Showing posts with label Bowling Green. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bowling Green. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Online Ebay and Etsy Facebook Pages - local and not.

I am just learning now, after not selling for awhile.

I do know that rare, expensive items are still in demand. Not so much little bitty collectibles. AND that there are some popular things to look for now, like old patterns.

And it's NOT worth it to sell something that is not worth a lot by itself. Making a grouping can help in that case. And some things (like old books) aren't worth a lot unless they are rare. Looking them up is a good idea.

It takes awhile for people to "see" you after you have not been on Ebay for a long time also. And I'm brand new to Etsy. I have been there to Favorite other pages though before.

Some useful Facebook pages are helping me learn what is in demand online, and I am gradually adding more to Ebay and to Etsy.

Here are a few Facebook groups to share today:

Non-Local Groups

Stay at Home Moms Selling on Ebay http://www.facebook.com/groups/32834244401/

Ebay Ads on Facebook (advertise your postings) - <also can be used for Etsy postings> http://www.facebook.com/groups/1434995596716354/

Etsy - for Etsy Sellers and Buyers http://www.facebook.com/groups/77021223506/

Etsy Sellers http://www.facebook.com/groups/2261179156/

Local Groups

For Sale, Bowling Green, KY, Advertise, Buy, Sell and Trade http://www.facebook.com/groups/BGKentucky/

Bowling Green, KY Yard Sale http://www.facebook.com/groups/219702054718539/

Free, Wanted or Sale Items in the BG Area http://www.facebook.com/groups/468598716578877/

RePets Super Thrift Store http://www.facebook.com/groups/RePetsGoodDeedsThriftStore/

 Bargain Deals in BG, KY http://www.facebook.com/groups/257489054389531/

And these are just SOME of the many groups on Facebook.

I have some Yahoo groups to share too later.

Have a GREAT week!

Betsyanne






Sunday, February 2, 2014

Support your local Bowling Green Community Farmer's Market!

We found some great tiny carrots, homemade salsa, tomatoes, and nice onions at the Community Farmer's Market this weekend.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture USDA Gov on Flickr











It's fun to shop there because you know your money is going to help local farmers and craftspeople. PLUS, much of the merchandise is natural and organic. Potter Laura Bain-Selbo is there many times with her fun pottery too.

We have two or more Farmer's Markets in this area.

The Community Farmer's Market is closer to where I live. They are at 2319 Nashville Road. Here is their link:
http://www.communityfarmersmarketbg.com/

They are open Saturdays 8-1 and Tuesdays 2-6 (Winter hours). It is for Producers only.

It is year-round too. There are several other Farmer's Markets, but this is my favorite one. Look for the BG Farmer's Market to open in April, and possibly one downtown at Fountain Square this year. I hope that pans out.

Betsyanne

Looking for BG Events? Go here: BG Event Sites.

This is my other personal blog: The Moon and the Willow Tree.

And here are more current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)


The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"


My Personal Page and blog 


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Saturday, December 21, 2013

From the Garden Spot - - finding heirloom seeds, and shopping at the Farmer's Market, tonight's storm, more.

I do like the new Community Farmer's Market on 31-W. It's the one with the bus out front.









They were packed with shoppers, and had lots of choices of things to buy: meat, baked goods, hothouse tomatoes, English cucumbers, blueberries, onions, biscuits, sandwiches, drinks, other vegetables, salsa, wooden trains, pottery, knitted goods, gifts, soap, ice cream, cakes, cookies, coffee, breads, canned goodies, and a whole lot more.

It was fun. Rickey and I went around about five times. I saw some people I knew and said hi.

Luckily, we had some shopping bags in the back of the car, which were helpful. We are "loaded for bear" here now.

Now to wait for the storm in this area tonight, which is due to hit us about 11 p.m. and continue until in the morning.

Cross your fingers!

FYI, here is the Community Farmer's Market Facebook page.

I really like it that they are doing the Bus project too, to help people get real food in their areas locally. And, looking at their Facebook page just now, there is also going to be a Folk School there. That sounds neat. I will be looking at that for sure.

Betsy

Looking for BG Events? Go here: BG Event Sites.

