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Entrepreneurship:  What is everyone's business?  |
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AmberNWichita
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Amber
Wichita
Kansas
USA
113 Posts |
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Quiltsister413
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Mary Jo
Swanton
OH
USA
13 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 31 2013 : 4:52:03 PM
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I am a legal technologist by day and also own an online quilt shop that I run out of my basement. We carry all kinds of fabric, patterns, supplies, kit and more! I love teaching sewing/quilting skills to new quilters and hope to have my own "real" shop soon!
Bear hugs,
Mary Jo - Farmgirl #5559
www.thequiltbear.com
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 09:34:35 AM
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I share essential oils! www.thurman.myoilproducts.com/ for a free eBook :)
And I just started representing a natural-based cosmetics company www.youniqueproducts.com/NaT
I'm all about lowering the toxic load on our bodies, from house cleaning to the makeup we wear! It all adds up, and I've seen wonderful results in my energy and health from eliminating harmful chemicals from my life!
~Hen 4316~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana.
Starting a family and raising up a small ranch using natural resources.
www.mydoterra.com/thurman |
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Gypsyrose
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Marsha
CT
USA
6 Posts |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2014 : 11:12:26 AM
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Sitting here eating my lunch and reading what everyone is up to! It's wonderful to read how everyone loves their work.
I own a quilt shoppe called Fibre Junction in Rouses Point, NY (way northeast). I specialize in 19 century reproductions, folk art/primitive and batik cotton fabrics as well as felted wool for penny rugs. I'm in my 5th year and I just love it. I run a lot of historical clubs where I talk about the history of women via the needle and thread, as well as teach quilting classes. It sure keeps me out of trouble! ;o)
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your business.
Yours in Fibre,
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com |
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SuzanneH
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Suzanne
St Francisville
Louisiana
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2014 : 7:21:07 PM
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I am a Couturier by degree and training. I designed and made wedding gowns and formals for brides from HI to NY and All the way to England and Germany. Now with four kids and a husband I have taken my career in a different more manageable direction. Armed with my collection of antique and vintage textiles, I make beautiful and everyday useful items that I sell in two different Etsy shops. I also help my husband manage his 60 acre tree farm, my two vegetable gardens, 60 chickens, and four beautiful children.
I also take orders for breads and pastries that I make in my kitchen.
All in all I stay pretty busy.
Suzanne
Farmgirl #828
http://www.etsy.com/shop/countrylifenaturals
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TuttieLou
http://parishfarmgirl.com
http://pinterest.com/suzholland/ |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2207 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2207 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2014 : 06:19:14 AM
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During my day job, I am a secretary. In my spare time, my handsome & charming and I go to yard sales and re-sell unique items on Ebay. I also haunt yard sales and Goodwill and sell men's (and sometimes ladies') gently worn tropical shirts on Ebay as vtropicshirts764. I especially look for <ahem> sizes for the larger man. The shirts are hand-washed, air dried, ironed, and photographed in by back porch.
I listed several shirts early in January, and people have been buying. I guess they are looking forward to summer!
Save the Earth...it's our only source of chocolate.
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner! |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1505 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1505 Posts |
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LaLa
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Laura
Hickory
North Carolina
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2014 : 5:07:13 PM
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I make pretty much anything I can get my hands on... here are a few:
- jewelry
- crochet
- I'm learning to knit
- beaded bobby pins
- pet toys
- pet leashes
- Currently working on a floor pouf
- handmade stationery with hand-drawn stickers
- paper coasters
- pet furniture (using paper)
I'm currently working on a floor pouf and a WIP bag, both of which are crocheted. In the meantime, I'm looking into collecting wooden pallets and some tools. I want to build my own furniture. If that goes well, I hope to sell some furniture pieces. My prayer is that the pieces I sell will bring in enough cash that I can make more pieces to donate to the Savlation Army family store.
I'm also gardening, starting this year. The plan is to use the things we harvest, and anything we don't use will be sold at a farmer's market for now. Later on, we'd really like to have an actual farm, and maybe create a market of our own.
http://lalauland.tumblr.com
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2014 : 10:09:09 PM
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Originally posted by karla
Just so I can get to know you all! What kinds of businesses do you all have? Do you make things? Do you sell things? Do you grow things for Farmer's markets? Let me hear from you what your entrepeneurial hearts have been up to!
I am still searching-I knit baby items, I sell eggs, I make quilts, I make jewlery, I sew, I crochet, etc etc etc but I haven't settled on just one thing!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Dance Like No One Is
Watching. |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2014 : 10:13:53 PM
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I have a pony ride business
love my work. I also have wallabies.
Like to quilt I do applique and make up
my own designs.
Have spinning wheel about to learn to use
it and spin up my llamas wool. I have a 46"
floor loom which as been in
storage a long time getting it back to use again.
