Archive - January, 2012

15 quick safety and security tips for jewelry stores

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15 Simple things that can keep your jewelry store safe and secure. Everyday reminders Inspect showcases several times daily for tampering. Exercise proper key control: never leave keys on hooks or on counters, and use wrist key holders. Keep showcases locked when unattended. Show one item at a time. Greet each customer who enters the [...]

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The two-nap transition

Lucy Sleeping

My daughter has always been a two-nap baby. She typically lies down at 9am-ish for a morning two hour nap and at 1:30pm for the second two hour nap. Sleep in our house is imperative to our survival. This sounds rather dramatic, but if anyone is to enjoy their day or to enjoy Lucille, naps are crucial. [...]

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Small things to remember important people

Grandma'scrystaldrops

This year our family had many losses. We lost Grandma Kosman, my mother’s mother, just before Lucille was born in March. Grandma was an amazing woman who mothered 1o children (nine girls and a boy) and lost another set of twins at birth. This simple crystal pendant was one of six that were attached to a broken necklace of [...]

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10 Tips for new website creation

10 tips for creating a new website

Pink and Pearls was more than just making a website- it was about creating a new personal brand. I had to do some serious research on who I wanted to be professionally and what I wanted to say. After that it was time to decide on the most effective methods of sharing my ideas, which for me was [...]

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Working from home with an infant

Lucy's first day of daycare

‘How to work from home with an infant?’ I’ve Google-searched it and really didn’t find much in regards to actual experience, so here’s mine. Maybe another mom can glean something from my time. Lucille started daycare at home with a nanny (my stepdaughter Ashley). We loved it! We didn’t have to rush around getting ready just to [...]

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Diamonds are my husband’s wingman

old and new diamonds

Sparkly Things is simply a place where anyone can share their prized jewelry pieces. If you made it or own it, I’d love to share it. For the first post, I’ll share my Christmas gift from my dear husband Jim. Jim and I celebrated our Christmas late since my three stepchildren were away on a skiing trip. Because [...]

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I’m becoming my parents?

baby crying

The things I do or say today remind me OH so much of my parents. My mom and dad both work in sales, real estate and insurance respectfully. I followed in my father’s footsteps and joined the insurance profession at the wise age of 24. At that juncture of my life I hadn’t yet realized my “calling”. [...]

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