What?? Its Thursday already? This week has been a whirlwind of events and excitement! I've been busy with stuff outside of joyful earth... and as a result was not able to list anything in the hyena cart store today.
But, never fear - I've got a long weekend of sewing planned and will be stocking the Etsty store as I get items completed. Look for tea wallets, coffee cup cozies (in a new and improved design), some reusable tea bags, and maybe some napkins.
I've got many many of the old design coffee cup cozies available - they work beautifully but the sizing is small for the largest of coffees. These old cozies will be included as a free gift with purchase while supplies last!
Alright... back to work! Thanks for stopping by today.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
web wednesday
Some links for ya!
How to go green - this is a great website, one of those ones where you could spend hours reading stuff!
Or you could read for hours here.
hmmmm.... maybe here.
(and next week, I'll try harder to finish the green valentines day post....)
How to go green - this is a great website, one of those ones where you could spend hours reading stuff!
Or you could read for hours here.
hmmmm.... maybe here.
(and next week, I'll try harder to finish the green valentines day post....)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
So, when are they coming to get that tree?
Its still sitting there, waiting....
For local Tuesday this week - I thought I'd check out the City of Regina website to find out when I can expect our Christmas tree to be hauled away to be made into garden mulch.
Pick up started on January 11th, and the following is cut and pasted directly from the city's webpage regarding their Tinsel Mulch Christmas tree program:
For local Tuesday this week - I thought I'd check out the City of Regina website to find out when I can expect our Christmas tree to be hauled away to be made into garden mulch.
Pick up started on January 11th, and the following is cut and pasted directly from the city's webpage regarding their Tinsel Mulch Christmas tree program:
City of Regina crews will begin to pick up thousands of discarded Christmas trees for recycling beginning January 11. The Christmas trees are and turned into garden mulch and offered to Regina homeowners each spring and fall. Mulching helps preserve soil moisture, reduces weed growth and returns organic matter to the soil.
Follow these tips to have your tree picked up for recycling:
· Put your tree in your regular pickup location before January 11
· Remove all decorations and the plastic tree bag
· Do not put your tree in the garbage bin or lean it against the bin
· Keep snow from covering your tree
· Christmas tree collection is separate from your regular weekly solid waste collection
· If your tree is missed, crews will not return for pickup – drop it off at the landfill
If you would like more information on the Tinsel Mulch Christmas tree recycling program or any other City of Regina Waste Minimization programs, visit regina.ca
or call 777-7000.
Monday, January 18, 2010
monday news
Quick update on all things joyful earth!
The feedback is coming in from the joyful earth multi sized snap free diaper testers - and so far the word on the street is that these diapers rock! I'm expecting production to begin early to mid February with diapers available around Valentines Day.
Many of you know that my formative WAHM years were spent sewing diapers under the name tush cloth diapers. The joyful earth diaper has been patterned after the tush diapers, which was well known for its trim/yet provides adequate coverage fit. The concept behind the JE diapers is to create a product that fits our mantra of making affordable, practical and sustainable items for your family.
Continue to watch the blog as we update progress on this exciting new product.
Another new product in the works is wool dryer balls. These wool balls work just like the plastic or PVC ones available in stores, but they are made from wool which is a sustainable/eco friendly fibre. Safe for you, your children, your pets and our planet.
It may be a well kept secret that joyful earth is actually a two WAHM operation. While I tend to keep the online presence hopping - behind the scenes my business partner Rebecca has not only been a wonderful sounding board for ideas, she has also been the impetus for some of our most popular items, namely our sandwich/snack bags. Rebecca is a very busy homeschooling mom of three, and so her participation in joyful earth has been limited to this point.
Which brings me back to the dryer balls! Rebecca's talent lies in the creation of her felted wool items. She makes beautiful felted wool crowns, funky wet felted handbags and tea cozies, and stunning wall art. I'm so excited that Rebecca has agreed to make a few wool dryer balls for our online stores - watch for them soon!
