Monday, July 14, 2014

How To Sell Shirts Online ...easy ideas to make some pocket change or more @eBay @Influenster #ebaysellingguides #contest

Disclosure: I received an opportunity to share my knowledge with my readers via Influenster.  I am posting as part of a contest to win a prize for sharing this information.


All kinds of shirts are a hot item in the internet marketplace and on Ebay.  Think about it. People wear shirts every single day...well, almost I would say. Most people have multiples of shirts in various styles, colors and materials. Consider people that live in areas with fours seasons. They have tons of different kinds of shirts. You have to stay warm, stay cool and find ways to stay comfortable all year long. The right shirt can really make a difference. You can always use a new shirt especially if it is a cool color or it has an interesting style that appeals to you. Start out with these ideas and you will have an excellent finished product that consumers will snap up. 

First Things First
First you want to choose whether you are going to sell your own brand of shirts or  custom shirts, a name-brand or no-brand basic shirts.  This is very important. How hard can it be to do that? Not that challenging, in fact, you might already have that part covered. How hard can it be to do that? Then there are two basic steps at this point. You want to sell shirts and make a profit. Very simple and easy. You can start here at the Ebay Listing Flow to get some ideas.

Thinking Things Out
The shirt itself needs to be carefully thought out. You want to do this right and have a shirt that has a purpose and be effective whether it is plain or has a customized. You want to do it well because you want the end result…to make a profit. When you are selling a shirt, you are asking your buyer to wear, represent, and actually be a partner to your brand whether it has a logo or not.  Define clearly what your shirt represents and tell them why they would want to wear it. This will get them interested and even promote social sharing. This is the key to selling. You can go to the Seller Center homepage to start yourself going.

Some Ideas to Start With
A few examples would be, “It provides effective wicking so that when you sweat it dries quickly and keeps you feeling comfortable and looking fashionable during any activity,” or “Your friends will be posting your amazing new casual shirt look on their iphone with hashtags like #coolfriendsshirt #bestshirtever so fast your head will spin," or "This stylish shirt will clinch your next special date or job interview."

Get Moving
That’s it in a nutshell. Start with one or two good designs for your shirt. Don’t bite off more than you can chew initially. You want a few fashionable products to sell and you will be successful. Get cracking now and head over to the Seller Center.

Design and Sell T Shirts Online: Some ideas @eBay @Influenster #ebaysellingguides #contest

Disclosure: I received an opportunity to share my knowledge with my readers via Influenster.  I am posting as part of a contest to win a prize for sharing this information.

T-shirts are a hot item in the internet marketplace.  Think about it. People wear t-shirts all the time and everyone has more than one. You can always use a new t-shirt especially if it is a cool color or it has an interesting logo that appeals to you. Start out with these ideas and you will have an excellent finished product. 

First Things First
First you want to choose whether you are going to sell your own brand or logo custom t-shirts, a name-brand or no-brand basic t-shirts.  This is very important. How hard can it be to do that? Not that challenging, in fact, you might already have that part covered. How hard can it be to do that? Then there are two basic steps at this point. You want to sell t-shirts and make a profit. Very simple and easy. You can start here at the Ebay Listing Flow to get some ideas.

Thinking Things Out
The t-shirt itself needs to be carefully thought out. You want to do this right and have a t-shirt that has a purpose and be effective whether it is plain or has a special logo. You want to do it well because you want the end result…to make a profit. When you are selling a t-shirt, you are asking your buyer to wear, represent, and actually be a partner to your brand.  Define clearly what your t-shirt represents and tell them why they would want to wear it. This will get them interested and even promote social sharing. This is the key to selling. You can go to the Seller Center homepage to start yourself going.

Some Ideas to Start With
A few examples would be, “It provides effective wicking so that when you sweat it dries quickly and keeps you feeling comfortable during any activity,” or “Your friends will posting your amazing new t-shirt look on their iphone with hashtags like #coolfriendstee #bestlogoever so fast your head will spin.” 

Get Moving
That’s it in a nutshell. Start with one or two good designs or logos. Don’t bite off more than you can chew initially. You want a few effective products and you will be successful. Get cracking now and head over to the Seller Center.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

San-J has Summer Holiday Grilling Season Covered with Gluten-Free Asian Inspired Recipes

Disclosure:  I received San-J sauces complimentary in order to review them.

