So proud of my team!

I just need to give a little shout out to my amazing Barefoot team today!  You guys are having a great month of sales!  It's so wonderful to see!  Diane, who joined just last month is doing gangbusters up in Michigan.  Her first couple of vendor fairs were rather slow, but the Waldorf event she did this weekend kept her very busy.  In Diane's words, "Finally, people who love books & recognize the value.  Now THIS was FUN!  I love recommending books, watching big kids read to little kids, mom crying over Motherbridge of Love, helping German mom choose books in English for her kids . . . just a fantastic, fantastic event."  Ah, I love events like that! :) 
Kate just recently opened a beautiful consignment store in Wheaton, IL, where she's selling adorable children's clothes, as well as Barefoot Books.  Kate, the store is perfect, and I know it will be a success!
And welcome to my newest team member, Bridget!  Bridget and I reconnected through Facebook recently, many years after high school. You will love how supportive this group of women is, Bridget, and how fun selling Barefoot Books is.   
Don't forget about the "HARVEST" sale this weekend!  Starting this Thursday, November 25 until midnight Monday, November 29, you and your customers will enjoy a 20% discount on everything Barefoot!  Don't miss the chance to share this with your friends and family!  They are looking for great gifts for their kids, and you have them!  If you don't tell them, they won't know, so be sure to spread the word.  There's nothing better than online sales because you really don't have to do anything for them but share your website/ marketplace. :)  Many of them are not familiar (yet) with Barefoot Books, or don't know that we also carry Putumayo CD's, Folkmanis puppets, and Sarah's Silks.  
Keep up the great work everyone!  I've got my own mind set on winning that Haba rug and all those signed books. I'd love to be booking spa days with all of you in January!

What I am thankful for...

Well, my little man is turning 6 months old tomorrow.  Of course, time has flown by and it's hard to believe he is already scooting and rolling all over.  It was a little less surprising this time, given the fact that we also have a 3 year old and have been through this once before, still, it never ceases to surprise me how quickly they grow up.  
I haven't quite gotten my mind back yet.  You know that fog that happens after childbirth, that never seems to leave?  I keep leaving things I need behind, and forgetting about things I have on my schedule.  Part of it might be due to the lack of sleep I've been struggling with.  Asher, though a sweet and smiley boy, has proven to be a poor sleeper, just like his brother.  I thought for sure I would get a break this time...not so much.  I'm also dusting off my Barefoot business after a short maternity leave, and working on scheduling events to get things going again.  So far, a couple of school book fairs are on the books for December.  I'm close to making my goal of selling $5000 worth of Barefoot Books, so I can win some great prizes.  One thing I love about Barefoot is their contests and prizes.  I'm a sucker for a good contest! ;)  

One...Two...Three...GO!

And I'm off! I've been wanting to start a blog for my Barefoot Books business for a while now.  I kept telling myself that I didn't have much to say, but then I'd find myself coming up with ideas, and funny stories I'd like to tell, and wishing I had a place to share them. I think this blog will be a balance of living life with two little ones, as well as updates about how I'm "living Barefoot". Right now I just hope to keep this updated as I steer myself through my busiest time of year!