🌼 Staycation 2019 - Day 3 - Etsy Tutorial || weighing myself || Sanding and Painting 🌼

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  • @reneewerner1972bd
    @reneewerner1972bd 5 років тому +10

    Sophia just some helpful advice. I'm a seller on poshmark. When I started out selling I used to use the brown paper and stick the labels on the outside. The postmaster at our post office told me they don't suggest using brown paper with the shipping labels attached directly to it. Sometimes the paper gets damaged going through the post office machinery. If the paper comes off and the label is lost there is no way of knowing where the order was supposed to go. If you aren't enclosing an invoice in order for the post office to be able to return the package to you or the buyer you may run into issues with some lost packages. I would suggest using brown boxes or flat rate boxes from the post office (they're free and the post office will deliver them) and taping on the labels. Just some suggestions I'd hate to see you loose your items. Or at least write on the box please return to and your address just in case in paper is lost in transit

  • @colleenstrayer2917
    @colleenstrayer2917 5 років тому +8

    Sophia, I would legit watch you watch paint dry. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone. Film what you want.

  • @moonglow7710
    @moonglow7710 5 років тому +6

    Sophia, your channel and what you share is just so interesting and sometimes fascinating. I just love how you are a go getter. Your weight loss journey maybe just needs a back seat right now. You've had a huge adjustment to make recently. But, whatever! Your channel is great no matter what that fancy scale says!

  • @wandadavis2468
    @wandadavis2468 5 років тому +7

    You are a go-getter! Always making things happen!
    Very inspiring😊. Just love how real you are😘

  • @miacharlesworth
    @miacharlesworth 5 років тому +5

    You've got the gift of the gab Sophia. I started off thinking those ceramic cats, hideous but by the end you'd talked them up and I was thinking, they'd look quite sweet on my bookcase!

  • @dori1425
    @dori1425 5 років тому +5

    Sophia, you are an amazing woman. Strong determine with drive. You get the job done and a well job indeed.

  • @kathyhegert4152
    @kathyhegert4152 5 років тому +4

    Every minute spent with you is wonderful!

  • @donnawiseman9311
    @donnawiseman9311 5 років тому +4

    You always amaze me in what you can get done. I admire you!

  • @nancymalloy9202
    @nancymalloy9202 5 років тому +3

    I admire you, so honest and hard working. Some people would just cave under your circumstances, but you took charge and started to make changes. Don't worry about your weight, I am 68 and honestly I have never felt better at the weight I am now, probably the most I have weighed, but healthy. Don't beat yourself up, when you get to a place you and Scott can manage, then you can concentrate on your weight if you wish. Keep up the good work and try not to worry too much, I know it is hard.

  • @marycnhatch4934
    @marycnhatch4934 5 років тому +4

    Don't worry about your weight, you are fabulous. Thanks for the Etsy tutorial. I'm so happy to see you painting again, you always inspire me.

  • @patriciadudzik6440
    @patriciadudzik6440 5 років тому +5

    Purple is your QUEENLY COLOR

  • @grandma581
    @grandma581 5 років тому +4

    Your bathroom looks lovely . You worked very hard . You remind me of me when I was your age . And that was many moons ago lol

  • @sandracollins7938
    @sandracollins7938 5 років тому +3

    I've been watching you for quite awhile now & have seen all the changes you made so you are correct about the decluttering in the house. Amazing how much you've let go of & simplified the house. CONGRATS!!! Love the Etsy store you started........excited for my package to come.

  • @cgd1125
    @cgd1125 5 років тому +2

    This is why I love your channel. You are REAL!! I'm trying to lose weight but have been going through anxiety. I had to stop worrying about weight and get the anxiety under control. We can only do one thing at a time. With all the work you do, you shouldn't have to worry about weight. Stinks getting older. Glad you're having so much success with your sales.

  • @francesahrens1578
    @francesahrens1578 5 років тому +5

    Very interesting to see/hear how to Etsy👍🏻!

