In the process of writing, I struggled on and off with doubting myself. Did I really have anything to write about or to teach people that was worth while? Was there a point in sharing my experiences? I have heard, discussed with or been asked by other women a thousand times, "I hate my clothes, but can't afford a whole new wardrobe; I wish I could be organized, but I have no storage space; Where did you get that fill in the blank?; You get the BEST deals! I don't know how you do it!" I have gladly shared these answers, "You CAN afford new ones if you sell the ones you don't want and if you know where, when and how to shop; I live in home that was built in 1951...I understand little to no storage; I picked up this designer dress at my favorite consignment shop; I sell what I don't need, to find the items (at a discount of course) that I do have a purpose for and love!"
To further answer my questions and doubts, I simply asked the women I came in contact with daily. I heard a resounding, "Yes! I want this information!" With that knowledge, I moved forward, documenting my moves and gaining insight on what mattered most to women. I kept the specifics of this book endeavour under wraps throughout the process . Although, several of my closest circles of friends knew "something was up."
A week ago, I announced my book release to my friends and family. The emailed newsletter read...
As many of you know, I have been working on a "project" as of late. Countless hours, ideas and edits have produced this "how to" on cleaning out and cleaning up (financially that is).
A little back story:
This all started by innocently shopping at my favorite consignment store, Finders Keepers (www.FKconsign.com). As I perused and collected great finds, I began to look around my home at the items that were not so intriguing to me anymore, but still had value. What to do with these treasures? MANY of them found their way to one of the FK locations. Others were not quite the right fit for this avenue and again began to pile up. What was a girl to do?
Through my experience, I have gained knowledge on the best ways to rid my home of unneeded items without the pangs of guilt often associated with simply tossing them. AND I have made a significant amount of money to furnish my home, update my wardrobe and put a little jingle in my pocket. After talking with several friends about my journey, I found that many women want to do the same, but don't know where to start or how to go about it. Which brings us to date.
I have just launched Homemade Change on Amazon and would love for you to download and read it. You can use this link http://amzn.com/B00B2VMMWK. To download, you will need a free Kindle app on your device/phone or the Kindle Reader on your PC. Similar to eBay, Amazon has a scoring system based on customer feedback so please take a moment to review Homemade Change .
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Here's to us, all the tasks we consistently juggle as women and our triumph over our "stuff."
The response and results of my first book have been postively overwhelming. Since the launch of Homemade Change on Amazon (http://amzn.com/B00B2VMMWK), it has ranked in the top 100 of 3 categories, was the #1 Hot New Release and received numerous 5 star reviews.
As I mentioned, I questioned my expertise on the subject. I mean...just who did I think I was? Recent developments and feedback have enabled me to say it out loud...I do know what I am talking about. After reflection, I realized I have been in the school of Deal Finder and Super Shopper since I was 8 (really as long as I can remember). My grandmother was the queen of good deals. I shopped with her and her friends when I was in elementary school. The shopping for and finding good deals piece is simply ingrained in me. And through trial and error, I have learned how to profit from the unneeded treasure I have obtained along the way.
Throughout the Homemade Change series, I will share all I have learned. A reader will understand all I have been taught and have picked up along the way. The foundational book, Homemade Change: Money may not grow on trees, but it lives in your home-- A guide on how to make money from home and declutter your life will teach you how to rid yourself of unused items and profit in the process. The following books and lessons in the series will be proven methods of obtaining items you truly want and need for the best price as well as organizing, utilizing and storing the items you have currently.
Thanks for reading. I hope you gain and benefit from this as much as I have. If you would like to receive my newsletter, please email me at HomemadeChangeInfo@gmail.com. Please leave a comment and tell me about your success stories, nightmares or burning questions.
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