This is at my other blog: The Moon and the Willow Tree.

(I will be combining my personal blogs soon hopefully!)

And here are more current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)


The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"


My Personal Page and blog 


The Nontrads site and blog


My Squidoo pages


Check out my Pinterest boards 


Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 


Join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Personal Blogs, plus this Winter, Ministry of the Arts, a Christmas Card site, Kindle download, more.

Personal Blogs...

Do you have more than one personal blog?

I do... and now I want to put them together. I will be keeping this blog current, but not posting here as much. I want to keep all the links going on it though. A few days ago, I looked for a blog that had been totally erased. They lost all their links! I don't want to do that.

That's not something I want to do. I read that you could go back and redo blog postings. What a great idea! And somebody who has a link on a posting with other links that no longer exist wants to take their link off. Which I understand.

When I learn how to put all these postings on the other site, or send them there, I will do that.

The Weather... and this Winter!

The Farmer's Almanac says that this winter will be one of the coldest ever. Here in Kentucky, that would mean that  we could have at least two BIG snowstorms.That would be OK if I didn't have to go anywhere! "Slip-sliding away..." is not my favorite thing when driving a car.

Ministry of the Arts

Here is that link:
Ministry of the Arts - they have some great Christmas cards, and also statuettes, bookmarks, and lots more here. It is a Catholic site, with awesome artwork.

And FYI: free ebooks:
FYI: free ebook: How to Search Obituaries to find Ancestors and Trace Your Family Tree.

Download here: http://bit.ly/free-obituary-ebook
And here is a novel for free today for your Kindle:  Underground by Beth Brown. It has one good review.


From the Back Cover:
"Nothing exciting ever happened in Emily's sleepy Church Hill neighborhood. Just when she'd come to accept that she lives in probably the most boring place ever, a giant sinkhole opens up in the middle of the street and swallows two cars.

With the help of her best friend Sarah, Emily decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the appearance of the hole and the strange behavior of the city officials in charge of repairing it. When they find themselves in over their heads with the investigation--and trapped at the bottom of the pit--the girls learn that there is much more buried beneath the surface of their hometown than just its shadowy history.

About the Author:
Beth Brown is the recipient of the Library of Virginia's 13th Annual People's Choice Award for her book Haunted Plantations of Virginia. Her work has been featured on Travel Channel, The Biography Channel, History, and the Emmy Award-winning program 'Virginia Currents'. She has authored five non-fiction books and is the co-creator of the popular Richmond Macabre anthology series."
It sounds good. I just downloaded it. I will have to find my Kindle power cord before reading it though.

Betsyanne

Looking for BG Events? Go here: BG Event Sites.

This is at my other blog: The Moon and the Willow Tree.
(I will be combining my personal blogs soon hopefully!)

And here are more current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)


The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"


My Personal Page and blog 


The Nontrads site and blog


My Squidoo pages


Check out my Pinterest boards   


Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 


Join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads

Monday, October 28, 2013

Projects, projects! Making my list easier... plus Kesterson's Antiques in Madisonville.

Projects...

Do you have some projects to do that you feel are languishing on the back burner way too long?

I do. And maybe you do, too.

Today I'm going to start doing (keep doing) the "regular" things, just spending less time on them.

This will hopefully make time for other, just-as-important, projects.

Looking for antiques...
I recently re-visited the city of Madisonville, Kentucky. I got to visit a great antique store there called Westerson's Antiques. This store recently uncovered a beautiful sign on the side of the building. The newspaper was called, and many customer's came to visit.

This place reminds me of other fun General Stores I have visited. There are neat items in all the nooks and crannys there, plus, if you listen hard, some great stories and history of when the building was a grocery store.

Last time, I cleaned out her collection of hatboxes. I needed those. And found that finding hatboxes is not easy. They do have some new ones out there, but they are hard to find.

I loved the floor best. It's uneven, with character. And there is a place there where things, like jewelry and lamps, can be fixed. Be prepared to see some neat things there.

Here are some photos of my most recent visit there:

 
Kesterson's new/old Dr. Pepper sign.
















The Owner renovates these beautiful chandeliers herself!
















