Laura at Work from Home Momma has just the solution!  Check out her post, Twenty-five Thanksgiving Activities and Puzzles for Kids. 

Ah!  Now to get some work done while the youngsters are occupied with Laura’s suggestions or checking out activities in books you may find. 

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25 Thanksgiving Activities to Keeps Kids Busy While You Quilt

Laura, at Work From Home Momma, mentioned in her comment to a post on Home Biz Notes, Basing Your Home Business Promotions Around Themes, that business owners can begin planning for next year when it comes to themes.  This idea also can apply to making quilts for exhibits and contests, many of which are based on themes. 

“It’s not too late to put it [pilot theme day...or any other] on your calendar for next year, either.  Especially if you are going to purchase or make items based on the theme, you will need some lead time.”

So begin planning ahead for theme days.  Then the date isn’t suddenly upon you without your having made any products, prepared a promotion, or developed a strategy.

* Put the various dates on your calendar. 

*Look at the dates periodically.

*Jot down as ideas occur on your calendar.

*Make items for various promotions, sales or themes ahead of time.

*Perhaps you can get others to join your for a theme day…either within an Internet group or your community.

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Developing a Theme for Your Quilts & Quilt Business Promotion

As Laura says, “Today’s interview is with Mary Emma Allen, who began as a dressmaker [and quiltmaker] and eventually transitioned to the writing and blogging business.”

This was an enjoyable experience, and I feel honored that Laura selected me to begin her series.

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Quilter Mary Emma Interviewed on Work From Home Momma

Laura Spencer, of  Writing Thoughts, recently awarded one of my other b5media blogs, Home Biz Notes, and me the Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award!  For gals only, it’s fun to be included.  It’s also a neat way to recognize some of the other bloggers who leave comments, give me inspiration, and help make this blogging world a blast.

Since some of the gals who encourage me have already been nominated so I couldn’t include them.  As this award makes its way around the blogosphere, I can’t name everyone.  If anyone I mention doesn’t want to pursue this, that’s okay.  If I’ve missed someone who would like to participate, let me know.

Dorothy at Boomer Chick

Kelly at Taxgirl

Noreen at Hankering for Yarn

Chloe at Tangled Thread

Hsien at Eye on DNA

Beth at Meandering Threads

Darlene at Interview Chatter

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Quilt Blogger Mary Emma Receives Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award

Laura Spencer at Writing Thoughts has reviewed a book, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, that’s worthwhile to consider when you’re developing your business plan.

           “It’s basically a book that teaches the business person how to create an effective business plan,” Laura says.  She also mentions, in her review,  reasons why a business is never too small to develop a business plan and how this book might help you.

(Although Laura writes a column basically for writers, her business information has application for any small business, including a quilting or fabric arts business, a quilt fabric shop, or related venture.)

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A Book to Help You Develop a Quilting Business Plan