Showing posts with label fundraiser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fundraiser. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Auctions For Disaster Relief Fund Hosted By Markets of Sunshine

May usually brings flowers, but I thought why not sprinkle in a few sweet desserts for your pallet and a few sweet gifts for your enjoyment.
I decided to donate the products donated to me by my Etsy team for helping them with their shop SEO (search engine optimizing) and give the money to a worthy cause, disaster relief fund.
First, item up for bids is this cute butterfly note card and matchbox gift box made by Larissa of Larissa Ann Beads by Hand.
You can bid here or Visit us on Facebook to see what recipes we have for you in May to excite your taste buds!  Bids start at $7 we accept credit cards or paypal.
Leave a comment below with your starting bid.  Bids end on Sunday at 12 p.m. eastern time.  The winning bidder will be contacted for payment at that time.
We thank you in advance for your kind support.

Marsha and Markets of Sunshine Etsy Team

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

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Medical Fundraiser for Marsha Jaramillo With Give Forward

Give Forward is a fundraiser site that allows people with medical conditions raise money toward their health care costs.  Read my story below and why I set up this fundraiser.

Lyme Disease is a silent killer of millions of people in the U.S. and around the world.  Left untreated it is allowed to attack your immune system and debilitate it's host.  I have had Lyme disease since December 2004.  I was not diagnosed until December 2005.  I am now at a turning point with my illness and have a doctor that can help me regain my health and a normal active life. 
The cost is not covered by health insurance since it is natural medicine.  And, most Lyme literate doctors do not take health insurance because the AMA interferes with their treatment methods.  Why?  I don't know.  Don't they want people to get well?  So, doctor's have had to avoid the watch dogs who prevent Lyme disease from being cured by their methods of treatment.

I can not work outside of my home, so I sell on Etsy and my own website, Markets of Sunshine.  Unfortunately, I do not make enough from all of these sources to even pay for the office visit at my doctor, which is $250.00 a visit every 6 weeks.  The medicine's are around $400 to $600 a visit.  Therefore, I started a medical fundraiser in hopes that my friends, family and total strangers would be willing to give even $10 to help me reach a budget of $12,000.00 which would give me 2 years of treatments.

I need your help!  Please, visit Give Forward today and make a donation toward my Lyme disease medical fundraiser.  Your donation is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible up to $25. 

Subscription Addiction Clubs

Are you addicted to subscription clubs?  We have three great clubs for you to choose from at Markets of Sunshine Gift of the Month Club!  Wahoo!

First, Our exclusive handmade gifts subscription!  Woot!!!  You get up to five full size products each month at a retail value of up to $45.00 for just the price of shipping and handling!  No other club offers such a great deal.
Second, Our exclusive DIY Scrapbook & Card Making Club subscription!  Wahoo!!!  You get a box full of supplies to make six cards and six scrapbook pages each month!  They come in our all occasion themes to match our handmade gift club.  Retail value is $25.00 plus shipping and handling.
Third, Our exclusive Direct Sales Club subscription!  Woohoo!!!!  You get one full size product from one of these three popular companies (Thirty-One Gifts, Dove Chocolate or Tealightful Tea) each month and two samples with a retail value of $25.00 plus shipping and handling.
At Markets of Sunshine we combine eco-friendly products in with each gift subscription.  So, whether you select our handmade gifts, diy projects, or the direct sales collection you will be receiving eco-friendly products in each package.  We really care about you and the environment!
Free Shipping Each Month
Did you see last weeks post about our special offer each vendor from Markets of Sunshine gave to our customer's?  If you missed it, go to this link and check it out.....click here!
We are going to continue this special each month for one week during all of 2014!  We love passing on savings to you whenever we can as our way of saying: Thanks!

  Special Offers
   This week I am offering a fabulous deal to 24 people that respond to my offer.  You will receive 24 items for $24.00 plus shipping!  The retail value is $24 too!  A fun way to surprise yourself with a gift or to a friend or family member.  Click here to grab your mystery gift special offer!


