Watercolour greeting cards, painted rocks and zombie teddies.

So sometimes benefits are slow. Sometimes you don't know they are even there but I assure you they are. After reading an article on how hard it is to find good rental opportunities in our area I find myself extremely grateful for our current situation, despite the minimal/slow growing financial benefits. It could always be worse!

Sample of our craft sale table

We have upsized our income now that I have found two awesome flexible jobs. And in a bid to teach the kids about entrepreneurism (not necessarily profit) we held our first table at the local craft fair.

So we almost broke even. And that is if all my labour was free. But the kids showed initiative, and learned about sales and how it all works. I like to hope my hours of free labour lent some lessons to them. If nothing else maybe one of our gifts brought someone some joy! Good times, making it work, ready for another cozy xmas in the cottage. Life it good, spread the love.