Long Island Fairs, Events and Soap Making
This is a busy time of the year for me. In the fall, there are so many fairs and events on Long Island to sell my handcrafted soap at. I wish I had time to do them all. Since I’ve started back at my day job, my time is limited. As soon as I get home from work, I’m soap making until I go to bed. Sometimes, I skip dinner. I’m grateful to be busy, because it means my customers like my soap. Instead of being overwhelmed, I’ve decided to look at being so busy in a different way.
Busy = Positive Energy
Soap making is energizing to me. Watching the oils and lye chemically turn into soap is something I never tire of seeing. At an event, I have samples of the different oils that I use in my soap and other products set out on my table. Customers can see and touch them. I think it’s important for people to see what my soap is made of. There is a reason why handcrafted soap is more expensive than the stuff you buy in the grocery store.
And I love talking to my customers! Talk about energizing! Watching someone pick up a soap, inhale, and seeing their face light up makes me smile. I can see their tension slip away before my eyes. And then they speak. “OMG what is this scent? I love it! It reminds me of…” and they go on.
I’m so grateful to be busy.
I’m so grateful to do what I love.
I’m grateful for all the Long Island Fairs that I do.
I’m so grateful my customers like my soaps.
I’m so grateful for all the help I get from my family.
What are you grateful for this week?
Yours in Gratitude,
Angela
Kristen M. Fusaro-Pizzo says
I completely hear you, Angela! You’re amazing; thank you for reminding us that this was a passion before it was a job.
Angela Carillo says
Thanks Kristen, I know you share my soap making passion too!
Claire T Weinberg says
I loved your blog, it helped remind me to enjoy these busy fall days. And mostly when I’m at a market I’m super grateful for nice weather.
Angela Carillo says
I was grateful that it didn’t rain at my event this past weekend Claire. Usually nice weather = great event. Thanks for sharing.
Donna says
Looks like fun. I love your soap. Thanks for all the hard work.
Angela Carillo says
Thanks Donna, most of the time it doesn’t seem like hard work to me.
Sharon T McLaughlin MD says
I am happy you are busy at the fall fairs. You have too many talents not to share them with others.
Angela Carillo says
Awe, thanks for sharing Sharon.
Marilyn Schendel says
Angela I love your warm spirit and reminders for gratitude! Give a hug and kiss to LI for me!
Angela Carillo says
Thanks Marilyn, LI misses you!