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 36 vendors 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.

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha Jaramillo
Owner

Monday, June 24, 2013

Markets of Sunshine's Feature Shop DelectoArt

                     Featured vendor this week is  Kayla from DelectoArt                                                                           
                                                              New tips this week

Weekly Blog Newsletter from Markets of Sunshine!  We love bringing you Eco-Friendly products each week in our giveaway contest.

New this week:  Weekly Tips, Recipes and DIY Projects
Check out our monthly newsletter for something really special for our subscribers.

For Details, click here.
Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website so you won't miss a contest or our DIY projects and recipes in each issue. Plus, get exclusive coupons from our sponsors.

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Get ready for a fun summer by stocking the pantry with quick and easy meal mixes from Country Gourmet Home!



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Featured Artist is Kayla fro DelectoArt


Coming soon to Kayla's shop!!
Kayla will be adding her watercolor art to her shop.  
Look for her new altered mixed media art journals also.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DelectoArt


This weeks tips are all about all natural product for summer

1.  To repel mosquitoes try:  peppermint, tansy, basil and any citrus plants.

2.   Recipe for all natural sunscreen:  http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26959-how-to-make-homemade-sunscreen

What's New!
Two new pages on our blog!  Baby Gift Registry and Wedding Gift Registry!  Check them out!  Please share them with friends and family.

Exclusive New Offer! See what we have added new on the Weekly Specials page. Try before you buy offers! Get them while they last!

Ready to show off your handiwork to the world? Become a vendor of our Marketplace here! 

Monday, June 10, 2013

Markets of Sunshine's Feature Shop is CJWDesignVillage

                               Featured vendor this week is  Cindy from CJWDesignVillage
                                                         New tips this week


Weekly Blog Newsletter from Markets of Sunshine!  We love bringing you Eco-Friendly products each week in our giveaway contest.

New this week:  Weekly Tips, Recipes and DIY Projects
Check out our monthly newsletter for something really special for our subscribers.

For Details, click here.
Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website so you won't miss a contest or our DIY projects and recipes in each issue. Plus, get exclusive coupons from our sponsors. 

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Get ready for a fun summer by stocking the pantry with quick and easy meal mixes from Country Gourmet Home!



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Just For You
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Featured Artist is Cindy from CJWDesignVillage


Cindy's shop features a lovely collection of handmade, unique vintage jewelry.  Do you have an upcoming wedding?  Cindy specializes in designing one-of-a-kind bridal jewelry.
Head on over to her shop and place your custom order. 
https://www.etsy.com/people/cjwdesignvillage?ref=owner_profile_leftnav


This weeks tips are all about eating healthy.

1.  Instead of eating out, pack your lunch.  Preparing a health lunch should take less than 10  minutes.

2.   Steam your vegetables instead of boiling them. 

3.   Replace  chips or cookies with a more nutritious snack such as nuts.  By doing this you will also add more fiber to your diet.

4.  Replace sugary drinks with water.  Your skin will thank you.

5.  Beans and other legumes are a great way to get plant based protein into your diet.


Contest
Enter to win 


What's New!
Two new pages on our blog!  Baby Gift Registry and Wedding Gift Registry!  Check them out!  Please share them with friends and family.

Exclusive New Offer! See what we have added new on the Weekly Specials page. Try before you buy offers! Get them while they last!

Ready to show off your handiwork to the world? Become a vendor of our Marketplace here! 

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Markets of Sunshine's Feature Shop is Delecto Art

Featured vendor this week is Kayla from Delecto Art  
She has shared  5 healthy tips to help get you through your day.


Weekly Blog Newsletter from Markets of Sunshine!  We love bringing you Eco-Friendly products each week in our giveaway contest.

New this week:  Weekly Tips, Recipes and DIY Projects
Check out our monthly newsletter for something really special for our subscribers.


For Details, click here.
Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website so you won't miss a contest or our DIY projects and recipes in each issue. Plus, get exclusive coupons from our sponsors. 

