Share the Love... It's my turn!

As you may know, we do a fun blog shout out called Share the Love at On Fire for Handmade! Each week a member is showcased and we all post their information! This week was Mommy Tyme and Anne from OFH created this fantastic collage of my products! Isnt this fun? If you would like to join I have posted the link information for On Fire For Handmade! Anne Rocks!

This weeks Featured Artisan is Valerie of Mommy Tyme. Valerie has a wonderful collection of handmade creations! From Bath and Body, Scarves and Jewelry, Mommy Tyme has something for everyone!
You can find Mommy Tyme @:

Shop URL
http://www.MommyTyme.etsy.com
2nd Shop URL
http://fuzzb.com/MommyTyme
3rd Shop URL
http://mommytyme.shophandmade.com/
Website URL
http://www.mommytyme.org
Blog URL
http://mishapsofmommy.blogspot.com



To join On Fire for Handmade:


Visit On Fire for Handmade

Check out the cool giveaways and freebies you can pick up at the above blog....
This week there are some super cute flip flops that are up!!

Whats New with Mommy Tyme...

Wow!  this has been a really great week for Mommy Tyme Gifts!  Several cool things are going on...

First, Mommy Tyme is featured on Inspiration Avenue this week as an Introduction.  I am so excited about being part of this new group of Etsy sellers!  Amazing ideas, creativity and team work is found there- and I would like to show off the Inspiration Avenue Blog !!! So , check out the link or button below and go directly to the blog!  There are weekly contests, items from the Inspiration Avenue Store, and an array of information any handmade lover will not want to miss!
http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com


Second... I wanted to show off the latest additions to the Mommy Tyme shop!  I have put together some set options for scent layering, getting the most out of your shipping costs, and gift ideas!  Plus, a few new crochet jewelry items I am really excited about!


handmade gifts from Mommy Tyme Bath and gifts!  Visit www.mommytyme.org and find all the great shopping links, ordering information and more!

 The facebook fan page contest is up and running!  Take a moment to check it out, see these great handmade entrants- and vote for your fav!  These fantastic items are a Must See!  Really!  So, you can vote for your choice of winner at
http://www.mommytyme.org/untitled1.html


I also just opened a new contest you do not want to miss out on...  You can find out more at http://www.mommytyme.org/untitled1.html

Customer Appreciation Days at Mommy Tyme Bath and Gifts!  4 Random customers or email subscribers will be chosen to recieve one of the following:

10% off coupon
20% off coupon
Free Lavender Butter Bath Bar
Free Natural Sweet Pea Sugar Scrub (1.7 ounces)

What do you do?  Just sign up!  No purchase necessary!
http://signup.vpweb.com/ValeriePoling/signup.html.


Oh, yes.... I almost forgot!  Lately I have been finding some fantastic blogs in the handmade arena that I can only tweet and share so much... I would love to Reblog entries so my readers can see them, too!  This will give you a little more exposure and maybe a few new readers!  If you are interested in sharing some of your blog entries with my readers and participate in Zemanta or Reblog- just leave your blog url here!  It will only post a short paragraph from your blog, but enough to give the reader an idea of your post and the link!  So, if you are interested, just leave your blog url here- and I will share some of your fantastic ideas and links with Mommys Reviews Readers!

Facebbok Fan Page First Ever Contest- Sweetest Sweet for Your Sweety!

Check out the great contestants for the Sweets for Your Sweety Contest on the Mommy Tyme Facebook Fan Page!  wow!  Beautiful gift ideas... Need the shopping 411?  All entries left their URL's and shop information with their postings!  check them out on the fan page!


