Lloyd emailed us back late last night. He apologized for things taking so long and said that things have come up postponing them coming to a final decision. He also stated that we are "definitely and seriously being considered for the position still" and they hope to have something "more definitive" in two weeks. How is that for a non-answer? haha. I have a strange feeling that what is holding them up is less about the person they are choosing and more about some sort of internal agreement about the church plant in general. Not sure, just a feeling we have from the interview process and how long it is taking. So, I"ll let you know if we find out something "more definitive" by...December, hopefully?
Hi ladies!
I have been busy working on my shop lately. I fulfilled my second order this past weekend - I did a custom baby quilt for a friend. I'm not sure if I'll will offer this item in the future on my shop, but I am definitely wanting to do some more custom orders. It was interesting though, because I gave my mom her sewing machine back last week. I thought I would finally buy my own after a few orders, not thinking I would need one in the mean time. Turned out I had to drive out and borrow it again. I am looking now for a good option now that I have made a couple of sales.
One thing I am working on (inspired by Amber :) ) and would like your opinion of is a gift item called "heart warmers"(one name idea, anyway). It will be a handmade gift box which includes a square or rectangle shaped organic rice warmer and a few bags of a custom tea blend. Perhaps with a nice inspirational quote or something. It will be customized as far as essentials oils, sizing, and tea blend, personal note (if wanted) and perhaps a few fabric options. I'm excited about it! I was just thinking about something small to give when you have a friend going through a hard time (like being diagnosed with MS, for instance!). What do you think Amber (and everyone else)? Would you WANT to receive a small gift like that from a friend? Would others? Would you want to give one? Especially with the option of it being delivered directly by the recipient in a pretty package? Is there anything you would add to it? The price would probably be around $12 or $15 depending on sizing and materials.
anyway, enough of that.
No news about the job yet. We just emailed Lloyd today. He said "a couple more weeks" ALMOST FOUR WEEKS AGO!!! We are going crazy. So we sent a "just checking in" email. Hopefully we get some info. I'll update if I find out anything!
Last Tuesday we picked up our first winter CSA box from one of our favorite local farms. It is so fun to have a box of produce picked fresh for us! I love coming up with things to make, because it has some produce I wouldn't normally buy.
I'm trying to think about what else has been going on lately. This weekend was so relaxing. Yesterday after church we went out to buy some acrylic paints, because I'm finally using those wooden peg people amber gave me for christmas last year and making some characters for the kids for christmas. I was going to do all the Toy Story people, but I think I'm just going to do a couple of pairs of Shea's favorite characters from different shows. And for Hailey, I'm going to make some babies because she is obsessed. We went back to Jeremy's parents house and put Hailey down for a nap and watched football while I worked on my shop and blog.
Anyway, Jeremy just got home from work super early and he brought home some soup from central market for lunch. yum! Hope your Monday's are going well!!
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| took from the Indianola dock one foggy morning |
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| Hailey had mystery hives for about a week. So glad they are gone now - still can't figure out why she got them, though! |
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| Our CSA box! Full of yummy stuff! |
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| getting fresh herbs was like a receiving bouquet of flowers to me. |
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| Shea at preschool this week. Did this alphabet puzzle almost all on his own. Can't believe how much he has learned in the past year! |
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| This girl is so silly. all. the. time. |
Oh I LOVE the "heart warmers" idea! I bet they will be REALLY popular, especially in winter, and for Christmas gifts. You could even do a "build your own," like selecting hot cocoa mix instead of tea, or include some chocolate or even cookies!
ReplyDeleteFor the little rice pillow, it's cute but not really useful so much as a pain reliever because they are so small. Maybe call them "winter warmers" for putting in your pocket when you're out in the snow?
The scented idea is great, picking what scents you want. They don't last too long as you use the pillow but that's not a big deal. I'm excited to see what you come up with! So glad your shop is a success!
I would totally want to receive one, and I would also send them to friends. Depending on the size of the rice pillow, I think you could get away with charging more too. I'd market it as either a winter snuggling kit (or something) or a comfort kit/heart warmer, so as to reach a wider base, and also ensure you'll get more sales for this cold season.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep thinking about it too, ideas on what to add.
So I commented on this earlier but my computer locked up and never posted it.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your guys patience and perseverance when it comes to this job. I know God has the best timing, and there is a reason for it all though. I would love if the reason was for you to get the job, move closer and for me not to have to move to Eastern, WA, but I also know there are so many other possibilities and they would all be good ones.
I love your heart warmer idea and agree with Amber, you could probably get away with charging a little more like 15-20, though at 12 you may have people feeling like they are getting a deal and sell quite a bit more. Pricing is tricky!
I love the pictures of your kids as always!
I love the hear warmer idea! I want one now. I love the rice warmer that you gave me last Christmas. I've thought about making another one (so that I can have one on my neck and back at the same time) but haven't gotten around to it.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy how long it's been about that job. I hope you get an answer somewhat soon...what a lesson in patience.