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Get ready for a fun summer by stocking the pantry with quick and easy meal mixes from Country Gourmet Home!

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Just For You
Open your weekly blog newsletter from the Markets of Sunshine and receive a special coupoto buy one of our gift bags for 20% off!

Featured Artist is Kayla from Delecto Art

Kayla what is one of the biggest challenges that you have faced as an Etsy owner and how have you overcome it?


Getting enough inventory in my shop has been my biggest challenge. The more items that you have in your shop, the better it will look and  there will be more choices to appeal to the customer.

Kayla has shared 5 healthy tips to help you get through your day.

1. We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But not everyone has time or gets a healthy one. So why not try a quick and healthy protein shake by Peaceful Planet giving you protein and energy all in one!
2. A full glass of water in the morning helps rehydrate your body after sleeping all night.
3. Stretching in the morning and when you are on break can relieve stress but also help stiff limbs and gets the circulation going.
4. Snack on something between lunch and dinner giving your body small amounts of fuel can help when you have those energy drops and helps stop from over-eating.
5. Ah end of the day at last. A hot cup of tea after dinner can help digest your meal and help settle you down for the night.

What is your favorite health tip that helps you get through your day?  We would love to hear from you!!  Please share it with us in the comments section below.

Win a Violin Girl Magnet

6x6 Print on Canvas Original Artwork Anime Violin Player - Black and White Drawing
 the winner will receive a magnet of the image above


What's New!
Two new pages on our blog!  Baby Gift Registry and Wedding Gift Registry!  Check them out!  Please share them with friends and family.

Exclusive New Offer! See what we have added new on the Weekly Specials page. Try before you buy offers! Get them while they last!

Ready to show off your handiwork to the world? Become a vendor of our Marketplace here! 
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Markets of Sunshine's Feature Shop is WeePrincess

Weekly Blog Newsletter from Markets of Sunshine!  We love bringing you Eco-Friendly products each week in our giveaway contest.

New this week:  Weekly Tips, Recipes and DIY Projects
Check out our monthly newsletter for something really special for our subscribers.

Featured vendor this week is Carolyn from WeePrincess.  
She has shared some healthy recipes for you below.
For Details, click here.
Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website so you won't miss a contest or our DIY projects and recipes in each issue. Plus, get exclusive coupons from our sponsors. 
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Just For You
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Featured Artist is Carolyn from WeePrincess

I opened my Etsy shop in 2012 and it is my goal is to design and create unique children's accessories and clothing while remaining as earth friendly as possible. I want to create a line of clothing that will be fashionable yet help to sustain earth's natural resources for our current generation and our children's generation. All of the Outfits in my shop has been upcycled from articles of clothing that were no longer wanted. The result is a unique one-of-a-kind outfit created just for your wee princess. The knitted accessories in my shop are all made using cotton yarns.  

Contest Gift



Hand made 100% cotton change purse 

Weekly Tip from Carolyn

Try to eat healthier this week.
Below is an example of some of my favorite healthy meals that I have found on Pinterest.  I have included the link for the recipes that are not mine. Do you have a favorite healthy recipe?         We would love for you to share it with us in the comments section below.

Breakfast 
1 cup unsweetened  almond milk
1TBL  almond butter*
1 Banana
1 tsp flaxseed
Sprinkle of cinnamon 
Drizzle of honey
Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder if you desire
 Blend and enjoy

Lunch
Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/black-bean-and-quinoa-salad

                  

12 oz. Dried black beans, picked over and rinsed.
Salt
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 chipotle in adobo, minced

  1. In a large saucepan, cover the beans with cold water and bring to a boil. Cover and let stand off the heat for 1 hour.
  2. Drain the beans. Return them to the pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat until tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes; season generously with salt during the last 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan and simmer the quinoa over low heat until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a plate and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice and chipotle. Add the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking until blended. Add the black beans, quinoa, scallions, red onion, yellow pepper and cilantro. Season with salt, toss to combine and serve.
MAKE AHEAD The black bean–and–quinoa salad can be refrigerated overnight.

