July is Prime Time!
Jul 16, 2024 12:16 pm
It’s Prime Time!
This month I wanted to chat with you about saving money by doing a few things yourself. Yes, I am timing this with Prime Days to ensure you are getting the best deals on this creative adventure. Let me show you a couple of things I have discovered which has changed my way of thinking.
Over the past 15 years, and so many conferences later, you can imagine the amount of swag I’ve purchased for table giveaways or gift basket raffles. Honestly, conferences are expensive to attend and swag can run you upwards of a thousand dollars per event. After some research and following a few pages of creative content makers who actually create products, I’ve discovered simple tasks you can do while binge-watching your favorite shows.
Ready?
VEVOR Button Maker Machine
Imagine creating conference-specific buttons, or book-specific buttons without needing to order 1,000? Now you can. Low price, cost-efficient, and easy to use. Learn more here.
Mini Cinch Bookbinding Machine
Imagine creating your own journals for gift baskets, raffle items or simply for your series bibles? The mini cinch can get you there Here is the how to video so you can see the value of this wonderful tool to have in your arsenal. Find out more here.
The All in One Tool and Score Board
This is the one tool you can do so much with. I have one and I am in love. Here is the video on all the wonderful things you can make with this. I am looking forward to the cards and book marks I will be able to create with this DIY must have. Find out more here.
See other items I have listed to create your own swag.
Drawn into a world of clandestine mentorship and hidden agendas, Shenita—now rechristened Helen—faces a journey fraught with uncertainty. With Mr. Slow as her guide, she embarks on a quest for redemption, teetering on the edge between salvation and damnation. Get it on audio here.
Multipurpose Scoring Board
Create cards, envelopes and so much more with this scoring board from Bira Craft. I love this board so much, I made sure to include the link for the video, so you can see how great of an investment this is.
Embark on a thrilling journey with Dr. Fred Quartermaine in "A Bad Penny," the captivating first installment of a romantic action-adventure trilogy perfect for your summer reading. Dr. Fred Quartermaine, an esteemed archivist with the Society of the Golden Orb, is tasked with cataloging a treasure trove of items left in a dusty Victorian home, owned by a mysterious antiquities broker. Little does he know, his life is about to take a dramatic turn.
Get started here for a fun, summer reading adventure.
Download the Clue Pack to See if you can start to unravel the mystery of Philoneus' home here.
BOOK 2 is available and the second Clue Pack.
The adventure continues as love blossoms between Dr. Fred Quartermaine and Dr. Penny Dobbs in A Penny Saved. With their relationship deepening, Fred and Penny face new challenges as they delve into the webbing of hiding spots in Philoneus’ home. However, a moment of poor judgment leads to a significant setback, jeopardizing their progress and testing their resolve.
Their troubles multiply with the arrival of an unwanted visitor, whose motives are anything but clear. As if that weren't enough, meddling parents get involved in the center of all the chaos, bringing their own brand of bedlam and complications. Navigating through the pandemonium, Fred and Penny must also deal with treacherous holes in the floor of the Victorian home, turning every step into a potential disaster.
To top it off, an exterminator with an odd name and even odder methods arrives, adding a touch of bizarre humor to their predicament. Despite these hurdles, Fred and Penny’s bond grows stronger as they work together to uncover the secrets inside of the old home. As they battle against the odds to find a happily ever after, they learn that sometimes, the greatest treasures are the ones we save—each other.
Join Fred and Penny in A Penny Saved, where romance, intrigue, and unexpected challenges make for an unforgettable adventure.
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Clue Pack 2: https://www.ogaines.com/thegoldenorbchronicles
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Left over rotisserie chicken? Simply add rice, corn, black beans and avocado to make this protein packed lunch.
Get the recipe here.
Hawkeye, Goldfinches, and The Farm
Blurb:
Hope surged through Macalister Fontaine as he clicked the arriving message from the match-making agency, opening the missive to see his latest match. A woman, in trouble, who inherited a farm, right in Iowa, less than two hours away. A woman, expecting a child, with no immediate family, nearly broke. She needed a hero, but he needed to know the compatibility percentages on paper.
Kylie West found herself in an unfortunate situation, but she loved the farm in Iowa left to her by Grandpa Ollie. It was her birthright. In her abdomen was the next generation of Wests to till the land. Only one problem, she needed help, in the worst way.
Pack your bags as we load up the wagon train for a roll to Iowa with Macalister Fontaine, Kylie West, Hawkeye, Goldfinches, and the farm.
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Journal with Me, July 18th, with Creative Conversations @ The Greater Augusta Arts Council. Space is limited. Reserve your slot now!
Free for members of the Arts Council, All others $10.
Bring your journal to learn great tips and techniques.
Get that Closet Organized (ogaines.com)
Rosemary...is that you? (ogaines.com)
A Bad Penny is Live! (ogaines.com)
Foods for the Fourth (ogaines.com)
Up next, the Rocky Mountains. Join me in this virtual Challenge. https://www.theconqueror.events/r/CC96636
Join my group Olivia's Hikers. Invitation Code OLIVIA1158 Password readwalkslay.
