Finding someone who understood what I was wanting for our inventory wasn’t easy. You see, I wanted the front to feature our logo with the back having a classic quote from my hilarious sister, Cindy Daniel. The idea behind selling merchandise is to fund the families who don’t have money for low cost events offered … [Read more…]
When you take trades for services, you come across some fairly interesting and even occasionally surprising items. My latest website Texas Twins Treasures offers items that have been carefully and artfully refurbished or couture clothing, jewelry, shoes and purses. When folks ask where we find the clothing the answer is more complex than you might think … [Read more…]
From Black Friday shopping to Six Flags, this Texas Twins Team has been staying busy collecting Toys For Tots and delivering hot meals to friends and families. Last year, we were in California with the Little Pawners, Maryssa and Makenna Mahaney along with my niece, Leigh Ann Blais and saucy sidekick twin sister Cindy Daniel. … [Read more…]
Evolving my Texas Twins Brand to include Pawning Planners Merchandise is an exciting addition to Texas Twins Events/Pawning Planners. In January 2016, the latest website Texas Twins Treasures Buy Pawning Planners TShirts, Mugs & Caps will go live and be linked to all of my other websites We take trades for wedding ceremonies and event services- The Pawning … [Read more…]
Although it pains me to no end, my twin proudly proclaims her status as a hillbilly and wears this description as a badge of honor no less? You see, Cindy married a country boy and truck driver while I married a land developer and businessman. They get along great and are complete opposites of each … [Read more…]
I’m interviewed frequently about how and why I started a business based on families over profit and the truth is- if there weren’t so many families who can’t afford to hire a minister, floral designer or event coordinator- there would be no market for my multigenerational family to swap, flip or trade for services. Every … [Read more…]
Once home to Cowboys, cattlemen and outlaws, today the Stockyards National Historic District is one of the most popular attractions in Texas. Day and night, visitors come to get a taste of the True American West. Beginning your journey on Exchange Ave, where weathered brick streets are lined with historic buildings, restaurants, shops, saloons and … [Read more…]
Home sick and checking my email, I came across an interesting request regarding a Christmas Wedding in November at WorthamWorld from a terminally ill father who had one last wish to see his daughter wed before “going home to see my wife again” his time was short and worried that he wouldn’t live long enough … [Read more…]
Yesterday a gentleman contacted me regarding a family reunion to schedule an appraisal appointment. I will now ask more specific questions regarding the trades offered upon realizing that the “pawn” involved a cow! While it’s true that my saucy sidekick sister, Cindy Daniel and I are creative in the “Art of Barter” even we have … [Read more…]
I was recently asked what we do? The answer is complex and closer to “what don’t we do?” You see from weddings to birthday parties, anniversaries and funerals and even estate sales, my Texas Twins Team do it all large or small! We’ve had a few interesting trades submitted recently and need to inform ya … [Read more…]