Life of a Store Owner Pt. 3

So this past week has just flown right by! Every time I think I should write an update, I end up doing something else. I hate just giving you guy a summary of my days, the less days I have write about, the more I get to express how I'm felling and hopefully become an inspiration to those that want to start their own thing but are too afraid to try. I am probably the last person they should look to tho. I started with no funding and no backup net. Then, again, maybe that will show people that despite all that, they would still have a chance to succeed, As long as they have a good support group like I do.

So to sum up the past week. I spent most of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday making stuff for yet another craft fair. It was the same one I attended 2 weeks before. Its a 2 hour drive to get there, but totally worth it for the atmosphere. This time I was able to bring my business cards. Also my sister came along too. That made the drive more fun. Unfortunately the day started with icy rain and started snowing by 1pm. Only 3 potential customers came and none bought from me. 2 people did take cards tho. I started getting in my depressed state that I get into when I have no sales. Thankfully tho I was quickly brought out of it because my full focus was on driving home, the roads were slushy and icy. I had to take it slow and careful. A 2 hour drive turned into a 3 hour drive but we made it home safe. I was supposed to do a Facebook live later Saturday evening but I was exhausted and my power was flickering.

I then spent the past 2 days being severely sick and feeling so horrible I couldn't even crochet. My family joked saying I brought corona in the house and gave it to the dog and my brother. In reality the dog ate something she shouldn't have and my brother wasn't drinking enough water. The more likely answer is that I ate something I should not have. I am currently testing the theory that I am becoming gluten sensitive. It is no wonder because store products are becoming more and more processed and less organic. A lot of people are becoming sensitive to gluten.

This brings us to yesterday! I woke up and did home school with my niece. Then I went to Hobby Lobby, which is quickly becoming my favorite place for crafts. I found some really cool purple yarn colors to use in the throw blanket I decided to make for my December monthly giveaway! As well as some supplies for my custom orders I am working on. I am getting really excited about this next month give away, I just have to keep reminding myself that I am making progress and I am getting the word out there. It just takes time. Its not like I have A brand that people have known for years. I started out with 300 friends on Facebook and no marketing skills. I am slowly clawing my way up the ranks! I need to keep my positive energy flowing or I wont make any progress.

Today is already half over. I have finally added all the things I have been meaning to put on etsy as well as finish a Christmas present. The hard part for the rest of the month is going to be finding time to put up new/ more items on my shop while also finishing up my Christmas Gift List. Most things will be homemade because I cant afford anything else, but I know people will appreciate them and that's what matters. Hey, push come to shove, I can always just give them something I already made and put on my site! Lol. Thanks for joining me on my journey. Remember to spread kindness. Not just because it's the holidays, but because there is already so much hate in the world and we could always use more kindness and love!