Sunday's Small Business

Treasured Forever

       Recently I was floating around Facebook, the way that I always do. I found a new business that struck my attention, Treasured Forever. The page offers many great items, along with fun activities, and great conversation.

       When I spoke with the page owner, I realized that she was a wonderful person and very pleasant to talk to. I enjoyed learning more about what led her to the decision to start up her small business. Allison said that she opened her business in 2009, because she found that she loved working in many areas of crafting, although she specializes in the area of costume jewelry.

        When it comes to the prices, she has great prices for the high quality. I could not believe how affordable many of the things that she sold were. I was amazed at the quality of the items that you get for the price. She is a definite must see. Visit her page, just be prepared to fall in love with everything you see.

AND THE WINNER IS:

Carie Krajca-Hopkins

She wrote an excellent poem that is below. Enjoy and Carie, we hope you enjoy your prize.

  SHE’LL BE THE DEATH OF YOU

Cinderella so sweet and fair, Cinderella with her golden hair

She walks in the room and every one can’t help but stare so go ahead and look

 Prince, go ahead if you dare. You should have known you silly Prince,

 You must have seen that anyone that poor who could employ her own fairy could surly be mean.

See the trick is she plays a part, a part she’s mastered just to steal your heart

And when she has it and you’ve fallen for sure that’s when she strikes and there is no cure

She knows how to get you, for in your thoughts she knows how to dwell and it

is all goin down at the strike of twelve. For what you think is a simple trip to

Take back a lost shoe is surly gona be the death of you. For once you find yourself passing

Through her door the life you knew will be no more, because waiting for you with this girl so

Fair is not only two step sisters hungry for blood and wanting to share but a heartless stepmother

Whose taught her daughters how to win you over with just a stare and soon you will see my poor

Prince that the blood that runs through your veins the very blood that holds your Prestigious

Name is what they want and it is theirs to claim.  So as your crown falls to the floor, and your

Lungs draw breath no more, and the last drop is taken in and the last thing you see is Cinderella’s

Evil bloody grin you’ll think, “I should have told my butler not to let her in”

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Tuesday's Good Reads

A Hero of Our Times

I recently got the chance to review a good British e-book. One thing that can get confusing for some people is the difference in the forms of English between the US and the UK. The book was very good and had my attention for the very beginning. I did find a few minor typos in the e-book, but overall enjoyed the read. If you can overlook these typos, and you like a good British story, this is a must read.

Have A Terrific Tuesday

A True Hero

Some people look at Superman, Batman, or Ironman for saving the world. These heroes are not real. Today, I have a few people that I could put as who are true heroes, but I want to focus on one in particular. This person has given of herself to so many others. She has turned her own bad situation into a learning experience for others. She has taken the battle she had to find information and resource for her to create "A Gift of Awareness". It is a non-profit that offers information to people with cancer. This woman is Sara Carstensen. She is now moving on to another battle. She is taking on the Florida government for the chance to make medical marijuana legal.  She was recently featured in an article speaking out on this issue, click here to read the article. She found that with her treatments, it was the only way that she was willing to eat anything or to hold down what she did eat. No one should have to suffer or risk jail time to have something that works, and she has proven herself to be a real life hero

Small Business Sunday- Nocturne's Armoire

Just in time for Halloween, today's business is Nocturne's Armoire. The Facebook page offers great items, conversations, and even great ideas. When it comes to the great items that she offers, you can find everything from Gothic to fantasy or even Dark Wedding supplies. Nocturne's Armoire offers something for each of the viewers. Check it out, I am sure you will find something to tickle your tastes.

Wednesday's Wondering

We have all had those moments when we think or ponder on something, but we chose to just keep thinking about it, even when there are no real easy answers. One of my favorites is contemplating why "The answer to life, the universe, and everything is 42". Okay, truthfully, I am a Douglas Adams fan. 

So today, the wondering for this week is straight out of "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium". Why is there never the same amount of hot dogs as there are hot dog buns, in the packages?

Monday's Wall Of Shame

On Monday's, we will be featuring a Wall of Shame. This will highlight those that like to hire freelancers or make purchases from small business but they refuse to pay for the hard work that goes with it.  For this week our spotlight goes to the repeat offender Brad Murphy from oDesk. He also goes by the name Himachol Titu on Facebook and Boby Tailor on Skype.

If you receive an offer to work for him. work at your own risk. He does not like to pay for the writing done, and he wants to "see" you. Here is proof from his Skype to your eyes.

[10/9/2013 9:34:03 PM] Boby  Tailor: i want to talk with you for 1 min
[10/9/2013 9:34:11 PM] Boby  Tailor: or please give your number
[10/9/2013 9:34:48 PM] Theresa Johnson: I can get a typed message, I do not do voice, because my daughter is sleeping.
[10/9/2013 9:35:11 PM] Boby  Tailor: okay no need to talk
[10/9/2013 9:35:17 PM] Boby  Tailor: just want to see you
[10/9/2013 9:36:55 PM] Theresa Johnson: What do you mean? You have seen my picture on my Facebook profile.

Small Business Sunday

Each Sunday, a new business will be featured, for the week. Only rule is that the business must be a small business. No Corporations. No exceptions. You can ask for a company to be featured, but ultimate decision is left to Lewis and Theresa. No companies are able to pay for a spotlight spot. These are based strictly on the quality of work provided by the small businesses.

This week for the featured small business, we are traveling to freezing cold Little Egg Harbor, NJ.

Seals Pool Services is today's Small Business Spotlight

Seals pool service is owned and operated by Joe Seals. He has over 15 years of experience in the industry. Joe Seals and the rest his crew offer great rates and top quality for pool and handyman work that the company does. When it comes to getting the job done, Joe's firm belief is to do the job right the first time. He believes in giving the customer the best quality job, no shortcuts. 

For those that want to contact him for pool work, handyman work, or to winterize your pools, call him at (609) 857-5435

13 Days of Halloween: Hauntingly Horrifying Halloween poetry contest

As part of the 13 days of Halloween celebration that we are having along with the Conversations with Carolyn Blog, we are offering a fun Halloween contest. Dragon's Blood Inc. and Conversations with Carolyn are proud to present the 13 Days of Halloween: Hauntingly Horrifying Halloween poetry contest. Submissions are being taken from now until October 31. Then there will be a feature of the top four to vote from on the ChattingwithCarolyn and Dragon's Blood Inc pages on Facebook, for the winner.

Rules:

1) Must be your own material.
2) Email Submissions to Theresa.call@hotmail.com
3) Include Name, Facebook Name, and how you heard about the contest.
4) All submissions must be turned in prior to October 31, 11:59 PM.
5) Once top four are determined, finalist will be posted on ChattingwithCarolyn and Dragon’s Blood Inc pages on Facebook.
6) The one with the most likes will be the winner.
7) Only One Submission per person
8) On Facebook, must like both ChattingwithCarolyn and Dragon's Blood Inc.

MOST IMPORTANT RULE:

HAVE FUN

Here at Dragon's Blood Inc., we are having a celebration. 

        After four years of hard work and dedication, Theresa has managed to pull it off. There is a Bachelor of Psychology degree with her name on it. In her own words, "I am a Phoenix. Not only because I graduated from University of Phoenix, but I have been able to come out of the ashes, wipe myself off and realize the beautiful creature that I have become through hard work and determination.

                       Welcome to the New and Improved home of Dragon's Blood Inc.

           Lew and I would love to invite you to be able to look over our samples and different opportunities that we will post on occasion. We are planning some great things in the very near future. Lew is busy drawing away at some lovely art that we will soon be featuring and offering for sale.