In other product news, keep an eye out for ORGANIC reusable muslin tea bags and muslin produce bags - I expect they will start to show up in the online stores early to mid February. These products are very popular and I expect we'll be selling out quickly!
Eco tea wallets and tea on the go sets in the works for this week! Stocking will be ongoing at Etsy all week and on Thursday in the Joyful Earth Hyena Cart. Thursday's blog will contain more detail on what is stocking where!
Have a joy filled week!
The feedback is coming in from the joyful earth multi sized snap free diaper testers - and so far the word on the street is that these diapers rock! I'm expecting production to begin early to mid February with diapers available around Valentines Day.
Many of you know that my formative WAHM years were spent sewing diapers under the name tush cloth diapers. The joyful earth diaper has been patterned after the tush diapers, which was well known for its trim/yet provides adequate coverage fit. The concept behind the JE diapers is to create a product that fits our mantra of making affordable, practical and sustainable items for your family.
Continue to watch the blog as we update progress on this exciting new product.
Another new product in the works is wool dryer balls. These wool balls work just like the plastic or PVC ones available in stores, but they are made from wool which is a sustainable/eco friendly fibre. Safe for you, your children, your pets and our planet.
It may be a well kept secret that joyful earth is actually a two WAHM operation. While I tend to keep the online presence hopping - behind the scenes my business partner Rebecca has not only been a wonderful sounding board for ideas, she has also been the impetus for some of our most popular items, namely our sandwich/snack bags. Rebecca is a very busy homeschooling mom of three, and so her participation in joyful earth has been limited to this point.
Which brings me back to the dryer balls! Rebecca's talent lies in the creation of her felted wool items. She makes beautiful felted wool crowns, funky wet felted handbags and tea cozies, and stunning wall art. I'm so excited that Rebecca has agreed to make a few wool dryer balls for our online stores - watch for them soon!
In other product news, keep an eye out for ORGANIC reusable muslin tea bags and muslin produce bags - I expect they will start to show up in the online stores early to mid February. These products are very popular and I expect we'll be selling out quickly!
Eco tea wallets and tea on the go sets in the works for this week! Stocking will be ongoing at Etsy all week and on Thursday in the Joyful Earth Hyena Cart. Thursday's blog will contain more detail on what is stocking where!
Have a joy filled week!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday stocking updates!
This week Joyful Earth is stocking at Lilypad Landing. Lilypad Landing stocks on the second and fifth Thursday of every month. The second Thursday is a themed stocking, the first is vendors choice. This week our shops are offering free shipping. I've stocked a couple of sets of children's napkins. Such simple pieces, but so very handy! We use ours A LOT - they are great for cleaning up little ones after a meal or a snack!
Lots of items still instock at Etsy - see the link to the right of this post -------> I've committed to participating in the Crazy for You, Valentines Day Sale February 1st -8th along with several other Etsy sellers. Each store participating is offering a discount or free shipping during this time period. I will be offering free shipping on a few select items. Stay tuned for details closer to the start date of the sale. In the mean time, become a fan of the sale on Facebook to get updates on the other stores offering discounts as well.
Lastly, a couple of items are left on the Hyena Cart store including subscriptions to the Joyful Earth Green Club! Club members will receive an item from Joyful Earth each month for the duration of their membership. Items include snack bags, tea wallets, reusable muslin tea bags, and unpaper products. A great way to try many of our products and treat yourself to a month surprise in the mail as well!
Happy shopping!!
Lots of items still instock at Etsy - see the link to the right of this post -------> I've committed to participating in the Crazy for You, Valentines Day Sale February 1st -8th along with several other Etsy sellers. Each store participating is offering a discount or free shipping during this time period. I will be offering free shipping on a few select items. Stay tuned for details closer to the start date of the sale. In the mean time, become a fan of the sale on Facebook to get updates on the other stores offering discounts as well.
Lastly, a couple of items are left on the Hyena Cart store including subscriptions to the Joyful Earth Green Club! Club members will receive an item from Joyful Earth each month for the duration of their membership. Items include snack bags, tea wallets, reusable muslin tea bags, and unpaper products. A great way to try many of our products and treat yourself to a month surprise in the mail as well!
