Great Mom Quotes

I am having so much fun researching great mom quotes.  There are so many out there.  Some of them are insightful, some funny and most certainly by or for Moms. 

It is not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings." -Ann Landers

My mother taught me to walk proud and tall 'as if the world was mine'. Sophia Loren

"Giving birth is little more than a set of muscular contractions granting passage of a child. Then the mother is born."
— Erma Bombeck

Motherhood is not for the faint-hearted. Frogs, skinned knees, and the insults of teenage girls are not meant for the wimpy.
-- Danielle Steel

"Most children threaten at times to run away from home. This is the only thing that keeps some parents going." - Phyllis Diller
The future destiny of the childis always the work of the mother. Napoleon

"If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" ~ Milton Berle

Childbirth is more admirable than conquest, more amazing than self-defense, and as courageous as either one.
--GLORIA STEINEM, Ms. Magazine, April 1981

Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born.
--George Bernard Shaw

“My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” - Buddy Hackett

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Selling Cook Books on eBay

One of the items I have collected in the past is Cook Books.  I REALLY LOVE Cook Books and need to start selling some of the stash.  This week I posted several in my eBay store and I have many more to post. 
My favorite cook books have great photos and are easy to follow.  Plus I like a bit of a challenge.  Baking and cooking from scratch allows me to try out my creative side.  


 
Keep looking back for some more.



      

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What size do you need for your maternity wardrobe

One thing for sure your matenity wardrobe will grow just as your baby grows.  When deciding what to buy know that your size may change as your pregancy progresses.  You may go up 1 or sometimes 2 sizes by the end.  This is NORMAL. 

What size am I?  Knowing what your measurements are is the best start to getting the correct size.  Bust and Hips measurements will give you general sizing in Small, Medium, etc.   Know your Inseam - the measurement from the crotch to the bottom of the ankle - allows you to choose the correct length for pants, jeans, capris and shorts.  Don't have someone to help you measure yourself, then measure pants thet you alread have that fit you perfectly.  Knowing what these measurements are will help you target the correct size faster.  There are many size charts across the internet by brand and are very easy to google.  One of the best size charts is at A Pea in the Pod.   Not only will knowing your measurements help when visiting the physical store, but is necessary when buying online. 

When looking for Maternity Clothes online, be sure to check the measuremnets that are listed.  This will avoid having to send clothes back that do not fit.  Below is an example of Maternity Jeans with Measurements included.  Be sure to know your measurements for smooth shopping and enjoy all of the changes that are happening in your life. 


A Pea in the Pod Maternity Jeans Size Small

Measurements: 

   Hips 37 inches  

   Inseam 32 1/2 inches

   Rise 9 1/2 inches

   Knee 8 inches

   Ankle 9 inches

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Maternity Clothing at GGsCloset

We've been busy organizing and getting all of the maternity clothing we have ready to photograph and post.  Not a small job since we have been working hard to find fantastic maternity clothes.  We love to give you a great selection.   Keep watching GGsCloset on eBay for more great choices.. 




Motherhood Maternity



Motherhood Maternity

Max Azaria Maternity Velour Jackets.  The teal and pink jackets are the cutest ever.

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Blog Challenge Virtual Online Learning

Wow, I cannot believe how long it has been since I have posted on my blog.  It is amazing how days slip away on other projects.  HRUMPF!  That just can't be.  SO with a new resolve and a better schedule in place, keeping up with the blogs will be put in the weekly appointment calendar. 

Thanks to VIRTUAL ONLINE LEARNING  (VOL) for the Blog Challenge today.   VOL has been the most fantastic way to learn all things eBay, blogging, social networking, marketing, plus more and a great variety of learning videos on demand.  There are monthly member chats, challenges, calls and education.  Everything in one place for 1 lifetime membership fee.  Plus everyone's up to a challenge, and VOL makes them FUN!

You can sign up here and tell them GGsCloset sent you.  You won't be disappointed.  SO what can you learn by belonging to VOL?

I wanted to start distinguishing my items in search by including my logo with the item photo.  Deborah at Pink Hill Vintage (a member of VOL) has great branding in her listings.  I was envious and I had no idea how to do something like that.  BUT, thank you VOL, Deborah had an educational video posted that had clear instructions on photo editing in Picasa.  The offering had been completed earlier in the year, and was available on demand with my membership.  Now buyers can tell my listings from others during their search.  Thank you Deborah and VOL.



