Full time . . .Part Time?!?!?!

For days I have been pondering the idea of leaving my 9 to 5, and focusing on my business full time. I find myself in deep thought, thinking of all the risk involved and asking myself can we as a family afford to leave it behind. On some days, I say yes, of course I can! Especially on those days when my girls are sick, or I've failed to make an appointment because I'm exhausted from my day job. Its on those days when it takes little thought to leave and more to stay.
I have to be honest, there has definitely been moments when I've day dreamed of saying goodbye. Its not that I hate my job, its just that I see myself doing so much more with my time. . . Doing something I enjoy. Of course I know there's so much more to leaving my structured day job than just leaving. I'm mentally prepared to work longer hours and everything else to make my business work. Winning the lottery would be great. . . Maybe I should play more often :) Anyway, Its definetly a thought in progress. What are your thought?

Social Networking

O.K. So as the days pass and I surf the wonderful web, I find myself a bit overwhelmed of all the social networking sites available. Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Linked, mycraft and many others, all in an effort to help promote businesses and network within your industry. The idea of social networking . . . .Awsome, the feeling I get when looking at all those sites . . .Overwhelmed! Why Can't I choose just one?!?!?!?
Well, the truth is, I can and I will! I've found that with trying to maintain so many sites, I've had little time to work on my craft. My goal . . .well it's to clip a few ends and to keep only a few under my belt. I must admit I was going overboard with my social networking attempts . .with very little success. . .and what good is that?
Now, I plan to work a few and focus on my craft . . . now the question is which few should I keep? Any suggestions?

Anticipation

Hello Everyone,
So ok. Tomorrow will be my first social networking event. I'm alittle excited and whole lot scared because I have no idea of what to expect. My hubby has agreed to come along, so this makes me feel alittle more comfortable just in case noone finds me or the products I sell interesting. Partly, I'm joking but I can say that's my fear. Of well, tomorrow is the big day! Atlanta, Ga here I come . . anyone have any suggestions?

It's been a while!!!

Hello Bloggers,
I hope that you all find this entry in great spirits! I know that it's been awhile since I've last made an entry, but to be honest so much has changed in such little time. The vision for Jahyah's Beauty had made many changes, and I thought it would be only right to adjust accordingly.
So . . .I now call this journey Jahyah's Beauty 2.0 . .lol! I have just decided to throw ourselves into what we believe in and go for it wholeheartedly. There will be no excuses just hard work that's consistent.
I've decided to turn this blog into our journey of revamping Jahyah's Beauty. To illustrate the ideas and stumbling blocks my husband I will come across. In that way, I feel that it will make it easier to look back and to see how far we've come. I hope I dont lose any followers. . . .come join in on the ride!!!

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Experimenting with Candle Making

Hello Everyone!! I know that it has been awhile since I've last posted on my blog, but I must say that I have been experiementing with my soapmaking craft, and have recently decided to take a jab at candle making!!
Wow, what an experience!! I never thought, after playing with soaps and other bath and body products, that making candles would be such a tricky science project. Silly me, but I'm learning and I'm having a ball. These are some pictures of my first attempt at making soy candles!!




Soy Wax Measured and waiting to melt!



Everything is ready!!! Just waiting to pour :)



The Final Result!!!

As you see, they didn't turn out perfect, but I'm working on it! However, I must say I'm having alot of fun experimenting with my new craft!! I'll keep you all updated on my progress :)

Peace and Blessings

ArtFire

O.K. So I think I'm falling in love with ArtFire! It's not that I'm against any other craft selling venue, but I must say that each day I've become increasingly connected to their website.
I've tried to define what it is that draws me to their site, and I must conclude that the answer is very simple indeed! It's the fee of $7.00 per month (for the first 5,000 accounts) to list as many items as my heart desires! What more could I ask for?
Of course, ArtFire offers many other great incentives, such as two accounts, guilds, stats, customized shop templates, and most recently market hub (for verified accounts), but I'm just simply in love with basics . . . .$7.00 a month . .list ALL I want:) What about you?

My First Sale!!

I have to admit . .there's nothing like it! Waking up in the morning, getting ready for the day ahead, checking your email and BAM an email from etsy: Congratulations on your sale!

I can't really explain the excitement to know that someone purchased an item from my shop. I wanted to scream, jump up and down, do the funky chicken dance, but I knew I couldn't, so instead I just smiled! Not just any smile, but a big fat grin that seemed stay on my small framed face for the entire day. I'm more than grateful to know that someone purchased an item from my shop but then to find out that the sale was from an promotion ad that I placed on the etsy forums was even more exhilarating! I'm telling everyone . . it works and for now on I'm going to LIVE in the promotion forum on etsy.com!

By the way: My first sale was African Black Soap ($3.50 with a free Vegan Lip Balm with Purchase). Offer until 1/31/2009!!