Happy shopping!!
Web Wednesday!
Yes... its Thursday morning. I went to bed at 9:30 last night, after an unexpected early start yesterday.
I have been browsing around looking for fun ways to "go green" this Valentine's day. Look for that post next week!
This week, I'm going to share my Mini Etsy with you - featuring some of the items I've marked as favorites over the past week. Check out some of the great shops I've found!
Also - still two coffee cup cozies are available for local Regina readers. Take a minute to read Tuesday's post and comment on your favorite coffee shop in Regina to receive your free cozy. I almost have them finished and will be posting photos later today on my facebook fan page! Are you a fan yet? Click the fan box to your right to become one.
I have been browsing around looking for fun ways to "go green" this Valentine's day. Look for that post next week!
This week, I'm going to share my Mini Etsy with you - featuring some of the items I've marked as favorites over the past week. Check out some of the great shops I've found!
Also - still two coffee cup cozies are available for local Regina readers. Take a minute to read Tuesday's post and comment on your favorite coffee shop in Regina to receive your free cozy. I almost have them finished and will be posting photos later today on my facebook fan page! Are you a fan yet? Click the fan box to your right to become one.
| Etsy Buy Handmade joyfulearth |
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Some local fun!!
Calling all local Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada readers and supporters of Joyful Earth! I had a thought today as I drove past my favorite coffee shop (Roca House off Rochdale Blvd.). I contemplated running in for a cup of coffee before I headed into work, but decided against it because I had not brought along my latest creation - a coffee cup cozy!
The first Joyful Earth coffee cup cozies were made as teachers gifts this past holiday season, and I figured I'd keep making them for the Etsy cart! They are a unique way to reduce a bit of waste, keep your hands cool and your coffee or tea hot.
So - as all of my thoughts go - I imagined the entire scene from start to finish! I imagined how I'd order my coffee with extra room for cream and then pull out my sweet little cozy hoping the Barista would notice and make a comment. It would be at that moment, that I would slyly tell her about my little Etsy store and pull out a business card. Of course, this leads me to thinking how fun it would be if the coffee cup cozy became a mainstay in Regina coffee shops! Kind of like a given, you pull up to Tims, you pull out your cozy and they dont need to give you the double cup! Genius!!
How can this work? A giveaway of course! I'm going to give the first FIVE local peeps, who post a comment telling me about their FAVORITE local coffee house in Regina, a FREE coffee cup cozy (and a nice big pile of business cards to go with it!).
If you happen to miss out on the five free cozies... keep checking my Etsy store for more cozies stocking regularly. If you prefer a cozy of the knit variety - then you must go visit Rachel at Threebees Knits!
Together - we'll spread the earth loving, style loving, cool hands, warm coffee phenomena!
The first Joyful Earth coffee cup cozies were made as teachers gifts this past holiday season, and I figured I'd keep making them for the Etsy cart! They are a unique way to reduce a bit of waste, keep your hands cool and your coffee or tea hot.
So - as all of my thoughts go - I imagined the entire scene from start to finish! I imagined how I'd order my coffee with extra room for cream and then pull out my sweet little cozy hoping the Barista would notice and make a comment. It would be at that moment, that I would slyly tell her about my little Etsy store and pull out a business card. Of course, this leads me to thinking how fun it would be if the coffee cup cozy became a mainstay in Regina coffee shops! Kind of like a given, you pull up to Tims, you pull out your cozy and they dont need to give you the double cup! Genius!!
How can this work? A giveaway of course! I'm going to give the first FIVE local peeps, who post a comment telling me about their FAVORITE local coffee house in Regina, a FREE coffee cup cozy (and a nice big pile of business cards to go with it!).
If you happen to miss out on the five free cozies... keep checking my Etsy store for more cozies stocking regularly. If you prefer a cozy of the knit variety - then you must go visit Rachel at Threebees Knits!
Together - we'll spread the earth loving, style loving, cool hands, warm coffee phenomena!
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