Under the Snow Moon in Leo 🌕

A Season of Stillness, Courage, and Quiet Renewal

As winter settles into its deepest stillness, the Snow Moon arrives as a soft yet powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and gently prepare for what lies ahead. On February 1st, this full moon reaches its peak in the zodiac sign of Leo, glowing brightly in the winter sky at 5:09 PM ET.

Traditionally named for the heavy snowfall common in February, the Snow Moon carries an energy of introspection, renewal, and cleansing. It appears during a time when nature seems dormant, yet beneath the surface, quiet preparation for spring is already underway.

When the Snow Moon Meets Leo Energy

This year, the reflective essence of the Snow Moon is paired with the warmth, courage, and heart-centered energy of Leo. While winter encourages us to slow down, Leo reminds us to stay connected to what lights us up inside.

This full moon gently invites you to:

  • Reflect on what truly brings you joy
  • Release what no longer supports your growth
  • Reconnect with your inner confidence and creative spark

Even during colder, quieter days, Leo encourages authentic self-expression and gentle boldness. Strength doesn’t always announce itself—sometimes it glows softly, steady and sure.

Letting Go to Make Space

Like the winter landscape preparing for spring, the Snow Moon reminds us that letting go creates room for growth. This is not a time for rushing transformation, but for trusting the process.

Renewal unfolds quietly. Clarity comes when we allow stillness to guide us.

If you can, take a moment to look up at the moon’s glow. Know that we are all standing under the same sky—connected by reflection, intention, and hope for what’s to come.

🌕 Why the Snow Moon Is Significant

The Snow Moon holds meaning both astronomically and symbolically, making it a powerful moment for reflection and renewal.

1. A Marker of Deep Winter

The Snow Moon is typically February’s full moon, named for the heavy snowfalls common during this time. It reflects winter at its peak in the Northern Hemisphere.

2. A Symbol of Stillness and Renewal

This moon represents patience, endurance, and quiet strength. Though the world feels still, unseen growth is already happening beneath the surface.

3. Astrological Influence

When the Snow Moon falls in Leo, it blends introspection with courage, creativity, and heart-led energy—encouraging self-care and self-trust during winter’s slower pace.

4. Cultural and Seasonal Roots

Many cultures named full moons after seasonal patterns. The Snow Moon has long been associated with winter rituals, reflection, and the anticipation of spring’s return.

5. A Luminous Winter Sky

February skies are often crisp and clear, allowing the Snow Moon to appear especially bright—a reminder of light during the darkest season.

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As we move through the Snow Moon, a time traditionally associated with deep cleansing, reflection, and quiet renewal, creating intentional space in the home can feel especially powerful. One tool I love for this season is the Purple Canyon Smudge Kit (Beginner’s Gift Set), which includes white sage for clearing stagnant energy, palo santo for inviting warmth and grounding, and a beautiful abalone shell and feather to support mindful ritual.

Whether you’re setting intentions under the Snow Moon, releasing what no longer serves you, or simply refreshing the energy of your space, this kit offers a gentle, beginner-friendly way to honor the season’s call for purification and inner stillness. (You can find the full kit on Amazon here.)

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🌙 What You Can Do During the Snow Moon in Leo

The Snow Moon supports gentle reflection paired with quiet courage. This is a time for intentional, heart-centered practices that honor both winter’s stillness and Leo’s inner fire.

✨ Reflect and Release

Spend time journaling or sitting in quiet thought. Ask yourself:

  • What am I ready to release as winter begins to soften?
  • Where am I being called to show up more authentically?

Let your answers come without judgment. You may choose to symbolically release what no longer serves you by tearing up the page or setting it aside with intention.


🔥 Reconnect with Your Inner Light

Engage in a small creative act—writing, drawing, music, cooking, or rearranging a space. Leo energy thrives on expression, not perfection.

You might also repeat a gentle affirmation:
“My presence matters. My light is enough.”

🕯 Create a Simple Moon Ritual

Light a candle, burn Palo Santo or incense if that feels aligned, and sit quietly for a few moments. Set one intention—not a goal—for how you wish to feel as you move toward spring.


❄️ Honor Rest and Stillness

Allow yourself to slow down without guilt. Take a warm bath, enjoy a quiet evening, or go to bed earlier. This phase supports restoration, not urgency.


💛 Practice Heart-Centered Self-Care

Place a hand over your heart and breathe deeply. Reflect on moments of strength you’ve shown recently, even if they felt subtle or unseen. Quiet resilience is still resilience.

