12 12 2011 crafterminds transcript

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#CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Report442 tweets generated 731,400 impressions, reaching an audience of 69,780 followers within the past 24hoursCalculated from up to about 1000 tweets | Generated Mon Dec 12 2011 14:15:39 GMT-0800 (PacificStandard Time)

Top 10 by number of impressions1. crafterminds : 281,5562. modpodgerocks : 101,8503. graphicsfairy : 78,6224. rebeccaeparsons : 68,5805. interweavenews : 54,9006. swapbotnews : 44,6607. everythingetsy : 30,7108. catrad : 6,4399. missmustardseed : 5,36010.gloriafox : 5,328

Top 10 by number of tweets1. crafterminds : 1082. catrad : 473. rebeccaeparsons : 274. swapbotnews : 225. modpodgerocks : 216. graphicsfairy : 197. pearlgateway : 198. lisagcreates : 189. gloriafox : 1610.henstrikesagain : 13

Top 10 by number of followers1. everythingetsy : 15,3552. interweavenews : 9,1503. modpodgerocks : 4,8504. graphicsfairy : 4,1385. missmustardseed : 2,6806. crafterminds : 2,6077. rebeccaeparsons : 2,5408. understandblue : 2,4599. thesickchick : 2,187

10.swapbotnews : 2,030

about 9 minutes ago @SwapbotNews It was awesome to have you here, Rachel!!#crafterminds

about 10 minutes ago @crafterminds Awesome chat! It was fun and gave me a goodreminder to check my priorities. #crafterminds


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about 11 minutes ago @LadyAnne525 yeah, just email me your fb email addy atheather @crafterminds .com cc @catrad #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago Sorry for not being able to chime in during today's chat - kids arerestless! I'll be there for tonights chat! #crafterminds

about 12 minutes ago @crafterminds Any chance I could get in on that too? :)#crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago @crafterminds thank you for hosting, it's been a very quick hour!!Very enjoyable & enlightening. Have a fab Xmas! #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago @catrad send me your fb info & I will invite you to our closed FBgroup for more fun interaction! #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago @catrad There's always http://t.co/wcaS5EB5! :) #crafterminds

about 13 minutes ago Thanks for chatting xx #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : YES!! RT @SwapbotNews : Advice formyself: Try not to get caught up in other peoples holiday stress storms. #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago @catrad Sorry about that!! I want everyone to have a good longbreak! (feel free to use the hashtag informally, though!!) #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Well do another round of chatting tonight at8pm E! With host @serenitynowgirl . #crafterminds

about 14 minutes ago I'm crossing Crafterminds chat off of my to do list for the day!#crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago @crafterminds It's a date! Will be here with @DIYJennrepresenting @ThisOldHouse :) RE: see you January 9th! #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago @madincrafts that's why I write extra stuff on my to do list!#crafterminds


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about 15 minutes ago Enjoyed the chat this time! I need to schedule a pop-up reminderfor every Monday. Until next year... #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago Thanks for a great chat!! #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago I have many notebooks, many lists, i need to compile them intoone! #crafterminds

about 15 minutes ago @crafterminds oh boo! Just discovered you, really enjoyed thechat, how can I wait til next year to partake again?! #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago YES!! RT @SwapbotNews : Advice for myself: Try not to getcaught up in other peoples holiday stress storms. #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago We'll do another round of chatting tonight at 8pm E! With host@serenitynowgirl . #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : RT @RebeccaEParsons : it is better to bethe best U instead of a worn out, stresses shadow of yourself over the holidays #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago @crafterminds Advice for myself: Try not to get caught up in

other people's holiday stress storms. #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago See you then! RT @crafterminds : Were taking the rest of the yearoff from chatting -- see you January 9th! #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @madincrafts : Stop a take a moment to look at what you DIDget done each day. Its probably more than you think! #crafterminds

about 16 minutes ago RT @madincrafts : Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to youall! #crafterminds See you on the 9th Jan :)

about 17 minutes ago RT @TOHTabitha : Re: Social media: platforms that work best foryour business and spend time on ONLY those...not ALL of them! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago @madincrafts yes, I know what you mean! Makes me nervous!!#crafterminds


