some facts about the Canadian tar sands ...

Tar Sands Action's sit-ins in Washington DC are succeeding in informing people about the Canadian tar sands and the extreme price...

this could be it folks ....

I mean, an earthquake and a hurricane all in one week? in New Jersey? Global warming? (Al?) Well, maybe ... but my take on this...

Olive Begs for Votes - no-bipartisan bickering with this one

Kella and Chris's new biz The Suburban Camping Company is a top 3 finalist in Daily Candy's annual Start Small, Think Big Contest! The...

Dig Yourself a Hole ....

I saw this quote on Seth and thought someone who doesn't read Seth (if there is such a person) might feel inspired by it today,...

Techie Textie Kids - what's too much?

My local school is lobbying for our kids attention this year by embracing technology in ever increasing ways - homework on the computer,...

10 Lessons Learned from Wholesale Trade Shows Part III

See Part I here and Part II here 6. You Probably Need to Do a Show More Than Once to Make the Most Impact (you need to be doing...

More Lessons Learned at the California Gift Show

See Part I here #3. Alot of makers selling wholesale do not sell retail. This surprised me because the idea of a 100% wholesale...

10 Things I Learned from Exhibiting at Last Month's Wholesale Tradeshows

Last month I exhibited at Beckman's Handmade at the California Gift Show and the Chicago Market - if anyone is thinking about exhibiting...

how are you? fine, I hope ...

I've been trying to post for an hour and a half - I've lost 2 posts, 3 pounds and a demented boggle (ie beagle/boston terrier, ie...

the present moment ... taking what you love and making it what you do

I have been feeling pulled in alot of different directions lately - and this pulling (totally self-imposed thinking of course, no...

All Occasion Cork Necklaces for Gift Shops!

Some pics of my new all-occasion cork necklace racks for florists, gft shops, etc. The category buttons are changeable on the metal...

home sweet home ....

Back from Chicago last night with a grateful heart for all I have learned these past few weeks and I am now getting caught...