Sunday, February 15, 2009

Looking for Unique Items to Sell in our Cyber Cafe


Do you have a unique product that you normally sell in your local coffee shop? It could be any type of item for any price. Just calculate what percentage you will give to us for commission when we market your products on our blog. You would have to ship all products once they sell, but we would handle all the ads and publicity to get those sales for you. We would need photographs of your items and a signed release statement giving us permission to market the product in your behalf. Guarantee us in writing that your items are unique and created by you, then let's get started making those cyber sales.

I am especially interested in products that are hot in popular cafes and coffee shops like greeting cards, chocolates, coffee mugs, gift assortments of teas and coffees, espresso machines, hand made jewelry, scarves, hats and other interesting home made items. Books of poetry and journals are good products for any cafe. Folks like to spend time reading while drinking coffee. Board games are a popular item.

We highly value hand made items. It is the latest market rave. Consider this: unique hand-made items with the artist's unique signature would give an item more value simply because it is not mass produced. Crafting is an old art form that was used for centuries before modern technology created all the factory mass production. Return to the simplicity of crafting useful and unique items that people use in their every day lives, and you will contribute to stimulating a local economy while you encourage individuals to be creative. This will also stimulate the economy and help to employ more people by boosting entrepreneurs and by helping encourage them to come out into the market. Let's start right here. Submit your handcrafted item for consideration.

Can you offer some other suggestions? If you have a product, contact themidnightwriter@themidnightwritercafe.com and let's get it posted in the cyber world.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

There is Something Good About a Basic Cup of Coffee

There is just something special about a basic warm cup of coffee. I like mine with cream. To me, sitting in a cozy chair with a good friend and cup of java just sets the tone for the day. I can take it without cream if I have to drink it that way, but I definitely can take it without sugar.

When my hubby and I visit Starbucks we drink espresso in a good coffee like Italian roast or Pike's Place with vanilla syrup added. Now that is a wonderful drink if you are traveling and taking some down time at a coffee shop. I like to write at Starbucks for a few hours so this sweet espresso drink pumps me up for a the time period that I need to stay pumped. Most of my freelance writing happens on the road so I have grown to love Starbucks.

After drinking so much espresso sweet coffee this winter, I really look forward to a plain cup of coffee made with Italian or espresso roast grind with just a little cream added. Lately, my hubby and I have been either brewing our own or visiting friends and family so we plugged in the coffee maker and brew some java. Sip a cup with a friend or loved one and feel the warmth of mingling coffee and conversation with friendship. Now that is a flavor that cannot be found in any bean. I call it the love bean. Mix with any setting and you have a winner!

Talking about coffee drinks and flavors brought up a question in my mind. What is your favorite coffee drink?

The Midnight Writer