Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 where in ct r u? i am also in ct. ice Reply-To: soapmaking101egroups To: <soapmaking101egroups>, Subject: RE: intro Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:31:25 -0400 Brigitte As a fellow New Englander (from MA), I also was laid off about a year ago. I've been doing M & P since last Sept and have done some craft fairs. I am curious...what do you generally charge for your soaps? I have been using $1 an ounce as a guideline so a 4 ounce bar is $4. If I have embedded anything in it, I charge more ($5 or so). I am now starting to think...is it worth all the time that it takes. By the time I pay the fee and taxes come out and the cost of materials is deducted, theres not much profit left. What are your thoughts? Can you really make enough $$ at this to make it worth while. I LOVE making the m & p which I would continue to do but I am struggling to figure out is it worth the effort to try and get wholesale accounts. My understanding is that the wholesalers double the price they pay so how much can you sell the soap to them for? I would love to share ideas with you., Thanks. andi ps. my kids are 8 and 5. <<<My name is Brigitte. Iv'e been making M & P soap for about a year and a half. My Business is just starting to take off. I have a couple of large wholesale accounts. I do craft fairs and homeshows. I was layed off last year so I am now a work at home Mom!!! lol I am the mother of 2 children 5 and 3. We live in CT. >>> ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 where in ct r u? i am also in ct. ice Reply-To: soapmaking101egroups To: <soapmaking101egroups>, Subject: RE: intro Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:31:25 -0400 Brigitte As a fellow New Englander (from MA), I also was laid off about a year ago. I've been doing M & P since last Sept and have done some craft fairs. I am curious...what do you generally charge for your soaps? I have been using $1 an ounce as a guideline so a 4 ounce bar is $4. If I have embedded anything in it, I charge more ($5 or so). I am now starting to think...is it worth all the time that it takes. By the time I pay the fee and taxes come out and the cost of materials is deducted, theres not much profit left. What are your thoughts? Can you really make enough $$ at this to make it worth while. I LOVE making the m & p which I would continue to do but I am struggling to figure out is it worth the effort to try and get wholesale accounts. My understanding is that the wholesalers double the price they pay so how much can you sell the soap to them for? I would love to share ideas with you., Thanks. andi ps. my kids are 8 and 5. <<<My name is Brigitte. Iv'e been making M & P soap for about a year and a half. My Business is just starting to take off. I have a couple of large wholesale accounts. I do craft fairs and homeshows. I was layed off last year so I am now a work at home Mom!!! lol I am the mother of 2 children 5 and 3. We live in CT. >>> ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Hey Brigitte, Welcome to our list! *****waving**** Nice to see you here! Cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Hey Brigitte, Welcome to our list! *****waving**** Nice to see you here! Cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Hey Brigitte, Welcome to our list! *****waving**** Nice to see you here! Cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Hi Brigitte: Good thing we spell our names different. HAHAHAHA. Bridget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Hi Brigitte: Good thing we spell our names different. HAHAHAHA. Bridget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 In a message dated 4/28/00 9:45:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, broomstick98_98@... writes: << where in ct r u? i am also in ct. ice >> fairfield county Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 In a message dated 4/28/00 9:45:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, broomstick98_98@... writes: << where in ct r u? i am also in ct. ice >> fairfield county Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 HI Cricket!!! I knew you would figure out who it was!!! Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 HI Cricket!!! I knew you would figure out who it was!!! Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 HI Cricket!!! I knew you would figure out who it was!!! Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Oh Well, I do know who you are , even though I misspelled your name! Welcome as always Brigitte, did I get it right this time? *L* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Oh Well, I do know who you are , even though I misspelled your name! Welcome as always Brigitte, did I get it right this time? *L* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 Wowee! Welcome. Are your twins identical? I suppose the more children you have, the more likely you are to have twins from a statistical standpoint. I'm very impressed - I can't bear the thought of more than two! Lesley Moor SAHM to 2 boys bfc, mslc rep, newsletter ed Gravesend & District (it's a long time since I gave my full sig) " koedyk.p " wrote: > Hi all, > Just a quick intro of myself as I've just subscribed :-) > I'm married to dh , we live in New Zealand and have 9 children. > I'm a childbirth junkie and am presently studying for my cert in Childbirth > Education. > > > Mum of 9 to... > Rhys (12), Jayden (10), Tessa (9), Tyler (7), > Paige (6), Grace (4), Zachary (3), Rose and Amelia (12mths) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 NINE children !! Most days I find it hard enough coping with only ONE !!!! You're a hero !!! Part time SAHM to (8 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2000 Report Share Posted November 20, 2000 Hi Ru!!! Welcome to our little family - you must be 's nurse...How is he doing? God love him, he really has a lot to overcome. I'm from ville and am also a pt of Dr. 