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about 17 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : RT @TOHTabitha : If u want a balanced life,make balanced plans. Schedule both work AND play and COMMIT! Enjoy life! Be happy!#crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago Ah! Great idea! RT @RebeccaEParsons : i have dry erase board#crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago RT @TOHTabitha : If u want a balanced life, make balanced plans.Schedule both work AND play and COMMIT! Enjoy life! Be happy! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago Stop a take a moment to look at what you DID get done each day.It's probably more than you think! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago have a blessed holiday ALL XOXOX RT @crafterminds : We'retaking the rest of the year off from chatting -- see you January 9th! #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago RT @LisaGCreates :


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about 19 minutes ago @HenStrikesAgain I agree, it's just not the same! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago i have dry erase board RT @graphicsfairy : I'm planning on doingthis in 2012. I just bought a planner! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago @catrad No, the opposite. That's why I need lists!!! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago If you want a balanced life, you have to make balanced plans.Schedule both work AND play and COMMIT! Enjoy life! Be happy! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago @graphicsfairy @tohtabitha yes! Me too! #crafterminds

about 19 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Okay, any parting wisdom?


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about 21 minutes ago @countrychiccott I organise pics in folders on computer u til Ihave time to write up xx #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago @crafterminds I move them to my computer when I am writingthe post. :) #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago @catrad I love that. I start to panic a little when I don't have anyfinished posts in my Live Writer ready to go! #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago Great, momentum! RT @catrad : @crafterminds ha! My to do listhas 30 things on it...so I write it on just 2cross it off! #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago RT @TOHTabitha : At the end of the day, nothing beats a goodhandwritten to-do book. Tried todo apps and programs and never stick with them:(#crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago @crafterminds Agreed. I need to totally drop the guilt. Working onit... #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago @TOHTabitha Same here! I have to write on paper or it doesn'twork for me! #crafterminds

about 21 minutes ago an editorial calendar help me stay on track..i write for severalblogs, plus my own daily! #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago RT @madincrafts : I usually have several lists: 1 with broad goalsand 1 with the bullet points of each of the broad goals. #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : Just because you've always donesomething, or you think that somebody expects you to, does not mean you have to every year#crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago @countrychiccott You don't save all your pics on yourcomputer??? (You should!) #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago @crafterminds @swapbotnews this is when scheduling comes inhandy- write the posts then delay them, gives u time 2 write more! #crafterminds


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about 22 minutes ago And! It'll never crash, run out of charge...etc; )RE: At the end of the day, nothing beats a good handwritten to-do book #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago Ha ha! I do that too! RT @catrad : @crafterminds ha! My to do listhas 30 things on it...so I write it on just 2cross it off! #crafterminds

about 22 minutes ago YES! RT @TOHTabitha : nothing beats a good handwritten to-dobook. Tried todo apps and programs and never stick with them #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago Guilt is NOT a productive feeling!! @SwapbotNews#crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago I usually have several lists: 1 with broad goals and 1 with thebullet points of each of the broad goals. #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago I don't delete the pics off camera card until I have written about itor decide to scrap it -- that way I can go and look. #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Some times when i've felt most successful, itwas bc i only had ONE goal & I actually carried it out #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago Thanks for another great chat. Gotta run but love these!#crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago @madincrafts I have that problem too... missing calls.#crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago @crafterminds @swapbotnews Ha! I come up with about 5 thingsa day but that's as far as I get. :( #crafterminds

about 23 minutes ago At the end of the day, nothing beats a good handwritten to-dobook. Tried todo apps and programs and never stick with them:( #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago @crafterminds I love it. I've posted about trips and projects up to ayear late and am working to not feel guilty about it. #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago @LisaGCreates @crafterminds @sewwrong think of it as having


