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[piplover]

The past few months have been a bit up and down.  A lot of people I care about are going through difficult times, and even though I despise my job, I have one, and I'm thankful for that.


When I first left the Army I was, technically, homelss.  I didn't have a place, or any money, so I was staying in my mom's guest bedroom.  I was lucky in that I got severence pay and was able to travel a bit before coming back home and dealing with reality.  I got a place with my brother, found a job at Walmart, and started going to school.


But things weren't working out. I didn't have enough money to purchase books, pay tuitioin, and pay the rent.  Things kept spiralling.  I was so very, very lucky to have friends who stepped in and helped.  One bought my books for me, one gave me a little extra money.  None of them ever asked to be repaid. 


Today, I'm in a position where I have the ability to help those I care about, if just in a small way.  It's not enough, which breaks my heart, but it's something.  And to help this, I'm thinking of opening an Etsy shop.


I have no idea if it will be worth it, as I'm not nearly as creative as a lot of others.  But I can make scarves, blankets, baby blankets, and hats. 


Does anyone have any experience with Etsy and can offer some tips?  Like I said, I don't know if it will even be worth it, but I want to do everything I can in my power to help myself and those I care for. 

Comments

[erynn999.livejournal.com]

Talk to my friend lupabitch - she does a lot of Etsy stuff.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll pop over and see if she can answer some general questions.

[not-thatbill.livejournal.com]

I don't know anything about Etsy but I wish you the best of luck

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's an online shop for handmade items, so I'm hoping I can earn a little extra. *Fingers crossed*

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

Starting something like that sounds like a great idea for helping others. .)

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm hoping, even if it doesn't bring in a lot, it will let me have the ability to help a bit more than I can now. *fingers crossed!*