Giant Jewelry Box Haul - Jewelry Unboxing - What Do I Find in My New Jewelry Box

I scored an awesome jewelry box FULL of sweet sweet scores.  There was so much to go through that I had to break it up into 3 videos.  I'll start with the Periscope Preview video.

Enjoy!!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

How I Ship Fragile Items - My Process for Shipping Plates for Ebay and Etsy

In this tutorial, I share how I ship fragile items, such as plates.

Managing Problem Buyers on Ebay - How to Deal With Troublesome Buyers - ...

I share my process for managing troublesome buyers with a professional attitude!

How Much Money Do YouTubers Make?? Making Money Creating Youtube Videos

In this video, I discuss the reality of making money on YouTube!

What's Cooking, Tex? Potato Volcano - BBQ Baked Bacon Wrapped Volcano P...

The boys and I make delicious Potato Volcanoes!!

Can Objects Be Haunted? ** Story Time** Do Thrifted Things Have Ghosts?

In this video I talk about some goings on after picking up some Ouija boards at auction.

How To Create a Shirt for Merch by Amazon Using PicMonkey & LunaPic - Me...

In this video, I share my process for creating text based shirts for Merch by Amazon!

How To Test Gold and Silver Jewelry at Home With Acid Testing Kit - Real...

In this video I share my process for testing gold and silver at home with an acid testing kit.

How I Ship Cufflinks for Ebay & Etsy - Shipping Cufflinks and Men's Acce...

In this tutorial video, I share how I package and ship cufflinks when they sell on Ebay or Etsy.

Mini Croissant Pizzas - Cooking with Kids - Mini Crescent Pizzas - What'...

My boys and I made these delicious mini pizzas using Crescent Rolls!  Delish!

Texas Gal Visits Newman Castle in Bellville, Texas - Are There Castles i...

My good friend, Kelley, invited us to join them on a trip to Newman Castle in Bellville, Texas!  The owner, Mike Newman, owns the local bakery and has been building his castle home out in the country.

YouTube Creators Day Houston 2016 - Networking with Content Creators VLOG

I went to the YouTube Creator Day in Houston with Tonya.  It was a great time!!  We met a lot of other content creators and learned so so much!! 

How I'm Going to Organize My Workroom & a Peek Inside - Decluttering & Focusing My Business

I make a plan to organize my workroom for my Ebay, Etsy, and Amazon FBA.  I also give a sneak peek into to my messy room!

How to Start a YouTube Channel - 10 Tips for Getting Started on Youtube - Collab w/ See Ann Save

10 Tips for Starting a YouTube Channel

1. Be Yourself - Even if there are lots of similar content creators, there is only 1 you and your take might strike a chord with viewers.  Record what you love!

2. Become Part of the community - No one is an island.  Make friends, contribute, share, respond, react, give.  Don’t just expect to make content & have people watch.  It is a give and receive relationship

3. Don’t Compare yourself to others - This is a hurdle I find I frequently have to check myself on.   

My channel started off reseller related only pretty much.  I wanted to branch out, but was uncertain that the community would receive it well.  Not too many other reseller content creators shared different things.  I compared myself to their type of content, their milestones…. Etc. I had to find what worked for me.  

4. Praise and critique happens - Take it and Leave it - I always thank people for watching and commenting.  I try to respond to everyone with at least a Thank You if nothing more.  I feel like these friends have spent time checking in on my vid.  They took that time to watch and comment.  It is the least I can do to read and respond.  As far as negative comments and critiques… If the comments are just hateful, I will frequently ignore and sometimes delete.  If they are critiquing or giving advice or their take, even if it doesn’t line up with my ideals, I try to look at the topic from their point of view and respond in kind.  Even if it is just a “That is something for me to think about.”

5. Don’t worry about fancy equipment  -  I started with my phone, my camera on my laptop, and my earbuds.  I just bought a camera a couple of weeks ago and I’ve had my channel for about a year and a half.