🌱 Prepare, Don’t Push

Instead of forcing change, gently prepare. Clear one small area of your space or begin a vision list for spring—no pressure, just possibility.


🌙 Moon-Gazing and Gratitude

If you’re able, step outside and look up at the Snow Moon. Offer gratitude for something that sustained you through winter. Let the moment ground you.


A Gentle Closing Thought

The Snow Moon in Leo reminds us that growth often happens quietly. You are not behind—you are preparing. Trust the stillness, honor your heart, and know that beneath the surface, something new is already forming.

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A Protection Ritual for Your Aura, Peace, and Cell Phone

Using Red Dragon’s Blood

In a world where we are constantly connected—energetically and digitally—it is important to protect not only our physical space, but also our aura, peace, and personal energy. Our cell phones travel everywhere with us and often absorb energetic residue from conversations, scrolling, stress, and outside influences.

This protection ritual using Red Dragon’s Blood is offered as a spiritual guide to help cleanse, shield, and strengthen your energy field, while also protecting your phone as an extension of your personal space.


A Note on Personal Practice

This ritual is a suggestion, not a requirement. Spiritual work is deeply personal, and each person connects with energy in their own way. You—and anyone who chooses to work with this ritual—are encouraged to adapt it to align with your beliefs, intuition, cultural practices, and spiritual path.

Feel free to:

  • Modify the steps
  • Add prayers, ancestors, deities, or spirit guides
  • Use additional tools or symbols
  • Speak affirmations in your own words
  • Follow intuitive movements, timing, or elements

There is no single “correct” way to perform a protection ritual. What matters most is intention, respect, and alignment. Trust your intuition—your way is valid.


Why Red Dragon’s Blood?

Red Dragon’s Blood (resin or incense) has been used for centuries in spiritual practices for:

  • Protection and energetic shielding
  • Strengthening and sealing the aura
  • Banishing negativity
  • Grounding, empowerment, and courage
  • Amplifying intention

Its bold, fiery energy creates a strong spiritual boundary while reinforcing personal sovereignty.

What You Will Need

  • Red Dragon’s Blood resin or incense
  • A fire-safe bowl or incense holder
  • A lighter or matches
  • Your cell phone
  • A quiet space
  • (Optional) A candle (white or red)

Preparing for the Ritual

Before beginning, take a moment to center yourself.

  1. Silence notifications on your phone.
  2. Take three slow, deep breaths.
  3. Set the intention for peace, protection, and energetic clarity.

You may say silently or aloud:“I enter this moment with intention, awareness, and calm.”


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The Protection Ritual

Step 1: Activate the Dragon’s Blood

Light the Red Dragon’s Blood resin or incense. As the smoke rises, visualize it carrying ancient protective energy.

Say or think:
“By the strength of Dragon’s Blood, I call in protection, clarity, and peace.”


Step 2: Cleanse and Shield Your Aura

Gently waft the smoke around your body—starting at your feet and moving upward.

Visualize:

  • Deep red and golden light surrounding you
  • Your aura becoming stronger and sealed
  • Stress and unwanted energy dissolving

Affirm:
“My aura is protected. My energy is sovereign. Peace surrounds me.”


Step 3: Protect Your Cell Phone

Hold your phone in your hands and pass it slowly through the smoke (without allowing ash to touch it).

Visualize:

  • Old energy clearing from the device
  • A protective energetic barrier forming
  • Only aligned, respectful energy flowing through it

Say:
“This device is cleansed and protected.
Only energy aligned with peace, respect, and truth may reach me.”


Step 4: Seal the Ritual

Hold your phone to your heart.

Take one deep breath and say:“This protection is sealed.
My peace is guarded.
My energy is my own.”

Allow the incense to finish burning safely, or extinguish it with gratitude.


After the Ritual

You may notice:

  • A calmer feeling when using your phone
  • Less energetic drain from conversations
  • Stronger emotional and energetic boundaries

This ritual may be repeated whenever needed—weekly, after stressful interactions, or during lunar phases for added intention.


Final Thoughts

Protection rituals are not rooted in fear, but in self-respect, awareness, and sovereignty. Red Dragon’s Blood reminds us of our inner strength and our right to peace—both in the physical world and in digital spaces.

Your energy is sacred. Guard it intentionally.

