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February 25, 2021 Post a Comment

Changing My Career + Leaving Law School at 23 | Honest Vlog

This is an honest vlog about why I’m changing my career path and leaving law school at age 23… I realize this is a long video, but it was not a topic I wanted to skim over or make seem like no big deal. The decision to change my career path and leave law...

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February 24, 2021 Post a Comment

How to Price Your Etsy Items + Handmade Goods

Today I’m talking all about Etsy pricing. In this video and post, I give my best tips on how to price your Etsy items and how to price your handmade items. I focus on calculating the true cost of your handmade goods and tips for determining the best price for your Etsy items. Feel...

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February 4, 2021 Post a Comment

Thrifted Book Haul #1 – Why You Should Buy Used Books

Today I’m sharing the first half of the books I thrifted this weekend. I rarely leave home to stay as safe as possible, so this was a special outing for me. There is really no comparison to buying thrifted books! I will be sharing the second part of this book haul soon! Watch: Thrifted...

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January 26, 2021 Post a Comment

What to Do When Your Etsy Sales Are Slow

This week’s video is all about what to do when your Etsy sales are slow, or slower than usual. I’m giving you my best, practical tips for ways to improve your business and your personal skillset during the slower seasons of your business. This is especially relevant this month, with sales being generally slower after...

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January 18, 2021 Post a Comment

New Video Schedule + What’s Next

Kristen sitting in her room, smiling at the camera, text on the image reads "New Video Schedule + 2021 Goals".

I’m back with another video! In this video, I give a brief introduction of myself for those of you who are new around here or new-to-me. I talk about some of my biggest goals for 2021 for my business and for my YouTube channel. Watch: New Video Schedule + What’s Next This video marked...

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January 16, 2021 Post a Comment

Etsy Shop Year in Review – Lemon and Lily Co.

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Happy New Year!! With 2020 drawing to a close, I'm sharing a year in review of my Etsy Shop, Lemon and Lily Co (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonandlilyco). This year still brought lots of good and lots of growth, and I am thankful for all the growth my Etsy shop saw this year. I focused on creating new...

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February 14, 2020 Post a Comment

Q+A: Etsy, Law School, Acne, & Dating | Life Update!

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Law school has been a whirlwind since the beginning of this school year, so watch my latest video for updates on how life has been running my Etsy shop, my first year of law school, my acne journey, and how I met my boyfriend! ...

August 7, 2019 2 Comments

5 Back to School Outfits with Kohl’s

Can you believe it’s already back to school season?! I haven’t been this nervous/excited for back to school since I started college three years ago, and in a few weeks, I start law school! My college back to school shopping is more focused on clothing than school supplies, since most college classwork is done...

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August 1, 2019 1 Comment

Candidly Kristen – July & Summer 2019

Hello, friends! I can honestly cannot believe it is already August. I’m finishing up my summer internship tomorrow and I feel like this summer has been long but also gone in a flash. Anyone else?! I have been plenty creative in this summer, even for lack of blog posts. Between working, re-launching my Etsy...

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July 28, 2019 Post a Comment

4 Etsy Seller Tips for Starting an Etsy Store

In today's post, I'm sharing my 4 top Etsy seller tips for starting an Etsy shop (or improving your new Etsy store). My previous Etsy videos are some of my most-loved videos, so I hope this one can be helpful for you, also! Feel free to watch this video (it is my longest one...

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Kristen Shane - Nice to meet you! About me photo of Kristen smiling, holding a cup of coffee
I'm Kristen, a 23-year-old YouTuber + small business owner living in Tallahassee, FL. I blog & post YouTube videos about running my Etsy shop (Lemon and Lily Co.), small business tips, & lifestyle content. I'm all about community over competition & finding the joy in every day.