  • @bluejay5531
    @bluejay5531 5 років тому +2

    Sophia you are always always such a great motivator, and educator too. Thank you for sharing the tutorial on etsy. Wishing you will be able to quilt and relax as well asap. baci baci

  • @jeannebowes2898
    @jeannebowes2898 5 років тому +3

    Flattering sweater! That color is wonderful on you!

  • @judyland-obrien4259
    @judyland-obrien4259 5 років тому +2

    Love the info you share...open and honest. As a RN, I think you would be a DYNAMITE trauma nurse!! You're an inspiration, Sophia!!!

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому

      Can you send me some juju that I come across the mother of all antiques so I can quit all my jobs and go to nursing school? Thank you for all you do. I love you nurses!

    • @judyland-obrien4259
      @judyland-obrien4259 5 років тому

      Good strong vibes coming you way, Girl!!!@@mygreatchallenge

  • @raquelcruz3874
    @raquelcruz3874 5 років тому +3

    Sofia that shade of purple looks good on you

  • @Spokenfan
    @Spokenfan 5 років тому +3

    Lovely Sophia 💜, what a fun video 👍🏻. Those cats are adorable too. I know you must get tired of me saying this but I think you are Amazing, Beautiful, Brilliant and an Inspiration for us all. You have so many Wonderful gifts. Great job on the bathroom 👍🏻👏. We love y’all 💜♥️💕🐶🐶🐱

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Victoria. I truly appreciate the kind comments.

  • @DreamMom90
    @DreamMom90 5 років тому +1

    Enjoy your videos as always. You are such a delight. You work so hard and hopefully you will take some time to rest. As for the weight, please be kind to yourself. You have enough on your plate right now. Most of us would be mortified to give our weight publicly so hats off to you. Take care, Sophia.

  • @nancyzahradnik6021
    @nancyzahradnik6021 5 років тому +1

    Sophia, this video was very interesting. Your explanation about how you ship things and actually how you list things was great. Your painting looks so easy and you painting borders was fascinating because you use no painters tape or put tarps down or newspaper down.

  • @deborahbenjamin4490
    @deborahbenjamin4490 5 років тому

    Hello Sophia, thanks so much for showing your listing process! Back when my husband & I used to sell there was no such thing & we would have to sell at flea markets and we rented space at an antique store. Which I actually talked about in my latest video, (shameless plug... lol!), Anyway I was considering doing this when my husband who is 72 finally retires to help supplement our income, so I would need to learn this! Also you had commented on my channel back on my Dollar Tree video that you would love to see my tea cups. Well I am showing some in my last video. Just in case you have the time in your ultra busy life to go see it, seeing as you had mentioned it. Hope you also get some relaxation at some point in your staycation! Blessings! 💗💕

  • @connieborg6471
    @connieborg6471 5 років тому +2

    Was a very interesting video a little of everything. I especially liked when you introduced this new scale. Thank you so much.

  • @bonniejordan3441
    @bonniejordan3441 5 років тому +2

    Great video, Sophia. I enjoyed the information on Etsy and on the scale. 💕

  • @JB-mv5tq
    @JB-mv5tq 5 років тому +6

    Love the entire video as usual and that you continue to date them. Just a note to say I stressed over weight my entire adulthood, but having a cancer diagnosis put all of that in perspective. We women have to learn how beautiful we are as mothers, partners, citizens, etc. Of course we want to be the healthiest we can be, but weight is not what defines us. Also, just a heads up to all- I now have Shingles, which they say was brought about by stress. Please talk to your health care provider about the Shingrex vaccine. It is the new one that does not contain a live virus. If I can save even one of you from this pain, it is well worth my time.
    Take care, Sophia, you are such a special person and you have indeed made significant progress in decluttering, among many other areas.

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому +3

      The first year I worked at the jail I got shingles. Hence the holes on my forehead. Luckily I caught it on time and I did not get it anywhere else. You are a true survivor and a hero in my eyes. God bless you. I hope you feel better soon.

