National Snack Food Month

I didn't know but I do now courtesy of NationalDayCalendar.com, that February is National Snack Food Month. Sounds good to me, after all what would a day be like without a snack sometime during it? I lean towards salty and crunchy snacks since I don't eat sugary foods. Chips are my weakness but I do like all kinds of nuts, popcorn and combinations like cheese and crackers or crackers with peanut butter.

I found the bags below on Amazon Handmade from the Bright Eyes Boutique. (affiliate link) This online shop is the combined work of a group of women in Utah and they have plenty of things like these bags and bowl covers that will help you reduce your need for single use plastic.

amzn.to/42GXzcL #affiliatelink #NationalSnackFoodMonth Found this on Amazon Handmade from the Bright Eyes Boutique. They have lots of items that would help you use less single use plastics.

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— CozybyKathy🌻 (@cozybykathy.bsky.social) February 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM

amzn.to/3WSwfEx #affiliatelink #NationalSnackFoodMonth If you gotta carry snacks with you why not do it in something pretty?

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— CozybyKathy🌻 (@cozybykathy.bsky.social) February 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM

Check them out and let me know if anything catches your eye in the comments. I would love to hear from you!

One other thing, I have left X and joined Blue Sky. If you are there too follow me and I will follow you back. (7) CozybyKathy🌻 (@cozybykathy.bsky.social) — Bluesky

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National School Librarian Day

I love libraries. I love and admire the people who work in them. School libraries are a special place for students and I am so glad that nearly all schools have one. I don't spend enough time in libraries, and I need to do something about that. That said, what I want you to know today is that it is National School Librarian Day. 

I am sure that showing your appreciation for your school librarian would be welcomed any day, any time. I found a couple of book related gifts on Amazon (affiliate links in this post) that you might like to check out.

The shirt is right. There is no such thing as too many books.

This quote from Plato sums up how I feel about books and what school librarians can give to students through the books in their collections.

These items come from the handmade category on Amazon. Have you checked out that category lately?

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Considering Online Marketplaces

Happy Wednesday! I don't know what the day will bring but want to start with a positive attitude. 

We finished the last episode of the last season of Mrs. Maisel last night. I really loved this show and will miss it. The monologue she did on the Gordon Ford show was one of the best she ever did in the show. I won't give away anything else. I still don't really like the jumping around of the timeline this season had but it is what it is.

While upstairs doing laundry I started knitting a mindless scarf. This one is the last that I have planned out of the Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball. I bought, I think 6 different colorways at very good prices and when done will have a triangular shawl and a wide scarf knit on the bias out of each color. Hope they sell.

Speaking of selling...

I am considering moving from Etsy to eBay and Amazon Handmade. There are no up front costs with either of those and both sites have more traffic that Etsy. Anyone have any experiences with eBay or Amazon Handmade they would like to share? Comments are open and I would love to hear from you.

I don't like what is going on with Etsy concerning strange bot take downs of products and holds on payments that are happening so often these days. On top of that I still feel that Etsy has lost control of their marketplace. I have a shop that I have been reporting for months. It is so very obviously a reseller. This shop lists all its wholesalers as production partners and its listings as handmade and it is so infuriating! Let's face it, Etsy hasn't been what its founder imagined for a very long time and I miss that Etsy. Whoops, slipped off the positive attitude already. Damn.

Deep breath and I'll be moving on to twitter now.

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Handmade on Amazon

No not a new shop for me but Handmade on Amazon is another place to find handmade product for all aspects of your life. 

Plan your wedding...

Shop for the perfect gift...

Or find products in all kinds of categories such as jewelry, home décor, kitchen and dining, beauty and grooming, handbags and totes, stationery and party supplies, clothing and accessories or toys and games.

 

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The links today are Amazon Affiliate Links and I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Amazon Handmade Easter Products

Hello there! It's Friday and that is usually the day I share things I find on Amazon. I let others crawl through electronics and gadgets and widgets and whatever. My favorite place to browse is handmade on Amazon. Makers are special people and deserve all the attention we can give them.

I have to tell you (because important people say so) that the links in this post are affiliate links. That means if you click and then make a purchase I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. I get a bit of yarn money, an artisan makes a sale and you hopefully get something you are really happy with. I call that win-win-win.

Continuing with Easter items just for you today from Handmade on Amazon...

These adorable bunny soaps are ready to hop right into your tub and bring a smile to any cutie in your life. Set includes 4 handmade mini bunny soaps. Scented in yummy jelly beans in all the colors of the rainbow. Adorable for all ages.

This set arrives with 4 soap peeps in shrink wrapped, labelled in clear cello bag tied with tiffany blue ribbon. Total weight 5 oz. Made with our all natural glycerin rich soap. One of our favorite soap gifts to give your best friends and perfect for Easter basket fillers. Each individual peep soap measures 2.75" tall x .25 deep X 1.25" wide. You will receive 4 peep soaps in shrink wrap pack, inside clear cello bag with ribbon. +++Soap dish picture is not included +++ Visit our Amazon Handmade shop @ Sunbasil Soap for more fun Easter basket treats.

These adorable tags are the perfect addition to be hung on your Easter basket - complete with your child's name! They measure approx 4 inches long and 3 inches wide They are laser cut, wooden

FOXY MUG mugs are custom created in our studio in beautiful Newport Beach, California. Our mugs are designed, produced and packaged by us and we take great pride in our products.

Our designs are permanently sublimated onto our mugs, NO vinyl or stickers are used

Our kid's mugs are dishwasher safe and BPA free

We securely package our mugs in special boxes to protect from damage during shipping

These mugs are tough enough for children, picnics and everyday use!

The design wraps around the mug which makes it a great option for left or right handed use

Why choose FOXY MUG?

