3 Months

In honor of it being 3 months since my last post...yes, I'm making fun of myself.  I should be ashamed that it has been 3 months since my last post!  It has been a busy 3 months though, so let me explain.

This was every weekend in October:

Yes, it has been that time of year again.  And this year, we did really well at the Pumpkin Festival.  REALLY well.  The second photo of the chocolate scrub, that sold out, and if you took a whiff you would know why.  It is like taking a shower in brownie batter.  It just smells yummy!

This has boosted my confidence to try more shows, which the first one is this weekend.  Followed in 2 weeks by another.  It has also led to invitations to do different shows in February and March, as well as Christmas gift orders rolling in. 

On top of all this, I finally got back into the work force full time.  I know, wrong time of year to do that, but I'm enjoying what I'm doing, so all is well.

Almost Done

It has been a very tumultuous week.   I am not going into details here until I have reviewed my options and had time to let the news I was given this week settle. 

This is also my final week at Hunsaders.  It has been a good show, but 3 weekends in a row has been hard.  Also, I'm a bit agitated that they allowed another soaper to have a booth this weekend.  There have been two of us for the past few years, which is fine.  Our products have been just different enough that the competition has been healthy.  Add in one more though and it just forces the scales out of balance.  There is a lot of work involved in preparing for a show and when your share is cut down to 33%, it is irritating.

As I'm reviewing this blog entry, you can tell I'm irritated.  I will tell you I'm Sorry now and promise you will understand once I post about this week.

Happier Post next time, promise!

Two Down, One More To Go!

Yesterday was the last day of weekend number 2 of the Pumpkin Festival.  It was hot, dusty, dirty, and very crowded!  How did I do?

This week will be spent making soap.  And lots of it!  I am out of Pumpkin Spice, Lavender, Spa Bar, Yuzu and Dog Soap.  The others are running thin.  Nothing like bringing home empty boxes!

Everything sold this weekend.  Washclothes, soap dishes, soap saver bags, gift sets and just plain soap.  I even had someone ask if the flowers on my table as decoration were for sale!  CRAZY!

I took my camera out so that I could get some photos of the event.  However, it doesn't work too well with the memory card still in my computer at home!  And I wouldn't have had time for it anyhow!

The end of this event is nearing.  I have to admit, I'm looking forward to a Saturday that I can sleep past 4 a.m.! 

Today Is The Day



Photo from Hunsaders website



It is finally here.  Day 1 of Hunsaders Pumpkin Festival. 

Ready or Not, here I go!  After a long evening of wrapping, tying, labeling, printing, cutting and more labeling, I was up at 4 a.m. this morning to do some more.

I would like to believe I'm ready.  So that is my story and I'm sticking to it! 

I will post photos tonight of the booth and other things going on around us.  The weather is supposed to be perfect, 82 with a low of 60.  Couldn't ask for better Fall weather!

It's Friday!

It's the Friday before the Pumpkin Festival begins.  I am busy beyond belief.

So, in honor of that, I going to leave you all with a link for a Blog Hop!

Have Fun!

Boost My Blog Friday!

Stress

Stress can cause all sort of things to happen to you.

-Loss of appetite, or an increased appetite.
-Loss of sleep, or the feeling of all you want to do is sleep. 
-Feeling like you could cry at the drop of a hat
-Not knowing which thing to do first.

This is currently my state of being.  I am thankful I do not have a doctors appointment anytime soon.  I am quite sure the flush in my cheeks is from my blood pressure being elevated continuously. 

I am looking forward to November 1st.  Yes, I actually need time to fly by a little quicker right now.  Get the Pumpkin Festival over with, and put me into Holiday mode. 

Oh, the Holidays come after November 1st.  Maybe I actually need to look forward to January 1st.