    • @joycemarsh2743
      @joycemarsh2743 5 років тому +1

      Yes I agree I got the shingles vaccine and so did my husband I tell everyone I know about it because I know a few people that have had shingles and they went through a terrible time with the pain . I hope you are feeling better soon .

    • @JB-mv5tq
      @JB-mv5tq 5 років тому +1

      @@mygreatchallenge Thank you for your kind words. A survivor I am and intend to be a Thriver. Keep up the great work you are doing. You have inspired so many with your creativity, energy, and love of family. Glad to know there is hope on the other side of Shingles!

    • @JB-mv5tq
      @JB-mv5tq 5 років тому +1

      @@joycemarsh2743 Yes, I could not get the original vaccine, since it had a live virus and I am in treatment, but doc says after this is over I should get the Shingrex vaccine. Good on you to spread the word-I can't believe how painful this is and I'm doing it by myself. We women are much more powerful than we realize. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

  • @rosemarycornwall5162
    @rosemarycornwall5162 4 роки тому

    Watching in the UK on lock-down. What a lovely shout out for nurses, thanks! Best wishes Rose RN

  • @carrierothamel6805
    @carrierothamel6805 5 років тому

    I think you have done tremendously well with your de-cluttering projects and anyone who says different is either jealous of your success or just downright nasty mean. I have watched you for a long,long time and if I ever get stuck in my journey I re-watch several of your videos,for ideas and just motivation....in fact I watch you so much that my boys, Abbott and Costello (Maine coon cats) recognize your voice....Costello will sit and watch you,I think it's your accent, which is lovely....if I can be at least 1/4th as successful as you with your journey/challenge I will be a happy woman indeed. Thank you ever so much for helping me in so many different ways....and for sharing your life and your family,including your fur babies......love you Sophia...

  • @roselynncovington9611
    @roselynncovington9611 5 років тому +3

    "This is not the J. Peterman catalog," lol - love that comment.

  • @scrapper900
    @scrapper900 5 років тому +1

    Google photos and iCloud are other great ways to have all your pics shared to all your devices and automatically saved. Another great video!

  • @catherinerandall1966
    @catherinerandall1966 5 років тому +3

    Huge thanks for posting this Etsy tutorial. Very, very well done, informative and appreciated!!!😂

  • @grny28
    @grny28 5 років тому +1

    You can cut down on the dust by using a wet sponge instead of the sandpaper to smooth out the drywall mud. The end result is a lot smoother finish too.

  • @mommyj6586
    @mommyj6586 5 років тому +1

    Hi Sophia. I love watching your videos 😊 For sanding, pick up a drywall pole sander and screens. It makes the job so much easier and faster if you have a lot to do. with a nice smooth finish. You can run a fine sanding block over after too for a perfectly smooth wall. I love mine 💞

  • @melissaspencer632
    @melissaspencer632 5 років тому +2

    Such a great scale!

  • @JacquelineLP
    @JacquelineLP 5 років тому +1

    I refinished a mid century buffet Year’s ago and the lady that purchased it drove from over an hour and then paid $240 dollars to have a moving truck get it home safely for her! Wow! That said a lot about my unique way of refinishing projects! 😁(no thanks to scales they always lie to you especially after you eat😉) your beautiful lady! Just fine the way you are! No one sees our flaws besides ourselves. But you do you. 👍🏾💐💜

  • @BurdenedandBlessed
    @BurdenedandBlessed 5 років тому +1

    may 14th was my 42nd birthday :) and i'm so glad i got to enjoy a video post from you on my birthday :) thanks for sharing!

