So I've updated my SitterCity profile and had the chance to meet with a possible family today! The mom wants to do a trial run before she makes a final decision, but I'm confident I'll get the job. The kids are sweet and like craft projects so I'm looking into fun things I can do with them.
Because of my work schedule I'm only able to sign up for families who are looking for occasional sitters, but that works out fine for me. I searched around the postings and found two other families I'd like to help out, so hopefully I get a response soon. Since babysitting won't be my second full-time job (that'll be the Etsy business) I think a limit of three families is best. This way I'll be ensured of a least one job each off week but I won't be swamped. At least I hope.
As for my actual business, I haven't done much, unfortunately. I've gotten a few more ideas for products but that means nothing if I don't actually try some of them out. I think I'm a bit hesitant to try because I don't want it to end up not working out, but it's not going to be perfect on the first try. (My stupid perfectionism is getting in the way) As far as the sewing products go, I won't be able to sell them until I have a Serger so there's that. I've got to figure out how to scrounge up the money for one. Most likely I'll have to use up some of my "Large Purchases" sinking fund and then just refill it with the profits I make from sales.
There's nothing keeping me from making soaps though, so I really need to get going on that. I just need to get over the first step and I'm sure I'll fall in love with it. Chemistry and art, what could be more fun?
So here goes--I'll spend the rest of my on week making sure I know the process and have the ingredients to make my first bar of soap, then on Wednesday when I get off work I'll make it. To keep myself accountable I'll post about the experience that day, so if you don't hear anything from me then I'm in trouble.
