How to Find Your Handmade Shop Niche

Posted on August 27, 2019May 6, 2022 by Amy

Finding your niche in the handmade shop world can be daunting. If you're a creative like me, your brain is saying make all. the. things. But when you stop and really evaluate things you may realize, just like I did,...Read More

Flipping Furniture for Profit

Posted on July 24, 2019May 6, 2022 by Amy

If there is one thing I know, it's how to hustle! Flipping furniture for profit is one way I've learned to bring in some extra income to our home. Here are some things to consider when you're wanting to start...Read More

Simple Pico de Gallo Recipe

Posted on July 17, 2019May 6, 2022 by Amy

Certain things say summer to me and Simple Pico de Gallo is one of those things! Garden tomatoes, spicy jalapenos, sweet onions, fresh cilantro, and perfect limes are all you need! A trip into your summer garden or a stroll...Read More

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies – Virtual Cookie Exchange

Posted on November 25, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

It's that time of year! Join me as I make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies for a virtual cookie exchange with some of my blogging friends! We teamed up to bring you 12 yummy cookie recipes just in time for...Read More

Simple Natural Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe

Posted on November 4, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

Follow along as I teach you how to make a simple homemade all natural cough syrup with this recipe! I'm a bit of a crunchy mama, so store bought, big pharma medicines are not my favorite. This simple homemade cough syrup...Read More

California Update

Posted on June 13, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

Hey There! I'm in California to get my house ready to sell, but don't worry the shop is open and ready for you! I spent the morning getting everything I have made in the last few weeks photographed and listed...Read More

Shop Update

Posted on May 14, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

Hey there! It's the most crazy time of my school year, but I managed to get some awesome new items listed in the shop! Lanyards are our newest addition! Since I wear a lanyard everyday in my classroom, so I...Read More

Mother’s Day

Posted on April 22, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

How can it be Mother's Day shopping time already?!? Head over to shop and save 20% with the coupon code "MOM".

One Year

Posted on February 1, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

One year ago today we launched Essentially Handmade! It has been an amazing year. To celebrate this milestone we're offering 20% off your purchase for the entire month of February! Simply use "anniversary" at check out. We love and appreciate...Read More

So I Always Remember

Posted on January 14, 2018May 6, 2022 by Amy

Six months. Six months ago today my oldest son and I loaded up every square inch of my Explorer and headed to Waco, Texas. Bikes strapped to the back and lots of hopes and prayers in our hearts. My mama...Read More