The New Year

Christmas is now over, the presents unwrapped, the paper is being recycled, the gifts put away and all the excitement gone. But wait, the New Year is coming! And with it a new Greenpurse. If you read our newsletter you already know we are changing in 2010. The votes are in and the technique decided. We hope you stayed tuned throughout the year and have a wonderful 2010. Happy, happy week!

Maybe I should write a book

Good morning Greenies,
I had my second interview with a gal writing a book about "green" women entrepreneurs. I'm afraid I cannot reveal much more than than until after the book is published. I'm excited to read it and am sure I will learn much from others who have succeeded in business. It's facinating what we can learn from a book and there are books out there on everything. From cooking to cleaning and how to raise our children and take care of our elderly parents. Finances, dreams and how to juggle (never did quite master that one). I have thought about it before and even have a name for my book. Who knows, if the winter is slow with sales, perhaps I'll begin yet another new venture. A very Merry Christmas to all!

What success means to me

I read a lot and listen to many entrepreneurs and business people and so many are focused on success being money. Although money is important and we all need some to survive in this culture today, it is not success in and of itself. To me success is peace, living in a happy, thriving marriage. Watching my three grown children live good, productive lives. Running a business with honesty, respect and dignity, yes, trying to make a couple bucks in the meantime, but with fairness and good business practices. That being said, I am the most successful person I know! Happy, happy week!

Liquida

Good morning all greenies! I cannot find my email as to why I have this logo on my desktop. I'm pretty sure I promised to mention them in my blog. They are the first Italian User-Generated-Content based news portal. To be brutally honest, I don't get much of this social networking stuff. I know you can take classes for help but really, who has time to follow all the people you have listed as following? So much of what we do in society is a game. Yes, the same one I am playing right now. If I ever figure it out, I'll blog about Liquida at length. Stay tuned to gpurse.com for a new direction in 2010. Happy, happy week!

Festival of Trees

November 21st was not only the Kohler Arts and Crafts fair, but also the day the Festival of Trees was held at Blue Harbor. My donation of Holly Berries did not place, but there is always next year. I do wish they would let the individuals know how much their donated item sold for or if it was well received. That would be benifical in producing the following years entry. Perhaps I'll try to get a hold of someone on the committee and make this suggestion. It is always satisfiying to give to those in need and will continue to do so as long as I am able.

A day late and a dollar short

Good morning all,

Didn't get a chance to blog yesterday and that's what inspired the title for today's blog. Busy week and weekend getting ready for the Kohler Arts and Crafts Fair. Lots of people attended and the fair was a success. I should have brought my camera for a few photo ops. It was a learning experience and if I do it again next year I will do it different. These shows are not really my forte but I thought it would give me a chance to clear some inventory and that it did. Still quite a few items left. It did get me thinking which is something I don't necessarily need, nonetheless, that is one thing that came from it as well as meeting a bunch of nice hardworking people. Pictured is a necklace made from scrap fabric and broken jewelry. Happy, happy week!

Young Women's Conference

Good morning all. I was a presenter at the Young Women's Conference held at UW Sheboygan yesterday. It is a terrific program for young women to experience some things they might not otherwise. Most are hands on type classes and range from animal care to Zumba. I had four groups of 12 and they came up with some really great ideas. Most made purses (what girl doesn't like a new purse!) but some brooches and bracelets. I think I get more joy and experience from it than the kids do! I hope they invite me back again next year.

I promised a photo of the completed quilt and here it is. I need to check with the school so see if a raffle is possible. It measures 103" x 103". Hope to see you at the fair Saturday between 9am and 4pm. Happy, happy week!