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Sell Your Crafts! Turn Your Hobby into Spending Money

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I have a friend on Facebook who is a knitting nut. It seems like every day she posts another fabulous scarf, baby blanket or (dare I say it) sweater for her dog. She knits so many products just for fun, I finally asked her why she doesn’t just start her own Etsy shop. Another friend, who makes her own computer and make-up bags, just launched a store on eBay.

As moms, we’re often the ones who think about extra spending money or stretching our dollar as much as we can. Wouldn’t we all love to have a little cash in our wallet?

If you enjoy creating and constantly hear people telling you that you should sell your creations, it may be time to voyage into the world of selling your crafts for money. Like all things, entering the world of selling crafts should be carefully planned out. There are many websites and venues where you can sell your crafts both online and off. Continue Reading →

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15 Reasons Facebook Seeing Red Over Gay Rights

Wondering why Facebook is turning red? It’s not your imagination. A wave of people online have changed their profile pictures to show their support for marriage equality. But just where did this campaign start? Thank Human Rights Campaign (HRC).

The equal sign, usually yellow on a blue background, is the logo of Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest organization working toward equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Continue Reading →


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The Next Must-Read: Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In: Women, Working and the Will to Lead”

lean in by sheryl sandberg available on amazon, kindle, koboThirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg just released her book, Lean In, this week.

In Lean In, Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. Continue Reading →

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