's - impatiently trying to get insurance approval. You will find a wonderful, caring group of people here - with answers to questions that you haven't even thought of yet. If you are looking for info about the DS I suggest that you spend some time on the duodenalswitch.com web site - don't get so carried away by the patient profiles that you skip everything else. lol There is a file of FAQ's and a really good explanation in the procedure section - there is a ton of info there...and then we are here too. This journey is a long and sometimes frustrating one...but I think that it is worth every tear you shed...the operation is the easy part...its getting there that is so challenging. Let me know if I can help you in any way.... W Pre -op Dr. Denied on 10/26 and fighting mad!!! - Prudential POS 5'5'' 301 - BMI 51 Mire fuera de Prudencial, está muy enojado.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2000 Report Share Posted November 20, 2000 Ruth: Welcome to the DS list. We appreciate having anyone here who needs or wants this surgery. But we especially appreciate care givers. And even more especially those who are likely to be giving care to us. Stick around a while. Read this list and go to the web site www.duodenalswitch.com and read up on this surgery. Especially note the differences between the DS and the RNY. The RNY is an excellent surgery but we feel that this gives us two things that the RNY does not. First, our long term prognosis is slightly better. Our weight loss and maintainence is virtually universal, not the 80% achieved by the RNY. Secondly, we feel the quality of life is better with this surgery. Check it out. I expect you'll share our opinion. Again, welcome. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart Pre-op, San , TX 60 years old, BMI 48 Dr. Welker, Surgery Scheduled 11/29/00 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html > Evening all, > > My name is Ruth, though I usually go by Ru. I am a nurse intern at > Kennestone Hospital, 5 South Surgical---where just about anyone with WLS > will be going =) ( I will graduate in 4 weeks, a few more to boards and RN) > I learned about this group from of of my patients today. He had his surgery > done by Dr. as well. I am very seriously considering WLS. I am 5 " 6 " > and weigh 376.8 pounds., 34 years old (almost 35) As a nurse, (almost lol) I > am on my feet 8+ hours a day and my weight is beginning to **reallly*** get > to me. I have just started my quest and look forward to hearing all thoughts > out there. =) > > > ~*~Ru > > .·:*´¨`*:·..·:* ´¨`* :· > ::: (³) ::: > *: ^)^ :* > *·. ( .·* > *·-:¦:-* > > Almost RN > Atlanta GA > > > ~~ Walking in the PawPrints of Bast, Listening to the Wisdom in Her Purr~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2000 Report Share Posted November 20, 2000 Hi, I'm t, and I am a senior in nursing school, too. It was the foot pain that I experienced as a result of nursing on my feet for long shifts that pushed me over the edge, too. Nursing id hard physical labor, especially with extra weight. My surgery date is December 11 (3 weeks from yesterday) and I am going to be switched by Dr. Aniceto Baltasar of Alicante, Spain. I am self-pay. Best wishes and welcome! Hugs, t BMI 44 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ - In duodenalswitchegroups, " Ruth Molenaar " <nurseru@e...> wrote: > Evening all, > > My name is Ruth, though I usually go by Ru. I am a nurse intern at > Kennestone Hospital, 5 South Surgical---where just about anyone with WLS > will be going =) ( I will graduate in 4 weeks, a few more to boards and RN) > I learned about this group from of of my patients today. He had his surgery > done by Dr. as well. I am very seriously considering WLS. I am 5 " 6 " > and weigh 376.8 pounds., 34 years old (almost 35) As a nurse, (almost lol) I > am on my feet 8+ hours a day and my weight is beginning to **reallly*** get > to me. I have just started my quest and look forward to hearing all thoughts > out there. =) > > > ~*~Ru > > .·:*´¨`*:·..·:* ´¨`* :· > ::: (³) ::: > *: ^)^ :* > *·. ( .