26/08/2019

Holidays are over!!

Holidays are over!!

Bet you thought it was going to be another year before I posted again, lol. Well, it has been 23 days, which isn't good.

But here I am, large as life, relaxed after a good break through the school holidays.

Well..... the school holidays aren't over yet but it's not long until they go back.

We also took the time to go away together, all 13 of us, including 2 toddlers for 2 of those weeks.
Takes quite a bit of organising but was so worth it.
We have had shorter breaks together but this was the longest. Despite a few mishaps we all survived and had a great time with lots of laughs.




Helped along by quite a few of these I have to confess.




 It's amazing though, how much you can miss your work when you love what you do. I did much less for most of the holidays and nothing at all for just over 2 weeks of that time. Good job that the 2 weeks was very busy while we were all away on holiday, it also helped that for much of the time I didn't have internet and most of the time when I did have it we were all out and about. Siiiigh!
Will tell you all about the holiday in the next blog.



I love creating my artwork, it's something I don't think I will
ever tire of.

Every one is different, because the words are different, so each one is a fresh challenge, which is just what I like.


I am also loving learning Affiliate Marketing, its a lot to learn but its an even bigger challenge. I did think I would find it wasn't difficult but it's another steep learning curve. Some stuff I get through fast because I have worked online for so long, other parts are much more challenging.
I have loved learning how to create a wordpress website for my affiliate marketing, still finding my way with various aspects and it isn't anything fancy but I did it myself.

Just as I put my original Weebly website, Uniquely Your Designs, together myself.
For me, creating something myself gives a greater sense of satisfaction.
In the early days of starting my business, it cost a small fortune to have a website built, so I either did it myself or went without.
After a while of having a shop on a big site, it was a natural progression to have a website of my own to increase my online presence.
Anyway ..... right now I am loving life! I get to set my own hours, go visiting and stay with family for a long weekend every month and 3 days every other week. (different family members) I couldn't do that if I had a regular job. Every 4th week I am only home for 1 day in an entire week. I love it.
It's a laptop lifestyle in a smaller way as I'm not jetting off here and there all the time.
It's taken a long while to reach this point but all the choices I have made in the last 10 years have led me to this point. A life I love.

 I'm living the life I choose
 a laptop is the tool I use.
 I changed my life, yes ME.
 By making choices, you see.
 Each one took me a step nearer
 the way couldn't have been clearer.
 Long hours and a lot of work
 but only rarely did I shirk.
 Many thought it was a waste
 of time but success I could taste.
 I knew that I would win
 took criticism on the chin.
 I didn't do anything by half's
 and now it's me that laughs.
 Ignore them, all the rest
 keep going to reach the best!

Hope you enjoyed this blog of my meandering thoughts along with the verse or ditty.
If you did please share for others to enjoy.
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04/08/2019

My Trials & Tribulations

I started off so well, writing again. Now here I am weeks on and only just writing another post. That real life stuff keeps getting in the way

I finally did get back here after changing my domain hosting and to my horror, discovered the blog was down. I could get in the admin side but the site wasn't showing up.
Now this was scary stuff.



 I was sent information on what to do next but it might as well have been in alien speak for all the good it did me.

Now what was I supposed to do. I kept messaging the support, kept getting links for help/what to do?
Still looked like an alien language but with the blog down I had to bite the bullet and try. Well I learned about 'nameservers' 'A names' 'C names' and 'DNS'. Apparently that's not the same as DNA. Who knew?😂
Well, I just followed instructions until all this stuff was changed.



Could the impossible become possible?




Would I get it right?



The good news is that big red angry writing only appeared once and disappeared when I redid that bit, then everything seemed happy, nice green ticks.✅
But the blog still didn't appear.
Yes I know I was supposed to wait at least 24 hours but who can wait that long?


Well me apparently ......... because it didn't matter how often I checked there wasn't any change.

BUT!!!

Wait for it...... oh you know what I am going to say because you are reading this saga. So yes, this morning it had reappeared, large as life.

YAY!!!!


