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Holiday Promotion ideas for Business

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The holiday season is upon us. And it provides many unique opportunities for different types of shops to market towards customers. There are ways you can promote your business throughout the coming months. I have listed a few ideas you can use to market your business this holiday season, which I hope could work for you!

The holiday shopping season is a great time to bring in some repeat business. Try offering coupons with a purchase of an item, and then the customer could have the choice to come back at a later date to purchase another item for themselves or that special someone.

Donating to a cause is another unique way to promote your business for the good. Perhaps donating a small percentage to a local charity or an organization shows your customers that you care and it also spreads your business name to others.

Another creative way to promote during the holiday season is selling at craft fairs! This way you can show your items in front of more eyes by showcasing them at special shows or events throughout the holiday season. I love selling locally, if you have not tried this way… you should try!… Check out my Selling at Craft Fair blog for great tips!

Lastly, create a 12 Days of Christmas Sale this could encourage shoppers to shop more than once at your shop during the holiday season. You can host a special sale where people can get specific products or deals for twelve days leading up to Christmas. You can even throw in some fun themed days to really get people into the spirit. ( Flymeawaycreations shop will be offering this technique)

Today everyone is on social media and sharing posts with their followers on Instagram, so why not create a specific hashtag that people can use to show off how they use your products in holiday gifts, recipes, parties and more. If you are still looking for more ways to increase engagement on Instagram throughout the holidays, try using popular hashtags!

#ChristmasShopping

#HolidaySavings

#BlackFriday

#CyberMonday

#Gifts

#StockingStuffer

#WishList

#ChristmasCountDown

#ChristmasPresents

In the end, when using hashtags and promoting tips, remember to have fun with it! Find hashtags and creative promoting ways that express your personality and create interest in your brand. You can follow & visit Flymeawaycreations shop by visiting the links below:

www.Flymeawaycreations.com www.instagram.com/Flymeawaycreations www.facebook.com/flymeawaycreations

Gardening with Bees

During the spring and summer you will notice many bees in the flower gardens. Bees love bee balm, cosmos, Echinacea, snapdragons foxglove, and hosta in the summer. I have many of these flowers throughout my flower bed gardens. As for the fall season zinnias, sedum, asters, witch hazel and goldenrod are late bloomers that will tempt foragers.

Bees need to store up pollen and nectar to survive winter hibernation. The first step to having fall blooming flowers is planting your flowers in the spring!

A few fall blooming flowers are Basil, Borage, and Lemon Balm.

Basil can be left to flower in the fall, attracting many kinds of pollinators. It will also allow you to collect your own seeds! (I have several Basil plants planted in flower pots and throughout my garden.)

Borage, also called ‘bee bush’ is a self-seeding annual that will enchantment any garden area with an abundance of star-shaped purple flower that will bloom all season long and delight the bees. It will grow best in full sun.

Lemon Balm: is a delightful plant in the mint family. Its fall flowers will attract many pollinators in the fall. Although mints tend to take over an area with runners, lemon balm simply expands by clumping. It can easily be divided and spread around the garden. I love to grow it near vegetables, for the lemon scent repels pests, and it can be cut to use as fertilizer. It also makes the most wonderful tea.

These flowers above are just the beginning to create a fall blooming Bee garden, you can visit this helpful website to learn more about bees and planting for them.

https://thehoneybeeconservancy.org/plant-a-bee-garden/

A member of Flymeawaycreations shop created a pair of cute candles that represent honeycombs, which are made from bees wax. You can check out these adorable candles by visiting the shop at

www.Flymeawaycreations.com

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Golden Elephant with Succulents

Elephants are the ever so gentle and wise spirit animal that exemplifies focus and strength. Elephants are also the symbol of power, self-assurance, wisdom, kindness, loyalty, leadership, confidence. True to its strong structure, an elephant as a spirit animal gives you the energy to finish off any task without any delay. I have always loved elephants since I was a child. I remember going to the zoo the first time and being so close to the enormous and so gentle animal seeing it walk so gracefully along the dirt path with its herd was breath taking for me. There are different interpretations of the elephant in society. In China, India and Africa, the elephant is a symbol of beauty, power, intelligence and peace. Whereas, In Buddhism the elephant holds a deep spiritual significance but it differs from Hinduism.

Having elephant art is a great reminder of how strong you are and no matter what hardships come your way you have the strength and wisdom to overcome anything. At Flymeawaycreations Etsy shop you can find a Golden Elephant planter for your special succulent plant or air plant!

A great succulent that does really well in the Elephant planter is Pigmyweeds or Jade plants. These succulents are easy to grow! You will need to keep your planter near sunlight to attain their most vibrant color. As succulents, they don’t need frequent watering, since they store it in their leaves. If they are left to sit in wet soil, their roots will rot. So for these succulents only use a small amount of water on them to moist the soil about every 2 weeks.

