I shall be running a series about Arts and Craft Fairs and would like my readers’ participation, too.  I was involved in craft fairs when I operated a quiltmaking business.  I’ve also had booths and signings for my books.  My daughter has participated in gallery showings and openings of her fabric art.
There are many do’s and don’t for arts and craft fairs.  There’s no sure fire solution for success because you’ll usually have many variables.  However, there are some guidelines or suggestions that help you gain success and sales.

What have you found that works and doesn’t work? 
Do you do many craft …read more

I received an interesting and informative response to my post, Do You Limit Your Child’s Reading?
My reader, when her children were younger, read books with her children and discussed them.  She tried to be aware of what they were reading.
Also, she didn’t restrict their reading, but tried to get them to understand and learn to make decisions.  I found the following comment very thought provoking:
Even if a book’s theme conflicts with your religious views, why would you think you can just pretend that other views do not exist? If you can’t defend your views in the face of a childrens’ …read more