So I went out on Friday. I braved what everyone said would be terrible traffic and grouchy people at the stores.
This was my first experience - and I was well prepared. I checked the online sites that had the ads already, made my list, re-wrote my list a few more times, checked online sales and [...]
Over the weekend I planned on going to a local craft show. I was excited, I love craft shows, love handmade items and enjoy just seeing what is out there.
This craft show was big. I took my two kids as my DH had plans for the day. They were in a good mood and also [...]
Since we live far away from our families, the holidays have always been hard. Hard to not go house to house to eat, not having a full house, a stream of visitors coming and going, various desserts to try out.
And the money situation. Lots of our friends go home (wherever their parents live) for the [...]
Okay since the holiday season is upon us, my seasonal biz is getting a few orders a day. Not too bad considering the majority of orders come the second week of November until the second week of December. A couple of years ago (the last year the site belonged to someone else) the site profited [...]
Birthdays, special occassions, etc.
I usually do really well spending for birthdays - all it costs is a phone call and the kids and I sing to whoever’s day it is. And we have Vonage so it’s free long distance. I am going to start sending cards (I am very crafty and have a stash already!) [...]