To vote- Visit http://www.mommytyme.org/untitled.html

Buy & Sell Handmade Crafts, Jewelry, Quilts, Soaps & Greeting Cards, Custom Homemade Products Online - Made It Myself

Buy & Sell Handmade Crafts, Jewelry, Quilts, Soaps & Greeting Cards, Custom Homemade Products Online - Made It Myself

Made it Myself is one of those great venues where you can sell your handmade items, yet, somehow I missed the boat on this one! I am kicking myself now. Initially, I had posted 5-6 items on there, and then just sat back. Other than joining the Made it Myself on Ning site, I did little to no marketing for this venue. Ugh! Now, I checked it out today just to see if there had been changes, improvements, etc. AND WOW! There really has! Here are just a few of the benefits I see of MIM-
1. Its free! Really free.
2. You can list unlimited items
3. there is a huge image of your banner at your individualized URL,
4. you can add the badge that links directly to YOUR shop, not the marketplace in general
5.  Recently listed items are posted on the FRONT page- so you can stay up there until the amount of new items listed by others  pushes you off - but, depending upon your listing time, this could be a few days and so you are getting FRONT page exposure for free!
6.  For a super low fee of .49 you can have your item listed on the front page for the duration of your listing - that seems like a fair investment if you consider Etsy charges 7.00 for their Showcase!
7.  Now here is something truly unique- you can set your listing as Negotiable, and buyers can make offers, you can wheel and deal, make trades, etc.  And all of this is tracked, goes through your payment service, so there is a record of your agreement.  You can even issue a coupon.  How is that for customer relations?
8.  You can "link" with Made it Myself by adding their banner to your blog, site, etc.  and in return they will post a small banner of yours.  Now this appears to be a first come first serve, and it is not a neverending time frame that your banner is posted.  I assume that you are posted for a short duration (week- month) which has its benefits.  The reason this is a positive is because when a shopper checks out the link page, they are not overwhelmed with thousands of banners.  Instead there are about 12, so that is appealing and functional for a shopper.  When you are lost in a crowd of 100, what are the real chances someone is going to pick you link?
9.  finally, the community and forums is great!  These are not pages and pages of entries that you muddle through like on some of the bigger marketplaces- You can go to the forum that posts the topic you need (sales, marketing, glitches, etc) and see your post immediately.  Because it is not thousands of entries, others respond back really quick.  I found the forum and community page the easiest to use of any of the marketplaces thus far!

So, I am jumping on ship, and getting my Made it Myself Store up and running!  Thats another thing, your URL is easy to remember- for example-
http://www.madeitmyself.com/user/mommytyme.aspx




One drawback that I was concerned about is traffic?  How much is there?  But, as with any site, blog, etc.  YOU have to promote it.  You cant just sit back and hope people find you.  One tip I will share is, whenever tagging an item- always add the NAME of your shop as a tag, this will move you up in the ranks.  Second, post your MIM shop link everywhere so that linkbacks raise your rank (for example, when commenting on a blog, instead of using your google name or yahoo name, do the open ID choice / or other choice and sign in with your shop name and URL)  this offers tons of linkbacks.  In fact, you should comment on blogs  often to increase the linkbacks.  Oh, one more tip- if you have shops on variety of marketplaces like Etsy, winkelf, Artfire, etc  GIVE  THEM ALL THE SAME NAME-this increases you ranks, too!

So, how many of  your readers sell on MIM?  What do you think?   Any more tips on driving traffic to your MIM shop?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30872425

Recently Mommy Tyme came in 3rd place on Great Finds with the Assymetrical caplet listed at the above link! I was so thrilled! There was some really tough competition, so in recognition of that honor... I have discounted the item by 7.00 and offering free shipping! Hope you enjoy! It is a fun little piece that will really look cool on the not so brisk days of winter, spring, and fall! Made from a chunky blend acrylic/wool, with fun giant button detailing- easy to adjust and wear several ways! Have fun with it!

Share The Love...

As part of our ongoing effort to Pursue the Handmade, I have just signed up to be a part of this fantastic new marketing idea- Share the Love- through On Fire for Handmade! This wonderful project features an artisan each week, and in a joint effort, all members of Share the Love will take some time to explore and discuss this Creative Genius's fantastic works! How brilliant is this? I am so excited about this new venture! So, stay tuned...each week not only will we review the artisans in the ongoing exploration of handmade that I find on the web- but we will also have an extra post with our Share the Love Artisan, too! Isn't this great?


