Selling on Shopee

Today's blog is all about online selling on shopee. It was May 2016 when i first started my account with shopee selling my laundry bags. During that time shopee was not yet that popular in the Philippines. Luckily I was able to benefit from it. I actually saw it when a friend of mine from facebook sells her own line of nursing dresses. So I also began creating my own account and started posting different items that I could sell.

My first month was not bad but I actually had orders. Then I remember the shoppe rider who collects from my house told me " Oh this is your first time using the app, You will have more orders coming soon justy like the other sellers" So I just continued to do my thing like the usual. I began designing  different kinds of laundry bags design, tote bags and then t shirts.

It was Summer of 2017 when a well known brand of t shirt was so popular that made me think to make an inspired shirt and put some patches and different accessories which I personally make that I almost sold 100pcs or more shirts. I was always busy making shirt and designing for my store. I was being recognized and LBC was almost everyday collecting parcels from my home.

So now lets talk about how to sell on shopee.First of all you need to create your own accont input your store name, address, contact number and also your bank account details. After that you may now start posting your products to sell on the app.

You may want to buy and sell different products according to your preference. In my case I started selling my own laundry bags, tote and then I began on putting more products like branded detergent soap, chocolates, branded bags and so on. Once an order arrive you will have 2-3 days to complete the orders. Then you simply have to book or schedule a pick up once your done packaging the item. Once booking has been scheduled a courier rider will come to collect the parcel and you just have to wait for the completion of the delivery. Once delivery has been successful your customer will have to rate your products and you also need to rate the order back to let other seller knows that the customer is a good customer. Once completed your pay out will reflect on your shopee wallet that you can withdraw to your bank account. Typically it takes 1-2 banking days for the payment to appear in your bank account. Shopee is actually giving you 3 free withdrawals each week and if you exceeded you will be charged a 15 pesos transaction fee for the next withdrawals.

Now lets talk about the unsuccessful deliveries. Those unsuccessful deliveries will return back to you or once lost you will still get compensated for the full amount of the item. Some customers will order via cash on delivery then once the item is already there some just ignore it. You can report that to shopee to take action and the customer can no longer use the cash on delivery mode. Once reported the customer will need to pay first via remittance or bank transfer before they can make a purchased again.

One more thing that you should consider is before shipping to make sure that your item is all in good condition otherwise the customer may file a complaint via shopee and asked for a refund. In this case you will have to shoulder the shipping expenses once found that you are actually at fault. To eliminate this make sure to take a clear photo of the item before shipping. I have several complaints when it comes to shipping of fragile goods such as broken glass and mirror and I need to swear to them that it was actually the courier's fault not mine.

I hope you get more info on this blog and if you have any questions just comment below and I will try to answer those question of yours.

You may also want to check my shopee account link below.
https://shopee.ph/appleberryenterprise

Manila Ocean Park Tour

As a homeschooling mom, I always try to teach my kids the unconventional way. I believe that in order to teach them successfully they must be able to experience it and also repetition is another key. We were lucky to get a chance to go out with the whole family. So we decided to visit Manila Ocean Park in Roxas Blvd. To make it easy for us to get in, I already booked online to buy our tickets. It was our first time to visit Manila Ocean Park along with my kids.
I was not informed that my 1 1/2 year old kid has to pay an entrance too so we need to go inside first and let my husband buy a ticket for my toddler. Me and my 4 other kids went inside first and start exploring what's inside.

Oceanarium is one of the best attraction that me and my kids enjoyed. 

We arrived late so we don't get to see so much. The Birdhouse and The Barnyard closes around 5pm.

Unluckily we were not able to get a chance to visit those two since its already closed.

If you would want to visit the Ocenarium below are some of the details.

Entrance fee for our package amounting to 590.00 per head which includes 

Ocenarium, Barnyard, Bird House, Sea Lion, Symphony Evening Show and the World of Creepy Crawlers.

Homeschooling Journey

It's been a year now that I have been homeschooling my kids. The first year, I thought would be impossible and too hard. Yes it was so challenging managing business, family matters and homeschooling my kids all at the same time. But if i should do it again i would definitely choose to do it all over again.

My eldest already graduated from 6th grade and my youngest son was now in kinder. I still have a little toddler who would turn two in a few months from now. Our homeschool routine was always unpredictable due to our demanding business and activities but despite this we can actually say that my kids had changed a lot. Before when they were attending the regular school, We don't have time to bond as a family. My kids is not that close to each other compared now.

Our homeschooling would start by teaching them more on how to be independent. How they can apply all they learn in their everyday life. They always amazed me. I can see that they really learn a lot compared when they were at the regular school. My eldest son can't read and was tag as a non reader when he was in Grade 2. I was so worried about him losing weight and even got sick, that made me decide to pursue homeschooling. My husband was not convinced with my idea at first. I was into it and now after a year of homeschooling my now Grade 4 son can finally read. He was able to read when he was in Grade 3. He was good at Math and a fast learner. It made me think that regular school is really not compatible for our family. They always try kids to be competitive and be good in academics.Wherein they don't emphasize that everyone is unique. Not everyone is good at Math or any subjects but each kid has different talents as well. You know we can't all be a doctor or an Engineer. Most of our school today they just focus on conventional way. Like in the career month, they would suggest you to dress up for the career you want to pursue when you finish school. Most likely kids would say I want to become a Doctor, Teacher, Nurse, Police Officer, Engineer, and so on. But did you notice that there are a few who would say I would like to become an Entrepreneur. I want to build my own empire. You know why? because regular school and your parents are all the same. They want you to finish your schooling and then eventually got employed. If your a Doctor you will surely work for an Entrepreneur who took risk of opening his own hospital. You might become an accountant of a large company or a lawyer of a firm. Too few would also take risk and pursue their dream of becoming an Artist, Musician, Writer, Ballerina etc.

When I was in elementary I learn how use the sewing machine. I was so fascinated to be able to sew a piece of clothing. I was so interested in sewing from then on. As a parent, I believe that we have to introduce to our children different kinds of activities that can improved them.
I always heard my parents and other parents as well that "you should study well so you can get a great job" which is now a huge contrary on my belief and the way I am trying to raise my kids.

I began homeschooling because I think that every child has their weaknesses and strengths. Each child is unique in every way. That each child has their own needs. Regular schooling doesn't satisfy me anymore. Having a one size fits all education. Teaching kids to compete with other fellow kids by achieving a higher grades. Not bringing out the best in each child. As a mother of five, being their mom doesn't make them all the same. My kids has different characters and interests.

I am not a teacher but I can say that everyone could be one given the circumstances. I love what I do and I enjoy every part of it. My life would not be perfect and I am not a perfect mom as well. I have my shortcomings and I do make mistakes. But being a teacher and a mother teach me how to be more human god created me to be. Homeschooling teach me how to appreciate life well spent and learning is not limited to just one place. Our lessons are held everywhere. Learning is endless, Rain or shine the learning never stops.