#Supplement Fulfillment

[maddyvast]

How to Choose the Best Supplement Fulfillment Company for Your Emerging Private Label Brand

Embarking on the journey of launching a private label supplement brand offers an exhilarating mix of challenges and potential rewards. The vibrant e-commerce landscape, particularly in the flourishing supplement industry, opens up a thrilling opportunity for entrepreneurs.

However, the backbone of a successful supplement brand lies in its fulfillment strategy. Selecting the right supplement fulfillment company is crucial, as it ensures your products are manufactured to high standards and delivered to your customers efficiently.

Here’s a Guide to Help You Make Informed Decisions

Understand the Importance of a USA-Based Fulfillment Center

For e-commerce entrepreneurs, partnering with a USA-based supplement fulfillment company offers numerous advantages.

Not only does it often mean faster shipping times and lower shipping costs for your US-based customers, but it also ensures your products adhere to stringent regulatory standards.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the supplement industry in the US, providing an added layer of credibility and safety to your products.

The Critical Role of Turnaround Time

In the quick evolving e-commerce sector, turn around time is a crucial factor.

A supplement fulfillment company with efficient processes can significantly enhance your customer experience by ensuring swift delivery.

This efficiency is essential for building trust and loyalty among your customer base, particularly for new brands establishing their presence in the market.

Why Strong Supply Chains Matter

The recent global events have emphasized the importance of strong supply chains.

Look for a fulfillment partner with a resilient and reliable supply chain can help safeguard your business against unforeseen disruptions.

This precaution ensures your products remain in stock and can be delivered to your customers without delay, maintaining your brand's reliability.

Check out this 2020 Supplier Preparedness Case Study, which examines how supplement stocks depleted at the peak of the pandemic.

FDA Approval

Safety and compliance cannot be overlooked in the supplement industry.

Ensure that the fulfillment company you choose adheres to FDA regulations and standards. FDA approval signifies that the facility follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), guaranteeing the quality and safety of your supplements.

This approval signifies that the company adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality in storing, handling, and distributing your supplements. It’s a critical consideration that directly impacts your brand's reputation and customer trust.

Sourcing Excellence

When it comes to private label supplements, the quality and source of the ingredients can set your brand apart.

A fulfillment company that prioritizes high-quality sourcing and transparent practices can help ensure that your products meet the highest standards.

This commitment to quality is something you can proudly communicate to your customers, further establishing your brand’s integrity and dedication to excellence.

The Power of Customer Service Ratings

Don’t overlook the power of reviews and customer service ratings. These can provide insights into the company's reliability, quality of service, and how they handle issues that may arise.

Before making your final decision, take the time to review customer service ratings of potential fulfillment partners.

High ratings often indicate a company’s commitment to resolving issues swiftly and maintaining a positive relationship with their clients.

Remember, the fulfillment company you choose will be an extension of your brand, and their interactions can significantly influence your brand’s perception in the market.

In Summary

Choosing the right supplement fulfillment company for your emerging private label brand involves careful consideration of several key factors, including location, turnaround time, supply chain strength, regulatory approval, sourcing practices, and customer service.

Aligning with the right fulfillment partner can be the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. Make this choice with diligence, and watch as your brand grows, backed by a foundation of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

[kagoutiss]

pelican town, ‘72

[fulfillplex]

Print on Demand Supplements: Everything You Need to Know

Print on demand fulfillment is a competitive business model in which every online retailer attempts to drive traffic to their online store in order to increase profits. As a result, it is advantageous to consider products with high demand that will continue to grow. If you decide to sell print on demand supplements, there are a few things you should keep in mind when setting up your e-commerce store and offering potential customers the products they want.

The Market for Nutritional Supplements Continues to Grow

According to Precedence Research, the global nutritional supplements market was valued at US$ 335.24 billion in 2021 and is expected to exceed US$ 624.7 billion by 2030, growing at a 7.1% CAGR between 2022 and 2030. 

The changing consumption pattern, increased fast-food consumption, sedentary lifestyle of the consumer, busy and hectic schedule, and lack of proper diet maintenance are the factors responsible for the growing need for nutritional supplements. Growing health consciousness, rising disposable income, rising consumer expenditure on health and wellness products, and demand for a healthy and active lifestyle are the major factors driving growth in the global nutritional supplement markets.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 increased consumers' consumption of nutritional supplements to maintain strong immunity. The demand for nutritional supplements increased dramatically in North America and Europe in 2020, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the forecast period.

Benefits of Selling Print on Demand Supplements?

1. Supplements are an ideal fulfillment product. 

Supplements are an excellent fulfillment product because they are so simple to store, pack, and ship. This is because they are small, lightweight, and non-perishable. The more heavy, bulky, and perishable a product, the more difficult it is to make it profitable in the eCommerce fulfillment model.

2. Nutritional supplements have high retail prices. 

Remember that you want a product that will give you a good return. In other words, you need a high-profit margin to make selling a product worthwhile. If the margin is razor thin, selling it to customers may not be in your best interests. Fortunately, nutritional supplements can be highly profitable if you find a print on demand fulfillment provider with the right wholesale pricing.

3. Consumers are likely to become repeat customers.

Dietary supplements, like food, are a product that is consumed daily. That's fantastic news! If you provide an excellent customer experience, reasonable prices, and customer service, one-time visitors will likely become repeat customers. They will continue to shop at your store and come to you for the goods.

