to Make Your Own Arrangement!!!  Pre-Sale – Get Yours First!!! This how-to, instructional DVD on making arrangements has been filmed and is in the process of being edited. My design consultant just let me know the cover will be finished today! Then…off to the duplicators for the “first run” of this exceptional DVD! These DVDs should be available to be shipped in approximately three (3) weeks if everything runs smoothly. For those of you who want to be among the first to receive this “brand new”, “newly filmed” DVD, don’t wait – we are pre-selling them right now! You can PURCHASE RIGHT AWAY NOW to receive your DVD as soon as it is completed!   I know you want to receive yours as soon as possible, so make sure you get one from this first limited quantity group!   Just click on THIS LINK below to read more about this informative, new DVD on Arranging Flowers!   Price is $39.97 plus $4.95 shipping…     MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Available Soon" DVD = "Buds & Blossoms" Purchase you copy now… MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Coming Soon",  Membership site to answer your questions about floral design, businesses, and selling on the Internet… MARK YOUR CALENDAR: "Coming Soon",  Brand new e-Book on Yard Sales plus much, much more…       Nancy, is a world-renowned, widely accepted expert on wreath and floral design and has been selling her creations on eBay and the Internet for many years. Her wreath designs are in homes all over the world, and her style and design skills are sought after by many of her faithful followers. Nancy has filmed many DVD videos on wreath design and is the author of several eBooks… the newest of which is "Secret Vendor List". Nancy's desire is to teach, giving the many women she comes in contact with a reason to get out of bed every single day with JOY and a grateful heart. She gives God all the praise and glory for her success!  Thanks for taking the time to read this. Blessings… Nancy www.nancysramblings.com  Visit my new blog!     Connect with Nancy …         Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to friends & relatives: Membership is FREE You'll be receiving more GREAT information in weekly issues! Tell them you're learning all the secrets of floral design Plus secrets to online success!

 

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“Colors of Spring Will Melt the Snow!”

By Admin | January 19, 2011

I don't know about you, but the dark, dreary days of winter always get me down! I find myself watching all the birds outside my office window and dreaming of Spring. I actually can imagine feeling the first warmth of the sun upon my face. I watch for the budding trees, flowers peeping up to open their little faces to the sky (my daffodills, especially) and being able to get out and dig in my dirt, reviving each and every secret blossom that is hidden beneath the hard, crusty, snow-covered ground right now! I LOVE the smell of dirt, I LOVE the feel on my hands, and I LOVE planting flowers in so many different colors. If you know me at all by know, then you know I like lots of color! And…I mix those colors in my garden, just as I do in my wreaths!

So, what do I do when there is snow on the ground and I'm ready for spring? Well, I do the obvious…I make it spring inside! First thing is to finish taking down all of the Christmas decorations which you may still have up — and I have to admit — I do still have a few. Well, those are going…TODAY! Next, I store all of my red and green, or dark colored throws and pillows and replace them with bright beautiful florals, stripes and plaids. Hint, Hint… Now, you'll find out later (in my next EBook – "Yard Sale Diva") that having pillows for each season is NOT expensive! I have found some of the most beautiful accent pillows I own at yard sales. I have plenty of them, and I do switch them around for each season…even on my porches! Just doing this, changes the entire feel of our home.

There are MANY EXCITING THINGS GOING ON IN OUR BUSINESS! We are planning for the entire year and will be offering many new videos on subjects you have requested. If there is a video you might like, please drop me an email, and we'll try to add it in, as we are brainstorming right now! There are also three (3) new books planned for this year.

With Valentine's Day approaching it is time to put up your Valentine Wreath, your heart decorations in reds and pinks, maybe a dish of valentine candy along with any other decorations you may have. All of this sprucing up will get your home ready for Mothers Day and Easter also!

The first one is "Yard Sale Diva"!! You guessed it!!!! Yes it is on yard sales. I have become somewhat of an expert in my hometown when people see all of my special "finds" from these sales. EVERYONE wants to go with me! So, as soon as spring arrives, those who are not at my house before 5:30 a.m. get left behind! We have had two car loads of women at one time flying from tag sale to tag sale. I move pretty fast when it comes to these early morning treasures so you need your running shoes on to keep up with me!  (And don't tell….but….I tend to make lots of U-turns in the early morning hours when no one else is on the street!)

In this new Yard Sale book, I will instruct and prepare you in acquiring GREAT bargains for your home or even for resale! Knick-nacks, picture frames, furniture, mirrors, and china are some of my favorite "treasures". Another section of this book will also show you how to paint, distress, and even paint ivy, flowers, birds, ladybugs, etc. on your special piece. As an extra special surprise, my sweet hubby will follow us around several mornings with our flip video camera showing you what to look for, and definitely what to purchase!   

Tips To Welcoming
Spring Into Your Home!

I have collected white pottery through the years, so now is the time I pull out a lot of the containers, vases, and pitchers. Line several of them side-by-side on your kitchen window and fill them with clippings of ivy from yours or a neighbor's yard. Then by spring, your ivy will be rooted. It will be GREAT to mix in with your clay pots of annuals or perennials.

Do you have a tall vase, urn, or container? Fill it with artificial sunflowers. There are many beautiful ones out there at very reasonable prices. This beautiful yellow color brings spring inside even when it is not spring!

This is a good one! I save all of my really good magazines and go back through them quite often. I have many of them back at least 10 years. I go through these looking at the covers and find some that I like lying around on tables, sideboard, coffee tables, etc. I match the covers with the rooms I sometimes put them in. Just look at my bedroom table below. I just love the colors and flowers on the front of this Country Living magazine lying beside some of my "treasures".

Oh, and one other thing just came to mind. I pull out all of my gardening and bird books, and stack them around. Now, I know if you do all these things in your home, you'll get spring feer just as I have.

 

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Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Blessings… Nancy

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I Wish You a MERRY Christmas! Blessings…Nancy

By Admin | December 22, 2010

Ready for Parties!

I'm Picking My Fresh Greens Today!

 I am on my annual treck today to pick many fresh greens.  I know, I should have done it before now…and I usually do, but helping our children move to Charleston has thrown us just a little behind.  As a matter of fact, our big Christmas party this year will be after Christmas!  But, that's okay…just think of all the great bargains and sales!

 

 

Now, I know that most of you have pots sitting around which had flowers which have now been killed by the cold weather.  Don't put up those pots and containers!  Leave the roots in them — cut off the tops of the dead flowers and fill them to overflowing with many of the evergreens and red berries which can be found this time of year.  Your containers will look so rich and colorful.  And if you keep the dirt wet these will last for weeks! 

I want you to look for beautiful large, rich green magnolia branches — I mean the really large ones!  They can stick out the top of your container.  Then I always want to use cedar, white pine, scotch pine, or hemlock (which is a great lighter green color), holly berries, and of course large clusters of nandina berries.  I don't just stick to Christmas greens either.  I grab anything that I think is interesting!  And I absolutely love anything that will drape out of my containers helping give them a wild and wispy look.

 

 

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