The "Feeling"

Have you ever had that feeling, that maybe, just maybe you were destined for something big?  Now, I don't believe in fate or destiny or karma or anything like that, that's not what I am saying.  I do believe that God has a plan for all of us, and it is up to us whether we choose to follow His plan or go our own way (and before moving forward, I want to make sure this is His plan, and not just mine).  But, every time I think about this idea that my mom has for me and ella.jane, I sorta get that feeling, almost like a slight glimpse, a giddy feeling in my stomach, that this thing could just be huge.  But I am afraid to step out and see just what might happen....I have a long list of things I need to accomplish before I can step in that direction, well more like the things on my list are the stepping stones to get me there.  They are all things that can fairly easily be accomplished, but for some reason I just haven't started the process of crossing them off. 

 I don't know if it's because I am unsure if this is the path God has for me, or if I am so sure that it is, but am terrified of stepping into territory that is so unfamiliar to me.  Does that make any sense??  And again the doubt plagues me, and the discouraging questions speak all too loudly in my mind, what if this is an epic fail???  I don't know anything about running a business or even creating a logo, I don't have an attorney or have the knowledge to create a patent on my own, I mean, just reading small business books from the library leaves me overwhelmed! But, I know that I am loving what I am doing in making hair accessories, and so I will push forward!

After talking to a friend the other day and my mom today, I have decided to set some goals for myself, things that will keep me moving forward, and help me not to focus on the "what ifs".  I have quit a few goals in mind already, listed in order from small to HUGE, maybe someday I will share them with y'all!  For now I will share one from the middle of my list, because it gives me GREAT motivation, I want to "fully fund a vacation from my earnings, to Disney World", of course! ;)  Any time that I start feeling discouraged, doubtful, or just plain unmotivated, this,

will kick my booty into gear!!  Somehow, some way, I alone will pay for an amazing vaca with my family, and hopefully accomplish all of the rest of my goals, no matter how out of reach they may seem at the moment!

Have you ever had that feeling that you could do something big for yourself or your family?

This is me...wife, momma, homemaker, future business owner?

I am a stay-at-home momma, and will gladly claim the title of Homemaker any day.  For some time now, I have wanted to be able to supplement our income from home.  My hubs has a good job with a decent income, but in all honesty, we could always use a little extra fun money!  I have tried my hand at selling for an in-home party company, I sew and crochet, and have made and sold a few things here and there, but I just never really felt motivated to try to turn any of those things into a steady income.  I have always admired and been slightly envious of those momma's that work from home and love their job, and have often wondered, why can't I do that?.  

Which brings me to today.  I have 3 beautiful gifts from God that call me momma, and I love to dress them up!  While you won't see my sweet boy sporting any hair bows or headbands, unless it's crazy hair day at school ;) ,

my two girlies are more than willing to try out my bows!  I've been hoarding buying ribbon for quite awhile now, telling myself that someday, SOMEDAY, I would learn to make hair bows for my girls.  I love the special little touch that a bow can give an outfit, but was not very fond of the sometimes hefty price tags that came with buying them.  So, three weeks ago, I decided to bite the bullet and just try it out, deciding whatever bows I made I would put in their Easter baskets.  I posted my pictures on Facebook via Instagram, (you can follow me here!) and within a couple of hours I had people asking if I was selling my creations!!  I was so excited!  So, my little "business" was born.  I only loosely call it a business for now, until I open up my Etsy shop, and get myself established.  My momma has an idea to turn my small shop into something much larger, which would be a dream come true!  I would love to someday turn my hobby into a full-time, steady income.  Prayerfully I will be slowly moving in the direction of doing just that, and seeking God's will for this little hobby I have come to love and enjoy!  It's super scary to think I could be getting my hopes up for nothing, that maybe this isn't what God would like me to be doing, but it's also so exciting to think that maybe this could be my thing, my dream turned reality.  For now my names will be momma and wife, but hopefully someday I will be able to add successful business owner to that!

Can this dream really become a reality?

This is my first blog post.  Ever.  I have read blogs for years, always enjoying that little glimpse into the lives of others, I even thought maybe one day I would be a blogger, but I was always too afraid/nervous/busy?  to ever take the leap.  Two weeks ago, on my 33rd birthday, I decided to dive into the unknown unfamiliar!  I set up this blog, with the help of my beautiful Sister, started a business page on Facebook, and started trying to sell my creativity.  As I hit "Invite friends" on my Facebook page, WARNING bells sounded in my head, What was I doing?!, I don't know anything about selling things!!!, What if no one buys this stuff after I've spent all this money?!.  After much encouragement from my family, I decided to just go with it, and see what panned out.  As I laid in bed that night, trying to fall asleep, with thoughts of excitement, fear, and hope vying for my attention, I quietly prayed and  thought, Could this dream really become a reality???.  And with that, it was time to find out!