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Bad Juju for Bota Of Boulder

I was So upset to learn the company I hired to help me with my bags, Bota Of Boulder, chose to use my left overs without asking me, and create a bag from it-- I am not sure how a business can do this, but somehow they did!

I know I am new to business, and BOY O BOY am I learning!! I am learning how to be a good , respectable business, and not ever treat someone as I have been treated by Bota of Boulder

Not even a sorry, or email explaining why they would do this? Right now, most of the people I have talked to said this does go on, but to happen right under my nose,-- from now on, I have learned to really trust my lawyer and do as he says!!

I hope they can see that this is not good business practice and move on to their own products they make--- I know I have from them!!

OlovesM Bags

The OlovesM bag line was created by me- merle:) Check out my bags here:

Website, Design & Yikes!!

Well the time has come for me to think about a website redo for www.olovesm.com

Thinking this would all be done 1,2, 3-- wrong!! First I had to find a designer, since my wonderful graphics gal got a full time job---boo hoo

So I decided to put an ad on craigslist, I figure it is a great place to contect with people, well 100 replies later-- I was floored!!! Or should I saw overwhelmed with having to reply to all these emails.  Even worse, they were all very good candidates!! So now what to do?? I figured maybe I would get 5 replies, as I had to put a price limit on what I could afford-- yep, eco start-ups, have eco-budgets;)

Well, being a little slow at replies, a few months later, I have finally found who I beieve to be the right fit for the new site design.

I am working with her now, and will be sure to keep you updated!!!

thank you for checking in-- and oh, I was so happy to have mailed off a FABulous FAB tote today to the Ladies Night Out winner!!!

Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out at PNN-- I am so glad I got to be a part of Girls Night Out tonight!! Even though it was for a short time, due to my kids being tired and a little cranky-- it was neat to see all the wonderful gals come out and chat it up!!

I also donated one of my OlovesM Eco Bags as a giveaway-- which I hope to send out to the winner Monday!!

I also realized I need to keep up with my PNN site more and more-- since it is not only easy to use, but so many wonderful, talented, and amazing people use it as well.

Thank you PNN for giving us this wonderful place to come and share!!!

Time Out!!

A Business Time Out!  Yep, that is what I need to start doing for ME!!  I have been working a lot-- I love what I am doing and it is so exciting to me to get new stores, meet new people, and learn something new everyday- but I also need to take time for ME.

 I realized I need a Time Out! So this week, I have made a point to get away for my fav yoga class, take the dogs for a longer walk, and just know it is OK to Time Out!!!

If you find that you are in front of your computer too long, or making up reasons not to go to your fav yoga class, or if your dogs are steering you down--- take a time out;)