What You Need to Watch Out For

1. Not every supplement supplier is good.

There is no doubt that some suppliers are superior to others. To run a profitable supplement business. You must select the right supplier. This includes a supplier with a large inventory, competitive wholesale prices, and tools to help you track sales and store growth.

2. You have an extra responsibility for your customers’ health. 

You bear an additional responsibility for your customers' health if you sell print on demand supplements. That means you must be careful to only provide high-quality products on which your customers can rely - they are putting their trust in you, so give them the best!

3. Print on demand can be a crowded marketplace. 

Because the print on demand model is so simple to implement, it can be extremely competitive. Everyone wants a good deal, and there is much print on demand companies to choose from. That means you must prioritize providing good prices and connecting with your customers - the most important aspect of your store.

Conclusion

It's important to remember that consumers prefer natural options over synthetic ones when printing on demand supplements. Remember that there is a general trend toward healthier products, and most consumers are willing to pay a premium for natural and organic products. This maintains your profit margins and keeps your e-commerce store busy!

Choose The Right Print on Demand Service Provider!

So, now that we've established that print on demand is a fantastic business model and supplements are a fantastic product, let's talk about finding the right partner. This is the most crucial step in the process of establishing your print on demand operation.

What qualities do you need in a print on demand company? You'd like them to have the following:

Great wholesale prices 

A comprehensive inventory

Customer service is available around the clock

Tools and metrics to help you track your business's progress

Dedicated account managers

Seamless eCommerce integration software

Expert order and shipping management

With these criteria in mind, Fulfillplex is an excellent service provider for selling print on demand supplements. We are a top eCommerce fulfillment company that offers a full fulfillment and shipping solution that fits your company's needs and budget. Contact us now. 

[aobnutritionblog]

Protein's Value and Benefit in a healthy, Balanced Diet and Nutrition.

Beginning: Why are people so interested in proteins when it comes to fitness and nutrition? In fitness, building strong muscles is a big focus. That's why there are many gym supplements for sale that promise to help give your body what it needs. Protein powder, shakes, bars, and other things are some of the most popular products. But why are proteins so important?

The Fundamental Role of Proteins in the Human Body

(a). For a Healthy and Balanced Diet and Nutrition.

Proteins play a big role in our body. They're made up of long chains of amino acids that are held together by special bonds. Having a diet that includes enough protein can help our body work better in many ways.

(b). Protein and Muscle Growth

Proteins play a crucial role in muscle growth. When we exercise, our muscle fibers are broken down. The body then uses proteins to repair and rebuild these fibers, making them stronger and bigger. This is why it's important to consume enough protein in our diets, especially for those who engage in regular physical activity. Proteins provide the building blocks for muscle growth and help to support muscle recovery and repair. Consuming protein sources such as lean meats, dairy products, beans, and nuts can help ensure that our muscles have the nutrients they need to grow and become stronger.

(c). Empower and Enhance Immunity at All Times.

Fighting off minor and major infections needs all bodily organs to be fully nourished and equipped with basic structural elements to function optimally. Proteins carry structures that help build antibodies efficiently and are vital in stronger and resilient immunity.

(d). Repair and Enhance New Cell Growth in the Body.

Proteins play a huge role in all the cells in our body. They help fix old cells and make new ones. Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids. Some of these amino acids are important for our body to work right and are called "essential" amino acids. There are essential, nonessential, and common amino acids that help power our bodies. The essential amino acids are composed of histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, valine, tryptophan, threonine, and phenylalanine.

(e). Keep Proper pH in the Body at all Times.

What is pH, and why is it significant in the human body at all times? pH is the potential for hydrogen in the human body. It is a measure of the level of acids and bases at any stage in the blood. The human body must maintain a certain level of alkalinity and acidity in order to function well and optimally at all times.

(f). Source of Energy and Vitality for the Muscles and Organs.

Every body organ benefits and derives benefits from the use of proteins. You cannot expect to see a vibrant, healthy, and strong human body with less of the essential nutrients in the body.   

(g). For the Formation of Enzymes Vital in Chemical Reactions.

The fundamental role to know is that protein exists in several parts of the body, including muscle, bones, skin, hair, and bodily tissues. It’s vital in the enzymes that regulate and control chemical reactions and in the haemoglobin. Protein, whether in the format of protein shakes or protein bars, can be metabolised to support an evolved, balanced, and healthy diet.

In the End: In that sense, having a balanced diet rich in proteins from optimum nutrition Ireland, enhances the benefits of good health and overall immunity. It empowers the recipient to enjoy good health for extended good periods of time without any worries of sickness or weakness. This is because the body finds and receives all its basic and essential food requirements in a single food intake. And with that protein powder Ireland is an avenue to ramp up the overall intake of the proteins in your diet.

[tanadrin]

So one of the things that can apparently contribute to kidney issues in cats is if they eat too much dry food and don't drink enough water; cats are adapted to get a lot of their water from their food since they're originally desert animals, and might not get enough water if they don't eat wet food. Unfortunately, Dozy won't eat wet food no matter what; she categorically refuses to touch the stuff. So a few months ago, we were looking for ways to get Dozy more fluids, and my wife noticed at the pet store a cat drink--basically meat broth with some floaty bits in--that was low-protein and meant for cats with kidney issues. So we figured, worth a try, right?