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Mix and Matching your maternity clothes

Here is a great way to mix and match items to expand your wardrobe during your pregnancy.  Pick a few pieces that you really like.





Kristen Nicole Top

 Make sure that colors complement. 


Oh Baby Motherhood Pull-over



Choose a couple of great tops and pair with a fantastic pair of maternity jeans and/or slacks.   You can dress up or dress down and be extremely comfortable

                                                                                                                                      




D.F.A. New York Jeans

 


Oh Baby Motherhood Top

 

Jeans can match with everything.  Your choice is casual jeans v.s. a dressier pair that you might be able to wear for work also.  

What will your best finds be??

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Are you looking for some great maternity sweaters or cords?

Sweaters and Cords go on sale tonight.  You can pick up some great pieces to help you stay warm and look great through the rest of winter and on into spring.  Here's a few examples. 

                                                                  Duo Maternity Sweater   




Duo Maternity Cords

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Finding Great Maternity Clothing

Do you want to find great maternity clothing, and at a fantastic bargain?  There are may resources for that great maternity wardrobe.  Sharing with your friends who have recently delivered is  great.  Most gals are ready to get those maternity clothes out of their closet so they can move on to "real clothes."  Borrowing some pieces allows you to buy some higher end pieces to complete your wardrobe without breaking the bank on an entire wardrobe. 

Are there Local Consignment Stores like Expecting You.  There are always great finds in a fantastic Maternity Consignment shop.  Expecting You is in the Fort Lauderdale area and also has a facebook page.   See what they have for sale.

Check out eBay.  There are LOADS of sellers of  Maternity wear on eBay.   Be sure to check the sellers ratings as well as shipping charges to your zip code.  Unsure if something you really like will fit?  Ask the seller for measurements - what's the inseam on the pants, what are the measurements for the bust, hips or shoulders?  Also check out their return policy.  Some sellers do not accept returns for any items, others do.  If you do not see that detail posted - ask. 

My eBay store GGsCloset always has a great variety of matenitty clothing to suit your needs.  Most of the clothing posted are individual items that allows you to mix-and-match to your style.  Frequently we will have "lots" of maternity clothes also.  We will put together multiple pieces into one sale, sometines as many as 30 pieces.  What a great way to get your entire wardrobe in one place.

And one of the best advantages to buying on eBay - your order is shipped directly to your door.  WOW, no trecking through the snow and rain when you are tired and just wanting to be home and relaxing.

                                                                                Oh Baby by Motherhood Cowel Neck Top

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GGsCloset and Collectibles

Not only will be posting maternity clothing, but also loads of collectible items too.  Over the next few weeks you will see Salt and Pepper Shakers, Vintage glassware, and much, much more.  My husband teases everyone that comes over - "Don't sit in one place too long, she just might post you on eBay!"  You name it I probably have it to post.  Don't see something you are looking for, ASK......I may just be in that next box I an getting ready to post. 




Salt and Pepper Shakers - Pot Belly Stoves       


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Wooden Salt and Pepper Shakers Novelty  These are from  Kinderslay, Saskatchewan

GGsCloset is posting new items on eBay

So, after recovering from planning a wedding for my daughter (in 6 weeks - Grandma Gails Notes has all of the details) I am in high gear taking pictures, writing up detains and getting items posted in my eBay store GGsCloset.  We have acquired some fantastic pre-owned maternity clothes that we will be posting over the next week both at auction and buy-it-now.  Some will be single listings and others in lots.  One thing for sure, you will find some great deals on some great maternity clothing.  Maternity auction items will post on Sunday evening Jan. 23rd.  You will see some great brands, Mimi, A Pea in the Pod, Liz Lange Maternity,  plus more in sizes from 0, XS to XL. 

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January 18th Blog Challenge - VOL

Thanks to Danna Crawford and Virtual Online Learning I have learned a load with each CHALLENGE that is presented.  The Twitter Challenge - I would have never dreamed that I would have completed 111 tweets in one day!!  WOW!  By reading through everyones tweets I learned about HootSuite - which made following the challenge and posting so much easier. 

I love the fact that as a member, I have access to all of the educational videos whenever I want to view them.  And I can go back as many times as I want to view them again if I just did not grasp it as well as I thought the first time.

Then there is the message boards!  Wow, every meet-up has a follow-up discussion posted where you can get your questions answered.  I love being a part of VOL. 

Here's to a load more learning and a FANTASTIC eBay year.  What do you want to accomplish in 2011? 

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