Visit On Fire for Handmade


Remember, if you have a shop, or just love to create, and would like to share your passion with us... Just comment with a contact, URL, email, etc! and I will get back to you ASAP!

If you would like to share a pattern, How To, etc. please let me know! I am anxiously trying to find some additions to a new series that will start in mid January called "I could do that..."! So, stay tuned for that, also!

After a LOT of technical difficulties, the new Mommy Tyme Web site is finally up! My site crashed 2 weeks ago (Hacker?!- what a nice present from someone I don't know just before the holidays, right?) But, it motivated me to change it up some! I would love to hear your comments, thoughts, ideas and more....
http://www.mommytyme.org

See what others are saying:

Our Reviews "I really liked the theme. Mommytyme. One knows that with little ones a mother is on her feet most of the time. The theme suggest relaxation and pampering ones self. Great presentation. " John precutmatsplus.com "A lot of good advice. I enjoyed reading the articles and the things to do with left overs. Good Job!" Debbie askdrmamalove.com "I Love your site! I am not a mother, but, I found it to be interesting, relative, and had great content on all of its tabs proving to be both educational and entertaining!" Evelyn wreathconnection.com "welli'm not a mommy but it was a lovely site so i thought i'd leave a comment, gr8 site design, gotta happy feel to it and the way it's set out was very good too, if i was a mommy it would certainly be good enough for me to want to sign up, well done :) xxx" stacy watfordobserver.co.uk/yoursay/features/stacyhart "An attractive site with images of products and other items as well as articles. Information was clear and it was easy to navigate to your Etsy shop. I liked the beautiful jewelery. Great site and shop." Arlene artbyarlenebabad.etsy.com "Beautiful site. I really enjoyed the bold, bright colors of the home page. The lay out is well done and well organized. My favorite is the name mommytyme. Well done!" Doug amazingbible.org Get your own reviews, free traffic at

Also, stay tuned this weekend! I will be announcing the last few chances to enter the great Butter bar giveaway and then it is back to our last few days of Pursuit of the Perfect Handmade Holiday! We have a few more links to explore- One is One A Day by Art 1st and Small Footprints! I cant wait to share the fantastic jewelry, and so interesting artwork! If you are looking to express yourself, these are the artisans to help you find the inner soul you want to explore... Really, I saved them for just before Xmas because I knew everyone would be scrambling for those last minute items- But, these are really items you want to spoil yourself with. I actually get lost when looking at their blog- just amazed! I really can't find the right adjective but I am so anxious to hear what you all think! So make sure you check back on Sunday! Then we have a few more great shops to explore next week! So keep checking us out here!

Win a Butter Bar Soap in Lavender, Honey Almond, Sweet Pea or Chocolate!

Contest!  Contest!  contest!

This one is for all My blogs and Website!  Easy to enter....

You can win one of my new butter bath bars  ... Choose from Honey almond, Sweet Pea or Lavender Butter bath bars! Here is all you have to do:

1.  Subscribe to this blog or follow this blog

2.  Comment with your email address, blog address or website address so I know how to reach you

3.  Visit my website at http://www.mommytyme.org AND comment on something that you saw at the website that peaked your interest!  Whether it be the contest page, the business tips, the handmade sections, etc.  Just comment on any of it!

That is it!  Now, if you would like some extra entries, here is how you get them:

1.  Visit my etsy shop at http://www.MommyTyme.etsy.com and comment on any item there
2.  Visit my winkelf shop at http://www.MommyTyme.winkelf.com and comment on any item there
3.  Sign the guestbook at my website http://www.mommytyme.org
4.  Follow   my other blogs:
http://mishapsofmommy.blogspot.com

Make sure for each of the extra things you do, you leave a comment so I know to add that as an extra entry!

Choose between the following:

 

 

 

Few freebies you might be interested in...

