BOGO Soap Offer! Markets of Sunshine Vendor's Special

Hello! and Welcome to our weekly blog update.  I'm happy to bring you a great offer this week from one of our newest vendor's here at Markets of Sunshine.  If you were keeping up with us you saw our post a few weeks ago of me introducing our newest vendors.
Well, this week you will be able to try out there great products in our exclusive offer we have for you our wonderful and loyal reader's....A BOGO Free Offer!  Woot!!

                           
Featured Vendor .......Purplee Naturals!
Purplee Naturals is owned by Nicole Back of California.  When you visit her shop you will see that she has a great variety of natural bath and body products.  Many of her soaps are available in sample size for just .50!  That is a great way to try before you buy.  But, this week only we are going to give you an even better deal.  Woot!  When you buy 2 full size bars of Nicole's great natural soaps you will get a 1/2 size bar of your choice free!  Wahoo!!! 
Just click the links that say Purplee Naturals in this post and you'll be taken to her shop where you'll find this great special for you our loyal reader's!
About Nicole:  Purplee Naturals is my line of handcrafted creations of soaps, candles, body balms and different bath and body products.  I get inspired by colors, scents, and sounds around me and try to incorporate them in my products using serene to bold colors, and natural to exotic fragrances resulting high-quality skin-friendly ingredients that benifit you.  I wish my product to tell stories, and inspire people, and bring back to times of great memories.
Shop Policies: Find out about shipping and returns by clicking this link.
Product Reviews: Find out what her customer's said about her great product by clicking this link.
Facebook Page:  Like Nicole's Facebook business page and get updates on specials and new products by clicking this link.

I hope you enjoyed reading about our newest vendor to Markets of Sunshine on this week's blog newsletter.  Don't forget to take advantage of  Purplee Natural's BOGO free offer of the week!  You can help us spread the word about our great products by clicking the social media buttons at the bottom of this post.  You'll be sharing something worthwhile with your friends and family and helping small handmade artist get known!

Sending You Sunshine,

Marsha Jaramillo

                             

Delecto Art Featured Artist of the Week

This week our featured artist is Delecto Art run by Kayla Jaramillo a young woman from Florida.  She has a number of talents which include jewelry making, drawing, gardening and designing just to name a few.  Her shop can be found on Markets of Sunshine by clicking on the Meet the Artist link on the home page which will take you to her Etsy shop.  She includes a full size product in the Gift of the Month Club hosted by Markets of Sunshine each month.

 She is offering a product from her shop for our contest this week.  A cute pair of earrings made from Swarovski crystals in purple and green.  Enter to win by leaving a blog comment below!

Tip Corner

Recycle old clip earrings that are dangle style into your crafting supplies to use as crochet and knitting markers.  Just open the clasp and insert into the stitch opening or around the yarn to mark your place.  These can be found at garage sales and thrift stores for just a few cents.

Special Offers
Last week we launched our new program called 'Gift of the Month Club' with a special offer to the first six that sign-up.  You must pay for your first subscription and keep it to qualify for the free offer.  Once, you have started your subscription we will send you an email with your free Buyer's Club membership number.  
Refer your friends and family to our Club's and you'll receive a surprise gift in the mail as our way of saying 'Thanks'!
I will update the number of offers left each week as they are taken.  We have three spots pending, so hurry and get your special offer today and support Markets of Sunshine handmade vendors.

Link Sharing
We would be happy to add your links to next weeks blog post when you share this post on your FB, Twitter and Blogs this week.  Leave a comment saying you did with your links so I can verify you did and I'll add you next week.  You can do this each week to continue to get free advertising on our Blog.

We hope you have enjoyed this weeks blog post and will share it on your social media by clicking the Facebook, Twitter and Blog buttons at the bottom of this post.

Don't forget to enter the contest!

Sending You Sunshine!

Marsha
Owner
   



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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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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! 

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

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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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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Just For You

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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.

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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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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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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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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

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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 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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