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Unravelling the Mystery of Shipping

Getting your stuff out to the people that want it should be a primary focus for the home-based business. News and views from the DustyNewt Workshop 09/24/2025

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Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)
Sep 24, 2025
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Today’s “17 Step Commute” Dashboard…

  • Temp: Currently 80 degrees. High of 92 today 😎

  • Humidity: 5 on the “Soup” scale. (1=light broth, 5=thick chowder)

  • Today’s Playlist: Taj Mahal shuffle.

  • Conditions: Still sun and rains, 50/50.

  • Estimated Travel Time: 20 seconds

  • Food: An apple and peanut butter toast. Leftover clean-out supper.

  • Coffee Level: 1/2 Tank


Sneak Peek Slideshow

Here is a quick view of the orders carved and shipped from my DustyNewt workshop this week.


Unravelling the Mystery of Shipping

Getting your stuff out to the people that want it should be a primary focus for the home-based business. After years of traveling and doing mall shows, craft fairs and theme parks, we now sell primarily online to a much larger audience than we ever had in the 80s and 90s. With some forethought, packing and shipping can be streamlined into your daily routine.

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