Dance Like No One Is
Watching. |
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lucky1
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Liz
Homer
OH
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2014 : 05:39:06 AM
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Hello everyone! I run an antique business with my two sisters, and also make custom quilts, lamps, and other repurposed items upon request. Am pursuing certification as an antiques appraiser, and just love this life I'm creating. My husband also owns his own business, and I work full time with a local hospice organization, directing the traffic of selflessness (read: volunteer services manager). Life is full and beloved...:)
If the only prayer you say in your entire life is "thank you", that would suffice.
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blackfell_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Casey
Chandler
AZ
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2014 : 07:54:00 AM
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Hello! I teach Yoga to beginners and people with chronic health issues and I work with a wonderful direct marketing company who actually has safe products, which I love. :) Still working towards acreage of my own and my own horses!! :)
blackfell_farmgirl
HorseCrazy! |
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Michele_72
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Michele
Saxton
PA
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2014 : 4:41:09 PM
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...In March of this year, I became a home based, licensed bakery. (I'm a "cakery" - making custom cakes and cupcakes).
Michele
Farm Girl #5969
~I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me~ |
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aprildaisy
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Louisiana
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2014 : 06:27:27 AM
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I write little encouraging notes and send them by snail mail. I also crochet, mainly hats. The writing brings me the most joy though, people need a little bit of cheering. :)
www.frameablenotes.com |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 5:49:58 PM
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I like doing all sorts of handwork and designed quilt patterns for publication in the 1980s and '90s as well as having a mail order pattern business during that same time.
Now I have an online business, Wanda Sturrock Consulting. I help small businesses improve the content performance and usability of their websites.
www.wandasturrock.com
The website also contains my blog, The Simply Lived Life, which is a little bit life and a little bit small business. : ) |
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snowberryfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Michelle
Central Wa
WA
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2015 : 9:08:05 PM
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I have two! One is Thrive Life freeze dried foods and emergency preparedness supplies...love this company because I am starting a food storage for my family of 8 and their foods stay fresh for 25 yrs. on average, unopened. I also use their foods for daily cooking for my family...so nice to have these foods on hand as it saves time and I'm able to prepare quick healthy meals all the time now. It has made my life so much easier.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/We-were-made-to-Thrive/1584424598488742
https://www.thrivelife.com/weweremadetothrive
Our other business is our little farm store where we make natural beeswax lip balms and body butters, as well as offer handmade and vintage goods.
https://www.facebook.com/SnowberryFarm |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2015 : 4:49:45 PM
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I taught school for thirty years. Then I babysat two precious little GRANDDAUGHTERS. Next I started a Mother's day out program for a local church and grew it into a large daycare, preschool and after school care facility. Next in 2009 I had cancer. That took a year. Since then I have been substituting at two small country schools and starting an Etsy shop. I have written, illustrated and published, on Amazon, three books for young children. I also have some patterns for sale on Craftsy. They are Stick Farm animals.
www.etsy.com/shop/anniemayme
www.Craftsy.com/user/3319303/pattern store
www.Amazon/Children's Books/ Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
TexasGran |
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Tracy
Truly
MT
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 5:15:43 PM
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I just quit my job and jumped in with both feet for my new business. I am offering grief support for people who are mourning the death of their companion animals.
I also do aromatherapy and I am training to be a certified EFT practitioner.
I sing because I'm happy; I sing because I'm free!
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me. |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 5:31:58 PM
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An update on my post. I am not a website consultant anymore and am in the process of changing my website from business to author. Try as I might I could not leave my love for writing behind, and my first manuscript just went to the publisher. :)
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
'The Simply Lived Life' blog http://www.wandasturrock.com/website/blog/ |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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Kalea
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
A. Lorraine
Rixeyville
Virginia
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2016 : 4:53:47 PM
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| I'm an independent senior caregiver. My husband works at home doing computer design for architecture blacksmithing. I'm considering changing to doing personal chef.........I don't know yet. I love the elderly, but it get's really sad saying goodbye all the time. |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2016 : 11:20:37 AM
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this is a fun forum. I handmake (right down to the spine binding) Interactive Photo Albums. They are a combination of photo album/scrapbooking journaling. I have a FB page called
Happier Every Day. I named it after my 3 grandchildren. H - Hannah, E-Evelyn and D-Devon.
A Life Without a Friend, Is a Life Without Sun
Farmgirl #3842 |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
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Lady in Pearls
True Blue Farmgirl
105 Posts
Ashley
Texas
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2016 : 8:54:04 PM
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So many talented ladies on here! I create and sell breastmilk jewelry and memory jewelry as a business and dabble with baking, gardening, and sewing little trinkets, but I just give those away right now ;)
“If more of us valued good food and cheer above hoards of gold, it would be a merrier world." - Tolkien
montaguemilkpearlsbreastmilkjewelry.com |
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Entrepreneurship: What is everyone's business? |
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