I should be at the gym, but I'm enjoying the dark and the quiet of my home. I'm watching Courage Under Fire, but for a mind like mine, that's not good enough... I feel useless, if I'm not multi-tasking. So now I'm blogging and watching and thinking, hmnnn this could be a dangerous combination.
I've been trying to really focus on just BEING with JESUS. I'm not so good at that. I mostly picture me and Jesus two ways: sitting on his lap with my head buried in his shoulder, just hiding in the wing of Jesus.... and secondly, sitting at his feet, while he is in this huge rocking chair. In this scenario he's telling me a story or giving me guidance and I am sitting there, my face aglow with His glory His goodness lights up my face and I feel warm inside. But I never get that far into our conversation because my mind leaps to the things I need to do. I want to learn to just be in the presence of God.
It's not such an easy thing, to focus, but really in this world, there should only be one focus, our relationship with Jesus. I've learned that I have to take a step back, and look at the world through the eyes of Jesus, bc when I try to look at people and the world through my own human eyes, then I feel overwhelmed. Through my eyes I see sadness, pain, struggle, stupidity, disappointment, fatigue, hate, weariness, sickness, and more... But when I look at things through the eyes of Christ, I see hope, faith, grace abundant, joy, peace, calmness and an outpouring of love, and even more than that I hear a beautiful melody that makes my spirit dance. Maybe it's not the world that needs to change, maybe it's our perspectives. And as we treat others as Christ's beloved people, then the world will change to be as it should be.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
This is how it works....
Ok, lots of peeps are wanting to bring in items and clothes... So I just wanted to go over how it works and give you a heads up as to how I decide how much credit I give etc.... All I ask is you don't waste my time, if you read through all this and follow our criteria then hopefully your time won't be wasted either.
#1. Items must be CLEAN, and free of STAINS, RIPS, TEARS or excessive wear... if you DRYER burn your clothes, then I can not use them. If I start going through your items and the first 4 or 5 items I can't use, I put them back in the bag... and move on to someone elses. I literally work 10 to 12 hours everyday, so I don't have time looking through 30+ items to find 2 or 3 good ones and I would not expect anyone to waste their time doing that for me.
#2. In-season Namebrand items take precedence... I don't particularly like to store out of season items but I will. I don't give as much credit for out of season items.
#3. I am pretty up to date on tags and what years items were sold in the store... a five yr old gymboree or gap item is not valued the same as last seasons... I hope that makes sense...
#4. I do not buy things that are as long as they are wide, they just look awkward. So if the item has shrunk to high heavens, I can't use it.
#5. Please don't bring in things missing buttons or snaps, or that smell like cigarette smoke. People do not like their newborn babies or children smelling like smoke... Tide febreeze does a good job of taking that smell out, if you do happen to smoke, it may help.
When I decide on a price, I consider original price, the amt of wear on an item (Fading, wash/wear, quality and the resale value).... I try to be generous especially if your items are hangar ready and i do not have to wash them (if I seen animal hair, or pick up an odd smell I wash them!), but we do have to make some sort of profit... my building, elec, water, and workers run me nearly $1800 a month... plus I do buy items, so after the $2500 I spend a month, I promise ya, I'm not getting rich financially... but I am blessed by getting a chance to do what I love so that makes it worth it... and with the money I do make... I pay for my kids daycare and things like my trip to Nicaragua, my tithes, KLOVE radio sponsor, etc, etc...
#1. Items must be CLEAN, and free of STAINS, RIPS, TEARS or excessive wear... if you DRYER burn your clothes, then I can not use them. If I start going through your items and the first 4 or 5 items I can't use, I put them back in the bag... and move on to someone elses. I literally work 10 to 12 hours everyday, so I don't have time looking through 30+ items to find 2 or 3 good ones and I would not expect anyone to waste their time doing that for me.
#2. In-season Namebrand items take precedence... I don't particularly like to store out of season items but I will. I don't give as much credit for out of season items.
#3. I am pretty up to date on tags and what years items were sold in the store... a five yr old gymboree or gap item is not valued the same as last seasons... I hope that makes sense...
#4. I do not buy things that are as long as they are wide, they just look awkward. So if the item has shrunk to high heavens, I can't use it.
#5. Please don't bring in things missing buttons or snaps, or that smell like cigarette smoke. People do not like their newborn babies or children smelling like smoke... Tide febreeze does a good job of taking that smell out, if you do happen to smoke, it may help.
