October!

Doesn't time fly! Fall has arrived in the Ozarks and Jojo and I have been out and about some more, but mostly on errands as I prepare for the annual gathering of the Ryder Bridge Friends. The weather turned really cold yesterday and Jojo got to try out one of her coats. I think she wasn't really excited about wearing it at first, but once out in the cold, she didn't complain the next time we went out! I had the groomer keep her short so that she doesn't get over heated inside. I always, each year, think I am a bit more organized until the week before and I am still stressing to get things done. I did manage to get a couple more mixes made and listed. I ordered more packaging so will be able to get some soup mixes and hot chocolate mixes listed early November. Look for some Christmas gift options. I will be making samples and giving away mix packets to friends at the Ryder Bridge Group.

What is coming soon? Jojo and I are planning a road trip to Florida in February to meed friends. This will be one of the longest road trips for Jojo and the longest one for me in quite a while. I have 8 days for this trip. Any suggestions for what not to miss?

Prairie Pearl's Etsy store now open

Several years ago, I had several recipes for mixes, salad dressings, dips, soups and so forth. I did pretty well selling at area craft shows around Kansas. But, as time went by, I found it difficult to keep up with the Craft shows. It is really hard work setting up a tent, displays, product.... not having a partner to assist with the booth while you took time to eat or use the restrooms. About the only show I could do on my own was a Holiday Craft show at Ft. Leavenworth. They had cadets who helped unload your car, and reload after. They had volunteers who would come around and relieve you for breaks. AND Army wives really know how to shop! That was a truly great craft show. So, I have improved some of my former recipes and started Prairie Pearl Shop on Etsy. Today was my grand opening. I have 6 mixes, 3 dip and 3 salad dressing mixes. I also have some of Jojo's Paw Balm. A great organic and all natural balm to rub into the pads of your furry friend. Keeps the soft and protects from hot pavement and ice and snow. i have recipes in the works for a couple of soup mixes and even some hot chocolate mixes. Look for those to be added in time for the holidays!

Jojo and I are still hanging at home. I have been busy getting some of these recipes online and still work on a get together of a bunch of bridge friends the first week of November. Once the dust settles, We will be making some new treks around southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.