Great news: she loved it. Super tasty apparently. Great success. Along with the kidney-sensitive treats we found, it was a nice way to supplement her diet. Unforseen long-term consequence though: she loved it so much she began demanding it throughout the day. Like, would come up to us and meow, and meow, and meow, and not stop, until we got up, went to the kitchen, and got her some cat drink.

And by doing so on demand, we have unfortunately created a monster: no matter what we are doing at home, Dozy knows that if she sits next to you and meows, 1) you know what she wants, and 2) you know that she will not stop until you get it for her now. And when you do get it, she gets extremely excited. She will bum rush the kitchen door as you enter. She will run around your feet as you open the can. She will let out the creakiest, crunchiest, most nails-on-the-chalkboard meow you've ever heard if she thinks you're not going fast enough.

I do not begrudge her this. It is gratifying to care for a creature whose most ardent desires are so simple that it is this easy to fulfill them. But I am a little sad, because I know in my heart that I have never loved any comestible as much as she loves this cat drink. She has a pleasure of a purity and intensity that I will never know.

[the creacher in question]

[doloneia]

YES YES YES this part of ajax always makes my heart break because teucer has just learned of his brother's suicide and it's almost the first thing he does after arriving on the scene. before he starts to take charge of preparing ajax's body, before he has even removed the cloak tecmessa covered him with, he asks "where is his son? where can i find him?"

and i suspect it's because he sees a little bit of himself in eurysaces - an illegitimate son born to an enslaved trojan woman, a prize of war whose entire status rested on his father's acceptance - and that is what drives him to search for him first and protect him. where is eurysaces, because teucer knows and recognizes and experienced the level of instability inherent in their birth and status. he knows, instinctively, that eurysaces' status as ajax's son - and his status as free, not enslaved like tecmessa - is entirely dependent on ajax, who is now lying dead in front of him. and so this vulnerability is what his mind goes to first - because it has been an unspoken vulnerability for him his entire life.

the way teucer's first action as he mourns ajax is to find ajax' young son and protect him, because "some enemy [might] snatch him up, like the cub of a lioness robbed of her mate" (and you know he's talking about enemies within the greek camp, ajax' and his comrades-in-arms). his immediate, almost instinctual, concern for a warbride's low-status son lacking a normal familial system of protection! it breaks my heart! he's so aware of the risks eurysaces faces. does teucer want to become to eurysaces what ajax was to him, or what telamon wasn't?

[multishipper-baby]

Random thought but while I don't think Derek is like, super ripped or anything, he does try to go to the gym with some regularity so he is pretty strong and athletic.

[bloddysnow]

What if you were a popular anime/ game character he’s obsessed with?

Pairings: Sub! Yandere! boy x Dom! A/G character reader

nsfw minors dni

He would’nt have missed any opportunity to get any item related to you, and was ready to spend significant amounts of money to supplement his collection. Figures, posters, clothes, mugs and other items with your image. His room or workplace is decorated with this things. He would definitely have a whole collection of books or manga dedicated to you. He buys official soundtracks if they included tracks related to you or important moments with your participation.

He refused to be in relationship with girls. He would have difficulties in communication or negative experiences in real relationships, which would encourage him to avoid them. He feels a deep emotional connection with you, which would seem more meaningful and safe to him than real people. He could spend most of his time watching anime or playing the game where you exist, which made this world more meaningful to him than everyday life.

He would feel a strong rejection of any hint of your romantic relationship with another character. He actively expressed his dissatisfaction in comments, forums and social networks, leaving negative reviews and criticizing such stories or fan art. Often his negative comments were based on a sense of personal jealousy. He could perceive shipping as a threat and felt rejected. In response, he could have created alternative content where you are left alone or associated exclusively with him.

He reads fanfics where you are always dom and he is sub. You are his master, and he is your devoted slave or pet, humbly waiting for your orders and striving to please. You are his god, and he is your worshipper, ready to fulfil any of your wishes. His fantasies come to life when he imagines himself on his knees in front of you. Sometimes he writes fanfics by himself about how you crawl on him to cover his face with gentle, warm kisses, starting from his forehead and gradually descending to his eyes, cheeks, and finally to his lips. He was very excited by such fantasies. In the process of reading, he masturbates, presenting scenes so realistically.

His pants have been lowered for a long time, his hand is covered around a red, leaking dick. Mouth is full with a shirt that gets wet because of saliva. He holds phone that threatens to slip out of his fingers. He whines your name and begs you to let him cum.

One, two, three sharp pushes, his whole body shuddered when you poured inside him. "You are mine," you whispered, sticking your nose into his neck on the side, sticking out your tongue to lick it comfortingly and proprietaryly. "My sweet little reader."

His phone screen is sprayed with his own sperm.

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: Top "Glow Up" Tips & Habits To Become The Best Version of Yourself

Prioritize the Holy Trinity: Nutrition, Movement, & Sleep. Following a whole-foods, plant-based diet with vegetables and/or fruit at every meal and limiting processed foods is one of the simplest ways to improve your overall health. Drink plenty of water, have any necessary supplements (like vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega 3s, etc.), and reduce your consumption of sugary, alcoholic, or caffeine-loaded beverages. Try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of walking and/or a simple 15-20 workout into your everyday routine. Make getting a full night's rest (usually 7-9 hours for most people) a non-negotiable in your life.

Practice Radical Self-Acceptance. Fully embrace your personal values. Get comfortable with your authentic desires. Define and set goals for yourself in every area of your life.

Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Spirit Consistently. Eat a healthful diet (enough food without overstuffing yourself), sleep and move enough throughout the day, and continue learning and educating yourself on current events, your industry/career field, art, culture, history, world languages, etc. Practice mindfulness and self-care activities. Honoring your sexual needs. Giving yourself at least one rest/reset day per week.

Cultivate Sustainable (and Personally-Fulfilling) Routines. Your sleep schedule, work/school schedule, workout schedule throughout the week, social and self-care time, date nights, time for your hobbies, errands, cleaning, and relaxation. Make appointments with yourself to empower you to fulfill all your daily tasks and activities to ensure you can work and play without burning yourself out in the process.

Set Boundaries. With your friends, family, work-life/professional network, romantic and sexual partners, and yourself. Understand your emotional, physical, and energetic limitations. Communicate them clearly, compassionately, and unapologetically. Cut toxic people out of your life. Avoid codependency like the plague. Nurture your healthy and supportive interdependent relationships regularly.

Learn What You Enjoy. Ensure To Incorporate These Products, Routines, and Relationships Into Your Day. It can be a piece of dark chocolate and a favorite T.V. show, a long evening phone call with a loved one, a hot bubble bath, or any other small luxury that gives you genuine pleasure and adds some necessary joy to your day.

Check In With Yourself Regularly. Pivot When Necessary. Self-improvement, goal setting, relationship building, and cultivating unshakeable self-love/life satisfaction takes time, experimentation, trial and error, and tons of self-reflection before you get it right in any area of your life. Be honest with yourself on what's work, what's not, where to remain consistent, and what areas of your life would benefit from a change.

[onegirlatelier]

April, 2024 | Shetland lace shawl

Hi there! It’s been a while. I’ve been kept busy by all my university work…and this shawl.

The shawl is knitted to celebrate the wedding of my friend (now friends, I should say). A wedding is really the perfect excuse for all the heritage crafts and heirloom projects that might seem too serious to gift in other occasions. I did ask the recipient beforehand if she would like it, though, and I was so, so honoured that I got an enthusiastic ‘yes’. I’m sure this sentiment is shared by many makers, whatever gift they are making.

Shetland fine openwork, a knitted lace, seems to have emerged with the beginning of the reign of Queen Victoria, who championed and popularised the craft. It was probably spread from the Isle of Unst to other parts of Shetland. What surprised me the most when I first read about it was that Shetland shawls and other lace pieces were largely exported as luxury items and rarely worn by islanders themselves. Women bought yarn from spinners and knitted mostly in their homes. They then took them to local merchants and exchange the finished objects for goods or (commonly after the 1880s) money to supplement the household income. The ‘supplement’ nature of this work probably means it was not compensated as much as a job outside the home would be for the same hours and skills. Besides, it was not always easy to spin an even 1-ply yarn at 1600 metres per 100 grams. For a piece of knitting with a large ‘plain’ area (i.e. only knit stitches), the unevenness was impossible to hide but could only be discovered after the area was worked. Then the maker had to either frog (unravel) the area or continue with the risk of the whole piece not being able to sell.

Whilst it is very reasonable to point out that Shetland ladies did not usually wear this type of lace (I’ve been to the Scottish Highlands once, in summer, and it was not fine lace weather), I imagine that at least for some, it wasn’t just about making money. Some sort of fulfilment must have been from the satisfaction of having a piece ‘properly done’ by continuing and adapting a traditional pattern, technique or material. I think this sort of satisfaction is also why many modern knitters are willing to spend hundreds of hours on lacework.

Intricate handknitted lace items can still be bought today (a quick search on Etsy would show many are form eastern European countries with a long and prominent craft tradition), but many are knitted for friends or family members. It always makes me so happy to see people share the gifts they have made, whether big or small, simple or complex. I joke with my online craft friends that no handmade fibre project can claim to be so unless they have a hair or two woven into it. It is the proof of existence for the maker, who tries to go against the irregular nature of handicrafts and, at the same time, accepts it. It is about wrapping up hours, weeks or months in one’s life, along with the songs they have listened to and the perfume they have worn and the memories they have made, and putting it squarely in someone else’s hands and saying: ‘All this, for you.’

A Wedding Shawl

I have not read anything about there being a standard form of ‘wedding shawl’ in the Shetland tradition. However, there is definitely a category of square shawls with similar sizes and a few construction methods. The samples I’ve seen mostly measure 1.5-2m on one side and have three parts: a central panel, four borders and a strip of edging. It is worked flat in garter lace from centre out.

Neither is there a standardised yarn weight. A widely available yarn is the Shetland Supreme Lace Weight 1-ply by Jamieson and Smith, which weighs at 400m/25g. The Queen Ring Shawl examined by Sharon Miller used a yarn at 700m/25g. From my experience, if you want the shawl to be a true ring shawl (i.e. you want to be able to pull the shawl through a ring) at the size of the Queen Ring Shawl (210cm on the side), go for 700m/25g or finer.

I chose a rectangular shawl because I had very limited time, but I did enlarge it because for me, an abundance of fabric does mean an abundance of cozy happiness.

Pattern

Shell Grid and Spider Webs Puzzle, pattern No.19 in the book Shetland Knitting Lace by Toshiyuki Shimada.

The names of the motifs are confusing. One motif (or two highly similar motifs) might just have two different names if they are produced in two different regions. Names do not mean everything, but I’ve had fun trying to match the motifs with names according to this article by Carol Christiansen at the Shetland Museum.