When I decide on a price, I consider original price, the amt of wear on an item (Fading, wash/wear, quality and the resale value).... I try to be generous especially if your items are hangar ready and i do not have to wash them (if I seen animal hair, or pick up an odd smell I wash them!), but we do have to make some sort of profit... my building, elec, water, and workers run me nearly $1800 a month... plus I do buy items, so after the $2500 I spend a month, I promise ya, I'm not getting rich financially... but I am blessed by getting a chance to do what I love so that makes it worth it... and with the money I do make... I pay for my kids daycare and things like my trip to Nicaragua, my tithes, KLOVE radio sponsor, etc, etc...
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Lots of GREAT Stuff....
Today's SPECIAL only all Maternity bottoms (pants, jeans, shorts, skirts) are $6 and all Maternity tops, sweaters, jackets are $5 :)
We have 5 different complete Travel Systems from calm and classic, to the mod brown/70s green polka dot print. Priced from $65 to $125 and all come with a free $20 clothing credit upon purchase.
Right now I have such a good mixture of stuff: 3 highchairs (basic one, adjustable heigth one and the nice nice wooden one, all with straps intact!), and 2 of the POPULAR Space Saver ones too, plus one basic strap on high chair (great for Granny's house!) Priced at $14 to $46
Bumbo seats, wooden rocking horse, wooden rocking chair... Convertible car seats, infant car seats, stage 2 carseats (great for Granny's), games, exersaucers, and more....
I'll be open 11 to 2 today so drop by, I've also put out LOTS of CUTE, CUTE boy smocked items and size 12/18m to size 5 patchwork or plaid short sets... And they are selling quickly... :) Hope everyone has a blessed day!
We have 5 different complete Travel Systems from calm and classic, to the mod brown/70s green polka dot print. Priced from $65 to $125 and all come with a free $20 clothing credit upon purchase.
Right now I have such a good mixture of stuff: 3 highchairs (basic one, adjustable heigth one and the nice nice wooden one, all with straps intact!), and 2 of the POPULAR Space Saver ones too, plus one basic strap on high chair (great for Granny's house!) Priced at $14 to $46
Bumbo seats, wooden rocking horse, wooden rocking chair... Convertible car seats, infant car seats, stage 2 carseats (great for Granny's), games, exersaucers, and more....
I'll be open 11 to 2 today so drop by, I've also put out LOTS of CUTE, CUTE boy smocked items and size 12/18m to size 5 patchwork or plaid short sets... And they are selling quickly... :) Hope everyone has a blessed day!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Just In
We will be open Monday, and Wednesday through Saturday this week. * Baby Trend Sit and Stand Stroller with the connector for an infant carseat $75.00 Super Cute. * Strap on High Chair $14 * 3 Strawberry Shortcake Playsets $4 to $10 * Wooden Rocking Chair $15.00 (these are hard to find) * Stage 2 carseat (few small spots on it) $24 * Purple/Pink Butterfly print infant carseat * Lightweight JEEP Stroller with cupholder and visor $22
And lots more... We get new stuff in nearly everyday so swing by and take a peek... Peace and love, J
And lots more... We get new stuff in nearly everyday so swing by and take a peek... Peace and love, J
Friday, January 7, 2011
disturbed....
I witnessed the most disturbing thing tonight at the parking lot at Walgreens on the corner of Sale and Ryan. When I pulled up I could see the lady next to me going off on someone in her car. Her door was open so I could hear the words flying from her mouth too.
I am not into judging people, but the language was so foul that I couldn't help but look. I saw 3 children in her car... 2 in carseats and one in the front seat. A daughter maybe 8 or 9 or 10 was in the front seat and the driver was yelling at her and I'm going to type what she said in modified form, because it literally shocked the hell out of me. "I am not f**king playing with you anymore, I am tired of your sh*t and your smart mouth. You do what I tell you to do." yadah yaddah
I looked at the little girl in the front seat as I passed in front of the car. I think I was hoping she would have cried out for help. She didn't look shocked, she looked sad and maybe a bit embarrassed. I wish I would have went and asked her if she was ok. However I really wasn't prepared to have my hiney whipped in the Walgreens parking lot. But you know, I'm rather ashamed that I didn't do anything.
So I am sitting here feeling disturbed about the whole thing. I really had no idea how to handle the situation and I was afraid anything I did would have caused the children more trouble. Can you dictate to people what appropriate conversation and discipline with their children is? And what in the sam heck is wrong with people that they would talk to their children this way? And you know what the adult didn't even care that I was there. She didn't even try to speak softly.
Father God, I know I work for you. I should have no fear of people or entities in this world. I know what your word commands, I know how we are to treat one another and more importantly how words can crush little spirits. Build up in me that I would intercede on your childrens behalf in a spirit of love. I pray for those children at this very moment, that you would offer them a feeling of peace and love and joy. Build a hedge of protection around those little children and I pray that you will reveal to their mother or care-giver the truth of your word, that children are a gift of God. Change her heart, and protect those children emotionally, physically and spiritually. In your holy name I pray.
