Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Benefits of Volunteering!

I love to help others and have been volunteering my time to bring something that I feel is really worthwhile to others and have been doing so since I was a baby.  You might wonder how could that be possible.  Well, my Mother taught me that giving of ourselves to help others benefits us in the long run.  For over 50 years she too has been volunteering in the community bringing 'good news' about God's kingdom to other's. 
She spends over 70 hours a month in our community bringing people information from the Bible that actually helps them cope with day to day life.  It has helped her health improve in so many ways.  Her skin is taking in vitamin-D, she looks great and the exercise is helping her heart and immune system. 
Why volunteer?  This article sheds some light on the benefits of volunteering and how it helps others  (Helping Hands Are Everywhere) written July 22, 2001.  Because, of my love for people and because I know that what I am doing will change their life for the better I have expanded my ministry volunteering into my business.
I am now sharing my handmade gifts with those in nursing homes as well as those in the community that need uplifting.  If you would like to support my efforts, please make a donation on my website.....visit here!


SPOTLIGHT CORNER
Announcing Markets of Sunshine appearing soon on a Nashville, TN TV station near you!  Stay tuned for show time!  Our popular Gift of the Month Club will debuted on a fun segment you won't want to miss the excitement!  We'll, have prizes and giveaways for all who comment and support our blog, starting with this post and running for six months! 


RECIPE CORNER
Marsha's Fish and Chips - Any white fish of your choice, frozen yucca, olive oil, lemon, garlic, yellow mustard, dill, salt.........Prepare the fish by soaking in lemon water for 10 minutes.  Use real lemon!  Heat the oven to 400 degrees.  Rinse your fish pieces and place in a casserole dish with cover.  Add 1 inch of water, lemon juice from 1 lemon, pinch of garlic, organic gluten free yellow mustard, sprinkle with dill, drizzle olive oil and spread the mustard around on each piece.
Bake for 25 minutes.  I like my fish well cooked.
Yucca Chips - You'll want to start this early in the morning to have ready by dinner time.  Get a large stock pot and add your whole bag of frozen yucca.  Cover with water about 2 inches from the top of the pot.  Add juice from 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon of garlic and bring to a boil. 
Boil for 4 to 5 hours.  After, 2 hours cut each thick piece in half so it speeds up the cooking time.  Keep adding water during the cooking time so that the yucca stays covered in water. 
Once you can put a fork in and it is soft they are done!  Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
 
Stage 2 - Place your yucca in a large casserole dish and remove the thick stems that are in the middle using a fork and butter knife.  Drizzle with olive oil to cover them well and sprinkle with sea salt.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or to the desired crunchiness.  I like mine semi-crunchy, not too firm and not too soft.  You will need to turn half way through to get both sides crunchy.

Dipping sauce - Make a mixture of garlic and olive oil to dip your fish and chips and enjoy!

Markets of Sunshine Newsletter 
Have you signed up for our newsletter?  If not, do so today at this link, click here! Each week our newsletter subscribers get a reminder that we have our latest blog post ready for them to read.  This is a great way to find out our latest specials and what new vendors have joined our Gift of the Month Club program.
Etsy Team
 Our Etsy team is growing with new vendors and shoppers!  We have over 26 members on our team!   Did you know that you can join as a customer/buyer without having a shop on Etsy?  Click here to join our great team and support handmade artists from Markets of Sunshine and all over the world.

****Look**** Want to open a shop on Etsy?  Use this link and you will get 40 free listings to get you off to a great start.  Click here!
Thank you for taking time out to read this weeks blog post.  I hope you will come by and shop with us and use the coupon codes.  Check out our member classified page at the top of this page or by clicking here!

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha Jaramillo
Owner

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Healing Hearts the Gift It Forward Way!

Markets of Sunshine Welcomes You!

Do you know someone who suffers from depression?  Maybe, they have been through a major life changing event or are a young person who is learning just how hard it is to grow up in this selfish, self-centered world.  Or, it could be that you have been through a rough life and could use a gift from a friend or from a total stranger to heal your heart!
Whenever, I am ill and get a card in the mail from someone that offers kind words of encouragement that wish me to get well, it does something wonderful to the spirit deep inside of you.
Have you ever experienced what that is like?  I have, and it is the turning point in my recovery.  It gives me the strength to get well and to believe that life is worth living because someone does care!  Don't under estimate the power of kindness.  The greatest man who ever lived, Jesus Christ told us that if we give to others out of the treasures of our heart, our God in heaven will give to us out of his treasure's in heaven.  Luke 11:13
Words can heal but more importantly actions do more than words to heal the whole person.