The double yarnovers (YO's) in the diamonds were called Cat's Eye, but perhaps the 'Spider Web' in the pattern name is referring to the three rows of double YO's in the centre panel. It has a really simple but effective edging.

Yarn

Mermaid Lace, in colourway #naturel, sold by Great British Wool in the Netherlands. This yarn is 75% merino and 25% sea algae silk. ‘Sea algae silk’ seems to be a semi-synthetic plant fibre like viscose, with algae involved as part of the raw material. (At this price point I don’t think it has anything to do with sea silk, which is fibre produced by actual shells.) The brand name for the most popular product of its type is probably Seacell.

I bought the yarn, because I had never worked with this fibre before and was curious. What I like: it was a little cheaper than a wool/silk blend and has blocked very well. The whole skein was continuous so I didn’t have to deal with a single yarn joint. What I do not like: it lacks the sheen and smoothness of real silk and doesn’t feel as strong, although it doesn’t shed. In conclusion, I’d rather use a traditional Shetland 1-ply or another natural fibre yarn.

It's also worth mentioning that whilst I prefer to support small businesses, it was disappointing to have received a 93-gram skein when I had ordered 100 grams. It was one of those days between Christmas and the New Year and I somehow did not contact the customer service, but I really should have.

Needle

2.5mm 80cm circular needles. See modification below.

Modification

This Japanese knitting book follows Japanese sizing for knitting needles. The suggested size was no. 1=2.4mm. I figured that I could use a 2.5mm since I knitted on the tighter side, and in any case it was probably okay to make the lacework a little more open by going up a needle size.

I am not going to give out the pattern, but it is probably necessary to explain the structure of this shawl. The centre is knitted first, and then an edging is knitted onto it by picking up either live stitches or the vertical edge of the centre as you go (see schematic below). The four ‘corners’ of the edging have short-row shaping to help it lay flat. I know that traditionally people can achieve this by other methods, but I haven’t tried any of those yet.

I enlarged the pattern by increasing both the width and the length. I casted on 133 stitches instead of 101 for the centre panel and knitted Part B 8.5 times instead of 5.5. The spider web pattern in Part B requires the stitch count to be (something dividable by four) plus two, so I made one central increase before the spider web to get 134 and a central decrease after it to get it back to 133. Due to the openness of the lace, the change of one stitch is not visible.

The enlargement meant I had to recalculate the edging as well, because the number of stitches available for pick-up changed. Originally, at each corner you do two repeats with four short-row shaping each. I did 1.5 repeats following the original placement of short-row shaping in order to make the total number of repeats fit the number of edge stitches on the centre panel.

The pattern says to Kitchener-stitch the last row of the edging to the provisional cast-on. It just didn’t make sense because that would be two rows too much (the Kitchener stitch row plus the provisional cast-on row). To make the number perfectly fit, I knitted only ten rows of the last repeat (there were usually twelve in each repeat). Then I Kitchener-stitched the end to the provisional cast-on, following the lace pattern. I am quite proud of this solution because it is completely invisible.

Somewhere in the pattern it said to purl (looking from the right side). It seemed strange because the rest of the lace was entirely garter. I knitted those stitches and so far I haven’t sensed a ‘mistake’.

The pattern originally calls for 45 grams of yarn. I estimated (based on the increase of stitches in the centre panel) to need about 80 grams. I ended up using 86 grams. Besides the inaccuracies in my estimation, it was probably also because I knitted much more loosely than expected as it was difficult to tension the yarn tightly at such a weight. Like I've point out in the Yarn section above, I was lucky not to have needed more than 93 grams.

The original finished size is 53*118cm. I ended up with approximately 70*170cm.

Conclusion

This shawl took about three months of my craft time i.e. one full day every week for three months and many mornings before I had to leave for university. Knitting outside my room just didn’t work because I was a) engaged in some other activities that made it difficult to steady my hands, and b) worried about putting a white shawl on any public surface.

The pattern itself is relatively straightforward. The first difficulty was, of course, to understand the instruction written in Japanese. Google translate was horrible so I had to rely on my knitting experience. Fortunately, much of the text description was also found in graphs and charts. Then I had to get my hands used to the tiny yarn. After that, it was only fiddly when I did the edging, because I had to turn about every twelve stitches, and by that time I was handling a giant cloud of stitches on my lap. It did give me a lot of time to go over my favourite documentaries and films, and the last bit of edging was surprisingly quick!

Traditionally, Shetland shawls could be sent back to the maker for maintenance. I think it only fair for me to offer that too because I don’t want a gift to become a trouble (same as how you do not use non-machine-washable yarn for baby knits).

In general, I am very pleased with this shawl. It does pass the ring test, despite not being a traditional wedding shawl size or thickness. I do have a whole lot of actual Shetland 1-ply in my stash, so I am really looking forward to taking my Queen Ring Shawl project out of hibernation in the near future.

Reference list for Introduction

Christiansen, Carol. Shetland fine lace knitting: Recreating patterns from the past. Marlborough: Crowood, 2024.

Mann, Joanna. 'Knitting the Archive: Shetland Lace and Ecologies of Skilled Practice'. Cultural Geographies 25, no. 1 (January 28, 2017): 91–106. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474474016688911.

[mysticheathenn]

What are you Destined for?

Hi there! Remember to take what resonates and leave what does not. This reading does not supplement your need to seek professional help.

Take your time when choosing your pile. Ask yourself the question and choose the picture that you can’t stop looking at. Listen to your intuition.