Who doesn't love yummy tropical island flavors when you think of summer?  The big challenge is putting together recipes that cover all the different needs for your guests. No worries with San-J whether you have vegetarians, Gluten-free guests or even your more traditional Paleo visitors.  San-J has it all covered with healthy options. Bring together San’J’s blend of tasty flavors to create a memorable meal for anytime from Memorial Day to 4th of July all the way through Labor Day. You can entertain in style for all your guests and serve up tangy and tasty snacks and hot and smoky BBQ in a flash. Just kick off all your holiday entertaining with San-J’s line of gluten-free cooking sauces and NEW healthy recipes. San-J has a solid reputation in the cooking industry for their premium gluten-free Tamari soy sauce and Asian inspired cooking sauces.  Now your holiday cook-outs can come off beautifully with a variety of summer tastes and flavors.

Are you ready to fire up the grill? I sure hope so. Take a peek at  5 NEW San-J, Asian inspired recipes created by culinary nutritionist Amie Valpone. She makes clean eating and a gluten-free lifestyle simple with her quick prep and easy to cook meals. San-J has you covered with a dish for everyone, from grilled coconut and crispy shrimp to skewered beef and chicken.

Fresh Seasonal Recipes for a sizzling summer celebration:
I love how San-J sauces make me look and feel like a professional chef. I always get ooh's and aaah's with the first bite of every one of my San-J recipes and I just smile.  My friends think I spent hours with the prep but San-J makes it super easy and yummy.  I know I don't have to worry because no matter who I invite...I can make something delicious that will cover all my bases.  I have several friends that can't tolerate gluten so I always keep San-J’s gluten free sauces, including Asian BBQ, Mongolian, Szechuan, Thai Peanut and Tamari Lite in the house. Tofu in the refrigerator or some organic chicken or beef and I am ready in a flash.  My vegetable garden makes it even easier with a bounty to add to the grill anytime. 


I was excited to try the Coconut Tofu Mongolian Tacos. It sounded fun and tropical. I wanted to do with a little twist and make it a bit spicier though so I used the San-J Szechuan Sauce instead.  I added a few elements to the recipe like some Napa cabbage and scallions. Sometimes I like to shake things up a little...or a lot. My prep is above...I got a head start on things as you can see with my sliced tofu, ground nuts and coconut-egg mixture.


The tofu is cooking up nicely in my grill pan above. I was in a rush because it was a work night so my pieces weren't perfect triangles but they are going in the tacos anyway so no worries about that. It was easy to prepare, there were really only a few steps to do and several of them can be prepped ahead.  The final result tasted really yummy. My prep is above...I got a head start.  See how easy it is and how yummy it looked? It tasted just as good, you definitely should try this recipe.


Dinner was a hit tonight and I can't wait to try the other recipes with the family and friends. My mom told me she is going to try the Vegan Grilled Vegetable Quinoa this week. She liked recipes like this that she can prep ahead and grab when she is starved after the gym. You know what, me too!

San-J International or San-Jirushi was founded by the Sato family as a tamari and miso company in 1804 in Mie, Japan. Current San-J President, Takashi Sato, is an eighth-generation member of the founding family. They began brewing the first Tamari from their Henrico, Virginia, facility in 1987, continuing the 200 year tradition of Japanese brewing mastery. For more information on San-J products and to find great gluten-free recipe ideas, please visit San-J.com

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Perhaps you have a small business that you started recently and need to make professional looking labels for your special beauty products.  Maybe your child is going to overnight camp and you need to label each and every piece of clothing so it hopefully comes back home in a few weeks.  What about a fancy upcoming formal event and you need to make gift bags?  I recently found the solution to any kinds of stickers or labels that you might need with StickerYou. 

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Summer is the time of year for all sorts of things going on from special parties to camp and StickerYou has you covered without even having to step outside your door. That is my kind of company. The service is exceptional. I really needed labels for camp.  My child is an amazing girl but she can be forgetful like any child (I think). It is unbelievable the things that get left behind at school and camp from Thermos bottles (they are so expensive too!) to lunch boxes and sweatshirts.  Lordy help me she even left a brand new pair of socks at the local theatre following a end of the year play for her theatre group.  Sigh.  It took me a few years to learn but I did.  I must label everything and I mean everything. I was thrilled to hear that StickerYou makes it so easy with their StickerEditor. It is literally foolproof.  The system even makes a final double check and lets you see your finished product up close to verify it is exactly what you want.  It was simple to follow and make changes.  You can choose colors, fonts and even add characters or logos. You can make the stickers or labels as simple or exciting as your imagination will allow.  My stickers arrived quickly and stuck on perfectly to a variety of items...ahem, like the new Thermos and the socks....the sweatshirts and jackets too.  I even popped a few items through the washing machine to test them and the stickers stayed put.  See for yourself and try out StickerYou today.


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