I'm starting to get back in my sewing room, after a long summer of two farmers markets each week...and the additional demands that summer brings for our cleaning service! I have three weeks off (have been doing markets since May..) and then will start my inside Holiday craft shows...a total of 7 more shows, which will take me right up till Christmas. Then...I rest! No more soap/candle/lotion making until Spring...BUT...I WILL SEW! lol

by kkcogle 24 Oct 2010

Thanks, Shirlene! I actually have a new little niece, again, adopted from Colombia. Isabel. She has only been back in the states for about 5 weeks...will come to grandma and papa's house tomorrow for the first time! Big sister Marisa, is not too sure about her, yet.... My markets have been very good this year...they seem to pick up more and more each year. My market in town, now lets us bring other stuff...so, my baby stuff, purses, other embroidery, etc., goes with me. My second market only lets me bring my soap, and a few other things. That is another good market for me. I have been making/selling soap like crazy! Our cleaning service has also picked up for us...just picked up another "nice" account at a dental clinic. I love being my own boss...and Jim's boss too...he he...and working hard is top priority for me. God has been good, giving me the jobs I need, at the times I need them. :) All I tell Him, is that, I will NOT complain about working hard!