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a head start on them already! #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago @InterweaveNews Thanks for sharing those links, Jaime!#crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago Some times when i've felt most successful, it was bc i only hadONE goal & I actually carried it out @HenStrikesAgain #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy : RT @crafterminds : Work smarter, not harder!!Do crap work while you are watching your TV shows (I fold laundry) #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago @madincrafts I always put #crafterminds on my gcal on myiphone so I remember #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago @crafterminds ha! My to do list has 30 things on it.Then I dosomething that's not on it, so I write it on just 2cross it off! #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago Ditto RT @crafterminds : I don't answer the phone, the door, or anemail if I don't want to. #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago RT @TOHTabitha : ABSOLUTELY! Break insurmountable goalsdown into micro-tasks RE: Make a To Do list with ONE thing on it #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago @crafterminds Well, I missed 4 calls this morning bc I forgot totake it off vibrate soooooo. :P #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago RT @catrad : @LisaGCreates you should embrace those posts:unless theyre seasonal, you can still use them. Re-visit! #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago Wish I had invited @AlisaBurke @MegMcElwee to#crafterminds . Both wrote beautiful blogs on this: http://t.co/1IER34bn & http://t.co/sNq6khHD

about 25 minutes ago Sometimes i look thru my photos & I'm like, OH, i never actuallywrote about that. So many steps to craft blogging! #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Also... beware of people trying to make youfeel obligated to do stuff. You're not. #crafterminds


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about 25 minutes ago @crafterminds ABSOLUTELY! Break insurmountable goalsdown into micro-tasks RE: Make a To Do list with ONE thing on it #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago @crafterminds my life is full of todo lists ha ha ha #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago @madincrafts Set a timer on your phone. #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Make a To Do list with ONE thing on it. Theone thing you would be happy if you completed today. #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago @LisaGCreates you should embrace those posts: unless they'reseasonal, you can still use them. Re-visit! #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago @SwapbotNews sometimes I make like 5 things in one day, and i just can't manage to blog about them all for awhile. #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago Why can't I ever remember when these Crafterminds chatsare?!?!?!? #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago @catrad @crafterminds @sewwrong Thanks for the tips, maybeI'll go back & finish some of the posts for over the festive period #crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago @PinkTexasChick I know that feeling! #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago @crafterminds Multi-tasking is SO important RE: Fold laundrywhile watching TV #crafterminds #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Work smarter, not harder!! Do crap work while you are watching your TV shows (I fold laundry) #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Remember, people are ALWAYS moreimportant than things (and your blog is a THING) #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago Make a To Do list with ONE thing on it. The one thing you wouldbe happy if you completed today. #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago @crafterminds You are awesome, Heather. I LOVE that you are


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comfortable having your own schedule. #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago Accomplish as much as possible when kids/hubs aren't home. Stayfocused, Prioritize, & above all know that FAMILY comes 1st. #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago @crafterminds I've done that too! And no one knows...#crafterminds #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago @catrad not having time to finish then leads on to them justfalling by the way side as i move on to other posts #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago Key to balance is knowing when to step away and taking a lap torefresh #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago me too! @LisaGCreates : I often start blog posts that don't getfinished/posted & then it feels too late so I move on #crafterminds

about 28 minutes ago Work smarter, not harder!! Do crap work while you are watchingyour TV shows (I fold laundry) #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago I have blogged things 1 or 2 yrs after I made them... when i gotaround to writing it @sewwrong @lisaGcreates #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago RT @sewwrong : @LisaGCreates think of them as backup postideas when youre not sure what to write later on! #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago @LisaGCreates Although it sucks when I have a great craft ideabut I have no time to actually create it. :( #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago @LisaGCreates do you not have time to finish or do you just losedirection with your post? #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago @LisaGCreates think of them as backup post ideas when you'renot sure what to write later on! #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago NICE! :) RT @PearlGateway : Have to run ladies, must say no tolast 15 min of chat ;-) great chat everyone