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Hand Poured Sun & Crescent Moon Candles: Perfect for Any Full Moon Ritual

The full moon is a time of reflection, release, and renewal—and lighting a candle is one of the simplest ways to honor its energy. Our hand poured sun and crescent moon candles, made from 100% coconut wax, are thoughtfully designed to complement full moon rituals, meditation, and intentional living.

Why Candles Matter During the Full Moon

For centuries, candles have been used during lunar phases to set intentions and create sacred space. The full moon represents completion, clarity, and balance. Lighting a candle during this time helps you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.

Our crescent moon candle is especially meaningful during full moon moments, symbolizing cycles, intuition, and calm. Paired with the sun candle, it creates a beautiful balance of light and energy—perfect for honoring both release and renewal.

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Whether you burn them during a full moon or display them as celestial décor, our hand poured sun and crescent moon candles are designed to bring warmth, balance, and beauty into your life—any phase of the moon.

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Wolf Moon in Cancer January 3 — Meaning, Reflection & Dream Catcher Recommendation

The January Wolf Moon arrives deep in winter, carrying a quiet, steady energy that invites reflection rather than urgency. Known as the first full moon of the year, the Wolf Moon has long been associated with resilience, instinct, and inner strength—qualities symbolized by wolves howling during the coldest months.

This year, the Wolf Moon in Cancer brings a nurturing, introspective tone. Cancer is ruled by the Moon itself, and when a full moon moves through this sign, emotions, intuition, and sensitivity often feel heightened. This lunar phase encourages slowing down, listening inward, and reconnecting with what creates emotional safety and a sense of home.

In the video, I shared how this Cancer full moon offers space for honest self-reflection. Rather than pushing forward, this moon reminds us that strength can be gentle. It’s a time to release emotional patterns, fears, or habits that no longer support where you’re headed in the new year. Reflection under the Wolf Moon helps bring clarity, allowing us to move forward with calm confidence.

One of the most meaningful aspects of the Wolf Moon is its balance between independence and connection. Like the wolf, we’re encouraged to trust our instincts while still honoring the relationships and inner spaces that ground us—home, chosen family, and the quiet places where we feel most like ourselves.

The Wolf Dream Catcher Featured in the Video

Many of you noticed the wolf dream catcher in the video and asked where it came from, so I wanted to share a bit more context.

The dream catcher shown was purchased at a powwow over a decade ago and is my son’s dream catcher with personal meaning. Because of that, I’m unable to link the exact dream catcher seen in the video.

For those who felt drawn to its symbolism, I’ve found a 13-inch Hidden Wolves Dream Catcher (reproduction) on Amazon that comes close in both appearance and spirit, and I wanted to share it as an option.

This wolf dream catcher reproduction features a picture of wolves hidden but in sight. Wolves are often associated with intuition, protection, resilience, and inner guidance—themes that align closely with the Wolf Moon in Cancer. Dream catchers are commonly seen as symbols of filtering energy and honoring dreams, making this a meaningful piece for reflection, meditation, journaling, or creating a calming space during winter.

If you’re working with moon energy, honoring lunar cycles, or simply felt connected to the imagery in the video, this dream catcher can serve as a gentle visual reminder to trust your instincts and nurture what truly feels like home.

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As the January Wolf Moon rises, I hope this lunar moment brings comfort, grounding, and a sense of coming home to yourself. May you move forward with clarity, trust, and the quiet strength that grows from listening inward.

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When the Wild Speaks: A Sunset Drive, Three Young Bucks, and the Whisper of Fall

The road curled softly beneath the tires as we drove into the deep golden hours of the evening. The sun hung low, casting long, amber streaks across the horizon. A hush seemed to settle over everything—trees standing still, shadows stretching, and the sky fading into a watercolor blend of peach and lavender. It was one of those moments when the world feels slowed, as if it’s exhaling at the end of a long summer day.

We hadn’t set out to find anything in particular—just chasing the quiet, chasing the sky. But sometimes, when you’re not looking, the most beautiful moments find you.

As we turned a corner and the field opened up before us, we saw them. Three young bucks, feasting in the field in the golden light, just off the roadside. Their antlers—still in velvet—caught the sun like polished branches. They were grazing, pausing, alert but unbothered by our presence, as if they had been waiting there all along.

There was something sacred about it. Something that made us pause—not just our car, but our thoughts too.


