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New product to sit alongside Kombucha Tea at April’s Trash n Treasure Market

Another great day at the Market here in Cambridge.  Sun was shining and there was still excitement in the air from having had Kate and William in our midst yesterday.

I started off with purchasing a larger folding table for my stall this morning.  So armed with a brand spanking new black sheet, I set up shop.  The products seemed to stand out better with the black background.  The blackboard sign board stood a top the card table, overseeing the entire operation.

The Soy melts are not moving at all so will leave these for another time.  I even tried to entice shoppers by having an oil burner going to display how it all works but to no avail.  These melts are such good value too as they last for up to twenty hours plus.

There seemed to be a good supply of foot traffic and most people accepted my offer to try some Kombucha.  No dislikes from the Taste Testing.  I am finding that I am getting more repeat customers.  Giving some bottles away at the end too has helped spread the awareness of Kombucha and the health benefits.  This marketing has resulted in sales this month too.

Totally forgot to advertise on Facebook as a build up to today.

Very excited about my new product today.  The Baby Boots.  These are hand knitted from both homespun fibre and commercially spun yarn.   I have to say it was hard to think of preparing for the colder weather, when the sun was streaming down and warming us all so nicely.  The knitting side of my stall will be added to as time allows.  Sourcing a display stand that will bring these items up off the table is my next mission.  Also will take some close up photos of my products to post here.  It is almost a full time job keeping on top of all these little marketing steps and actions.

It was a great day today and I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the information about Kombucha tea, Healing Balms and Moisturisers.

Until next month, Enjoy the Magic of the Moment.    Rose 🙂

 

 


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Cambridge Trash n Treasure

The day unfolded with a brisk frost.  I set up my stall at the Cambridge Trash n Treasure Market and settled in for a very cold morning on the shady side of the main street.  Equipped with a couple of hotties and lots of layers, I began preparing some wool for spinning on my wheel.  The art of carding and spinning fibre into yarn, proved to be an attraction to many. Children were fascinated and their parents explained. Elderly reminisced and others observed the therapeutic motion of the wheel and all of its parts.  It was truely “warming” to be able to demonstrate the process from scratch and maybe plant a seed with someone to pick up the craft. Even though the temperature was bone chilling on the shaded side of the street, I felt inspired and contentment was my friend.

The Kombucha tea was very well received. Their beautiful colours reflecting the light. Some people remembered it from their home country and were very pleased with the find.  Others had been learning of the benefits of fermented foods and they too were excited to be able to take some home. Wildberry was the hot flavour of the day with Apricot, close behind.  The fingerless gloves were also a hit as were the 100% cotton hand knitted dishcloths.

I took the opportunity, while at my stall, to begin work on my next projects which will be a knitted Kimono Slipper and Namaste Socks. The socks will be especially good for those who practice yoga.  I will keep you posted on their progress.

Thank you folks for your support.


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Hi my name is Rose

I make kombucha, offer massage, spin and knit and make herbal remedies. I live in Leamington which is the southern half of Cambridge (on the western banks of the Waikato River) in Waipa District in the Waikato region of Aotearoa’s North Island (Te Ika A Maui).