Daydreaming Does Wonders For Your Creativity - Episode 7 Markets of Sunshine Podcast

7 Creative habits to unlock your creativity - #6 Daydreaming 

We are talking about the "7 Creative Habits to Unlock Your Creativity" through various quick and easy ways that you can incorporate into your life each day.  Let's dive into habit #6 on our list of seven.  It's all about daydreaming and using our imagination just like we did when we were young.  Do you remember that?

I can remember back in 3rd grade and getting in trouble many times for daydreaming.  The problem was my eyes.  I sat at the back of the classroom and could not see the writing on the blackboard.  I would squint until my eyes went blurry, and then I'd get bored and start looking out the window and start daydreaming.  

Between the teacher and my Mother, the problem was finally figured out, and a trip to the eye doctor and a pair of glasses solved the issue.  So the moral of the story is that we all have the inborn ability to use our imagination to take us somewhere when we are feeling stuck.

So here is what I want you to do this week.  Get out in nature or look out a window at nature and let your imagination take you to a place you love or would like to visit in the future.  Set a timer, and when the timer goes off, your brain will automatically bring you back to reality.  Next, I want you to do whatever you love to do that makes you feel creative.  Set the timer again for however long you have to devote to this thing.  

Get on the list for lots of creative goodness

Start doing this regularly with all of the Creative Habits that I've shared with you thus far, and before you know it, they will become a natural part of your daily routine.  Isn't that cool!  Want to get the list of "7 Creative Habits To Unlock Your Creativity" delivered to your email inbox?  Simply sign-up for our free newsletter here!  

I hope that you have been enjoying this new podcast addition to the Markets of Sunshine family.  We love bringing you useful content that helps you feel joy and gratitude through nature.

Keep Creating In The Sunshine!

Stay Safe!

Marsha

Altered Paper Clips Challenge - Twelve Weeks Of Creative Fun

 Join in the fun of making twelve decorative paper clips in this interactive Altered paper clips challenge hosted on Markets of Sunshine YouTube channel. <<<click

 Begins June 8, 2021 and ends September 7, 2021.  If you want to share your finished altered paper clip on social media for all to see please use the hashtag #mosalteredpaperclips

To join in the challenge simple Subscribe to our channel and follow along with each weeks design. There is a supplies list that you will need to follow.  You can pick up the PDF file in our Facebook Group Junk Journal Junction. <<<click

 Or, by signing up for  my free newsletter via email. <<<<Click the blue highlighted text <<<<

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Powerful By Faith - A Newsletter That's More Than Just Words On A Page

Who do you invite into your daily email inbox?

When you sign-up for a discount code it's usually because you really love the item and want to get it for an even better price than listed.

Am I right?

But, you probably don't want to be getting a daily email from that company asking you to buy again. Right?  Do they ever just send out something that is totally inspiring or instructional that might make your life easier?  Rarely!

Want a refreshing change?

Markets of Sunshine newsletter provides you with inspiration through instructional DIY videos on our YouTube channel (Here)

We host a giveaway when we reach the next milestone of subscriber's (every 100 increase).

And, we also send out occasional Sale event announcements on great new products or ones that will be discontinued. We have two Etsy shops. One for handmade gifts, Markets of Sunshine. The other is vintage gifts and craft supplies, Pioneer Fundraiser.

 You get the first opportunity to grab these deals a day before the public gets notified.  Last but not least, we give a generous 20% off coupon code as our Thank You for letting us into your world.

All of this goodness only comes to your email inbox a few times a month!  We don't believe in spamming our subscriber's. You're to important a person to us to do that to you.  Our valued customer!

So I hope you will put Faith in us and let us inspire you each month.  To find out more about what the meaning of our logo above, head on over to our Instagram site @marketsofsunshine_jw

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha

 

Week 46: Six Weeks Left To Finish The Snail Mail Challenge

 Markets Of Sunshine

#52weeksnailmailchallenge is coming to an end in just six weeks.  We are on week 46 and the clock is counting down.  How did you do with this challenge?  I got a little behind and am working hard to get caught up so I can finish the challenge on time and have 52 cards to show for my hard work.  
I have 24 more cards to send out in the next six weeks.  I started making the new cards a few weeks ago and have a stack sitting next to me on the couch.  Things have gotten a little hectic at times which through me off my game.  
I finally have things back under control and am back to my regular routine.  I am feeling pretty good health wise and have reached my target goal for my weight for 2018.  I am just one pound away from where I was back in 2015.  

So now the big question on my mind is what kind of challenge should we do for 2019?