I am not into judging people, but the language was so foul that I couldn't help but look. I saw 3 children in her car... 2 in carseats and one in the front seat. A daughter maybe 8 or 9 or 10 was in the front seat and the driver was yelling at her and I'm going to type what she said in modified form, because it literally shocked the hell out of me. "I am not f**king playing with you anymore, I am tired of your sh*t and your smart mouth. You do what I tell you to do." yadah yaddah
I looked at the little girl in the front seat as I passed in front of the car. I think I was hoping she would have cried out for help. She didn't look shocked, she looked sad and maybe a bit embarrassed. I wish I would have went and asked her if she was ok. However I really wasn't prepared to have my hiney whipped in the Walgreens parking lot. But you know, I'm rather ashamed that I didn't do anything.
So I am sitting here feeling disturbed about the whole thing. I really had no idea how to handle the situation and I was afraid anything I did would have caused the children more trouble. Can you dictate to people what appropriate conversation and discipline with their children is? And what in the sam heck is wrong with people that they would talk to their children this way? And you know what the adult didn't even care that I was there. She didn't even try to speak softly.
Father God, I know I work for you. I should have no fear of people or entities in this world. I know what your word commands, I know how we are to treat one another and more importantly how words can crush little spirits. Build up in me that I would intercede on your childrens behalf in a spirit of love. I pray for those children at this very moment, that you would offer them a feeling of peace and love and joy. Build a hedge of protection around those little children and I pray that you will reveal to their mother or care-giver the truth of your word, that children are a gift of God. Change her heart, and protect those children emotionally, physically and spiritually. In your holy name I pray.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
New Arrivals this Weekend :)
I'll be putting out some great new things Saturday a.m....
A gorgeous Brown/Aqua Infant carrier ( I also have a brown,aqua plaid Graco stroller that may coordinate nicely with it for the complete set!)
A bright pink pack and play (basic)
Eddie Bauer, top of the line, 2 tier pack and play with the bassinet and changing table... It also has a musical attachment and a night light and a mobile too.
A Pink Cadillac Ride on Car that makes noises/sounds... It's around $10; can't remember exact price at the time....
Uggghhh and quite a few other items, that escapes my brain at 10:45 at night. LOL!
A gorgeous Brown/Aqua Infant carrier ( I also have a brown,aqua plaid Graco stroller that may coordinate nicely with it for the complete set!)
A bright pink pack and play (basic)
Eddie Bauer, top of the line, 2 tier pack and play with the bassinet and changing table... It also has a musical attachment and a night light and a mobile too.
A Pink Cadillac Ride on Car that makes noises/sounds... It's around $10; can't remember exact price at the time....
Uggghhh and quite a few other items, that escapes my brain at 10:45 at night. LOL!
revelation
Have you ever had a REVELATION? A really big, punch you in the stomach, knock the air out of your lungs, your heart is pounding in your head sort of revelation... ahhhh it happened to me recently. I had been praying for discernment but maybe I hadn't been listening.God had protected me in ways I couldn't even see until just this moment when the TRUTH washed over me. I was soooooo MAD, sometimes I'm a fool. Mostly I have good intentions, with a few exceptions where it is just purely my flesh and sinful nature, wanting what I want. But in the times, when I am trying to do what is good, what is right, what is christian, there have been times I've felt like a fool. But I guess if you're going to be a fool for someone, it might as well be Christ right?
Thank you Father God, for loving me just as I am. Even when I am blind to the TRUTH of your word. Even when I am chasing after some fantasy of mine where I feel loved, protected, safe and at Peace with myself within your kingdom. The truth is people can't make me feel that way. Financial security can not make me feel that way. A nice house and fancy car or designer clothes can't make me feel that way... Only you can give me that peace... only you and your word can offer true protection and safety. Only Christ Jesus can offer pure untainted love. Thank you for that revelation. Thank you for bearing with me on this journey. I think you smile when I finally "get something." I wonder how many lessons you got for me, because it sure feels like I don't know much... Peace
Thank you Father God, for loving me just as I am. Even when I am blind to the TRUTH of your word. Even when I am chasing after some fantasy of mine where I feel loved, protected, safe and at Peace with myself within your kingdom. The truth is people can't make me feel that way. Financial security can not make me feel that way. A nice house and fancy car or designer clothes can't make me feel that way... Only you can give me that peace... only you and your word can offer true protection and safety. Only Christ Jesus can offer pure untainted love. Thank you for that revelation. Thank you for bearing with me on this journey. I think you smile when I finally "get something." I wonder how many lessons you got for me, because it sure feels like I don't know much... Peace
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Things :)
I just got in some super cute Pillowcase Dresses, and tutu's ... The dresses are $14 each or 2 for $24, and the tutus (which are precious and in MSU, LSU, holiday colors) are $14 each or 2 for $24 too....