  • @debbietampasheher3682
    @debbietampasheher3682 5 років тому +2

    Great job Sophia

  • @normataylor3124
    @normataylor3124 5 років тому +2

    Great video as usual wish u happy hunting for treasures

  • @susanfrank535
    @susanfrank535 5 років тому +3

    absolutely fascinating sophia, or is it sofia? anyway, you make everything look so easy. for instance: sanding & painting. no dtop cloth? nomchange into work clothes? no clean up after sanding & before applying paint? i am especially fascinated that you can work so hard in a sweater usually with a blouse underneaath. how do you make it look so easy? luv ur videos. you & the fam are adorable. xo 💖 s

  • @TessieDobey
    @TessieDobey 5 років тому +3

    Try to have some fun on your Staycation!

  • @debbiebin
    @debbiebin 5 років тому

    Thank you Sophia being so helpful xxx

  • @pattitherington3758
    @pattitherington3758 5 років тому +6

    I just call you wonder woman.xx

  • @lindacruikshank2656
    @lindacruikshank2656 5 років тому

    Oh I am loving your purple and striped shirt and vest.

  • @cfinn9652
    @cfinn9652 5 років тому

    Great tutorial, same principles apply for eBay. I never wrap used boxes in brown paper. Post office accepts with no issue if you remove all old labels.

  • @bekayezme
    @bekayezme 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for showing the Etsy listing.

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому +2

      You re welcome. I expect a lot of thumbs down over the length and the content but I want to encourage people to do the same thing. It s getting us out if a pickle right now. I am all about sharing the knowledge and supporting others.

  • @maryleeprince6158
    @maryleeprince6158 5 років тому +1

    Those cats are so cute!!! I hope you noticed that you spelled “musical” wrong on the listing... thank you for showing us how to post on Etsy. Can’t wait to see the final results of your bathroom. Love you that you’re so real!! 🌻🌻🌻

  • @MsPinkandShiny
    @MsPinkandShiny 5 років тому +3

    I would love a video on how you edit UA-cam videos

  • @sonyahubbard3226
    @sonyahubbard3226 5 років тому +1

    Wow that’s some scale!

  • @nancypeteja6560
    @nancypeteja6560 5 років тому

    Always on the go!!! Love the video.👍 TFS.😊 💖

  • @joinmeinthedirt5186
    @joinmeinthedirt5186 5 років тому

    Love the tutorial and went on your Etsy and didn't see the cats must of sold already. I'm admiring your Fly lady feather duster. I had one but lost it in a move.

  • @denisetaylor3332
    @denisetaylor3332 5 років тому +1

    Sounds like a fab piece of tech! Just looked on uk Amazon it’s really good price £30! I’ve put in basket!

    • @li-ly-li
      @li-ly-li 5 років тому +1

      I bought it lol

  • @simoneb.1179
    @simoneb.1179 5 років тому

    Helllllloo Sophia, love your staycation videos :)
    When I sent stuff to my family in Germany i have amazon sent it right to them. I am getting that scale.

  • @chailatte54
    @chailatte54 5 років тому

    I thought of you yesterday Sophia as i went on a guided tour of the Wedgewood factory in Stoke on Trent England, it was truly fascinating. I also had a tour through the museum which i'm sure you would absolutely love. If you ever visit England again make sure you put it on your to visit list.

  • @grandma581
    @grandma581 5 років тому +1

    Do you have room for one more? Your dinner looks so good .Im salivating lol Im on A diet and your cooking my two favorite things . Enjoy

  • @emmagaie
    @emmagaie 5 років тому +3

    Instead of posting to your Facebook profile to get the photos from your phone to your PC - you can message yourself! Just open up Facebook Messenger and search for your own name - really easy quick and private way to transfer files and write notes to yourself for future reference :) hope this helps!

  • @patriciadudzik6440
    @patriciadudzik6440 5 років тому +1

    I love the cats aaaaawwwww

  • @monamorgan8614
    @monamorgan8614 5 років тому

    Hello , I just watched and of course enjoyed your video👍🏻
    I’m thinking your going to have to purchase a small flatbed trailer ( with the side rails ) to carry your roadside finds home. That way you can get more one one trip, maybe you can get one online flea market at a great price. 👍🏻😁anyway keep up the great work 🥰

  • @bettylou3709
    @bettylou3709 5 років тому +3

    Bone density and bone mass are very different things. For bone density you need to have a measurement test by your physician. My Rheumatologist takes these measurements for me once every 3 to 5 years. My insurance covers the procedure.

