Craft Show 101

Saline had their biannual craft show yesterday and I so badly wanted to go. Thought it sounded awesome it Ryan was gone do Id have to take girls myself which I didn't want to do. So I invited mom, Mary (and Karle) and Julie. Well only the Weldens were able to join and so glad they did! 

Here is what I learned or saw it experienced... Or whatever

1. Some people are serious craft show attenders. They live for these events.

2. Don't bring children to craft shows. 

3. You spend way less if you have children with you at a craft show but really you should refer to #2.

4. No strollers is a great concept unless you break rule #2 then you wish they let just you bring one in. Great place to stash children or big things you buy. 

5. Not all middle/high schoolers are punks. Met some very nice students from Saline who were very helpful because we didn't follow #2 and bought too many large items. 

5. Wear tennis shoes no matter how comfortable your boots are because boots just heat your legs up, 

6. It's hot at craft shows. Dress in layers... And that means layers you are willing to show other people. A tube top with a black bra while good for nursing at the show not appropriate to show others.

7. If you see something and think "I kind of like that - maybe I'll come back and buy it." You won't so either just buy it or no complaining when you don't and really wish you had even if you didn't buy it because you broke #2.

8. You will pay more and that's ok. It's homemade. Embracing this will lead you to spend way more on everything.!

9. If you break #2, their favorite part will be riding the school bus whether 10 or 2.

10. Have fun. Buy sweet snacks. Break for lunch. All keep everyone going, especially if you broke #2. 

All in all we had fun! Next time, if there is, we'll do it differently.