The Buck as a Symbol: Strength in Becoming

Wildlife photo of three young bucks eating in a field at sunset – peaceful nature scene.
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Three male deer peacefully eating in a meadow as the sun sets behind them.
The chances of seeing three young bucks together at sunset?

Young bucks are more than just beautiful creatures; they carry a deep and ancient symbolism.

Their youth represents potential and growth, standing at the edge of transformation. They are not yet the dominant stags, but they are learning—gaining strength, awareness, and confidence. They are symbols of masculine energy in its raw, unshaped form: alert, curious, and full of possibility.

To see three of them together? That’s something worth paying attention to. In many traditions, the number three is sacred—a symbol of balance, harmony, and completion. Mind, body, spirit. Past, present, future. Birth, life, death. To witness this trio of young bucks felt like a quiet, living message.


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Whether you’re scouting for deer, monitoring game trails, or just documenting the natural world in your backyard, the P70 Trail Camera is a solid investment. It’s rugged, high-resolution, and packed with features typically found in much pricier models—making it an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned outdoorsmen alike.

Spiritual Whispers from the Wild

In many spiritual paths, deer—especially bucks—are messengers. They are seen as reminders to stay grounded yet alert, to trust your instincts, and to move through life with grace and awareness.

A young buck specifically can symbolize:

  • A new phase of life or personal growth.
  • The development of confidence, self-trust, and independence.
  • An invitation to embrace change, even when you’re not sure what’s coming next.

Their calm presence in that quiet field felt like a gentle nudge from the universe: There’s a shift happening. Can you feel it?


A Sign That Fall Is Near

Later, someone told us seeing bucks like that is often a sign that the seasons are changing. That fall is coming. Their appearance marks a transition—not just in their own cycle, as they prepare for the rut, but in the world around them. The air cools. The leaves hesitate, then begin to turn. The days shorten.

It’s subtle, but nature always knows first. And the bucks? They were a signal. A living, breathing marker of the changing season.


Reflection: Embracing the In-Between

I left that moment changed—quietly, but deeply.

There was something about the way those young bucks stood in that field at sunset, steady and present, that reminded me to embrace the in-between. To honor where I am, even if it’s not fully formed. Just like the bucks—no longer fawns, not yet stags—we all live in phases of becoming.

And maybe that’s what this season is all about. Maybe fall isn’t just about letting go, but about preparing. Grounding ourselves. Trusting that what’s ahead is worth growing into.


“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1

As summer exhales and fall draws near, I’ll carry the image of those bucks with me—a symbol of strength, transition, and the quiet power of showing up fully in whatever season you’re in.

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📝 Final Thoughts:

While no solution can guarantee 100% effectiveness, the Elook deer whistles are a budget-friendly way to reduce the risk of animal collisions—especially for those driving in rural or wooded areas. They’re small, easy to install, and could make a big difference.

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A Mind That Organizes in August: How I Prepare for the Season Ahead

Lately, I’ve noticed how my thoughts begin to shift this time of year. I start organizing—not always in the physical sense, but mentally. My routines, priorities, plans, and possibilities all get quietly sorted and re-stacked somewhere in the background. It’s a kind of seasonal mindset shift that helps me feel grounded—even if I can’t predict exactly what’s coming.

There’s something about this time of year—late summer, early August—that stirs up a quiet but persistent need to organize.

Maybe it’s the memory of back-to-school seasons past, when new calendars and sharpened pencils marked a fresh start. Or maybe it’s the way the light begins to change, subtly reminding us that another season is on the way. Whatever it is, my brain seems to treat August as a kind of natural reset. Not a dramatic overhaul, just a mental tidying-up.

Lately, I’ve noticed how my thoughts begin to shift this time of year. I start organizing—not always in the physical sense, but mentally. My routines, priorities, plans, and possibilities all get quietly sorted and re-stacked somewhere in the background. I think about what could happen in the months ahead. What I might need to let go of. What I might need to make room for. It’s a kind of seasonal mindset shift that helps me feel grounded—even if I can’t predict exactly what’s coming.

Grounding at The Seafood Festival Charlestown, RI –Minimal yet meaningful

This isn’t about being overly ambitious or making strict goals. It’s more about scanning the landscape of my life and quietly asking, “Am I ready for what might come next?”

Sometimes the answer is yes. Often it’s, “Almost.” But the act of thinking through it—mentally preparing for the new season—is comforting in itself. Even when I don’t know what’s coming, it feels grounding to prepare as if I could.