And here are some more photos of the visit:
Kesterson's Antiques in Madisonville, Kentucky.

All for now,
Betsy

My current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)


The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"


My Personal Page and blog 


The Nontrads site and blog


My Squidoo pages


Check out my Pinterest boards 


Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 


Join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Rain.... mowing... and other good thoughts.

I do love the rain.












It can get in the way of mowing, but that's OK. I just turn the height gauge up on the mower, and the grass is a bit higher when the yard finally dries up.

In this section of Kentucky, if you don't mow when the weather is right, the next time you get ready to mow, it will rain. That's just reality.

Some friends on Facebook are talking about the rain. One is listening to ghost stories. Others are hunkering down at home, and some don't have a window where they are to see it raining.

But thought it's grey, it's nice outside. Really! Elvis was looking for his lost love in the COLD Kentucky rain... but if you are not from here, you should know that rain here is sometimes refreshing and semi-warm.

Here's to rain. And reading. And working.

This blog may move somewhere later this year. Because I will be working on books in the rain instead of my blogs. But that's OK.

Betsyanne

Here are some of my current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)

The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"

My Personal Page and blog 

The Nontrads site and blog

My Squidoo pages

Check out my Pinterest boards 

Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 

Join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads 

Rain on a young maple tree - a public domain photo from http://www.public-domain-image.com

Thursday, September 26, 2013

From the Garden Spot... Flying with FlyLady, and Blogging

Today, as I explained on my other blog, The Moon and the Willow Tree, I told myself to get ALL my blogs done.

A scary Busy Bee from Clker.com











This is my second-to-last blog to complete today. The last one is a Club blog, for the local BGAMUG Computer Club. I will be posting about the date of the next meeting, and how the Auction went. Also I will be talking about my taking a year off from Webmaster duties vs. retiring (I'm NOT retiring...)

So... I thought I would share the FlyLady link again. Between "flying" and delayed maintenance here (plus organization) I am very busy. Add that to finishing books and projects and trainings. But getting things done requires MAKING time.

So this morning I am making time for these blogs, updating all, and then getting busy with other semi-fun projects and fun ones.

Here in Bowling Green, Kentucky the weather is really good. There was fog this morning, but hopefully this will burn off this afternoon.

How are things in your neck of the woods? Good, I hope.









Betsyanne

A few of my current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)

The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"

My Personal Page and blog 

The Nontrads site and blog

My Squidoo pages

Check out my Pinterest boards 

Also join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Getting geared up for learning.... Secrets of Happy Families book, 350.org activists on NPR

Rickey said it was like a beautiful Fall day outside today. Fall... already? Really?

It's been a longish summer, and sometimes very hot here in Kentucky.







The park downtown is lush and the flowers are still hanging in their containers. Somebody decided today was an "event" and played loud music in the park through the speakers. Sometimes I think people leave them on by mistake.

Today Bruce Filer was on NPR so I listened on the way downtown. http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/171929472/control-the-chaos-with-secrets-of-happy-families

I liked it. 

Before that, there was a show on about 350.org, the new climate change group doing great things. The group bears watching and even helping.

What's up with you, wonderful readers?
















Betsyanne

My current sites and projects: (besides my books, organizing, and more...)

Girl Scout Betsy

The <unofficial> Outdoor Journey Project Facebook Page and Website. "Putting the Outing back into Girl Scouting!"

My Personal Page and blog 

The Nontrads site and blog

My Squidoo pages

Check out my Pinterest boards 

Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook

Join me on Twitter at @scholarsgrants, @betsyanne or @nontrads

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Teresa's will stay open - - and maybe you can still see Teresa.

We got to see Teresa again!

We had just discovered Teresa's (well, a bit back) and found out that she had the secret recipe for Reno's Buffalo Chicken, and served it on Friday's.

Well, we got to sample it one Friday, but no more. I asked for the Secret Recipe, but didn't get it. Darn. It's still secret.















On the good side, we got to see Teresa last week - which was exciting. I wasn't sure if she would be there that day.

She gave me a hug too, just like the first time I met her. She is so special. I am sad about her leaving, but understand that she was ready for a new time in her life.
She's not Teresa.



















