5 Things I Learned from Selling Handmade Items at a Stall

So I did my first market! Hoorah! Made one sale and really happy about that. You must be wondering what the hell I'm happy about? Continue reading and you might understand why.

1. Know who you might be selling to
I heard about this 'market' a little late from a fellow team member of the Finland Handcrafters Team.

Home Remedies for the Cold

Last week I had the flu. It was horrible!

As the weather is changing here in Australia, many are down with the flu. Since I take public transport and work with different people all day there was no way I could escape from catching it.

I went to the doctors to get something to cure it, unfortunately based on my symptoms I was told I had the 'common cold (flu)' although I wasn't feeling very common about it! Here was my symptoms -

1) Body ache and headaches
2) Runny nose but clear
3) Cough but dry not to phlegm-y
4) Fever (I had a low grade fever)

Labeling Ideas - Hair Clips

The other day while cutting fabrics I made a mistake by cutting into a piece I need thinking it was scrap! Since it is much smaller now and could not be used to make any of my items, it has really become scrap.

11 Things to Do While Waiting for Water to Boil

It is such a waste of time to stand around and wait for something to happen. So here is a list of ideas of things to do while you wait for water to boil for tea, for eggs, to steam vegetables... etc. They are all in the kitchen so you wouldn't have to be far from your boiling pot!


1) Prepare your cup/ bowl - if you making tea you can get your cup and tea ready

2) Do the dishes - best time to get some dishes washed

3) Tidy up kitchen bench - put away all the stuff and throw out your tea packet

4) Wipe kitchen cabinets - best time to wipe off that spilled soup of your cabinet doors!

5) Wipe fridge doors - keep them bacteria free.

6) Grocery list

How to Make the Most Out of Your Day

We all have that one day when we just have too much to do and too little time. If you are preparing for a full on day, then here are 5 great steps to ensuring you get as much done as possible. Planning should start the day before.

1) Have a good start

Starting your journey on a half empty tank is bound to get you only halfway there. This is the same case if you are planning to get lots done in a day without a good start. Start your busy day off with a good breakfast so your mind is as sharp as it can be.

2) Make a list

The best way to get everything done and not forget something is to make a list. List down your plans or goals for the day

Clearing up My Bathroom Sink Shelf

The other day I was a little embarrassed when I realized I hadn't tidy up my bathroom sink before my guests arrived. I had my make up all over the counter!

This is before - Ew! Sorry it's kinda gross!

 This is after -
Ah much better! Lucky I have a fabric bin handy and stuffed it with