August has become my personal season of reflection. It’s a time where I gently take stock, tune into what I need, and organize my thoughts in a way that brings clarity. There’s something soothing about this kind of quiet productivity—it’s not loud, not visible to others, but it clears mental space for growth.

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Snug Harbor Marina RI-Harbor hush — the boats wait in the calm of the day

This time of year, I find myself embracing that middle ground between rest and readiness. Between what’s fading and what hasn’t arrived yet. And somehow, that mental organizing helps me hold both things at once—the known and the unknown—with a little more grace.

What about you?
Do you find yourself thinking differently as summer starts to wind down? How do you prepare—mentally, emotionally, practically—for the upcoming season? Whether it’s through journaling, decluttering, or just giving yourself some breathing room, I’d love to hear how you navigate this mindful transition.


Feel free to share in the comments or reach out if this resonates with you.

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An Extension to Expand Our Reach for Growth

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s My Business Journey Journal our topic of discussion was an extension to expand our reach for growth. We learned that affiliate marking may be an opportunity to earn some extra cash. At the same time, we are trying to grow our site traffic and increase our product sales. Overall, you need to know the basics of how an affiliate program works before affiliating.

What is an affiliate?

An affiliate is a type of performance-based marketing. Also known as pay for performance advertising. Basically, a business will pay a reward to one or more affiliates for driving traffic to their business who generate sales from the affiliates’ marketing efforts. It should be noted that prior to receiving the reward/payment, an agreement is made between the two.

Furthermore to ensure our marketing efforts are cost effective and low risk, companies will only pay out when a sale is made while also offering flexibility to pay publishers for influencing sales. Besides, paying for performance rather than for clicks ensures  our affiliate marketing is a low risk form of marketing.

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How does affiliate marketing work?

First, you will need to find and join an affiliate program. For instance, you can research the affiliate marketing programs that best fit your creativity. Second, choose which offers and products to promote. Do you have a specific niche you are focusing on? That might be a good place to start. Third, obtain a unique affiliate link for each offer. This is important because the link you post is how the sale is tracked back to you so you can earn your commission. Fourth, share your unique links on your blog, social media platforms, or website. As a result of your marketing efforts, you have the opportunity to collect some money any time someone uses your links to make a purchase.

Keep in mind, affiliate marketing takes time. That’s why patience is a virtue and hard work pays off.

Which type of affiliate program is for you?

Affiliate marketing is not for everyone, nor is it easy. However, if you want to try it, figure out which type of affiliate program is best for you. Sometimes, a little trial and error can help too! Indeed, I am more of a content marketer because, I share unique links on my blogs and web pages. Last but not least, I have listed a few types of programs below for you to review and research on your own.

  • Content marketing programs
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  • Email Marketing
  • Digital assets
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Do affiliates pay taxes?

Since affiliates have the opportunity to make sales and earn a commission, they will need to pay taxes on the money they earn. So the answer is yes, affiliates pay taxes. First and foremost, you will need to treat the earnings as an individual and file these earnings on your own personal tax return. Specifically, you are required to file Form 1120 with the IRS to report earnings.

How much do affiliates make?

The most frequent and biggest question asked is how much do affiliates make? The answer is really simple, it all depends on you. You always get what you give. Are you putting 110% into your marketing efforts? Are you connecting your links correctly? Are you creating great content to drive traffic?

However to answer your question because you prefer to skip to the earnings verses learning all the steps, I will share with you what I have found through my research. First, low-level affiliates can earn up to $300 a day. Second, intermediate levels earn between $300-$3,000 a day. Third, a high-level affiliate can earn above $3,000 a day. Finally, super affiliates tend to make more than $10,000 a day. Also known as a “guru” of affiliate marketing.

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What are the Seven steps in affiliate marketing?

Below are the basic seven steps to help you when beginning your affiliate marketing efforts. Again, I would recommend doing some research and learning the basics before jumping into affiliate marketing. That is just my suggestion. Don’t take my word for it, trust in yourself!

  1. Decide on a platform.
  2. Choose your niche.
  3. Find affiliate programs to join.
  4. Create great content.
  5. Drive traffic to your affiliate site.
  6. Get clicks on your affiliate links.
  7. Convert clicks to sales.

Overall, what are the basics for how affiliate marketing works?

