I inquired about rental space in a store that sells locally make crafts (about a 35 minute drive or more). There is a wait list, the rental space charge is a whopping $6 per square foot, and a 20% payment to the owners on any of your sales. Sigh. I have given up on that route. Unless I be-friend an owner and strike a deal, it is impossible to continue to make and sell in rented store spaces anymore. At least in our area anyway.
Does anyone else get tired of businesses having only online bookings? We have been trying to get new tires on one of our vehicles, and one place won't take appointments, another is online only (very frustrating system according to my husband).
Not to mention, that once you book anything online, they message you a ton of reminder messages (very annoying).
We had a very busy weekend, so it's back to home updates, and regular work around here. Oh, and we visited the other nearest JoAnn Fabrics store. They had much more yarn, so I am restocked for baby blankets. I did hear one clerk tell someone that the fabric was a minimum of 1 yard per bolt.
Today I am joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.
(will link up when she posts later)
The weather in our neck of the woods . . .
23°F/windchill of 14°F this morning, but we may warm up to 57°F by midweek (then down to the 40's).
As I look outside my window . . .
The sun is about to come up soon.
Right now I am . . .
Brewing coffee.
Something fun to share . . .
Nothing today that I can think of.
Thinking and pondering . . .
-More hiking/walking opportunities in the area, as well day or overnight trips.
-garden plans
-still looking for inexpensive tulip bulbs (have not found any in stores just yet).
-I may try to squeeze in crocheting one more lap afghan before the weather turns to sunny spring warmth (after the baby blanket is done)
-looking for tall boot storage/travel bags that are 24 inches tall. I bought 21 inch ones, and they are not tall enough (to organize the closet and make travel easier too).
On my bedside table . . .
Same as last week.
On the menu . . .
-Crock pot meatballs with home canned sauce/squash, over quinoa and a side of asparagus
-something with chicken, brussel sprouts
-leftovers
-making us some no-bake protein bites (something nice to have on hand for a healthy snack)
Book I am reading . . .
On the TV . . .
Nurse Jackie, DVD's borrowed from the library
1923, Netflix
On my to-do list . . .
-pay a few bills
-library returns
Happening this week . . .
Buying new tires for one of our vehicles, and we can cross off hair cuts (squeezed them in this past weekend).
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating . . .
I added a few more rounds on the blue and white baby blanket. Made a few more pacifier holders, have some on-the-go crochet things in a few bags like jar openers, pot holder set and a few more baby washcloths (I have projects for home and for when we have a drive to anywhere). The baby blanket is getting larger, so it's my at-home project.
My simple pleasure . . .
Homemade hot cocoa with organic peppermint syrup on a cold day.
Lesson I learned this past week. . .
(reading while waiting at the car wash last month)
Not a lesson from last week, but I learned that if I'm going on a drive or vacation of any sort, take more books than I think I'll read, and also download free books to my tablet before leaving the house (or whenever I have wifi). You never know when your husband wants to randomly drive thru the car wash, when the lines are a mile long (that time of year, ha ha!).
From the camera . . .
Prayers, Devotional, Bible Verse . . .
Prayers for all my blog followers with upcoming medical appointments, for those not well and for quick recovery, and for overall good health.
Happy Homemaker Monday {March 3, 2025} © March 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
14 comments:
We haven’t encountered the online bookings but I can see how that would be frustrating.
Jo-Anne’s is sadly closing down stores nationwide. I’m very sad about this. I drove by and noticed the signs and sales - need to go check it out and see if I can bag a few deals. I’m always sad to see the “end of an era” when a long time retail goes away. Not too many fabric stores anymore.
Debby@ My Shasta Home, you are right. They are the last good fabric store around I think. Also, the last good yarn store. Hobby Lobby and Michaels here do not carry good products or a variety of yarns. Online booking is a pain in the rump.
I have an 8:15 doctor visit tomorrow morning in the vicinity of JoAnn's so I'm planning to stop and check out the yarn on my way home. I'm hoping for some good deals on baby yarn.
We're hoping to take my snow tires off in the next week or two but hopefully won't have to buy new ones next year. Happily, we can just drive up to our tire place. No appointment needed.
Blessings,
Betsy
I love my kindle when I travel. I can download a bunch of books and be reaady for the trip. I went to our local Joanns today and the sales were not that great. I'll go back next week to see what else gets marked down. Have a great week!
Betsy, first I am praying for a good doctor visit, second, I hope you find some nice baby yarn deals and wow! No appointment for tires? It's crazy here. One time we had to get tires on the truck and it took 2 hours I think.
Monique G. I agree that some things at JoAnn's are not on a large sale. I saw 10% off of some things. Even though yarn was 25%, there was not much at a few of the stores I stopped at.
I take my books everywhere, so handy for those times when I end up waiting around for something. In the worst case scenario I have BorrowBox and Kindle on my phone too :)
My tips for inexpensive tulip bulbs in the spring is to wait and buy the already blooming ones once they go on sale later in the season and plant those. They'll come back next year also. Or I wait until very late in the fall season (they put bulbs out in August around here, way too soon) like around late October. Hope you have a great week!
We use a car dealership for tire rotation and an oil change. They are not that fancy yet to book online. The consignment shop where I take a few things charges 15% flat rate. I think that is a good deal.
Sarah, I have never heard of BorrowBox. I will check that out thanks.
Jean, Thanks for the tip on tulips.
Far Side of Fifty, that is a great deal for sure. A few years back, I checked a local store, and they wanted $50/month plus a percentage and the space was pretty small. I want to say it was 20% on top of the rent.
I don't mind that they have online bookings as long as they have bookings on site too. My kindle has ALOT of books when I travel and a spare battery charger (happened it was not well closed and battery was down in no time). Have a great week
Luludou, yes, some places are online bookings only, even when we call direct. We were told "online only" and we went elsewhere. Thanks.
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