The extended FREE reading includes:

What steps to take that will lead you to your destined life?

Messages, Signs, and Synchronicities from your Oracle Cards.

Pile l:

Where are you currently in life? (Tarot: Knight of Wands, Eight of Wands, Five of Swords, Eight of Pentacles, Two of Pentacles, and Eight of Cups)

Shuffling your cards, a sign that says dead end pops up in my head along with the song Energy by Keri Hilson. Currently, you may be at a job that doesn’t fulfill you or doesn't give you any kind of balance in your life that you desperately crave right now. Some of you may have issues with if not colleagues possibly the higher-ups at work because you don’t feel appreciated and like the song energy it’s draining you day in and day out and you don’t see the light at the tunnel some days. Some of you wish you could quit but you know people around you will see you as a fool because maybe this job gives you good benefits, discounts, it’s “stable”, or maybe it looks good to have on your resume but inside you’re dying. You know you can’t keep doing this job forever and know you need to leave soon but aren’t sure when to leave or even how because for just a few of you, you may not have a backup or even know what you want to do with your life. Maybe you’re a part of the group where your parents have told you X was a good career choice and you never thought about looking into anything else because you trust the opinions of others or trust in something that’s more predictable than having constant downs and ups.

What are you destined for? (Tarot: Knight of Wands, Eight of Wands, Five of Swords, Eight of Pentacles, Two of Pentacles, and Eight of Cups)

Travel, flexibility, and freedom are what you are destined for. I’m hearing influencers or even content creators for a lot of you. Just remember content creator doesn’t always mean social media you could possibly be an artist and use social media to help promote your brand. The song Belle from Beauty and the Beast is playing in my head. It’s the song where Belle is singing about longing for adventure and the great outdoors something more than this everyday life that has everyone satisfied and content with not wanting more.  You want to be your own boss and not have to deal with the constant drama of having other people around you telling you what you can and cannot do. This may be specific for only just a few of you but maybe you have a manager who doesn’t like to let you take time off from work or even play favorites with who they allow and don’t allow to do things. For those who want to be influencers, I’m mostly seeing travel, and artists (writers, bloggers, painters, sculptors, etc) again you don’t have to be but I’m feeling this pile wants freedom or at least a job where they can wake up how celebrities do. If you want to do nothing all day, that’s what you do. If you want to go to Bali at the drop of the hat that’s what you do and so forth. You don’t want to be tied down to a desk job your whole life and I’m here to tell you you aren’t. You are destined for this life pile 1 but it’s up to you to walk away and come up with a plan that will help you on this journey.

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Pile ll:

Where are you currently in life? (Tarot: The Hermit (reverse), 6 of Cups, The Fool, Temperance, The Moon, and The Tower (reverse))

Healing. I kept hearing the word healing over and over again in my head. Some of you are on a spiritual, religious, or even personal development journey where you are currently in solitude trying to work on your shadow self and other areas in your life that either haven’t been going well for you or something happened to where you had to take a step back and see the red flags to a situation that you were color blind before. For some of you this could have been a relationship (platonic or romantic) that forced you to see someone for who they really are and caused you so much pain to the point you just want to be left alone right now to heal and replenish yourself because you feel you can’t depend on anyone else. You feel everyone is out there to hurt you right now but you know deep down you don’t truly feel that way you’re just hurting and need to do some inner journey work to figure out what and where you go from here. I’m here to tell you it’s nothing but up from here boo.

What are you destined for? (Tarot: The Hermit (reversed), 6 of Cups, The Fool, Temperance, The Moon, and The Tower (reversed))

Generational Curse Breakers. With the 6 of cups someone handing over a cup filled with nothing but goodness and loving energy while you have a cup that is sitting behind you empty on a broken rock states you want to do and show up better for the next generation whether in your family or for people around you. You are walking down a new path that no one in your family or in your friends group has walked down before because you have seen growing up what certain environments, behaviors, or even thought patterns can do to a person and you don’t want that for yourself. You want to be able to uplift people, see people thrive, and grow in a loving environment. You want people to see and feel nothing but peaceful and calming energy from you like maybe your dream is to be that safe space for those you love or for your future children if you decide that’s what you want. You are done with people handing out traumatic experiences and passing them off as trophies or something that should be normalized. Good for you babe! I’m proud of you.

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Pile lll:

Where are you currently in life? (Tarot: Five of Wands (reversed), Seven of Wands, Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles (reversed), Ace of Swords, Five of Cups (reversed)

Rolling in the deep by Adele is your song pile 3. Even though the lovers, 3 of sowrds, or even 2 of cups isn’t in your pile I am sensing some of you are going through it with a relationship. Maybe you thought you found your prince charming and you wanted to prove that you’re a ride or die to the point it left you empty, drained. The meme “I done ride and died, ride and died so much I died” is coming to mind. Some fo you thought this person was some sort of savior for very few of you this person may have provided you a certain lifestyle only to throw it in your face constantly making you feel like a burden. This doesn’t have to be romantic as again no romance cards are here. This could be family, a job, or even friends who you feel you have given your all to and you’re just tired and left on E. The saying no one is coming to save you is coming to mind. You have to save yourself.  