We are happy to say we do not use any third party printers or mass manufacturers to make our mugs. All of our mugs are designed, printed and sublimated by us in our studio, using the highest quality sublimation inks and materials.

We have been in business since 2014 with thousands of satisfied customers.

Each of our beautiful, handcrafted Easter eggs is perfect for an Easter Basket, an Easter decoration for you, or a gift for a special friend of any age. WHAT IS INSIDE? Inside each of our eggs is a springtime or Easter scene. Our little eggs feature colorful nonpareil bunnies, and our large eggs have royal icing bunnies or chicks. We complement the critters with assorted icing decorations, such as eggs, hatchlings, carrots, and flowers. 

CAN I EAT THE SUGAR EGGS? Although the sugar and icing are edible, most people prefer to cherish them for years to come. I'm a state-certified home-based processor. 

WHAT SIZES ARE YOUR EGGS? - SMALL (approximately 3.5" long and 3.0" wide) - LARGE (approximately 4.5" long and 3.5" wide) 

WHERE DO YOU SHIP? HOW MUCH WILL SHIPPING COST? We ship our well-packaged sugar eggs throughout the USA and to many countries. In checkout, please select the destination state or country. 

WILL MY EGG ARRIVE IN TIME FOR EASTER 2021? Yes! We ship our eggs well before the USPS deadline for pre-Easter delivery. To ensure a smooth delivery for your order, please double-check your shipping address at checkout. 

DO YOU OFFER PERSONALIZATION? We do! Simply select the personalization option and specify your loved one's name at checkout. We'll write it with icing on their egg. 

DO YOU MAKE SUGAR EGGS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNS ON THE TOP? We do! You can find all of our sugar egg listings at heartfeltfleecefiber.etsy.com.

This Tic Tac Toe game set is the perfect Easter gift or basket stuffer! Also great for a class gift, goody bag, or birthday party favor!

This set includes one burlap drawstring bag that measures approximately 5" x 4" and includes 10 mini erasers (5 bunnies and 5 chicks).

**not for children under 3 years of age**

Other Tic Tac Toe sets are available in our shop: type CRDCcreations in the search bar

This set of 6 handmade Easter ornaments features a cheerful combination of floral fabrics in lively and vibrant colors. Each egg ornament is finished with metallic gold accent cord and hanging thread. The shatterproof Easter eggs are 2.5 inches tall and 2 inches wide (a little larger than a chicken egg). 

Colors include green, red, orange, white, yellow, pink, lavender and blue. Perfect as unique Easter gift or as Easter decoration. The ornament set comes in a kraft gift box. I make very limited numbers of each ornament design, which makes them truly special. Handmade in the USA.

 

Each Valance is 16" long by 42" wide This includes a 1 1/2" header above the rod and a 1.5" pocket for the rod. 1 1/2x to 2x the window width is suggested. If you need help to determine how many you need please email me. All cotton Machine wash and dry on low setting. It may require ironing.

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I have included below each image the shop's item descriptions. Once again while browsing I was amazed by the creativity of the makers. Quite a variety here today too. There is so much more on Handmade at Amazon but right here you can check out soap, curtains, sugar eggs and more. 

The images are clickable links to enable your shopping. 

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Nativity Searches on Etsy, Ebay, Amazon, Society6 and Zazzle

Last week here on the blog I shared some Santa images from Etsy. On Twitter I shared Santa products from other companies where I am an affiliate.

This week the focus will be Nativity products. With Christmas on Friday it may be too late for orders for this year but I like the mood and thoughtfulness these images create in me.  If you do click on links in this post and then make a purchase I may qualify for a small commission at no cost to you except on Etsy where I am just a cheerleader and not an affiliate.

First up is a beautiful tree skirt that I found on Zazzle. I love watercolor art and even though this is a digital design it still has the watercolor look that I like.

Next is a framed print that I found on Society6. We are a weary world and I hope to find small things to rejoice about.

For something to hang on your tree I found a Nativity ornament on Amazon Handmade.

For something to display on a mantel or wherever you might have a bit of space I found this Lenox Nativity on Ebay.

Finally something from Etsy. I am not an affiliate here but I love to window shop.  Isn't this handmade wooden Nativity just lovely? This shop (RETIREDELF) will be accepting orders to be shipped in the New Year. I am glad an Etsy seller has had such a wonderful season.

I hope you saw something you like today and had a gentle reminder why we are celebrating the season and the day this Friday.

Merry Christmas!

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Amazon Handmade, Cozy on Etsy, Photo of the Day

What's on my mind?

I have been an Amazon Associate for a long time. For that long time I never really did much about that association. Since Amazon has started their Handmade on Amazon department it seemed like a good time to see if I can start collecting a few commissions for showing off handmade things that I love.

There really are some beautiful things. I did a search for fall decor and found perfect decorations and other items for this time of year. A few examples and then you can go find your own!

Pictures are clickable.Feel free to shop as desired : )

Cozy on Etsy Shop News

Not a lot of shop excitement this week. My coupon has ended. I really hoped that someone, anyone, everyone would take advantage of 20% off.

I did add a new scarf, the one you see here on the right, to the shop. It is a lovely deep purple and the yarn is very light although it has the chunky look that seems to be so trendy these days. I love this scarf and if someone else doesn't take it soon I may pull it and keep it for myself. Don't snooze and loose if you like it.

Photo of the Day

This one is from my first November in Jackson. My granddaughter trying to fit in the Wyoming motto of "Forever West" came to visit in boots and a hat from Salt Lake. She took them off when playing in the grass and leaves. It was a lovely day and a lovely time and this image captures that for me.

I put this image in a pinned tweet for this month. If you are interested you can follow me on Twitter @CozyAtoZ.