Spring will be here so soon! And it will be so busy! Taking a minute to collect all my upcoming markets in one place, in case you want to catch any of these amazing events, in case you'd like to be a vendor at one of these too... San Antonio Women's Conference Thursday, February 27 9am to 3pm at The Voigt Center A one-day women's conference... to grow, connect,…
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It all started with me finding Getaway on instagram, following them, and seeing a post about a special that they were having for bookings around Christmas. I couldn't beat a two-night stay for under $200. So I booked immediately (this was back in August)... and then texted my mom that I chosen this year's Christmas trip! Itinerary... Christmas Day: 6:00 alarm, so I could shower, pack, get breakfast started,…
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Being a business owner is hard. Doing it as a woman, in what has been a man's world, is harder. For me, doing it as a maker and single mom has been the most difficult thing I've ever done. So I am fighting tooth and nail to keep my shop doors open. I am shouting from the rooftops that Boerne is an amazing place to spend the day and shop. …
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Another big step for me! But you know what, I've really learned how to say YES to things... before overthinking, and saying no. I'm staying open to (even scary) opportunities. So when I was approached by Kendall County Woman Magazine, to talk about making changes to the toxins in our homes, here's what I whipped up: IF YOU CAN’T PRONOUNCE IT, YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN’T BE…
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After months of planning, organizing, marketing, and working HARD on this evening.... it all went by in the blink of an eye! The day of, we were up early that morning, setting up and packing swag bags. Then we all went our separate ways for hair and make-up. (I went and got a beautiful braided hairstyle done by Got Hair Color Salon) By the time we all arrived back…
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We've all heard the saying that dog is man's best friend, right? Why is that so? Is it because pets love us no matter what? Is it because they're always happy to see us? Is it because they listen without judgement? Is it because they're eager to please, don't talk back, want to be right by our side, are huggable, are lovable, have eyes that see into our souls? For…
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It was a wonderful year for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, no one won a Best of Show, we didn't make it to the rodeo or a concert, and the carnival was lame. But! We were happy with our entry results on Friday! I couldn't have had more fun on Saturday! And we can't top the big news from yesterday! Our results from Friday: Ben received a first place and a…
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I'm going to start with three facts: 1- A group of my cousins had started planning this cruise late last year. While my mom and I were visiting with my cousin Audra at Rusted Gingham's barn sale in November, my mom just kind of invited my sister and I along! Not being able to pay for this, I immediately protested. But my mom and cousin added us on, in a…
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It all started with winning a trip from a favorite local instagrammer ( @rippedjeansandbifocals ). What a shock that was! A two-night stay at Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center. Plus three sets of show tickets. I don't normally win things, so this was incredible. What happened was, I couldn't find time for us to go. So the first set of concert tickets expired, then the second. We had to…
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Did you know I founded a national holiday?! Back at the end of 2017, I proposed my idea, made its case, paid the processing fee, and waited. By the beginning of 2018, I had received my proclamation in the mail! From now on, the first Saturday in April will always be National Handmade Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Because our time, sewing, pouring, sanding, making, our love, our talent, mixing, formulating, quilting, soldering, dreaming,…
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