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about 30 minutes ago @LisaGCreates you could just save them for a rainy day - finishthem up some other time #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago RT @SandandSisal : The more you can involve all members of your family in the blogging process, the happier everyone will be. #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago RT @SandandSisal : The more you can involve all members of your family in the blogging process, the happier everyone will be. #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago @crafterminds 100% agree! Do things that inspire & work will beeasy RE: Yes you (have to) work, but dont forget the fun stuff #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago Have to run ladies, must say 'no' to last 15 min of chat ;-) greatchat everyone


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about 31 minutes ago @crafterminds not always easy if you're really enthusiastic...heehee #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @SandandSisal : Balance? Oh Lord help us all! My experienceis that spouse must be supportive, or conflict WILL arise. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago @crafterminds yes! Visualise the end point so you know whereyou're heading. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago @TOHTabitha Nice to have you! #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @SwapbotNews : @crafterminds I've finally accepted thatsome stuff gets dropped. some email won't get answered. it's not the end of the world#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago @crafterminds I've finally accepted that some stuff gets dropped.some email won't get answered. it's not the end of the world #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Remember, people are ALWAYS more important than things (andyour blog is a THING) #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Balance? Oh Lord help us all! My experience is that spouse mustbe supportive, or conflict WILL arise. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago joining for the first time! @DIYJenn is on vacay:( We're both athttp://t.co/X8l4ogBX #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago @PinkTexasChick @crafterminds yes, me too, tho I occasionallysell a few cards to friends. Really just for fun. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Smart. RT @crafterminds : Before you commit, imagine your waythrough the whole thing so you know what you are getting into. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago @catrad true! Now my head buzzes with ideas and I have to jotthem down for another day. No more just getting on with it! #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : Just because you've always done


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something, or you think that somebody expects you to, does not mean you have to every year#crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago @EverythingEtsy That would be awesome! We have anotherround of chat tonight at 8pm E. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @PinkTexasChick : Same here. do it when I can or else it willno longer be fun. I blog n craft for fun, no earnings for me. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : theme of radio show last nite RT@crafterminds : Sometimes you can just let things go. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Before you commit, imagine your way through the whole thing soyou know what you are getting into. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : theme of radio show last nite RT@crafterminds : Sometimes you can just let things go. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Recognize what is REALLY essential, andwhat is not. Sometimes you can just let things go. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago @modpodgerocks Hey! :) I hope your having a great holidayseason. I'll join you guys for #crafterminds soon.

about 34 minutes ago very late for the #crafterminds chat -- how are y'all today?#crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago @LisaGCreates yes, it doesn't really achieve anything. Althoughthat doesn't stop me doing it! #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago theme of radio show last nite RT @crafterminds : Sometimes youcan just let things go. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago @SandandSisal We're talking balancing blogging, crafting, & life!#crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Do your most important work when you arefresh - crafting, etc. Do the easy stuff when you are more tired. #crafterminds


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about 35 minutes ago thanks for always being here 4 us XOXOX RT @crafterminds :@gloriafox Thanks for joining us! #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : RT @PearlGateway : Flow chart to say yes: Doyou have time? Is it worth the time spent? Is it enjoyable? Do you want to do it? #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Recognize what is REALLY essential, and what is not. Sometimesyou can just let things go. #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago @crafterminds very good point. Im a devil for refreshing twitterconstantly! ;-) #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago @crafterminds I tell myself to do it when I can or else it will nolonger be fun. I blog n craft for fun, no earnings for me. #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago @gloriafox Thanks for joining us! #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Just arrived! What's the topic? #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago @catrad haha, not true, the benefit is you have clean clothes! ;-) sothat = worth it. lol!! #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago blogging, FB, Twitter, Pinterest has become my mktg plan everymoment counts 4 me #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago @HenStrikesAgain yes, having kids really changes yourperspective on what's important in life! #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago I never check my blog stats/hits/followers, can become obsessive& not worth it #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago Like weighing yourself, do it once a week! RT @sewwrong :Constantly checking my blog stats/hits is such a timesuck! #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago Great chat and therapy ladies! I've got to run. #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago It's ok to break from work and do less-intense stuff like social