·* > *·-:¦:-* > > Almost RN > Atlanta GA > > > ~~ Walking in the PawPrints of Bast, Listening to the Wisdom in Her Purr~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2000 Report Share Posted November 21, 2000 Hi Ru and welcome to the list. > I learned about this group from of of my patients today. He had his surgery done by Dr. as well. Gee, that wouldn't have been , would it. He's a great guy and I could see him telling you about us. It's good to know that there may be someone there that understands the pain of the morbidly obese. If there is any way that I can help, please feel free to e-mail me privately. I hope to be in your hospital soon. May Cigna learn that this is necessary and not to be excluded. seadreamer13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Hi Kathy, i have 2 daughters ages 15 and 19 years old . if you need to talk email me . patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 Welcome , I am sorry that one so newly married should have to cope with this. I do get the sharp stabbing pains through my legs and back. I don't now what nitrous oxide is so i can't know how that feeling is or if I have had it, I don't remember. I like to forget things about dentists including appointments. :-)) There are a lot of good folks on this list and they will be a help and support to you if you need it. I am Irene from Texas and I have found out that there is also a lot of love and caring on this list. Take care, Irene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 Welcome , I am sorry that one so newly married should have to cope with this. I do get the sharp stabbing pains through my legs and back. I don't now what nitrous oxide is so i can't know how that feeling is or if I have had it, I don't remember. I like to forget things about dentists including appointments. :-)) There are a lot of good folks on this list and they will be a help and support to you if you need it. I am Irene from Texas and I have found out that there is also a lot of love and caring on this list. Take care, Irene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 Welcome , I am sorry that one so newly married should have to cope with this. I do get the sharp stabbing pains through my legs and back. I don't now what nitrous oxide is so i can't know how that feeling is or if I have had it, I don't remember. I like to forget things about dentists including appointments. :-)) There are a lot of good folks on this list and they will be a help and support to you if you need it. I am Irene from Texas and I have found out that there is also a lot of love and caring on this list. Take care, Irene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 > Subject: Please share with us.. [list owner request] I'm going to do this just to get my mind off the terrible stuff that is going on everywhere this morning. > > Name: Vimala McClure > Married/single: Divorced and single, just getting over a broken engagement that was broken because of my FM (I can't hike & ski therefore I'm not good enough) > Does family understand your illness: Not really. Even though my mother and one sister have it, they have a mild form and so my severe FM makes them think I'm just a whiner. > Male/female { some names one can't tell}: female > Age area: 50 > Area of the world do you live in: Colorado > Country/City/Farm life: Just outside Boulder, a mid size city, in a small town > How bad is it: very severe > How long have you had Fibromyalgia or CFS: 11 years > Did a trauma in your life start it: Yes; I fell 12 feet from my loft to a harwood floor on my head. Broke my fall with my hand grabbing the loft floor and tore all the ligaments in my neck and shoulder; was unconscious & had a concussion; developed frozen shoulder; after 1 year of physical therapy, got bit by a brown recluse spider & had a bad reaction, then the FM symptoms started. > What have you found works for you: Lots of sleep, some exercise, gentle, living my life in the slow lane, not driving too much. Hot water, stay warm, as few emotional upsets as possible. > What kind of Dr do you find works best in helping you with this disease? I have an internal medicine specialist; after going through 3 rheumatologists and a general practitioner, this has been the best. > Do you have sleep problems: definitely. > Does diet effect you: Not really. But I'm a very clean vegetarian > Feel better with cold/hot weather: Better with hot > Warm baths are heaven sent dealing with pain: yes > Most people with Fibro are overweight I think for lack of activity, do > you find this to be true with you: No. I was for a while in the beginning, but after my gall bladder surgery, I lost 35 pounds. I've gained some of it back and now I'm in the " normal " range > What time of the day is the best time for you: evening > Do you have good days then bad ones or all of them bad: I never know what kind of day it's going to be. If I do a lot of activity, the next day or the day after that is sure to be a flare-up day. > On disability: Yes, on SSI with Medicaid > If so hints on how you were able to get it since it is hard to get: I kept appealing when turned down; went to the disability center and got a lawyer to help me, finally I got it but not the full thing which is what I needed. > > Have to have helpers: Yes, but I don't. > Work out or stay at home: Stay at home but work 2 jobs online > > Do you have " Now what am I here for times " : Every day > Share your funny memory problem story: Today nothing seems funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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