Virtual Online Learning and Me

Seasons change as well as the ways of doing business online.  As a member of VirtualOnlineLearning.com, I have learned and grown as an eBay business owner and plan to continue to do so under the guidance of Danna Crawford, founder of VOL.  It has been a wonderful experience working with her and the other members and as a result, I gained the "courage" to re-brand my business and am so pleased with the results.  Here's our new logo -- would love to hear your thoughts.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, thought I'd share a recipe for a classic dish to celebrate the holiday, Corned Beef and Cabbage!

Ingredients

• 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
• 10 small red potatoes
• 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

Directions

1. Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
2. Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
3. Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.

Concrete & Clay Meets VOL

With the world of the internet so huge yet really so small, we never know who we will meet.  I have been fortunate to meet a wonderful person, Danna Crawford, who has helped me build my eBay business, Caramia's Collection and also has become a great friend.  Danna is the founder of Virtual Online Learning and hosts a monthly radio show.  The concept of the show is for those of us who work on line to have a place to gather and self-promote.  Last night I encouraged one of my good friends to join us and self-promote.  Here in tribute to his "appearance" on the VOL radio show is Ed "Eddie" Rambeau singing his hit "Concrete & Clay".  Here's hoping that Ed visits us again and becomes a fixture at our gatherings.

Creative Gift Wrapping

'Tis the season for decorating gift packages, it doesn't matter what holiday you celebrate.  Here is a great DIY video with fabulous ideas for making the gift you give stand out from all the rest and the best part is the wrapping is all budget friendly! 

How To Wear Scarves

With the cooler weather approaching and scarves being one of the hottest fashion accessories, here's a great "how to" video showing inventive ways to tie and wear your scarf collection.  Scarves are a quick and inexpensive wardrobe update.




Click here to view scarves in my eBay store

Virtual Online Learning and Me

It's that time again when I praise an online group that I belong to, Virtual Online Learning (VOL for short).  I became a member a while back, not wondering if I would ever participate in anything, I am so not a joiner!  Well, VOL has become a big part of my life, helping me make new friends in the world of online selling and even more importantly teaching me new things.  The site is ever evolving under the leadership of Danna Crawford (aka Powersellingmom.com).  I highly recommend VOL to all, you will be pleasantly surprised with a site chock full of information and no drama!  Thank you VOL.

Virtual Online Learning Meets Caramia's Collection

One of the luckiest "accidents" I have had as a seller on eBay was meeting Danna Crawford, the founder of Virtual Online Learning.com.  Danna and her VOL (for short) group have been an invaluable resource for me as an online business person.  She has a positive attitude that is contagious and is a true inspiration.  If you're a seller on eBay, online at another site or thinking of selling, make sure to contact Ms. Crawford at Virtual Online Learning -- you will be pleasantly surprised!

Getting Motivated Today for #eBay Listing PLD

Participating with the members of VirtualOnlineLearning.com
to list items on ebay today as part of this challenge it is a great motivator!

Follow along on twitter with the hashtag #volpld