  • @cellison9414
    @cellison9414 5 років тому

    Thank you for the Etsy tutorial, very good. And, I think you always look fine!

  • @joycemarsh2743
    @joycemarsh2743 5 років тому +1

    Another great video good job . You must think I sound like a broken record 😂

  • @carolynb1413
    @carolynb1413 5 років тому +1

    I started watching you and actually started weight watchers because of you. I started 1 week after you joined. I hope you can find the strength to continue with healthy eating and spending a bit of time to take care of yourself. I will continue to watch your videos in anticipation of that day :) maybe you could look back at those videos for inspiration.......after all they inspired me.

  • @joannetaggart4136
    @joannetaggart4136 5 років тому +1

    Hi Sophia. Just to mention, you measured the box and said 3 1/2 but wrote 4 1/2. I just didn't know if I heard right or if it would make a difference for you in your description. I don't mean to be a bother. I enjoyed your instructions and appreciate your positive attitude. Thanks!

  • @introvert22
    @introvert22 5 років тому +1

    That scale would be my undoing.

  • @beautiful.life1396
    @beautiful.life1396 5 років тому

    I got one of those scales. I just need it to tell me to stop eating sugar! So easy to eat my weight in snacks.

  • @leezasims1644
    @leezasims1644 5 років тому +2

    Sophia I think you could save time by showing your items on UA-cam for sale in your videos.
    Show them. Tell the price and size and postage costs them let your subscribers email and pay by PayPal. What doesn’t get sold that week post elsewhere. You will be surprised by how much your subscribers will purchase. It will save you so much work. You could do a trial for a couple of weeks. 😀😀

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому

      I have had complaints people are not interested in that kind of video

  • @heatherwieler726
    @heatherwieler726 5 років тому

    Hi Sophia - I hope you know to keep your hydrogen peroxide in a dark bottle - or it doesn’t work - I noticed that you were using a clear spray bottle the other day. You never cease to amaze me! 🥰

  • @Nanasews4
    @Nanasews4 5 років тому

    Buy one for your Mom , on Amazon, have it shipped directly to her...now so she can use it while you are.....Sweet Mom, I enjoyed your Helicopter ride.

  • @lindacruikshank2656
    @lindacruikshank2656 5 років тому

    You are amazingly talented Sophia. Love your channel. My question is do you really need to wrap your box in paper to ship? I remember doing that and when I went to send out my box they asked me not to do that anymore. It does look nice but it's also an extra expense. The paper then the tape.

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому

      I recycle boxes so yes. I could do flat rate boxes but when the item is large but super light I feel the buyer is getting ripped off by paying 24.95 in shipping when in a box the same size that s wrapped in paper would cost 11 or so to ship.

  • @kandycebeeks7056
    @kandycebeeks7056 5 років тому

    Not a bad price on that scale. I’m surprised

  • @YayaTo2
    @YayaTo2 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the etsy overview! I was relieved to hear you mention the tax situation --- I was irrationally worried that someone would try to mess with Scott's unemployment because of the new income....and if I read between the lines of your vlog...sounds like someone was trolling you?

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому

      The level of "miserable" out there is something else. But whatever.

    • @YayaTo2
      @YayaTo2 5 років тому

      My Great Challenge I’m sorry they are so miserable they choose to make everyone else miserable!