6. Be consistent - 2x a week or whatever works for you.  Your friends and followers will start looking forward to your uploads.

7. SEO on your videos & description  (tags)

8. *Do try to find some good lighting.  Window, lamps, etc.

9.  Look at the camera
10. Just do it - Getting your feet wet is sometimes the hardest part.  Don’t worry too much in the beginning about  perfection.  You can always delete it later.

Hitting the Reset Button - How to Get Back on Track w/ Business, Home, & Health V-Log

Hitting the Reset Button - How to Get Back on Track w/ Business, Home, & Health V-Log

When do you know the time has come to make a major overhaul with your business, organization, home and health? I'm not sure they always happen at the same time, but for me, they have. I'm going to talk about what led me to the major overhaul of just about every area of my life and my plan to make changes moving forward.

Fig & Habanero Jam/Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jam - How to Make Fig Jam

We had so many figs this year, so we decided to make some Fig Habanero Jam!  It was so good that I wish we had made a lot more

How to Dry Figs - How to Dehydrate Figs - Preserving the Harvest - Drying Figs

A big part of our thrifty living comes in the form of gardening and preserving what we grow.  Our fig trees are in full fruit, and we are putting up as much as we can.  Yum!

Reseller Chat #5 - Live Hangout - Q & A with Steve Raiken - Raiken Profits

Hang out at Steve and I chat about reselling, life, and finding your groove!  Lots of great information and tons of fun!!

How to Sell Linens and Fabric on Ebay and Etsy - How to Ship Linens and Fabric on Ebay and Etsy

I've compiled the Week of Linens videos here in one blog post.  We had a Linen Challenge in our Facebook group, International League of Thrifters.  

Nadene graciously came over to share her knowledge of linens and fabrics with us.

I share how I ship fabric when it sells on Ebay or Etsy.

Here's a big ol' fabric haul! 

What I Sold on Amazon FBA in March - Sales Update - How I Make Money Selling Online

In this Amazon FBA sales update, I share everything that sold for me in the month of March.

How I Ship Hats for Ebay & Etsy - Shipping Baseball, Trucker Hats, or Snapbacks - Selling Online

I share how I ship hats when they sell on Ebay or Etsy.  

iMovie Video Tutorial - Creating a VoiceOver, Dropping Music, & Adding Music and Sound - How To Make Videos with iMovie

I use iMovie when I create most of my videos for YouTube.  In this tutorial, I share how I use voiceovers, add and remove music and sounds.  

What Stores and Restaurants Give Birthday Freebies Ride Along Part 2 - Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

Tonya and I had so much fun on our Birthday Freebies Ride Along!  We visit restaurants and stores that give freebies on your birthday!  :)

How to Prepare for a Tutorial Video on Youtube -5 Tips for Preparing for a Tutorial Video

Sometimes my videos are a bit more relaxed and conversational, but when I am bringing an informational or tutorial type video, I like to have a plan.

So, here are my 5 Tips to Prepare for Tutorial Videos on YouTube:

1.  Do Your Homework

 It sounds simple, but make sure you know what you are talking about.  Visit websites and gather information.

2.  Wait

This gives your brain time to process and sort the information you are wanting to share, making the planning process a bit smoother.

3.  Prepare Yourself Mentally

Get yourself in the right frame of mind.  Your attitude and emotions will come across in the video.

4.  Prepare Yourself Physically

If you are creating a video that could have more longevity and attract watchers that may not be subscribers, try to look your best. 

5.  Who is the Target Audience & What Do You Want Watcher to Take Away

Keep in mind who you are addressing.  I'm generally pretty silly, but when I am putting out a video which is more educational, I try my best to tone it down and keep to the point. 


I hope you found this list of things to do to prepare for an informational or tutorial video on YouTube helpful.  

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I'd love to hear what other tips you've got for preparing yourself for a video!  Leave me a comment down below.