I just get busier by the day,
life seems to get in the way.
I try to find extra time to write
but Father time will not bite.
I rise early, retire late
lack of sleep is my fate.
Still there aren't enough hours
to even get to smell the flowers.
Then disaster appears, no blog.
now I have a mental fog.
My poor brain is churning
there's technical & tricky learning.
Orders waiting but this has to be done,
oh woe is me, this isn't fun!
I will not be defeated
kept going till twas completed.
Finally, at last, victory is mine,
many green ticks in a line.
Then at last the final test...
a click, my fears are laid to rest!!


I hope you enjoyed this blog, now it is finally back up and running. This is true and was very annoying and time wasting at the time.
The moral of the story is: Check whether anything will happen, good or bad, before you do things. Don't be impulsive like me.
Will I check first  next time? Probably not, I can be impulsive. LOL.
If you enjoyed the read, please share for others to learn from or laugh at.
Have you had anything like this happen? Would love to hear about it!



12/06/2019

More Fathers Day Gift ideas.

Well, it's getting ever closer. I know with online shopping you can leave it quite late and still get it in time but wouldn't it be better to be more organised than that? Of course it would. You know it makes sense.
What if you have your heart set on a particular gift that you know your Dad will love? You leave it to the last minute and there aren't any left. It is possible and happens more than you think.
This series of blogs for Fathers Day is to help you to find the perfect gift for you to give that special father figure in your life.
I am aiming to give you a variety of goodies so there is something for everyone, for price and style.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Don't leave it to the last minute
this is a race, you want to win it.
A special gift for a special man
and you are his number 1 fan.
Showing appreciation for the sharing
of so much love and caring.
Everything he did for you,
cheered you up when you were blue
Always there, on your side
a ready ear when you confide
those hopes and impossible dream
you work together as a team.
He helps you make a map, to plan
because he's also your number 1 fan.
Now you go back with a special gift
because you know his spirits will lift
to see you, knowing you care
and this is a day you want to share!

SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2

SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4

SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6

SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2

SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4

SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6


Hope you enjoyed today's fabulous array of delights for your Dad. If you did enjoy it, please share for others to enjoy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

02/06/2019

Fathers Day Gifts

Sooo have you got your Fathers Day gift or gifts yet? Do you buy for grandads too? I'm doing a few blogs with Fathers Day ideas for cards and gifts.
What do you go for, really funny, a bit humorous or more serious type gifts?

As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Is your dad serious or fun
joking till the day is done?
Is he always busy, working hard
so you for a tools card?
Is he a great sports fan
and likes drinking beer man?
Or is he out there doing stuff
keeps on when the going gets rough?
Dads come in every shape and size
but for us each one is the Prize.
Show your Dad you really care
get a gift and card and be there.



Hope you enjoyed todays gorgeous array of goodies for Fathers Day. If you did, please share.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

30/05/2019

Fathers Day is coming!

I have a shop on Amazon that has a variety of things I like the look of, want to own or just think would make great gifts etc.
I don't know about you but sometimes I find big sites can be overwhelming, so much variety and choice that you end up going away to try again later. Plus there are times I put things into the search box and I don't get what I was looking for. The items that appear can depend upon the way you phrase something or the particular words you use.
So I became an Amazon Associate and Influencer a few weeks ago and now can gather things in one place, my shop, to save other people time. #Result!
I don't sell these items myself, they are from various sellers around Amazon.
Today, with Fathers Day only 2 weeks away, I decided that maybe I should start showing a variety of goodies for Dad's and Grandad's on this blog. Sometimes just seeing something can spark an idea for a present. Let's face it, men are notoriously hard to buy for. Hope this helps you to find that special gift for a very special person.

As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Are you searching without a clue
are you starting to feel blue?
Do you want an original gift for Dad
the thought of ordinary make you sad?
He's unique, in his own way
makes you laugh every day.
A helping hand always there
does everything with loving care.
Ready to go the extra mile
giving out the mega smile.
Loving arms, a special hug
that gives the heartstrings a tug.
He deserves the very best
cos he's miles better than the rest!!


Hope you enjoyed today's fabulous selection of gift ideas for Fathers/Dads/Grandad's.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.