Getting the Knitting Word Out

Yep, I'm doing the same thing these days as all other knitters are doing... juggling knitting, twitter, blogging, Etsy store, Atomic Mall store etc. Obviously, if I have to keep up with this frenzy, there's hardly any time to do actual knitting.

Instead of doing all the marketing myself, I have started to list my stores in different arts and crafts directories.

I've stumbled upon two nice little sites where you can get an add placed for your store for little or no money.

The first directory is www.findithandmade.net where the basic listing is free. Additionally they are offering a standard listing ($5/year) and a premium listing ($10/year).

The second directory is a blog named the Handmade Highway and it costs $10 per year to get listed ($5 for the remainder of this year, next year between $10 and $15).

And of course you should definitely be listed in the Every Place I Sell directory, particularly if you have several stores... like me. And best of all... it's free too!

Back from Vacation

This is my second week back from vacation and I am still trying to get back into the groove or maybe get back into a different groove.

Inspired by the beautiful fall weather I have listed a few more hand knit and other baby toddler items on my KnitsForKids Atomic Mall store. The items consist of two pairs of flip flops, 4 pairs of shorts and 3 pretty little beach dresses. Just in case you decide to go on vacation to the Caribean and can't find anything summery for your little one.

I also listed a Yellow American Girl Doll Hand Knit Mini Skirt with Hat on Ebay. The starting bid is $0.99 and the shipping and handling fee is $2.85.

I am making progress with my list of over 100 tips on saving money and saving energy during tough economic times. My husband finally proof-read the draft and it just needs a few more touches.
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