Helloooooo

Yep, it's been quiet around here but that's because I'm doing my typical try to cram 3+ weeks of work into one week in advance of heading out on vacation next week. One huge downside of that work pattern is that it takes away the "Zen Calm" I've been trying to achieve with regards to work. But a lot has gotten accomplished. My new packaging got far enough done (final touches still need to be put on) that I can send samples to the bigger company who placed a bigger order last year. This time I will try to convince them that not only do they want to order from me - but they want to give me plenty of lead time as well! Photos have been taken of the new Fall products and the ad that is due on Thursday is in the works. So just a flurry of activity as of late.

My usual lament this time of year is that right now a ton of money is going out and not too much coming in. Hopefully that will change. Hopefully. I did take a look at the tradeshow booth assignments for the two big Fall tradeshows and was surprised to see how many booths are still untaken. Though it is only June so there's plenty of time for that to change. On the one hand fewer booths displaying could be a good thing as there's less competition for retailer dollars. But then there's always the worry that retailers won't be showing up as well. At least one of the shows is in Vegas. At the very least I'll be able to drown any sorrows in a drink that comes with a little umbrella while seated at the pool.