I often speak to people in my family and friends circle about how hard it is to compete in this ever growing industry.  I research and find companies out there that are doing fantastic work to produce products that I would be proud to promote.  I try to find the best methods to be able to buy them for resale and not have to charge high rates for them....but, alas, I am in competition with other great retailers who have that same goal and motivation, so I have the age old issue of trying to compete.

Then, one day, my son said to me, "well, why don't you have your own stuff then?"  Amazing how children can see through all the stuff that adults can't seem to scrape out of the view finder!  So, that is what I'm now considering! 

I've been communicating with some fantastic minds in this industry who understand that I want more than just another organic product, I want sustainable, completely conscious, with no reason to question anything, I want it all....right down to the label!

I'll keep you posted!  It may happen sooner than we think!

Wish me luck!

Blogging is not just a way to get people to go to your business site to buy your products.  It is opening up to those who have an interest in the person behind the store....

Well, here's a deep look.

I just got back a little while ago from the visitation of a friend.  He was only 41.  Died suddenly....leaving behind his wife (whom he often spoke of with such love and admiration when they lived near us) and his 2 boys (whom he beamed with pride over and valued in visible ways).  

I promised myself I would not fall apart and cry uncontrollably...even though I don't do death or grief well.  Never have.  At first that seemed easy enough because when we walked in there were loads of people chatting and there was laughter about.  I felt relief....then I saw the picture board...the happy family shots, the happy man....the happy couple.  Oh no!!!!  Look away!  I moved on....I didn't want to look there.  Then I spotted his youngest son....he seemed okay; playing a video game while about 4 other boys looked on over his shoulders....I'm okay....Now I enter the room.  The casket is way at the other side....good.   Then I see them.  His wife and their eldest son.  They are looking rather weathered by the event,....of course, but I feel a sense of gladness at having a chance to see them.  I make my way over and try to stay composed.  She hugs me and thanks us for coming.  She asks if her son remembers us....he kind of does, but it's been a while.  She thanks me for the online condolence and asks about the kids.  Then when she moves to my husband I look over at the coffin.  There he is....41...and gone.  I am back to fighting tears....I know that they have done their share of shedding tears already and are presenting this strong figure to everyone to make it through this event., so I really don't want to fall apart now and upset them and risk making this more difficult.  So, after a short exchange we head out. 

I leave with a sense of emptiness.  Yet a hope that there is more beyond here.  Life is such a fantastic gift and to enjoy it and embrace it is something that means something.  So, to lose it....to just stop...to end being able to enjoy it is really too much to bear if there is nothing more than that.  I believe there is more.  I may not know exactly what else there is....we don't get that kind of knowledge without losing this piece, so I can wait....

It is with great excitement that we are letting all our loyal customers and readers know that we have been nominated in the Savvymom.ca contest to crown the next Mom Entrepreneur of the Year for 2009.

If you have found our information helpful or would like to see us grow in our efforts to make more health conscious and environmentally friendly products available to all, then please take a moment to vote for us.

The link is provided below and will take you directly to the page where you would submit your vote.  You will actually also be included in a draw for prizes as a voter as well.

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Christine McKague

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