What's New!
Two new pages on our blog!  Baby Gift Registry and Wedding Gift Registry!  Check them out!  Please share them with friends and family.

Exclusive New Offer! See what we have added new on the Weekly Specials page. Try before you buy offers! Get them while they last!

Ready to show off your handiwork to the world? Become a vendor of our Marketplace here!

Scripture of the Week!
Luke 6:40 "Everyone that is perfectly instructed will be like his teacher" -NWT
Parents can do much to help their children learn how to make decisions that honor God. A fine example is one of the best teachers. When appropriate, parents can explain to their children which steps they themselves took to make a certain decision. They may also want to allow their children to make some decisions for themselves and then commend them when the decision works out well. What, though, if a child makes a poor decision? A parent’s first inclination may be to shield the child from the consequences, but doing so may not always be in the child’s best interests. For example, the parent may allow the child to obtain a driver’s license. Suppose the child were to break a traffic law and receive a fine. The parent could pay the fine. However, if the child is required to work to pay off the fine, he is more likely to learn to be responsible for his actions. 
(Taken from "Examining the Scriptures Daily 2013"  published by Jehovah's Witnesses)


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Monday, May 20, 2013

Markets of Sunshine's Feature Shop is Jeanpatchbymk


Weekly Blog Newsletter from Markets of Sunshine!  We love bringing you Eco-Friendly products each week in our giveaway contest.

Buyers Club Special Offer!

VIP Deal:  The first 30 people to sign-up in our Buyers' club in May, will receive a gift bag with 5 of our Eco-Friendly handmade gifts, just for joining!  The savings continue all year!  You'll continue to receive one handmade gift every other month for the next 11 months!  Click here to take advantage of this special savings offer!

Featured vendor this week is Marsha from Jeanpatchbymk! Learn what she has to offer in the interview below.

For Details, click here.

Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website so you won't miss a contest or our DIY projects and recipes in each issue. Plus, get exclusive coupons from our sponsors. 





Just For You
Open your weekly blog newsletter from the Markets of Sunshine and receive a special coupoto buy one of our gift bags for 20% off!

Featured Artist is Marsha from Jeanpatchbymk

1. Would you share your blogs and social networks ( Facebook, twitter, etc...) with us? 

My blog is Jeanpatchbymk (http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com, my Facebook page Jeanpatchbymk (www.facebook.com/jeanpatchbymk) and my twitter account is @marketssunshine

2. How has having your own blog helped your business?


I get to show off all my hobbies and fun tips on my blog.  Surprisingly, sharing my gluten free recipes has brought me sales in my Etsy shop for my personal program that I started using over 15 years ago to be healthy and get my perfect weight.

I will get custom orders from time to time for my altered journals and books.

3.  What advice do you have for aspiring artists and shop owners?

Don't give up on having a successful online business.  It takes lots of determination and having a website outside of Etsy or other selling website is the key to success. You have to brand your business and stand out from the crowd.  Get out in the community and build a name for yourself and then bring those customer's to your online business.

Contest Gift!
Mixed Media Art, Mini Journal - Tea Lovers, ATC

Mixed Media Art Journal and Greeting Card Set made from a vintage hankie and cotton fabric!

What's New!
Our new "Weekly Specials" page, click here is ready for you to check out! Here is how it will work. Each week I'll post the discounts in our newsletter for the shops found on our "Weekly Specials" page. These will be exclusive offers for our newsletter subscribers only! So, you'll want to be sure and open it to read all of the exciting offers available to you each week from our vendor's.

Exclusive New Offer! See what we have added new on the Weekly Specials page. Try before you buy offers! Get them while they last!


Ready to show off your handiwork to the world? Become a vendor of our Marketplace here!

Scripture of the Week! Become kind to one another.—Eph. 4:32  Become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God by Christ freely forgave YOU.
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