Here is where you come in.  I will be sending out an email next week with a survey.  It will give you three options to choose from for our challenge for 2019.  It will be a monthly challenge instead of a weekly challenge.  This gives you four weeks to get that's month challenge accomplished.

What I need from you now is some ideas.  Just post below and tell me what is your biggest challenge for keeping up with your daily routine.  You don't have to go in to a lot of detail just give me a few words like....organize tips, relationships, budgeting, gratitude etc...

You get the idea.  So help a sister out and give me your ideas.
Have you been by my Etsy shop lately?  I have lots of new patterns for you to choose from.
I've even added some new products.  Come and see what I have for you to make your life awesome!>>>>>>  Markets Of Sunshine <<<<<< makes your life an adventure!

Are you on my mailing list?  Don't miss out on getting in on this challenge survey.  Sign-up below at this link to give me your two cents.

Hero Adventures Starts Here!

Thanks for taking the time to read my post and share your thoughts with us.

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha J.

Week 36: How To Get Rid Of Stress Using Creativity

Creativity Gets Rid Of Stress

Do you think of yourself as a creative person?  I'd say it's about a 50/50 split among my reader's.

Some of you don't feel like you are a creative person when it comes to making things with your hands.  While some of you are avid crafter's of all types of handmade products.  I get so excited when I've worked on a project and it turns out well.  I want to share it with all of my friends and family.

The reaction can be anywhere from that's beautiful to that's nice.  One friend asked me, "Are you doing another craft now?"  Like it was a totally weird thing to do.  If you are a true blue artisan at heart you can't just stick to one medium.  You have to try your hand at a new one every now and again or you'll get bored with the same old thing day in and day out.

It's kinda like eating.  Would you eat oatmeal every morning 365 days a year?  Year in and year out?  If you do, you are in for a big and rude awakening one day.  Your body will revolt on you one day and decide it has had enough.  You'll either get a health problem like diabetes or an allergic reaction.

No one likes the same food every day and no one likes making the same crafts every time either.

If you had to make a quilt over and over again all your life.  You'd go nuts!!! 

Here is your challenge for the week...

Creative Challenge

I challenge you to find a craft that you can start this week and complete within a short period of time.  Don't go join a quilting class if you've never sown a day in your life.  Start off with hand sewing a little pillow or pin cushion first.

Get an adult coloring book and a pack of crayons at the dollar store.  That counts for getting rid of stress.  It totally takes your mind off your problems.  After a few minutes you'll only be thinking happy thoughts and all the negative ones will fly away.

After you complete your project send it to a friend or family member.  That will count as one of your cards in our #52weeksnailmailchallenge too.

Have you seen my latest product line that I just added to my Etsy shop, Markets Of Sunshine today?

It's eco-friendly and sustainable handmade recycled paper cards.

"Blooming Gifts" Collection

Thanks for joining me this week for yet another

 "Hero Adventures" episode.

Sending You Sunshine,

Marsha J.

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Week 34: End Of Summer Giveaway Winners!

Our end of summer giveaway was a hit and I now have the pleasure of announcing our three winners.
Drum roll.....

 Congrats! to our three winners...

Anita Jude

Audrey Stewart

Ashley Hart

Thanks for sharing our giveaway on your social media and for following the rules of the contest.

For all of those who entered and did not win one of our three prizes I have a consolation prize for you.

I will be sending you a Huge discount code for you to use in my Etsy shop so that you can still get one of my handmade products that you love at a great price!  Just my way of saying: Thanks!
You'll get the discount code if you are a member of my Hero Adventures newsletter.  If, you haven't joined yet you can do so here.

Your lovely gifts will be arriving to you by mail within 7 to 14 business days.  We will contact you at the email address you used to enter the giveaway.

You will have 3 business days to reply and claim your prize.  I hope you enjoy these lovely handmade gifts that will help you make your life less stressful.

I hope you will visit my Etsy shop, Markets of Sunshine you'll find fun budgeting products to make your life less stressful.  And, Pioneer Fundraiser for all your gift giving needs. 

Read all about my #52weeksnailmailchallenge for 2018.  It's a fun way to stay in touch with friends near and far.

 Sending You Sunshine,

Marsha J. 

P.S.  Don't forget to join our 

Hero Adventures newsletter

for more fun with your

favorite handmade Etsy

shop, Markets of Sunshine. 

 

Week 29: Introducing the "Bee Power" Collection! by Markets Of Sunshine

Introducing the "Bee Power" Collection!

The "Bee Power" collection features a delightful array of bright and cheerful floral wallets and envelopes for your carefree minimalist lifestyle.

