Break Time ?!

[#1]

I could use a little break from the CPSIA fiasco. I, like so many others of you, have spent a great deal of time emailing, writing letters, making phone calls,signing petitions, talking to people...everything that I can think of or was suggested to do to get this changed.

We've been given a little reprieve here with the stay. How many of us have taken any time to rejuvenate? I say, it's Thursday and just 2 days left of the work week for the legislature. Let's take a 4 day holiday.

How about we stop all the CPSIA work just until Monday and try to work on our businesses, do something with our families, make something new, read a book, bake some cookies ... ANYTHING that's not CPSIA related.

It'll all be there on Monday. The stimulus package is taking up all of their energy right now. The politicians have been contacted and we'll hit them again next week.

I think we can take a breather and do something that will energize us for the next assault on their senses!

Anyone else with me?!

[Former_Member]

Hula

LOVE the dress/tops. Can't wait till my granddaughter arrives in June. There are so many beautiful things on Etsy that I want to buy for her and your dresses will certainly be one of them so stay in business for a long time...okay? What is the smallest dress you make?

[Former_Member]

Ruth...I checked out your blog and your items are beautiful. I especially love the yellow and blue afghan. You are right...those colors look great together.

It's so funny that Hula's dresses are on the beach and I can see snow out of your windows.

[Former_Member]

Thanks critterhouse :) I can make them as small as you like but I would probably make the straps different for a small baby. Maybe a matching diaper cover too :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks critterhouse! :-) I'm so jealous Hula's in the warmth, we're in the 20s here today!

[NotMyTreeStore]

I need a several-month break from this. I need help! I find myself drawn into refuting misinformation or assuring myself (and others) that changes will be made and generally getting wound up about something I'm sure WILL be changed, drastically. I don't feel like I need to devote myself 24/7 to getting the law changed, or harp on the negativity of it, or proclaim it to be the downfall of civilization as I know it. Help!

[Former_Member]

jak that's why I decided to just open already and only come in for an update. Most of us have been here since last nov, four months of grief already. For me it's especially hard because my husband could give a poop. He thinks sewing for a living is stupid. But I digress.

Take a walk, drink some tea or wine ;) and just keep creating. I areee that this can't possibly go through and there are so many people out there that are fighting too. If you feel overwhelmed by all this give that little break to yourself. :)

[Former_Member]

Oh, I am sooo there!!! I just want to create and sell. I am CPSIA burned out.

[Former_Member]

hellO... all you break time bandits!

i'm exhausted, i have been working and i didn't get much sleep last night and i should be passed out.

but i wanted to stop in and say hi to you all.


love the tops hula!

[RebekahsBowtique]

I totally had to. We homeschool as well, and it was just taking TOO MUCH of my time. Will be back up and at them very soon! Just had to clear my brain!!