Ohhh and the super popular fisher price space saver high chair booster... It's similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Space-Saver-Chair-Scatterbug/dp/B002OOWAK8 and it is $30.00
Ohhh and the super popular fisher price space saver high chair booster... It's similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Space-Saver-Chair-Scatterbug/dp/B002OOWAK8 and it is $30.00
Monday, January 3, 2011
For those that asked :)
People are always asking why I don't have a website for the store... Hmnnn, good question. Maybe it's because my html skills are a bit outdated these days... But ya know, I bet I can make this little weblog here work for me :) Anyways, here's my first attempt at having a page you can visit to see what's NEW at the store. Ahhh this is what INsoMniA looks like on an otherwise ordinary Monday :)
Findings
(* for items with an asterick you get a free $15 clothing credit with purchase)
*Rainforest 2 Tier Pack and Play with mobile, superb shape $70
*Rainforest hard to find bassinet with the mobile, super shape $65
*Rainforest animated bouncy seat $26
I also have the diaper stacker for like $6, and some novelty toys and the musical activity thing that attaches to the crib....
I also have 3 supercute precious planets items right now too :)
*The Cradle swing with mobile $70
*An Awesome Freestanding Jumperoo $48
* The Giraffe Bouncy Chair $18.50
We've started putting out Spring Dresses and outfits too... This year we have lots of cute plaid and patchwork shortsets for boys. I've really tried to create sets for $6 to $8 which I consider a good value, depending on brand and quality.
Ohhhh I have quite a sweet selection of baby boy boutique and smocked items right now. They're right when you walk in on the rack straight in front of you. I also have a gorgeou brand new with tags Strasburg dress and matching bib plus a pair of matching shoes (though these no longer have their tag, they are in superb shape) anyways, I think its $26 or so for the set (the dress alone retailed for $52.99).
Drop-Offs
Big items can be dropped off daily. Make sure they are clean please. I can always use the stage 2 carseats, and another toddler bed would be nice right now.
Clothing ~ clean and stain free. Clean and stain free please. Right now I am taking this in sporadically depending on what you have and what my customers are needing/requesting. Preemie stuff I always need. I'm about rounding out winter, could use a few jean/top sets or yoga sets. End of January I will start taking in Spring/Summer/Easter.
Peace and Blessings, drop me an email on FB if you have a question. I rarely talk money figures without actually seeing an item, and right now, I don't have lots of spare $$$ thanks to the dual rent in december, my nicaraguan mission trip and tuition (oh how I love thee ~ NOT!)... But God is good and always takes care of all my needs :)
Findings
(* for items with an asterick you get a free $15 clothing credit with purchase)
*Rainforest 2 Tier Pack and Play with mobile, superb shape $70
*Rainforest hard to find bassinet with the mobile, super shape $65
*Rainforest animated bouncy seat $26
I also have the diaper stacker for like $6, and some novelty toys and the musical activity thing that attaches to the crib....
I also have 3 supercute precious planets items right now too :)
*The Cradle swing with mobile $70
*An Awesome Freestanding Jumperoo $48
* The Giraffe Bouncy Chair $18.50
We've started putting out Spring Dresses and outfits too... This year we have lots of cute plaid and patchwork shortsets for boys. I've really tried to create sets for $6 to $8 which I consider a good value, depending on brand and quality.
Ohhhh I have quite a sweet selection of baby boy boutique and smocked items right now. They're right when you walk in on the rack straight in front of you. I also have a gorgeou brand new with tags Strasburg dress and matching bib plus a pair of matching shoes (though these no longer have their tag, they are in superb shape) anyways, I think its $26 or so for the set (the dress alone retailed for $52.99).
Drop-Offs
Big items can be dropped off daily. Make sure they are clean please. I can always use the stage 2 carseats, and another toddler bed would be nice right now.
Clothing ~ clean and stain free. Clean and stain free please. Right now I am taking this in sporadically depending on what you have and what my customers are needing/requesting. Preemie stuff I always need. I'm about rounding out winter, could use a few jean/top sets or yoga sets. End of January I will start taking in Spring/Summer/Easter.
Peace and Blessings, drop me an email on FB if you have a question. I rarely talk money figures without actually seeing an item, and right now, I don't have lots of spare $$$ thanks to the dual rent in december, my nicaraguan mission trip and tuition (oh how I love thee ~ NOT!)... But God is good and always takes care of all my needs :)
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