Here is a sneak peek at the 10 piece product line in our Etsy shop, Markets of Sunshine.

Daisy Power Wallet

Sunflower Power Wallet

Flower Power Envelopes

Butterfly Power Wallet

Pink Power Wallet

You'll find the full collection in our shop.  Why not pop over today and find a "bee power" wallet or envelope to add to your garden of pollinated accessories.  Giggle!

Bee the hero of your life and share in the adventures here at Markets Of Sunshine by joining our "Carefree Warriors" mailing list today.

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Week 10: Lake Griffin State Park, Second Largest Oak Tree in Florida

Hello! Week 10

It's week 10 from Lake Griffin State Park in Fruitland, FL

There we found the 2nd largest live oak tree in the state of Florida.  You'll see us in front of the mammoth tree in the photos above.

Sunday, March 4, 2018 around 5:45 p.m.

#52WeekSnailMailChallenge

I'm on my 10th card and right on schedule with the weekly challenge.  I gave a lovely card to a friend that had a scripture on the front: Isaiah 33:24 "No resident will say: I am sick!"

Newsletter Changes

Do you open and read my newsletter each week?  If, you want to continue to receive it then I need you to let me know.  Google is supposedly going to make some changes to how companies can contact their subscribers starting May 1st.  To keep ahead of these changes I want to give you a heads up now.

Coupon Codes and Sales

Your current coupon code will be deactivated and you will have to come here each month in order to find out what the new code is if you want to make a purchase in either of my Etsy shops.

Why, this change?  

It's so you don't miss out on what I will be adding new to my Etsy shops each month.  You'll always be the first to know what's coming before the general public.

Social Media

 I will be making live videos and posting them each week on my social media sites. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

and here with the new coupon code or new product launch announcement.

Follow me on any of these sites by clicking them below.

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

 Etsy Shops

Shop for handmade or vintage gifts in either of our shops below.  click the name to visit us and see our full selection of products today!

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Sending You Sunshine,

Marsha J.

Flower Of The Month Gifts For Your Special Occasions!

 Welcome! to our little corner of the world wide web.

This week we are going to talk about how we like to give gifts to our friends and family.

One way is called: Flower of the Month Gifts

It doesn't matter what the special occasion is, you can never go wrong with flowers.

Below, are just a few of the fun ways we use the flower theme to give gifts.

We hope it will inspire you to think outside of the box and come up with your own ways to use flowers and give gifts to your loved ones.

We'd like to introduce ourselves to all of you dear reader's.

We are Rafael and Marsha from Central Florida.

We have two Etsy shops where we sell handmade gifts and vintage finds.

Pioneerfundraiser is our vintage treasures shop.

Marketsofsunshine is our handmade accessories for men and women shop.

Women wallet accessories set features

pink and red flowers and stripes design

and a splash of fun whimsical hearts.

 Farmhouse Tea Roses 

vintage Pfaltzgraff stoneware set includes

 coffee mugs and saucer's along with

3 plates.

Both of our shops help supplement our income so that we can reach our spiritual goals as volunteers in the community.

When we aren't working or volunteering we love to relax at home with family and friends.  This year Marsha decided to do something fun with her friends.

#52WeekSnailMailChallenge

It's a fun way to get back in touch with the way things were before technology consumed our lives.

If

 You can join in anywhere along the way in 2018.

No rules, just have fun!

If you want to write to me join my newsletter called

VIP Sunshine Club and I'll write back to you, I promise.

Thanks for taking the time to read this week's happenings here at, Markets Of Sunshine!

Sending You Sunshine,

Marsha J.

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We'd love to hear how you use flowers in your gift giving.

Leave us a comment below.  Thanks!

Positive Focus Check-List: Join Freedom Sunshine Club, It's Free!

Are you ready for something that will help you stay positive and focus on the good things in your life and stop focusing on the things that chase your friends and family away?

I know what it feels like when your life is overwhelmed by chronic health issues.  I have been living with Lyme disease since 2004.  I've been to the edge of life so many times that I finally don't worry about tomorrow anymore and just live my life day by day.

Isn't that what the greatest man who ever lived taught us to do anyway?  You can't extend your life or change things by worrying or talking about it all the time.  In fact, you chase your friends and family away from you by dwelling on things you can't control.  Whether, it be your ill health, financial set-backs or other unforeseen trials.  You also drive yourself nuts and into depression by worrying about what you can't change. (some depression cases are caused by low levels of serotonin or melatonin.  In these cases only a blood test can determine if this is the cause)

So, how do you stop all this negative thinking and turn yourself around to positive thinking?  I'm glad you asked.  I have a positive focus check-list for you this week.  If, you are a member of my freedom sunshine club you get it free.  It is no where else not even in my Etsy shop.  It is exclusively for member's only. 