  • @maryannanderson7517
    @maryannanderson7517 5 років тому +3

    Oh great. A bathroom scales that scares you to death every time you weigh yourself. Lovely! When I first purchased the car I currently own it was equipped with OnStar and every month I would get a report telling me about how all the stuff in my car was working. The problem was that I did not understand what the heck it was talking about so I was in a constant state of apprehension. This thing is doing this. Well, is that bad or is it supposed to do that? And if something is "wrong" with my car does that mean it is getting ready to give up the ghost? Is the stuff that is not working correctly stuff that I really need to have working? (I didn't much care, for instance, when the butt warmer in my seat stopped working.) For my peace of mind I had the OnStar discontinued. Also for my peace of mind I do not think I would get a bathroom scales with all those bells and whistles. Remember in the days of Reader's Digest when every month we were given some new dread disease to worry about because we were sure that we had at least 5 of the 6 symptoms they described? Exit "scare you to death" Reader's Digest. Enter the new and improved "scare you to death" bathroom scales.

  • @Mystical244
    @Mystical244 5 років тому

    Hi Sofia, just wondering what type of paint roller covers do you use? Brand, size, material. I tried painting my wall (sheet rock that has no texture on it and was already painted previously) and it left the wall with a texture like an orange. HELP please...

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому

      I use the cheap ones from home depot. The trick with paint is to really spread it thin.

  • @heatherholliehaller
    @heatherholliehaller 5 років тому

    Sophie, my husband was laid off. Husband is at retirement age so that's what we are doing. We are jumping in to this like you. He will be able to go to sales with me. We are doing it.

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому

      Good. Give me the name of your shop when you get one and I ll check it out. I am looking for madonnas by haeger and uranium glass myself. Lol. If you have questions about stuff shoot me a line.

  • @kgrean8587
    @kgrean8587 5 років тому

    Not being critical, but why wrap the package in brown paper? Why not just tape up the box,put a lable on it and ship that way? Just curious.

  • @vanessaholland4574
    @vanessaholland4574 5 років тому

    I'll take them from you Sophia.

  • @heidibastawros8722
    @heidibastawros8722 5 років тому +2

    That's nice of you to cook for your son's friends and on such short notice. I don't know where you get your energy from to do a ll these things. I wish you could relax on your vacation instead of doing all this work.

  • @Imar5d
    @Imar5d 5 років тому

    I’m curious as to why you don’t use the Usps prepaid boxes? It would be cheaper and a standard price.....
    I’ve always wondered how those scales know all this info 😳🤔

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому +2

      it's not cheaper. for instance, if i have a large item which is relatively light, i would need a large flat rate box and the shipping for the flat rate is 24.95. if it was in a regular box the same size for its light weight, the buyer would pay $11 or so based on their zip code. Flat rate boxes are great when the item is very heavy otherwise, it's not good for buyers.

    • @Imar5d
      @Imar5d 5 років тому

      @@mygreatchallenge good to know.... thank you.

  • @k_reeves7gaumauriesadventu2
    @k_reeves7gaumauriesadventu2 5 років тому +1

    Why upload photos to Facebook instead of directly to your desktop? Just wondering.

    • @mygreatchallenge
      @mygreatchallenge  5 років тому +4

      Because Facebook formats them for me. The desktop would be the large size and you have to size them down.

    • @k_reeves7gaumauriesadventu2
      @k_reeves7gaumauriesadventu2 5 років тому +1

      @@mygreatchallenge Got it....thanks!

  • @tolazy316
    @tolazy316 5 років тому

    💜

  • @JOHANNA-qd6iz
    @JOHANNA-qd6iz 5 років тому

    Wow people have to much time on their hands. What business is it of anyone to ask if their are paying TAX. Misery likes company that's the only way these people have to communicate is to troll others. whoever you are it must upset you to know that Sophia is doing what she should. Sophia well done with the great finds. Looking forward to seeing you do some quilting.

  • @teresa3705
    @teresa3705 5 років тому

    👍👏👏👏😍😘😘🌹

  • @denisecarter5117
    @denisecarter5117 5 років тому +1

    Actually I think you are looking really pretty. Lose weight if it will make you healthier.