My mission is simple, to help heal the hearts of others while healing my own heart with acts of kindness!  If you have the desire to help me make a difference in the lives of others and help yourself heal at the same time, then join my team on Etsy.
Gift It Forward Club!

Recipe Corner
Cream Cheese Brownies - Ingredients brownie mix, 8 ounce organic cream cheese
Follow package directions for brownie mix.  soften cream cheese to room temperature
Grease a muffin pan and flour lightly each bottom.
Fill half way with brownie mix and add 1 teaspoon of cream cheese and cover with brownie mix to top of pan.
Bake on 350 until done.  toothpick will come out slightly wet.  cool and top with a cream cheese and honey dressing.  Mix 4 ounces of cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of honey for topping.

Markets of Sunshine Newsletter 
Have you signed up for our newsletter?  If not, do so today at this link, click here! Each week our newsletter subscribers get a reminder that we have our latest blog post ready for them to read.  This is a great way to find out our latest specials and what new vendors have joined our Gift of the Month Club program.
Etsy Team
 Our Etsy team is growing with new vendors and shoppers!  We have over 26 members on our team!   Did you know that you can join as a customer/buyer without having a shop on Etsy?  Click here to join our great team and support handmade artists from Markets of Sunshine and all over the world.

****Look**** Want to open a shop on Etsy?  Use this link and you will get 40 free listings to get you off to a great start.  Click here!
Thank you for taking time out to read this weeks blog post.  I hope you will come by and shop with us and use the coupon codes.  Check out our member classified page at the top of this page or by clicking here!

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha Jaramillo
Owner

Monday, February 10, 2014

Markets of Sunshine Etsy Team Wins Fellowship Award

I'm so happy to announce that the Markets of Sunshine Etsy Team has been awarded a Fellowship Award for 2014!  Wahoo!  This is so exciting for us since we are a small team of under 30  active members.  Etsy sent us a box of supplies to help us in our business and to Thank us for being loyal to Etsy and keeping our shops going strong each year!
We will be hearing from the Etsy Admin. team soon with more details on what we will be receiving to help us with our Advertising and Promoting of our team.  If you would like to be a part of our modest but dedicated team, feel free to apply here.
What's New!
We also are looking for more happy people to support our newest team called: Gift-It-Forward Club
Our mission is simple, if you want to help others who are in need of encouragement because of facing debilitating illness, loss of a loved one or some other major life change, you can subscribe to one of our monthly subscription clubs here
Our little team is growing daily and we would love to have you join us.  If you have an open hand and give from the heart, you will receive back because your hand is always open! 

Photo of the Day
We now have a new topic that we will be including each week in addition to our weekly post.  It is our 'photo of the day' post where I will share scenes from nature in my local area to uplift your spirits!  They will be posted at the end of each week, so be sure to come see them and leave a comment too.  We always love to know you were here and what you are up to.
 

Recipe Corner
Easy Pop-Overs
Gluten free premade crust   1 pound organic ground meat    1 cup organic cheese   1 cup tomato sauce or mashed squash
preheat oven to 400 degrees, cook your meat and season as desired.  Cut your premade dough into 4 inch squares, you'll need two for each popover.  Add your cooked meat cheese and sauce to your dough top with other square and seal the edges with your fingers and a little water.  Cook for 8 minutes or until crust is lightly brown.  Serve with your favorite vegetables and Enjoy!  They are delicious!
Markets of Sunshine Newsletter 
Have you signed up for our newsletter?  If not, do so today at this link, click here! Each week our newsletter subscribers get a reminder that we have our latest blog post ready for them to read.  This is a great way to find out our latest specials and what new vendors have joined our Gift of the Month Club program.
Etsy Team
 Our Etsy team is growing with new vendors and shoppers!  We have over 26 members on our team!   Did you know that you can join as a customer/buyer without having a shop on Etsy?  Click here to join our great team and support handmade artists from Markets of Sunshine and all over the world.

****Look**** Want to open a shop on Etsy?  Use this link and you will get 40 free listings to get you off to a great start.  Click here!
Thank you for taking time out to read this weeks blog post.  I hope you will come by and shop with us and use the coupon codes.  Check out our member classified page at the top of this page or by clicking here!

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha Jaramillo
Owner

Friday, February 7, 2014

Photo Of The Day - Original Artwork and Original Creation


                                         Winter Rose - Original Artwork by Kayla Jaramillo


                                            Baby Squirrel - Original Creation by God