If you want the Freedom starter kit you'll find that in my Etsy shop Markets of Sunshine.  It comes with everything you need to bring back happiness to your daily routine.  

I have faith that you can change your life if you really want to.  The minute you say; "I can't" do something that is an excuse for "I don't want to" do it.  

We have the power to do anything we want within our limitations.  You might only be able to do something for 5, 10 or 15 minutes.  Whereas, another person can do the same activity for 30, 45 or 60 minutes with ease.  It requires strong faith and a belief in yourself that you can change.  Because, we were made to enjoy life forever not live just a few short years and die.

So, are you ready to change your life and be surround yourself with positive people and gain back true friends and family that really love you?  All you have to do is click the link and join my mailing list.  
Then, sit back and wait to receive your free positive focus check-list to your email address.  If you missed last weeks check-list you will find it here, 7 easy steps to simplify your life.

 

 

Weekend Survival For Couples

What do you like best about your days off? 

For my husband and I it is filled with so many things that need to be done together.  You see I have a debilitating chronic illness which limits how much I can get done in a day.

As an artisan it is hard to stop designing and making things even on your days off.  That is because you love what you do.
But, we all need time off to let our brains do something different.

It's called R&R!

So, for us our weekends or any 2 days in a row with no secular work is like a mini vacation.  We use this time wisely.  We don't have a written schedule, but I am working on one.  That is a whole post in itself.

Instead of just sleeping the 48 hours away or being a couch potato here are some fun and productive tips that are easy to do based on your limitations.  If, I can do it, you can do it!

#1 Do Your Chores First

Put on your cutest handmade apron and get busy.

Let's be honest.  We all dread doing our chores before fun.  Am I right?!  No matter how young or old we are our mind wants to do all the fun stuff first.  Like eat our dessert first etc..

But, doing the chores first like cleaning your craft room, organize the garage or shed gives you a sense of accomplishment and takes all the pressure out of your mind.

#2 Meal Planning

Sit down together and plan out a month or week's worth of meals.  If, you are tired of the same old thing try one of the new home food delivery services like Hello Fresh.

 #3 Make Personalized Note Cards

You know all those photos you keep taking with your phone or digital camera?  Turn them into personalized note cards of your adventures and use them instead of store bought cards.

                               #4 Visit Your State Parks

Now that you've gotten all your chores done.  It's time for some fun outdoors that won't cost a fortune.  Make it a goal to visit as many state parks as you can in one year.

This topic is near and dear to my heart.  I feel like a kid again.  I don't like traveling out of the USA.  I've done it and I like keeping my feet on the ground and I like to be able to speak to the people at the businesses I frequent. 

We used to have annual passes to all the theme parks in Florida within 50 miles of us.  I know Walt Disney World parks like the back of my hand.  I am all moused out. lol

Busch Gardens, Tampa is also a very familiar stomping grounds.  My Grandmother lived right across the street.  We would walk to the corner and look both ways and then run across and use our cousins pass to get in.  Back then you could get one person in for free.  Cool right!

Personally, I just don't have a desire for them anymore.  But, I never get tired of being in nature and taking in all of God's beautiful creation.  It not only relaxes me but it reminds me of his power and love for humans.

To make it really fun we purchased the state park passport book for Florida State Parks.  Check in your state to see what they have available to make your visits more enjoyable.

Most state parks also have cabin rentals and camping sites.  So, far this year my husband and I have visited Silver Springs state park and the glass bottom boat tours.  And, Blue Springs State park where the manatee's visit in the winter months.

So, I have 2 park stamps in my passport book.  Giggle!  I am a homeland traveler of state parks. 

                                     #5 Pay It Forward

This pay-it-forward idea has been around for a very long time.  It can be any act of kindness that you choose to do for someone else.  It can be for someone you know or for someone you barely know. 

Think of a neighbor who is ill or a friend of a friend that lost their job etc...put together a little care package like the one I did with my handmade products in the photo above and gift it to them.

What makes it so cool is the fact that there is more happiness in giving love than in receiving love.  Do you know why?  Read more about it here.

Let me know if you have done any of the tips that I shared on your weekend or 2 days off from work in the comments box below.

Weekend survival for couples made easy.  Life doesn't have to be hard it just has to be productive to be enjoyed.

                                                                                

                                             
                                                                            

                                                                         

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