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
I completely hear you, Angela! You’re amazing; thank you for reminding us that this was a passion before it was a job.
Thanks Kristen, I know you share my soap making passion too!
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.
I was grateful that it didn’t rain at my event this past weekend Claire. Usually nice weather = great event. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like fun. I love your soap. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thanks Donna, most of the time it doesn’t seem like hard work to me.
I am happy you are busy at the fall fairs. You have too many talents not to share them with others.
Awe, thanks for sharing Sharon.
Angela I love your warm spirit and reminders for gratitude! Give a hug and kiss to LI for me!
Thanks Marilyn, LI misses you!