What are you destined for? (Tarot: Death  (reversed), 6 of Cups, Wheel of Fortune, Temperance, 6 of Wands, and 10 of swords (reversed), 10 of Cups, and The World (reversed))

Victory is what you are destined for pile 3. Finding your community that loves and appreciates you for you exactly. You are the only pile where your destined for cards are different from the where are you currently in life question. So this tells me that you are going to go through a transformation. People you were once attracted to or would attract in your life (again doesn’t have to be romantic as no romance cards) will leave you alone as your energy is going to be changing for the better. You will be thriving to a point in your life where in order for people to reach you they need a bean from Jack and the bean stock or an extremely tall ladder for those who don’t know that children's story.  I’m not getting too much more information on this question as it’s quite straight forward and I rather not repeat myself. Just know your environment, yourself as a whole will be changing. There was a tweet that once said "I want the next person in my life to have to go through God in order to get to me."

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[fulfillplex]

Best Print on Demand Supplements Online Upsell Strategies

The nutritional supplement industry is fiercely competitive, and it shows no signs of slowing down. It is expected that the industry will continue to grow rapidly, with new businesses sprouting daily. It means that the plethora of print on demand supplements and similar products in the already flooded market will continue to compete for the ostensibly insignificant market share.

To outperform your competitors while remaining true to your customers, you must develop a truly unique concept to drive your marketing campaign. Upselling is a very powerful tool for an eCommerce website, bringing in additional revenue and increasing brand loyalty in an entirely new way.

WHAT IS UPSELLING?

Upselling is a sales technique used to persuade customers to place a higher-value order than planned. It means purchasing an additional item, upgrading, or purchasing a package deal rather than purchasing only the original, lower-value items. Upselling is something you’ve probably seen on the internet. When done correctly, upselling can help to improve and streamline your customers’ overall shopping experience. You’re providing a more cost-effective solution to their original problem. Which can result in a win-win situation for both the consumer and your eCommerce store.

5 UPSELL STRATEGIES FOR YOUR ONLINE PRINT ON DEMAND SUPPLEMENTS

1.The Shopping Frenzy

OTOs or One Time Offer upsells are a common strategy for printing on demand supplements. The first upsell in your funnel is critical because it creates a buying frenzy state of mind. It acts as a cascade, resulting in multiple yeses to upsells in your print on demand supplements. It’s very common to sell more of the same as the front-end offer, at the same discount or lower price.

2. The Upsell Strategy Based on Value

The value-based upsell strategy works very well for print on demand supplements because you usually need more of the supplement down the road. However, you can apply this strategy to other consumable products as long as the offer is compelling. The offer here is all about getting a good deal. You must offer a deal that is too good to pass up. There are people who will buy anything if it’s on sale, and it’s the psychology you’re using for this upselling. You’re offering such great value that it’s difficult to pass up. Another important aspect of making a value-based upsell work is not changing the product.

3. BOGO (Buy one take one) Strategy

Simply offer them more of what they just purchased. So, if they just purchased three bottles of your supplement, offer them more bottles at a lower price than they just received. This upselling simply offers a lower price in exchange for more volume. So, if they purchased three bottles of your supplement at $49 each, your first upsell would be something like, “Buy two more bottles at $39 each.” It’s a value-based upsell if the price per bottle on the upsell is lower than the price per bottle on the front-end offer.

4. Supersize their Order

Another way to make a value-based upsell work is to offer a larger version of what they just purchased. Assume your store sells items in various sizes. Because the smallest size is the cheapest, it is usually the most popular choice for your customers. It is especially effective for products like supplements and subscription-based services. A larger version of the front end can be larger. So, if you sell a 2-pound tub of protein mix on the front end, follow up with a 5 or 10-pound tub. It is the colossal way to upsell.

If the cost and shipping fees on a larger version allow you to make more money by upselling, which is the best thing for your print on demand products.

5. Create Urgency

In conjunction with a limited-time offer or campaign, upselling can do wonders for your eCommerce business. You could give customers cashback if they spend more than $50, or you could give them a freebie or a tester if they buy a specific product. The benefit of an urgency-focused campaign is that you can use it throughout your sales process. It can be a great reason to send an email marketing campaign to your existing customers. It can be used as a countdown banner on your landing pages or as a pop-up reminder on the checkout page.

THE FINAL TAKEAWAYS

To keep your print on demand supplements at the top of a highly competitive market, you must be consistent and diligent. Consumers place a high value on marketers, and by implementing these strategies, you will be driving home your message to increase brand awareness and sales. The strategies we’ve highlighted above will be completely indispensable to your brand’s success when properly implemented.

However, if you don’t have high-quality supplements to sell, these upselling strategies won’t help your business succeed. And this is where Fulfillplex can come in handy. View our print on demand product catalog, full of high-quality products. We are a top eCommerce fulfillment company that provides superior print on demand services. We can label, pack, and ship your products, allowing you to save your time and energy and focus on marketing your eCommerce store. Feel free to contact us right away so we can begin working together!

[gigidragonbbxxx]

Favorite Placebos

What are placebos in the context of the Law of Assumption?

Placebos are made up rules or actions that a master manifester assigns meaning to which allows them to affirm and persist in a particular belief even when they are not actively saturating

essentially, because we are the operant power of our realities, we can decide what anything means.

a famous example is Angel Numbers! 111 or 777 and people will assign a meaning to it. But there is no concrete source on what every angel number means, we just give our own interpretation. I have no longer assigned different meanings to individual angel numbers, if I see one I simply say "Oh 333? I'm getting everything I want."

The trick is not to make your placebos limits. Let me repeat that.

