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