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: Flow chart to say yes: Do you have time? Is itworth the time spent? Is it enjoyable? Do you want to do it? #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago @modpodgerocks @crafterminds me too. #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Flow chart to say no: You don't have time. If you do, it's not worthit. It isn't enjoyable. Or you just DON'T WANNA DO IT! #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Or all of the above! RT @crafterminds : Recognize what sucksyour time away... is it FB, Twitter, Pinterest? #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Constantly checking my blog stats/hits is such a timesuck!#crafterminds #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : Just because youve always donesomething... does not mean you have to every year #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago @PearlGateway my washing up would never get done if I stuck tothat tho ;-) #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Do your most important work when you arefresh - crafting, etc. Do the easy stuff when you are more tired. #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : @crafterminds My biggest tip is chooselife first - family, going out and having fun. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago @crafterminds Yes, I need to do all of my email responding firstthing in the morning when I am fresh. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : @crafterminds Yes you (have to) work, butdont forget the fun stuff outside of blogging/creating/etc. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago @crafterminds yes, that's true. So hard to craft & be creative whenyou're tired from all the rest of the stuff. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago Recognize what sucks your time away... is it FB, Twitter,


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Pinterest? #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago Just because you've always done something, or you think thatsomebody expects you to, does not mean you have to every year #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago @crafterminds Yes you (have to) work, but don't forget the funstuff outside of blogging/creating/etc. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Do the easy stuff/procrastination stuff whenyou are tired (social media promotion, etc.) #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago Have 2 major projects going on at once, so you can "procrastinate"one by working on the other one! #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago Great idea! RT @crafterminds : Do the easy stuff/procrastinationstuff when you are tired (social media promotion, etc.) #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Do the easy stuff/procrastination stuff whenyou are tired (social media promotion, etc.) #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago #crafterminds , I used to be up every hour of the night stuck intoprojects. Having a baby changed all that, I have to do things bit by bit!

about 39 minutes ago @AnswerIsChoco @crafterminds yes. Very true. Instincts arethere for a reason. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago @crafterminds My biggest tip is choose life first - family, goingout and having fun. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway : Flow chart to say yes: Do you have time? Isit worth the time spent? Is it enjoyable? Do you want to do it? #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : One, dont be distracted. Turn off distractions,work for as long as you can w/out checking FB, etc #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago Do the easy stuff/procrastination stuff when you are tired (socialmedia promotion, etc.) #crafterminds


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about 39 minutes ago Flow chart to say yes: Do you have time? Is it worth the timespent? Is it enjoyable? Do you want to do it? #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago Do your most important work when you are fresh - crafting, etc.Do the easy stuff when you are more tired. #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago @crafterminds 1/ Family. It's 'real' and other people are involved.2/ crafting. Creating is relaxing. 3/ blog. For me anyway. #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago LUV RT @AnswerIsChoco : @crafterminds Listen to your gut. If your first instinct is something's too much then it probably is #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago And timers! RT @gloriafox : Set schedules. RT @crafterminds :Okay, so tips for balancing blogging, crafting & real life? #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago TRUE!! & awesome RT @PearlGateway : But people willremember if youre always a complete spazz around the holidays!! ha! #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago understand what U want to accomplish & why...then the answerscome - tips for balancing blogging, crafting & real life? #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago @crafterminds Listen to your gut. If your first instinct issomething's too much then it probably is #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago @pearlgateway or have a meltdown! #crafterminds #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago One, don't be distracted. Turn off distractions and work for as longa stretch as you can w/out checking FB, etc #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago Set schedules. RT @crafterminds : Okay, so tips for balancingblogging, crafting & real life? #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago But people will remember if you're always a complete spazzaround the holidays!! ha! #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Okay, so tips for balancing blogging, crafting& real life? #crafterminds