I wanted to give you all a few freebies I found on the web this week! Some involve a quick survey, but not too time consuming! let me know if any of the links do not work for you!

Free Kool Aid
http://www.favoriteconsumerbrands.com/?config=6630&src=WC-182232aaa:232233:

Free sample of Surf Detergent!
http://www.surf.com/laundry_tips/send_tips.php

Free Starbucks Coffee 3 Pack! Yummy...
https://whathub.com/outreach.html

See these Great Find, Articles, and giveaways you don't want to miss!

Get a free Burger if you visit McDonalds in costume...

http://www.mcdonalds.com/

Free Aquafresh toothpaste coupon...
http://www.aquafresh.com/Savings.aspx

Free 2Pk of Special Needs Diapers
http://www.especialneeds.com/diaper-request.php

Free Books and Audio Books!
Over 300 to choose from!

http://www.freebookclub.biz/fiction6.html

Hey, Looking for free advertising for your blog, site, shop, or really just about anything? check out the contest I have going on right Now at Mishaps of Mommy located at http://mishapsofmommy.blogspot.com

You can win free banner, link, avatar advertising PLUS one of my Giant 5ounce butter bath bars!

Also, check out the new look at Mommy's Tyme shopping page! Super new deals when you are shopping handmade!
http://www.mommytyme.org/testimonials.html

Visit http://mishapsofmommy.blogspot.com for A Contest/drawing! Win free advertising for one month and a great gift!

For 2 weeks I am doing a drive to get more subscribers here at Mishaps of Mommy! I love to help promote, and I want to share all the tips and tricks I learn along the way with you...
So, Here is what is up for grabs....

I will give you one month Front page advertising on my website at http://www.mommytyme.org Banner and link
I will give you one month advertising on my Spotlight page (avatar and link) at http://www.mommytyme.org/contact.html
I will give you avatar size free advertising on my blog at http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com
Plus, check out any of my shops, pick one free giant bath bar and I will send that to your free! You won, so celebrate and relax!
check out the shops at:
http://www.MommyTyme.etsy.com
http://fuzzb.com/MommyTyme
http://www.MommyTyme.winkelf.com
http://shophandmade.com/MommyTyme


Here is what you have to do:
1. Subscribe to the blog here at Mishaps
2. Comment on what type of promoting, ideas, tips or tricks you need help with...

That is it! One free entry!
Want extra entries?

1. Follow me on facebook
2. Tweet this contest
3. Visit my shops and comment on which of the soaps you will choose
4. Subscribe to my other blog at
http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com
5. Sign the guestbook at my website http://www.mommytyme.org

For each of the above, comment that you have completed it here and you will get an extra entry. Tweet me more than once, blog about this contest more than once, mention it here and I will add extra entries for you!

Grab my banner at the bottom of the page and get 5 extra entries! Leave a link here of where you posted it!

Have fun! This is a win! win! situation!

Visit http://mishapsofmommy.blogspot.com to enter!

Contests, freebies, coupons, recipes, healthful information you can use....

Color your hair? did you know that hair dyes can cause health problems? Well, you may want to read this:

https://www.qualityhealth.com/featured-article-segment?fa=103475&rf=39708&mc=MjA2MjgwNDA.&ct=36917

Lead Free- Ecological Safe Toys for your kids! Yes, that's right! and they are affordable. There are tons to choose from! Look at this brain teaser! They have great products for the littlest to the biggest hands!






Fan of the TV series, True Blood? Well, grab a free tshirt, see a sale on the dvd box set and more... I personally am not a fan, too scary! But with the holidays coming up, I know there are a lot of people who like to stay in on the night of the ghouls, and just get scared! This may be the deal for you:

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Free Majick Jack trial! Try it before you buy it! Save on your outrageous phone bills for free! No investment! Just give it a try then decide:
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Free colgate toothpaste! Check out this little survey with big rewards!
https://www.qualityhealth.com/campaign

Trying to build your business, or earn money with affiliate advertising? Here is a great way to go...
LinkShare Referral Program


Contest Corner:


Don't forget to scroll down and enter the great Butter Bar give away here at Mommys Reviews you can use! Just scroll down for entry information!

