Devine Fairytale

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Categories: Lifestyle

5 Tips to Sell Your Items On Poshmark

If you’re like me, you’re using this time in quarantine to work on projects around your house that you didn’t have the time for before.  One of those might be decluttering and organizing different areas of your home.  I’ve been selling clothes that are in great condition (or maybe even new with tags still on because I never actually wore it…) for about a year on Poshmark.  It’s pretty simple and I’ve made some extra cash.  Here are a few tips to get started on your own Poshmark closet!

1.  Decide if the item is something you would be happy buying online – is it in good condition?  If there are any flaws, make sure to document them in photos and in your description and make sure the price reflects them.  Is it a popular brand?  Is it on trend and in season?  These will help you score quicker sales.

2.  Set up an area to take quality photos.  What I do isn’t fancy…I just hang the items on the back of a solid white door in a hallway and use a ring light to help with the lighting.  I also steam all of the items before I take photos of the clothing.  I use a photo backdrop as a background for any items that don’t hang, like accessories. I try to take photos of any details, tags, fixtures, etc. The more photos the better!

The ring light I use is on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3a8rv2v
This is the stand: https://amzn.to/3erE0K3
Here is my steamer: https://amzn.to/2XEuVaz
I was using a small travel steamer, but recently invested in a full size one and love that I am able to do so many more items at a time!

3.  Order FREE shipping supplies from USPS! They have tons of options online that they will ship to you for free.  The less money you’re putting into it, the more you make!  The buyer pays the shipping costs and you receive a shipping label for 1-3 day USPS Priority Mail in your email. Make sure you’re using Priority Mail supplies or a plain box and NOT Express Mail boxes. Take a look here to place an order: https://store.usps.com/store/results/free-shipping-supplies/shipping-supplies/_/N-alnx4jZ7d0v8v

4.  Share, share, share. Share your own listings to your followers and in any Poshmark parties to get more eyes on your items.  You can also share and interact with other Poshmark users and their closets.  I also share my own items after sales to keep like items organized together in my closet and all sold items at the bottom.

5.  Stay consistent. Try to list and/or share each day to stay active and stay seen.  I’ve seen more interactions and better sales when I list two items each day versus listing ten items in one day and then not having anything new to list for a couple of weeks. 

This is the perfect time to get started on Poshmark if you haven’t already!  Do you have more questions?  Drop them in the comments or send me an email!  For a limited time, use my code DEVINEFAIRYTALE when signing up to receive $10 credit in your account.

xoxo Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle

Sunday Prep for a Great Week

Sundays are one of my favorite days of the week!  I make sure to take time out to prepare myself for a great week ahead.  It makes the week just a little bit smoother and as stress-free as it can be! 

I do a LOT online, but I still prefer to have a planner I can write my days out in and keep track of my To Do lists.  I love being able to cross things off once I’ve completed them! Anyone else?!  I was so excited to receive an Erin Condren Life Planner to try out and share with you all.  I’m only a couple weeks in, but I love how fun it is to customize to my needs and my style.  I even personalized it with my name on the cover!  
I chose the vertical layout when I ordered my Life Planner.  Right now, I am putting anything scheduled in the top boxes, using the middle boxes for MUST DOs for the day, and the bottom boxes for any extra notes.  On Sundays, I take some time to fill in the week.  On the far left, I keep a running TO DO list of anything I want to accomplish before the next Sunday.  Then I make sure to add some fun stickers!  
I try to do at least a little bit of meal prep on Sundays so it’s easier to make better choices during the week when I’m short on time.  These containers are perfect for me! They have three sections that I use for protien, veggies, and sometimes grains.  Some of my go-to prep recipes are here: shredded chicken, egg cups, and salads.  You can also check out these meal prep containers and other items that I use in my Amazon Store.  One other tip:  placing a grocery store order online through Walmart and driving to pick it up is kind of amazing and I suggest giving it a shot!
I also take a little time to do some beauty maintenance.  Whether it’s going to get my nails done or doing them myself, using a face mask or treatment, or relaxing in a bubble bath it’s always nice to just enjoy a little bit of downtime before the new week begins…even if it’s just 30 minutes! [These came in my latest FabFitFun Spring Box!]
What are things you do on Sunday to get yourself ready for the upcoming week?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Erin Condren. The opinions and text are all mine.

xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle

Our Proposal Story

I am so excited to finally be able to share the details of one of the most magical days of my life with you!  The holidays and the first few months of 2017 have been quite a whirlwind, sorry for the delay!

