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Family Matters:  Re-evaluating my personal time  |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Jan 10 2013 : 06:48:23 AM
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This year, and in no way is this a "resolution" due to the time of year, I am re-evaluating my overall time.
I am really re-evaluating my on-line time this month. I do write a blog, but in the beginning it was merely for writing purposes. Now, it has turned into a frugal sharing place where we strive to be more self-sufficient and hope to help others, and follow other blogs to learn more.
But...I spend too much time on here. Needless to say, I have a lot to evaluate this month. 
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2013 : 08:02:06 AM
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I love your blog, but I do understand how much time it must take! Maybe you need to set some boundaries for yourself so you can enjoy it as much as we do.
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I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2013 : 08:17:02 AM
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I agree.
I have to decide on if we are going to do the Farmer's Market this year too.
To do it, I have to buy a brand new easy-up tent. Then....the cost to rent space is going up $2.50 per day we are there, and our prices are not raised. It's hard to charge more than $4.00 for a half-pint of jam, and I barely make over $1.00/jar after gas is figured into it. They also reduced the amount of days they are having it this year.
Just a lot of evaluating....plus I may be feeding a horse here soon. Not sure yet.
My Life: http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/
Recycle Ideas: http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
The Family Farm Store: http://roosterscrowfarm.blogspot.com/
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 10 2013 : 09:32:43 AM
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Kristina, that's a lot you have going on. It is difficult to make the decision(s) to cut out things or even to just re-arrange things. Plus, sometimes you have to re-evaluate again and again. It can seem like there is no 'normal' anymore.
I know you don't want to, but you may have to raise your prices....you deserve to make a profit for your work and time. Selling jams for $5-$6 would not be out of the ordinary here. The farmers markets around here in the Houston area are turning more into gourmet markets. Gone are the days of markets being inexpensive. I'm not complaining....just stating the facts. I'm certainly not complaining because I attend a market and I sell my eggs for $5 per dozen...seems like highway robbery to me....but, the supply/demand makes it so.
Hang in there....you'll make the right decisions.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13764 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2013 : 5:58:20 PM
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For selfish reasons, I sure hope that you continue your blog. I look forward to reading it everyday and checking in with you!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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stefffic
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stephanie
Cherryville
NC
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2013 : 07:23:38 AM
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I'm curious where the farmers market IS? And, do they have fresh green things this time of year?
We are near the Cuyahoga State Park market, but I haven't been. It's only on Saturday morning and I'm just not inclined to get up that early!
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"One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries." A A Milne |
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Re-evaluating my personal time