Because the program is simple yet complicated, I am starting to feel like I am repeating myself. First determine if affiliate marketing is for you. If so, begin with recommending a product or service to your followers through your website, blog or email list. Next, hope and pray your followers purchase the product or services using your unique affiliate link. Then, you will get paid a commission for the sales you made with your unique link.

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Drop Shipping is a Useful Opportunity

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s My Business Journey Journal our topic of discussion was Drop Shipping is a Useful Opportunity. We learned that Drop Shipping is not for everyone and nor is it easy. However, it is a low-risk business model that allows you to sell products to your customers without incurring huge running costs. Stemming off of our previous My Business Journey Journal Topics, we are expanding our options when it comes to our goods and services that we want to sell for a profit while giving value to our customers.

What is Drop Shipping?

Drop shipping is a low-risk fulfillment method where you do not need to store actual inventory onsite. Instead, orders are fulfilled, and inventory is shipped directly from a third party to the customer. As a result, you only pay for the item when it is purchased, thus lowering your overhead costs.

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What is a drop shipping procedure?

When you have a drop shipping business model, you are not required to have a physical store. For instance, a drop shipping business is typically seen as an online store. Previously in our Storefront Vlog we learned the differences of a physical storefront and a virtual storefront. Some physical retailers may keep potential drop-shipped items on display and provide details on how the customer can purchase the product. For this reason, the retailer may arrange for the products to be shipped directly to the customer from the manufacturer.

The Pros and Cons of Drop Shipping

The pros for drop shipping is that there is low risk. Such as not having to invest a ton of money into inventory that potentially may not sell. Since you do not need to stock up on inventory, you do not need to secure a warehouse to store your inventory. Therefore, you end up with very little overhead costs too. Drop Shipping can be useful for both small and large businesses in the long run. However, the con is that drop shipping is not for everyone.

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Benefits of dropshipping

The benefits of drop shipping can include the advantages of quickly testing different business ideas with limited risks. Due to the low risks, it gives the business an opportunity to learn a lot about how to choose and market in-demand products. Thus, making drop shipping a great business model for aspiring entrepreneurs to start with. See our list of benefits of drop shipping below.

  1. Less Capital is required
  2. Easy to get started
  3. Low Overhead costs
  4. Flexible location
  5. Wide Selection of Products to Sell
  6. Easier to Test
  7. Easier to Scale

Businesses that utilize drop shipping gain the ability to list and potentially sell products before having to purchase large amounts of inventory. In addition to low over head costs, ecommerce businesses do particularly well as their sales grow. Due to the fact that additional work comes with sales growth, drop shipping sites can rely on the manufacture to help with the increased sales volume and customer support.

What to know before launching a drop shipping store?

Before launching a drop shipping store, it may be beneficial to you, your customers and your store to educate yourself on what ecommerce is. In addition to learning the ins and outs of the virtual business world, it might be a good idea to research your products, suppliers and competitors as well. Not only do you want the best ecommerce business, but you also want the best ecommerce platform to run and host your online business. For instance, the best ecommerce sites will come with tools that will have hosting, design, pricing, payment options, marketing tools and reports.

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Do you anticipate heavy traffic to your online store? If so, consider how much you will sell. Of course, if you tend to grow, having an ecommerce platform with a solution that offers lots of online storage space, inventory and bandwidth is ideal. Additionally, checking for must-have features such as payment security and sales reports will be beneficial in the future. Clearly provide enough payment and shipping options for your customers.

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Counting Inventory, Save Time and Money

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s My Business Journey Journal our topic of discussion was counting inventory, save time and money . In other words, knowing what to stock and how much to take in at a desired time will help your business in the long run. Stemming off of our previous My Business Journey Journal Topics, we decided to focus on our goods and services that we want to sell for a profit while giving value to our customers.

Needing a product to count

First, in order to have an inventory, we need to have a product. In this case, a product is defined as an article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale. It can also be defined as a substance produced during a natural, chemical, or manufacturing process. Additionally, commercially manufactured articles, such as recordings, viewed collectively. Not only can a product be a thing or person that is the result of an action or process but it also can be a person whose character and identity have been formed by a particular period. In short, from last weeks vlog “Merchandise Me” we briefly glazed over the importance of creating a merchandise strategy.

Marketing a product for inventory

For the most part, we want to save time and money with our inventory. For this reason, we want to make sure the product we are marketing will be made available for the consumer to purchase. Furthermore, a product in general can be a service or an item that meets the need and desire of the buyer. Clearly, every product is manufactured at a cost and is sold at a price. Basically, the price of your product charged to the customer will depend on the market, the quality, the marketing and the segment that is targeted.