DO NOT MAKE PLACEBOS YOUR LIMIT.

Do not fall all over the place if you wanna see 333 and never see it. Placebos are meant to be fun and harmless and an aid/supplement to manifestation.

Onto my favs!

Every time I drink water, I get prettier

I lose belly fat every time I work out

For every penny I spend, a dollar is returned to me

I've gotten to the point where I assign a positive meaning to everything (this is the level of ALWAYS THINKING IN YOUR FAVOR).

I will literally see the weather and say "Oh it's raining? I'm getting what i want."

Coffee spills? Everything works out for me. Misplaced a makeup product? It just means I'm too pretty. Accidentally trip? You're always loved. Dishes need washing? Every dish washed is a wish fulfilled.

This is all an example of the principle and practice of Saturation. The consistency and discipline required to assign positive meanings to everything, even in the face of something seemingly disastrous is the exact frequency of PERSISTING that every damn loass coach preaches about.

Make your own. Make them silly. Make them serious. I don't care, just MAKE THEM. Practice flipping your thoughts!

Pro Tip: it's just like habit stacking, you're getting 2 things outta 1 action. Tie it to stuff you do regularly. Brushing teeth, chores, etc. Make it easy, do not make things hard or complicated.

Have fun. and comment/add your own personal fav placebos! I'll be making a masterlist soon

xx, gigi

[lizard-queen-izzy]

"Jon and Martin are in the computers" I hear you, I hear you. So then walk with me. A lot of people quote Jon's "I will not become another damn mystery." when they discuss why him being trapped in the computer is tragic. But I think you are all missing the even more devastating quote and the episode it comes from.

“Supplemental. It looks like my posting on a few of the more tech-savvy boards appealing for statements has worked. While the incident itself seems ultimately inconsequential, I was able to convince Tessa to have a look at Gertrude’s laptop, claiming to have locked myself out,”

From MAG 65. And what is MAG 65? Tessa Winters' statement about Sergey Ushanka. The man who tried to upload his consciousness to a computer and got trapped in it.

"While the incident itself seems ultimately inconsequential" Jon, you truly cannot stop being a self-fulfilling prophecy, can you?

[hermajestyimher]

This Is How We Will Own 2023:

We're less than a month away from the New Year, and as such, it is important that we begin to set the foundations and plans we have to not only succeed, but make 2023 a memorable year.

Regardless of how 2022 went for you, regardless of how many goals you were able to achieve, a new year marks a new beginning. Do not beat yourself over how things went, focus on how you can improve them moving forward.

In 2023 we're:

Spending less time being passive scrollers online. The pandemic is over, the world is back in action and so must we. It's time to stop letting our minds be consumed by the opinions of thousands of people on the internet. More often than not, the things we read online come from the psyche of mentally unwell individuals, and given social media's tendency to prompt out the voices of the most unhinged, it gives people that shouldn't have a platform a false sense of authority. In 2023 we're getting off the grid as much as we can and reconnecting with the real world. We will not allow this online façade to swallow us into its void any longer.

Spending more time learning and engaging in high-end activities and hobbies that can elevate our social circle and our taste. Things like polo matches, pilates, ballet, opera, piano classes, poetry, political forums, martial arts, and high-intensity sports, among other things. It is crucial to cultivate a persona that engages in a variety of fulfilling activities that can bring us joy but also help us grow as individuals.

Prioritizing our health and fitness. No more excuses, it's time to cut down on added sugar and refined carbs, time to eat more nutrient-dense whole foods, drink plenty of water daily, invest in vitamin injections every other month, take supplements to improve our body's collagen production, and overcome feelings of laziness by pushing ourselves through fitness goals. 2023 we will make of the gym our sanctuary.

Living below our budget and investing as much as we can. If you haven't already, get a financial advisor, develop long and short-term financial goals and get organized with your income. It doesn't matter if in the past you've felt like your financial habits have not been the most adequate, it's never too late to take control of them and be responsible. We owe to ourselves to spend wisely to have the peace of mind financial security brings. Never go broke trying to impress others.

We're no longer entertaining inadequate men. I must admit I'm guilty of this myself. After years of not dating, getting back into the dating scene has felt extremely disappointing and tiring. Most prospects are simply not up to par with the standards I have and what I want out of my life partner. Sometimes we allow ourselves to become desperate to build these types of romantic relationships that we begin to overlook the things that we really want deep down. In 2023, we're refocusing our attention on living our best lives and being as active as possible in real-life events as touched upon previously, and trust that the right dating prospects will present themselves when we least expect. We attract, we don't chase.

Finally, we're overcoming negative self-talk patterns that hinder our growth. We're investing in therapy, we're unlearning the limiting beliefs that keep us in bondage to people, routines, and views of the world that are not good for us. We have to put an end to the insidious lie of the scarcity mindset, overcome past traumas, and look forward to the good things that are yet to come.

There are many more things I could add to this list, but for now, these are the things I and I know many of you will find helpful on improving on for the year to come. These lists can come out as intimidating to some people, but we have to remember that we are not expected to become the ideal version of ourselves overnight. Growth is a marathon, not a sprint, and it requires consistency. Each day that you wake up and choose to do one or two things differently you're making stride towards that better you. No improvement is ever too little.

Let's make 2023 a memorable year, and every year afterwards.

Daphne.

[theambitiouswoman]

Work on healing your emotions and learning how to be emotionally fulfilled individually, without having to supplement it with other things.