You can check out the Elephant planter at the shop by following the link below.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/197387240/elephant-planter-for-indoor-gardening

Edible Succulents

Succulents plant are becoming trend stories and social-media posts everyday. They are becoming, a decorating staple in homes, restaurants, offices, and even dorm room decor. But did you know that a lot of common succulents can also be healthy and delicious additions to your dinner plate? Probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you see the succulent adorning your windowsill that you could add them to your meal! My family and I are expanding our taste buds by trying a few of my favorite succulents with our meals. Here are a few succulents that can be garden decorations and can be nutritional.

Stonecrops:

These flowering succulents, also known as sedums, include up to 600 species of plants. Their leaves have a mild peppery, bitter flavor, and are a flavorful addition to salads. Be sure to eat them in moderation, however, because large quantities can cause stomach upset. Its bitterness can be mellowed out by sautéing. Red flowering sedum leaves, stems, and tubers are safe to eat raw in salads, but the yellow flowering sedums have a mild toxicity and need to be cooked. The health benefits of this yummy succulent can relieve coughs and lower blood pressure, and they can be applied to the skin to relieve burns, cuts, and eczema, although there isn’t any research yet to back these claims.

Sea Beans:

This succulent grows on salt marshes and sandy beaches. They are gaining popularity among gourmet chefs and popping up in more grocery stores. These “beans” can be eaten raw or pan-fried and have a flavor and texture similar to asparagus. If you want a quick blanch can soft out the intense sea salt flavor. Sea Beans are high in protein, calcium, iron, and iodine.

Dragon Fruit:

These bright pink fruits are my favorite! It comes from a night-blooming cactus commonly known as the queen of the night. Despite their flashy appearance, their flavor is very mild and has a slightly sweet melon or kiwi flavor. Simply slice it open, scoop out the white pulp, and eat, or add it to smoothies and shakes. It’s low in calories and high in protein, fiber, vitamin C, iron, and calcium.

If you would like to try out the dragon fruit smoothie follow the instructions below:

(You can add any other type of berries along with the dragon fruit.)

Add raspberries, dragon fruit, blackberries, 1/2 cup yogurt, chia seeds, lime, to blender container. Add cup of milk, cover, and blend on high until smooth. Pause to scrape the sides of the container with a spatula as needed.
Pour smoothie into a glass and top with additional chia seeds and berries if desired.

Aloe: This spiny succulent’s is known in treating burns, rashes, and minor cuts and scrapes, but its benefits extend much further. You can peel away the tough, bitter outer leaf and blend the translucent inner part into drinks and smoothies, chop it into salads, or poach slices in water to get rid of the slimy texture. Aloe includes high levels of antioxidants, vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, E, and folic acid. There’s also evidence that it can relieve constipation. However, large amounts can potentially be bad for your kidneys, so eat in moderation.

So next time you want to try a twist on a salad or smoothie try adding a clipping of your succulent! Flymeawaycreations has several planters that work great for succulents. These cute planters can work great in the kitchen! You can check out the link below to find the different planters for your perfect succulent!

www.flymeawaycreations.com

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Pumpkin Seeds Benefits

The third Wednesday of October is National Pumpkin seed day! I love the season of autumn because you can create magical pumpkins and sip on hot apple cider while snacking on pumpkin seeds.

Seeds, in general, are considered excellent sources of potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of healthful oils, magnesium, and other nutrients that enhance the health of the heart, bones, and other functions. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, which is important for bone formation. High magnesium intake is associated with a greater bone density and has been shown to decrease the risk of osteoporosis in women after menopause. In addition, Pumpkin seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. This combination has benefits for both the heart and liver. The fiber in pumpkin seeds helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease.

After carving our pumpkins for our magical spooky decorations, I collect the seeds to make a tasty snack for myself and my kids.

Directions to make toasted pumpkin seeds:

Spread the seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet and roast 30 minutes to dry them out. I like to add spices, so toss the seeds with olive oil, salt and your choice of spices ( example; cinnamon, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, or all spice ). Return to the oven and bake until crisp and golden, about 20 more minutes. Below is a link that has different recipes using pumpkin seeds.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/g3019/best-baked-pumpkin-seed-recipes/

I was inspired this month to create 3D printed pumpkins for the shop from all the years of love of making tasty pumpkin seeds and carving out spooky and silly jack-o-lanterns with the kids! The 3d print is shaped as a small pumpkin painted in a bronze finish! You can follow the link below to check out the planter! Pumpkin-Seeds

https://www.etsy.com/listing/632301796/3d-printed-pumpkin-planter-for-indoor?ref=shop_home_active_2