I keep reading article after article, stating expectations for everyone in quarantine to come out of this crisis better than they went in. While I don’t necessarily agree with this mentality; I feel like people have enough stress on them right now, just dealing with this new way of life; if you do have the ability to find something positive (such as personal growth) to focus on, it’s probably a good idea to pursue it. There are so many people at home alone right now, and while some of us are desperate for a few minutes of quiet, others are intensely lonely, and in dire need of company. Finding a common goal, and some people on line to share it with, might be what it takes to keep you mentally healthy through this prolonged isolation. Or maybe you just need something to take the focus off of your endless to do list at home and remind you that you are a person in your own right again. It seems that everyone is starting a side hustle right now, because of the job insecurity that this virus has caused, worldwide. While this will increase competition in most industries, there has never been a time that there are so many free (and paid) resources to help you start a small business. Shopify is a great place to start. They are currently running a free trial which I have been delving into. Dropshipping seems to be their specialty, which I don’t, yet, know that much about, but there are many resources on Youtube, to get you started. If you have been ruminating on a side hustle for a while, today is the day to start.
After being (mostly) cheerfully stuck together in quarantine for a few weeks now, the boys and I have started on a new side hustle. Having, myself, a background in skin care and food blogging, paired with the boys’ love of all things gaming, pop culture and conventions, added to our love of over the top birthday and holiday celebrations, the idea for a gifting business sort of fell into our laps. We’ve been working on melding all of our talents, interests and quirks into an opportunity that will keep us happily working together during this unique situation. We’ve spent the last few weeks creating a new line of spa products, which will fill luxury spa baskets, starting right before Mother’s Day. Because birthdays are our favorite celebration, we will focus, as well, on festive pop culture toys, and collectibles and other birthday oriented gift hampers, aimed at both children, and adults, alike. Plus, we are sourcing items for housewarming gifts, and, unique foodie trays/baskets meant for themed dinner parties, entertaining, anniversaries, date nights, and other special occasions. It’s certainly not a new idea, but it’s a good fit for us, being that it incorporates many of our favorite things, in one engaging opportunity, which can be achieved from home, and online as well, making it the perfect quarantine enterprise, for us.
I hope that all of you are staying healthy and engaged in life. I hope that you find what you need to come through these troublesome times with your health and relationships intact, and having learned something to take with you into the future. Stay well.
