February 28, 2009

What is Etsy?

February 28, 2009/ Sara Janssen @ Nesting Gypsy

I talk a lot about Etsy on this blog...so I thought I would share this fun little video about how it all began.

Nesting Gypsy

Hi! I'm Sara. I'm a hoop-dancing, Jesus-loving, essential oilin', unschooling mama to 3 girls and wife to the most dreamy husband. We're chasing big dreams and teaching others to do the same!

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If you need me, I’ll be on my front porch with my binoculars. Like a bird-watching grandma.👵🏻Except...bird watching isn’t just for your grandma anymore! And it’s become my OBSESSION. But for those that know me well, you know I don’t really do anything half-way. I lean allllllll the way into that thing.💛My pile of bird books is a mile high and I’m at 100% geek mode researching the science behind Mockingbird song choices and mating patterns of Summer Tanagers. Oh it’s ON.🦜🦜My grandma had a deep love of birds and I feel so close to her as I learn more. As the cardinals sing their song into the pink Texas Hill Country sunset, I know she is here in spirit. She’s my bird angel✨Bringing me all the best birds. Like my very own painted bunting and a cardinal tonight. I took a pic through my binoculars...so there is PROOF of miracles (scroll left y’all...first pic is mine, second to show you the brilliance of the bunting). Baba...this one’s for you.⭐️ #birdwatcher #birdingdaily #birdnerd #birdsofinstagram #paintedbunting #birdingtexas #texasbirds

I used to feel so frustrated when my kiddos got sick (again?!)😱or I had allergies that wouldn’t quit, or I couldn’t sleep...but oils have changed that. I have natural solutions for all of these things and more, and I can’t wait to share them with you tomorrow night! Register for my free online class using the link in my profile! See you then!💛 #essentialoils #plantmedicine #naturalliving #nontoxiclife #healyourself #empoweredhealth

It appears I might be a big fan of rainbows.🌈😂💗Yes. Yes I am. I’m also a fan of bringing my own cup...and we’ve been trying to get back into the swing of doing that. We go out for coffee a lot, and those disposable cups were adding up fast.😱I like to load up the cars with a bunch of cups and glass or metal straws so we always have them. And while we are far from perfect, I was struck by a quote I saw today...that “We don’t need 1,000 people doing “zero waste” perfectly, we need millions doing it imperfectly”. Yessssss. Little by little. I want to create less trash, and teach my kiddos that disposable isn’t the only option.🌎In other news, I was working at a new coffee shop today...swipe left to see who was staring at me while I took this photo.😂 #lesswaste #reusablecup #bringyourowncup #savemotherearth #zerowaste #plasticfreeliving

Oh mama! My heart is so full of all the beautiful moments we have shared. You are an angel in my life.💗Oh babies! My arms will never tire of snuggling you. Motherhood is my greatest joy.🌈What a day, what a day!

This is what seven years old looks like. 🌈☀️🧚‍♀️Curious, snuggly, smart, and finding her own path that isn’t like anyone else’s. Emma Claire...you surprise us everyday with your fire and your softness. You make us all laugh with your antics and your wit. You are such a natural on the skateboard, the surfboard, the trampoline, and anything that requires skill and awareness. I love watching you discover new abilities daily. So happy you chose me to be your mama. Can’t wait to see what the year of seven holds for you. Happy birthday sweet baby.

Here are some good thoughts for a Wednesday.🌈Surround yourself with people who dream big and have plans for their life.⭐️When you talk with people...instead of talking about the weather, ask what brings them joy. Spend time with those who challenge you to read more, smile more, and be more of who you were created to be. Good vibes only yo. Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negativity!💗🌈☀️ #dreamersandoers #growthmindset #inspiredwomen #mindsetiseverything #nontoxicliving

And in the blink of an eye...I went from 90 degrees and succulents to blizzard and freezing.😂All thanks to these amazing metal birds I get to be transported around in. Never gets old.✈️I love it. And the perspective I get when I’m up in the air...absolutely amazing. I journaled ten pages this morning as we were flying. I was either delusional from waking up at 3am or totally inspired.😂I’m actually enjoying the cool mountain air in Colorado...because I’m only here for a few days and then I’m back to sunny and 80’s!☀️ I’m here for an oil education event and to hang with my team...I never tire of helping them get on track to live their dream life. Helping them let go of excuses and get out of their head!🤪 #createalifeyoulove #entrepreneurlife #dreambig #somewhereovercolorado

As I sit here, I can actually feel my cells filling up with happiness.☀️My plants have soaked up all the rain from the last couple of days and now they are ready to bask in the sun...and RAINBOWS!🌈Can you believe that light?! There is ALWAYS magic surrounding you my friends...you just might have to change your perspective to see it.🦄🌵🦋#plantsofinstagram #decklife #sunnytexas #cactuslovers #brightboldhome

We have talked about painting the house since we moved in 18 months ago... and it’s finally a reality!🌈🌟🙌🏻I couldn’t wait until my curb appeal was perfect to show you. Perfection is overrated anyway...right?! My curtains aren’t straight and my landscaping isn’t done and we haven’t replaced the white pillars yet..and I don’t even care. Because...WHITE!!! I’m blown away at what a difference color can make. I know this. Because I say it every time we paint something. But good grief…why did we wait so long?! It feels so different every time we pull into the driveway. It feels like me. It feels like home. It feels light and airy and full of possibility.💛Everything looks better against white! Especially my plants!🌵And now that we have started this project…it feeds the fire for 100 other projects. I might be making Matt slightly crazy with my visionary self. He is super logistical and detail oriented and brilliant. 😂 I’m all...LET’S DO IT ALLLLL!🤪But we made a list today. Next up...buy a shipping container to move all of his tools into… and free up the cute shed in the back to create a tiny house. And maybe buy another shipping container for another tiny house. Endless possibilities!😉I like living in possibility. Feels so good. **swipe left for the before pic! #homerenovation #fixerupper #createaspaceyoulove #renovationlife

This weekend my oldest baby turns 15! What?! Yep.💛She was born into her Daddy’s hands on April 7, 2004...in a birthing tub at our house in Sioux City, IA. Hard to believe that our tiny little babe (well, if you consider 9+ lbs tiny) has already outgrown me by 4 inches. I realllllly craved jelly beans all throughout my pregnancy...which I’m sure contributes to the fact that she is super smart and funny and kind.😉💕She sees the good in others and in the world. She is confident in who she is and what she has to offer. Her opinions are solid and bold...and I love to hear them. She’s an incredible artist and dancer...and she has big plans for her future. Happy birthday Bella Boo! We love you more than you could ever know!💗🦋🌈

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