I knew something was happening on the morning of December 11th, because Johnny was so emotional.  He told me he had a surprise planned for me, and ended up taking me to get a massage.  That was the last time I saw him until he was proposing that night.  When I walked out of my massage, two of my friends who now live in Wisconsin, were there to pick me up!  I was shocked!  We spent the day together eating brunch, getting my hair done, manis and pedis, and love notes from Johnny at each place we went.

His brother, who lives in Missouri, surprised me at a couple of locations too with a rose and a bottle of wine.  When my friends brought me home, I had a note waiting telling me to get dressed in my new sparkly gold dress!  I quickly got dressed and waited for what was going to happen next.  There was a knock at the door and my parents were there to pick me up in a limo.  After a short ride, I realized we were pulling up to Doak Campbell Stadium (Go Noles!).  We all got out of the limo and my parents walked me to the edge of the football field.  There were rose petals in the shape of a heart at the 50 yard line!

I walked out to the middle of the field and the jumbotron started playing “The Big Proposal” video.  Johnny talked to some very important people in our lives trying to come up with an idea for a really big proposal (this included family, but also legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden and Mickey Mouse!).  Once the video ended, Johnny walked out to meet me and, as we were both crying, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.


Even after all that, he wasn’t finished yet!  The jumbotron started to play another video with friends and family members celebrating and dancing to one of my favorite songs followed by an incredible fireworks display.

Once it was over, we turned to walk back and that was when I realized so many of our friends had been watching the whole time up in the Champion’s Club.  







We went upstairs to join them to celebrate the rest of the night!  Tons of food, a chocolate fountain, a string quartet from the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra…the list goes on.  I could never have imagined such an incredible and special night!


You can watch the full proposal video here ——–> https://youtu.be/8CjQ8Kyjk7M





We went to Disney World the following weekend to celebrate our new engagement at one of our favorite places.
Now the wedding planning begins!  
xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Shakeology Mug Cake Recipe

This is a super simple and quick recipe to get a little dessert in if you’re craving something sweet…without the guilt!

Ingredients:

1 serving Chocolate Shakeology
1 serving of Stevia
Dash of salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Optional add-ins: powdered peanut butter, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, flavored Stevia, pure flavor extracts, etc. depending on your preferences

Directions:

In a microwave-safe mug, mix the dry ingredients.  Then mix in the almond milk and make sure all of the dry ingredients are covered (it will be like a batter).  Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

Enjoy!!

xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Shredded Chicken in the Slow Cooker

My meal prep life-saver!

Ingredients:


Approximately 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
Pink Himalayan salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash Table Blend to season (approximately 1/2 teaspoon of each, but adjust to your preferences)


Instructions:


Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker and then add the chicken breasts.  Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.





Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 3.5 hours.


Use two forks to shred the chicken breasts.





Cook the shredded chicken on low for an additional 30 minutes.




I portion out the chicken (personally, I use the red protein container from the 21 Day Fix) into ziploc bags and store enough for the next few days in the refrigerator and keep the rest in the freezer.  It’s super easy to grab and make quick meals!  Add the chicken to soups, sandwiches, salads…anything!

You can cook this chicken to use in practically ANY recipe which is why it’s perfect for meal prepping!  Just mix it in with different ingredients and seasonings and you have a bunch of different meals ready to go.

xoxo, Shannon

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