Maybe you can still see Teresa this week. But eventually, she is going to leave to spend more time with her family... and the new owner will take over completely. The new owner is the Colonial Inn in Russellville, which plans to keep the place open, but maybe with a new name.

Personally, I think that the T-shirts that say "No, I'm Not Teresa" as so neat! I wish they could keep that, the name, and her menu, especially the Buffalo Chicken. For those who used to live here, and remember Reno's, they had Buffalo Chicken before it was cool.


And those hot wings were really good. My friends used to order the hottest chicken they had. I would order the mild kind. And used the sauce!

Betsyanne

Find out more: Teresa's Restaurant Sold - the Daily News article

You can see more of my Teresa's Restaurant photos here on Facebook.

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Raining... and a walk before the rain at Chuck Crume Nature Park.





Looking for events in the BG, KY area? Click here for the BG Events Page.

This week was busy, but it was also rainy here. Now to have the yard dry up a tad so I can walk without squishiness.

I got some photos from a walk at Chuck B. Crume Nature Park to share. It was a pretty day, before the rains began.

Here are a couple of photos from that day.













































I have more posted here on Facebook.

There are some more blogs I do that you might like. Here they are:

The Nontraditional Student blog

Find Scholarships and Grants

Girl Scout Betsy

The Moon and the Willow Tree, and

Squidoo Liz.

It has been a relaxing weekend. Now to get busy on other things!

Leave a comment, blog friends.

Betsyanne

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And visit me. I'm on Pinterest too. 



Monday, July 1, 2013

Links for Teachers, The Girl Scout Betsy blog, more.

Looking for events in the BG, KY area? Click here for the BG Events Page.

This page (here on this blog) lists all kinds of local Bowling Green, Kentucky links, blogs, and sites to help you find out what is going on in town. The tab is at the top on the blog site.

If you live in the area, pick up a SoKy Happenings magazine. You can find one at many places in town. We usually pick ours up at Barnes and Noble.

About the Garden Spot: it is getting prettied up for next year. There is a lot to do.

I have been busy with my new blog, Girl Scout Betsy. If you have a troop, it's a good place to check out upcoming events and also links from other parts of the country.

Are you a teacher? I have some links on my Betsyanne page that you may like.

ANTIGONE: #1. Get a Free Antigone Unit here.

FOR TEACHERS: #2.  Here is my For Teachers page, for new and experienced teachers.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: #3.  Here is a Classroom Management page.

MY NEW BLOG: The Girl Scout Betsy blog tells about things going on in the Kentuckiana Council and more.

PINTEREST: Love Pinterest? Here is a link to my Pinterest page. Comment or list your blog or site below.

And thanks for stopping by!








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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Girl Scout Betsy, The Makery, and Beech Bend Park. What is new in YOUR life?

Looking for BG, KY events? Go here to the Events Page. It has lots of links you can check for things going on in town. 

My new blog is here: Girl Scout Betsy. (I am talking about Camp Memories this week)

The garden (my Garden Spot) is still on its way to being planted.

Other news: The Makery, a new artistic inspirational studio and shop, is opening this week. I heard about it today. Their website is here: http://www.themakerybgky.com.

They have all kinds of instruction classes.

I can't wait to visit there. They are located at 422 1/2 Main Street, down the windy path on Main street. Their phone number is 270-991-6475.

Someone went to Beech Bend last week and had a lot of fun. They talked about it on Facebook. Beech Bend is an amusement park and water park. It also has a racetrack. Find out more about Beech Bend here.

What is new in your life? Leave a comment here after this posting.

Betsyanne

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Events May 21-31 in the BG, KY area.

May events #C - in the Bowling Green Kentucky area and nearby.

Find more events at my Events Listings pages list. I have also added some June, July, and August events to the bottom of this listing.

NEW - NEW - WKU has a Science Investigation Day Camp this summer for grades 3-6. Sign up early, as there is limited enrollment. https://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/camp.php. Here is a description from their page: 
"From July 8 to 12, 2013, Hardin Planetarium is hosting a 5 half-days Science Curiosity Investigation camp open to any student in grades 3-6. From 8 am to noon, participants will engage in fun, interactive investigations to stimulate curiosity and encourage cooperative discovery and problem solving. The theme for this camp will be 'Alien Hunters.'"