What is Inventory?

First, inventory is defined by the dictionary as a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of the building. Similar terms are listing, catalog, directory, record, register, roster, statement. Second, it is described as a quantity of goods held in stock. Specifically, in accounting the entire stock of a business, including materials, components, work in progress, and finished products is classified as a current asset on the business’ balance sheet. Furthermore, it serves as a buffer between manufacturing and order fulfillment. Overall, inventory is considered tangible items, products, or goods that you intend to sell to customers. As a result of selling your inventory, your business makes a profit and your customer gains value for their purchase.

Why is inventory needed?

In particular, inventory is how a business can save time and money. For instance, having inventory management skills will give you the tools to problem solve what you need to stock up on and when. As a whole, the backbone of your business is knowing what you have in stock, how you will market it for resale and when it is a good time for the product to excel. To clarify, we have 5 basic reasons for keeping inventory. They are time, seasonal demand, uncertainty, economies of scale and appreciation of value.

Inventory to start an online store

Do you need inventory to start an online store and how much? The answer is no, you do not need inventory to start a virtual storefront. However, you do need a product or service to sell. Furthermore, inventory costs can range from $0-$1000 to start. With this in mind, the amount you invest here will vary greatly depending on whether you are drop shipping and how much inventory you want to start with. It should be noted that having good inventory management skills will benefit your online business too!

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Merchandise Me with the Right Display

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s My Business Journey Journal our topic of discussion was about merchandise me with the right display . In other words, merchandise me. Stemming off of our previous My Business Journey Journal Topics, we decided to focus on our goods and services that we want to sell for a profit while giving value to our customers.

What is merchandising?

Basically, merchandise is defined as goods that are bought and sold. This includes personal or commercial products, and commodities that are sold to members of the public and other businesses. Second, merchandise can be offered in two types. For instance, they can be sold in retail and/or wholesale. To clarify, retail is when a company sells their products directly to the customer. Whereas, wholesale is when a company purchases products in bulk directly from the manufacturer and then turns around and sells it to the retailer or other wholesale companies.

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Goals of Merchandising

There are two goals for merchandising. The first goal is an activity of support for your retail strategy that will generate revenue for the retailer and give value for the customer. With this in mind, your goods and services that you wish to sell for a profit are more beneficial if they also provide value for your customer. The second goal is deciding on what products to stock up on. In fact, this goal is a key to one of your retail strategies.

Merchandise is an Asset

Merchandise is an asset because it is usually expected to be liquidated within a year. Specifically, it is expected to be sold and turned into cash. It should be noted that merchandise is also considered a current asset within accounting. so when an item is purchased, the merchandise should be debited to the inventory account and credited to the cash or accounts payable account.

More of a Science than an Art

E-commerce merchandising are items bought and sold online. Typically, you will see these items displayed on your virtual storefront. In fact, e-commerce merchandising is the art and science of displaying products and/or offers on a website with the goal of increasing sales. Furthermore, having a good understanding of how other top revenue generating storefronts display and promote their merchandise online could help both small and mid-sized businesses improve sales. For the most part, the primary importance of merchandising is to clearly display products so that they are easy to find.

Most important aspects of merchandising

First and foremost, the term merchandising is to ensure products are displayed correctly and for maximum impact. Not only is the word “Merch” a slang term, but it also means “to put it on something”. Such as being able to provide factual evidence that something is what you are claiming it to be. Which leads me to the 5 R’s of merchandising.

  1. Providing the Right Merchandise
  2. At the Right Place
  3. At the Right Time
  4. In the Right Quantities
  5. At the Right Price

Visual Merchandising for impact

A marketing practice that uses floor plans, color, lighting, displays, technology, and other elements to attract the customers attention is visual merchandising. To generate more sales you will want to evaluate the 4 key elements of visual merchandising. For instance, store exterior, store layout, store interior and interior display. In addition to the key elements, you will need 4 basic displays for a strong visual impact. Furthermore, displays can be with one item, similar products, related products and a cross mix of items.

Effective Merchandising

To get the most out of your retail space you will want to create hot spots. Specifically, your fixtures and displays will help guide the shopper to browse and buy impulsively. Again, your ultimate goal is to generate more sales. A great hot spot will showcase new and seasonal products, advertised merchandise and establish your image.

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