Honeymoon!

Tomorrow is the official start of my honeymoon! I will not be posting during this time. Please visit my Etsy Shop to see the new things I've added recently. All orders will be shipped upon my return.

Beautiful Flip Flops In My Etsy Shop -- Hand-wrapped With Ribbons

New in my Etsy Shop: My hand-wrapped flip flops, inspired by my upcoming Southern Caribbean honeymoon! Order now for my March 20th shipment. First ten orders will go out March 20th. You can select one or two colors and your desired size when you check out. 
Check the flip flops out here!

My New Article On Cooking While Camping

Mademan.com just launched (a website I am writing for) and has published my article on camp cooking. Check it out here!

Galaxy Cocktail Ring

New in my Etsy Shop: Galaxy Cocktail Ring

Five Essential Accessories for Nerds -- My latest on Nerdbastards.com

 

My latest article on nerdbastards.com.

New Bracelets Available!

I've added several new charm and cha cha bracelets to my Etsy Shop. Perfect for the upcoming Spring and Summer months! Click here for the one pictured.

A few of my most popular sellers are currently sold out, but will return to the shop in March (including the Old Fashioned Typewriter Key charm bracelet).

Pink & Lavender Floral Charm Bracelet

 I've just added several new charm bracelets to M Design Boutique (my Etsy Shop) including this lavender and pink lampglass bead charm bracelet. I will post the new ones over the next few days here on this blog.

Charm Bracelet History and How To Start A Bracelet of Your Own

For those of you who have seen my Etsy Shop, you know I am a big fan of charms, charm bracelets and cha cha bracelets (pictured above). I recently published an article about them here.

Break Studios Contributing Writer

I recently became a contributing writer for Break Studios who provides content for Break.com, MadeMan.com, Chickipedia.com, ScreenJunkies.com, CagePotato.com, AllLeftTurns.com and HolyTaco.com among others. My first article about easy cooking for campers will be available at mademan.com in the coming days. Watch for that and additional links to my Break Studios work here!

A Little Spring For You

 

$25 In My Etsy Shop

Mention this blog when you pay (for anything in my shop) and I will refund your shipping!

Salem Massachusetts: Halloween's True Home

Living in Massachusetts, I've seen some awesome New England sites. Salem at Halloween rises to the top of the list. Here's an article I wrote about this strange little town with a very witchy history.

Careers Exposed: Hawaiian Rainforest Tour Guide

The first in my series of articles aimed to inspire and educate people about finding jobs/careers that they'll love.
First subject: Robert Campbell, Rainforest Tour Guide.

New Bracelets Available!

I've just added some new bracelets to M Design Boutique (my Etsy Shop). Here's a link to the one you see in the photo.

Five Favorite Wedding Day Bargains

Last year my husband and I got married after buying a 327 year-old home in New England. What a perfect reminder to do everything in our power to keep on budget for our June wedding! Here are five tips I discovered over the course of my research that might help you, or a bride and groom you know!

Tomorrow my husband and I leave town to attend the wedding of our good friends Kai and Helen. In the spirit of newlywed goodwill, I give you "Five Favorite Wedding Day Bargains"

Five Valentine's Day Ideas (On the Cheap)

My expert tips ;) on romancing your date for Valentine's Day without being a victim of the consumerism that happens around the holiday! Check it out here.

Photo: Decordova Sculpture Park (Article forthcoming) Photo by Mike Machowski

Featured Etsy Item: Woven Black Scarf -- Discount For Readers Of This Blog!

I made this scarf which is now for sale in my Etsy Shop Here. $65. If you mention this blog, I will refund the shipping fee. This is a hand-woven scarf made of yarn from around the world. Different beautifully textured yarns are mixed with ribbons to make a lovely warm fiber masterpiece!

Call For Subjects: Career Article Series -- I Need YOU!

I am looking for people who will answer (in some detail) ten questions about their job/career for a series of articles I am writing to help people follow their dreams and find jobs they love. Send me a message if you'd like to help! You can promote something with links, or remain anonymous. Thanks to those of you already helping with this!

A sampling of the fascinating people/jobs I've already got contributors for:

• Rural Public Defender

•  Sports Writer for a major online publication

•  Videographer-turned-Medical Student

• Race Car Builder

• Hawaiian Rainforest Tour Guide

• Video Game Engineer

Every job or career qualifies for this series! Please email melissafouch@yahoo.com to help me with this series!