It's time for Girl Scout Camp!
New! Now are signups for Girl Scout Camp in the Kentuckiana area.


Check out this page
to find out more:
Summer Resident
Camp 2013.





Also, there are more FREE concerts and pay and free events at WKU this month











Hotel Inc. needs to re-stock their food shelves this month. Find out more at their website. You can also share my new article about visiting their location here.

Here are events for May 21-31 in the BG, KY area.













Tuesday, May 21st: The Sierra Club meets today at Lost River Cave's Birch Room (for Third Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. 904-0628.

Thursday, May 23rd: The WKU Chess Club meets today at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Gary Ransdell Hall Library (note change of meeting place). You may want to bring your chess set. Call 1-918-809-6278 to find out. 

Friday, May 24th: Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today. 782-7634. http://www.beechbend.com/dragspecialevents.htm

Saturday, May 25th: Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today. 782-7634. http://www.beechbend.com/dragspecialevents.htm

Sunday, May 26th: Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today. 782-7634. http://www.beechbend.com/dragspecialevents.htm

Sunday, May 26th: There is a Disc Golf Tournament today at Phil Moore and Ephram White parks starting at 9 a.m. Call for info: 842-5302.

Thursday, May 30th: The WKU Chess Club meets today at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Gary Ransdell Hall Library (note change of meeting place). You may want to bring your chess set. Call 1-918-809-6278 to find out.

Friday, May 31st: This weekend is the Glasgow Highland Games. The event starts at 7 tonight. Find out more: http://www.glasgowhighlandgames.com/ 

 Get ready - June and July have some really fun events. 
Here are a few:

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "6/1/13 The Women’s Club of Smiths Grove, Ky. Will hold their annual “Country Store “ in conjunction with the Smiths Grove Lions Club Horse Show starting at 6:00 pm at North Warren School ball park in Smiths Grove, Ky. Homemade goodies will be available. This is their major fund raiser for WKU Scholarships and the Smith Grove library. For more information please call: 270-563-4348."

"6/8/13 Clear Fork Baptist Church, Rockfield, Ky. ( located in the Browning Community) Is having their 5th Annual Free Yard Sale. Saturday, June 8th from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. You will find clothes, shoes, household items and more. For more information please call: 270-782-5945."

"6/13-6/15 The 11th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion will be Thursday, June 13th through Saturday June 15th at Beech Bend Raceway, Bowling Green, Ky. The reunion will be full of celebrations, drag racing, car shows, honorees reception and cackle fest. For more information call: 909-622-2575." 

"7/25/13 The 32nd Annual National Corvette Homecoming will be Thursday July 25th through Saturday, July 27th. See rows of corvettes at the Sloan convention Center, Bowling Green, Ky. All generations will compete for awards while the car enthusiasts enjoy vendors, crafts, cruise the countryside, seminars, and Eagles Tribute concert, vendor swamp meet and more. For more information please call: 270-791-2117 or go to www.corvettehomecoming.com."

"8/5/13 Bowling Green Hot Rods will host a Job fair on Monday, August 5th from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Ballpark. There will be companies there who will be giving on-site interviews, Its free to all job seekers ,who will also have the opportunity to receive a complimentary ticket to that evenings game against the South Bend Silver Hawks at 7:05 pm. For more Information please call: 270-901-2121."  

"8/24/13 The 2nd Annual Mud Run to benefit Family Enrichment Center will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 8:00 am. Phil Moore Park, Bowling Green, Ky. 100% of the proceeds will be used to prevent child abuse in south central Kentucky. For more information please call: Lynn at 270-781-6714 or go to: www.mudhappensfec.com."  

Also check to the right here on this blog for more event links, AND at the top for the "BG Event Sites" tab and also the Art Around Town tab.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

-Betsyanne  


Here are some recent postings here on this blog.

The Garden Spot - Garden Dreaming.


A walk in Riverwalk and Weldon Peete Park

About International Women's Day
 
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And join me on Pinterest!



Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too. 

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.



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