Don't miss out on a shopping spree at Mommy Tyme Bath and gifts! Find the contest details at http://mommytymeswordsofwisdom.blogspot.com

Here are the latest contests I want to pass on to you...

Win $100 of credit to optimization-world.com

Ever thought your cables and wires are about as organized as a bowl of spaghetti? Now is your chance to have that messy set up pay off!! Optimization-world.com is having a great contest for a chance to win $100 store credit.

Entering is easy!!

* Step 1: Take a photo of your messiest cable/wire set up
* Step 2: Send your photo to contest@optimization-world.com

One grand prize winner will be selected, so let that mess finally pay off, enter today!

Visit the following link for more details: http://www.optimization-world.com/contest.html

Hey, and if you blog about this contest you are entered into a contest to win a free, beautiful jewelry box! Just give me a link of where you blogged this contest, and I will forward you the email of the person hosted the contest so you can let them know you have entered! Here is a link to the jewelry box: http://www.jewelryboxpro.com/details.php?id=52

Remember,comment, comment, comment here and I am always entering you into the giveaways at http://www.mommytyme.org

Reminding you all about the contest!

Go to http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com for more information!

Mommy Tyme Gifts ig going to join in the contest fun! I am always giving away something on the website, but I think this time I will post it to potential new fans and see what happens!

Up for grabs is 1 Extra Large handmade bath bar or butter bar in your choice of scents! You choose. Visit my shop at http://www.MommyTyme.etsy.com and browse which item you would like! Then go to the blog and do the following:

Here is how to Enter:

1. Comment which product you would choose for the giveaway
2. Follow me on facebook (see the become a fan widget on this page)
3. Tweet the contest with a link to http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com (you can just copy and paste this in your twitter bar or use the share button in the sidebar)
4. Sign the guestbook at http://www.mommytyme.org

Want Extra entries:

Just blog about this contest on your blog-
Subscribe to my blog-

2 extra entries each for completing either of those options!

When you leave your comment please leave your link to twitter and your blog where I can see you shared the contest information (Plus, I will follow you back!)

Lets get going! Contest closes 10/10/09!!!

New Website!

Hey, Check out my new website at:

http://www.soopsee.com/profile/MommyTyme

You can get one, too! Guess what? They are free! Take it with you anywhere, post a widget, whatever! How nice to have one more tool to promote your shop on Etsy!

For those who choose to do this, wowo!, Share your thoughts, your ideas, and your struggles with setting this up!

Tell us how well it works for you!

Give Away at Mommy Tyme!

So far, I have had some great responses... but, the contest is open until 10/10! So, keep tweeting, commenting, andmore! The more you hsare and comment, the more entries you have! That really increases your odds! Thanks for your participation, folks! I enjoy reviewing your "about me" on blogger, and finding your blogs! Wow! so many interesting and talented people I have met with one little old blog!


Mommy Tyme Gifts is going to join in the contest fun! I am always giving away something on the website, but I think this time I will post it to potential new fans and see what happens!

Up for grabs is 1 Extra Large handmade bath bar or butter bar in your choice of scents! You choose. Visit my shop at http://www.MommyTyme.etsy.com and browse which item you would like!

Here is how to Enter:

1. Comment which product you would choose for the giveaway
2. Follow me on facebook (see the become a fan widget on this page)
3. Tweet the contest with a link to http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com (you can just copy and paste this in your twitter bar or use the share button in the sidebar)
4. Sign the guestbook at http://www.mommytyme.org

Want Extra entries:

Just blog about this contest on your blog-
Subscribe to my blog-

2 extra entries each for completing either of those options!

When you leave your comment please leave your link to twitter and your blog where I can see you shared the contest information (Plus, I will follow you back!)

Lets get going! Contest closes 10/10/09!!!