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Changing My Career + Leaving Law School at 23 | Honest Vlog

Changing My Career + Leaving Law School at 23 | Honest Vlog

How to Price Your Etsy Items + Handmade Goods

How to Price Your Etsy Items + Handmade Goods

Thrifted Book Haul #1 – Why You Should Buy Used Books

Thrifted Book Haul #1 – Why You Should Buy Used Books

What to Do When Your Etsy Sales Are Slow

What to Do When Your Etsy Sales Are Slow

New Video Schedule + What’s Next

New Video Schedule + What’s Next

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Working from home can be fun!☕️ Especially wit Working from home can be fun!☕️
Especially with coffee or tea in hand and uh.... no more law school textbooks to worry about. If you didn’t see my latest YouTube video, I talked about changing my career path & leaving law school. I’m now pursuing my blog, YouTube, & Etsy full time!🍋 And not a day goes by where I even remotely regret my decision.
I’m posting new videos every Friday, & today’s video just posted: 7 Reasons Why You Need a Website for Your Online Business!
My YouTube channel is ‘Kristen Shane’💗 hope you are having a lovely start to your weekend!
This week’s video is live on YouTube! Sharing ti This week’s video is live on YouTube! Sharing tips on what to do when Etsy sales are slow. It can discouraging as a small business owner to go through phases when sales drop drastically, but all hope is not lost (even though it feels like it sometimes). Making this video helped me remind me how to handle the slower business seasons as well! Hope you like it 🌻
(Another old picture of me because I don’t go anywhere!)
New YouTube video just posted! On my new video sch New YouTube video just posted! On my new video schedule & my biggest goals for 2021. Have a lovely day! 💓
Happy 2021!🥳 Despite the craziness, I am incred Happy 2021!🥳 Despite the craziness, I am incredibly thankful for all the grace & lessons from 2020, and I’m so hopeful and ready for this new year.
Closed out the year enjoying the Florida sunshine with my favorite person. And, a brand new YouTube video is up on my channel: an Etsy Year in Review!💗 I hope you’re ready for a much better year! 
PS I will be wearing this cutest merch shirt from the best @milenaciciotti for extra good luck until further notice ⭐️
Friendly reminder that social media isn’t realit Friendly reminder that social media isn’t reality.
I’ve spent a lot less time on social media & Instagram particularly this year, which is for the best. I don’t know how I want to use this account in the future, but I hope to keep bringing you encouragement & good ol’ reality. (And more updates alongside my YouTube channel!) Here’s to living for the moment, not for the photo, and remembering that life doesn’t have to be “aesthetic” to be way better than good.
Hope you’re stay safe & well 🌸 xo
This week I passed 1,000 orders on my Etsy shop @l This week I passed 1,000 orders on my Etsy shop @lemonlilyco , and I could not be more thankful or more excited. This little business is truly a dream come true. And I can honestly say I wasn’t sure if this day would ever come. Truly thankful for every single person who has supported my shop so far! ♡
And these balloons will be hanging in my room for the foreseeable future because they are just too pretty 😂
Hope everyone is doing alright 🌼 No new photos Hope everyone is doing alright 🌼
No new photos here & haven’t worn makeup or real clothes in what feels like months! Summer law classes haven’t already started and I’m just hoping things start looking up soon! Thinking about y’all & hoping your fams are well too 💗
Happy Easter!🌼 I hope you have a lovely day ful Happy Easter!🌼 I hope you have a lovely day full of family, thankfulness, & rest! Definitely a different Easter staying at home this year, but there is still so much to be thankful for & to celebrate! 💛
All dressed up for my first oral argument in front All dressed up for my first oral argument in front of the (virtual) court!⚖️
I didn’t have to wear heels to present from my computer at my kitchen table, but took some inspo from @theclassyacademic being a total boss-babe wearing heels & a fancy outfit to defend her PhD dissertation online from home too(!!!)! My presentation wasn’t nearly as cool as hers, but I definitely felt more confident doing it in a power outfit 🙌🏻 dress for the job you want, right?!
Here are a few extra little reminders 🌻 This t Here are a few extra little reminders 🌻 
This time is tough, but it’s not all bad. Friendly reminder to support your people & support yourself too! And I think now is a great opportunity to do something you’ve been meaning to do but “haven’t had time”.... like finally cleaning out your closet, starting a new hobby, exercising more, or finally reading that new book ♡ I’ll be here crocheting blankets & waiting for my Nintendo switch to arrive in my free time!
The theme of the next few weeks is posting throwba The theme of the next few weeks is posting throwback pictures, staying positive, & getting outside 🌼
Things are still hectic & plans are changing every day.... but please take a few moments each day to count your blessings & be grateful for the position you’re in. There is meaning for every single season & we are absolutely all in this together ♡
I may not be at Disney this weekend, but I am visi I may not be at Disney this weekend, but I am visiting a new (to me) Florida city! ♡ What are your weekend plans?
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