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about 42 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway : I liken doing everything to a wedding. Noone remembers the details; no one will remember if you say no. #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago Okay, so tips for balancing blogging, crafting & real life?#crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago @SwapbotNews I'm trying to use it well and not abuse it :D#crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago @crafterminds so true. #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago True.RT @PearlGateway :I liken doing everything to a wedding.No one remembers the details; no one will remember if you say no. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway : I liken doing everything to a wedding. Noone remembers the details; no one will remember if you say no. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway : I liken 'doing everything' to a wedding. Noone remembers the details; no one will remember if you say no. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago @modpodgerocks I do like Pinterest and think it is a good tool,

but I just can't spend time drooling over pretty... #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago I liken 'doing everything' to a wedding. No one remembers thedetails; no one will remember if you say no. #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago @crafterminds it's 21:30. Nearly my bedtime!! #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : RT @sewwrong : I set a timer and limit myself so that I dont waste all of my crafting time on Pinterest #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago The world won't even notice if you don't tweet 10x today or postan extra blog post. #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : RT @rljart : This is the key!! RT @catrad ;Social media is to be enjoyed, not endured. #crafterminds


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about 46 minutes ago This is the key!! RT @catrad ; Social media is to be enjoyed, notendured. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago @SwapbotNews @PearlGateway Plus it keeps me from doing myown stuff, honestly. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago I spend about half hour an evening on Pinterest before logging off,it's wind down time for me #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago @SwapbotNews @crafterminds my first twitter chat! Reallyenjoying it (battery at 18% & dropping fast tho!) #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago I have been thinking a lot about this topic lately! About WHY wespin our wheels to do so much. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago This is a good one!! RT @SwapbotNews : What a great chat youvegot going! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago @SwapbotNews @PearlGateway OMG yes about Pinterest. Irarely go on there anymore. It's too overwhelming. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Truer words were never spoken! RT @RebeccaEParsons :Perfectionism is the highest form of procrastination!!! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago @crafterminds What a great chat you've got going! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago @catrad Yes. I'm glad I learned it when I did rather thancontinuing to burn myself out :D #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : The real world doesnt rewardperfectionists, Perfectionism is the highest form of procrastination!!! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : If you cant do it one year, they will survive.Sometimes you have to put your own sanity first. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago @RebeccaEParsons I like this sentiment a lot. :-) #crafterminds


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about 48 minutes ago @PearlGateway Yes, I am starting to feel like Pinterest is toomuch... too many pretty things that I actually don't need. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago yes, but theey don't have UR flair RT @SwapbotNews :There areSOOOO many beautiful craft blogs out there. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago @modpodgerocks ooh, hard way to have a break-thru, but a lessonwell learnt I guess?! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Me too! RT @crafterminds : Wow, I feel like im in group therapyright now. :) #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago The real world doesnt reward perfectionists, Perfectionism is thehighest form of procrastination!!! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago @catrad @crafterminds If you can't do it one year, they willsurvive. Sometimes you have to put your own sanity first. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Nice! RT @catrad : my late gift is lemon curd. 4eggs 4 lemonsbutter sugar & 10 minutes. Sorted :-) #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago @RebeccaEParsons Not competing with others is difficult. Thereare SOOOO many beautiful craft blogs out there. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago @SwapbotNews @pearlgateway absolutely. Social media is to beenjoyed, not endured. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Wow, I feel like i'm in group therapy right now. :) #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Think about the meaning behind the holiday -hanging out & enjoying each other. Dont sweat the small stuff. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : Stop trying to compete against everyoneelse. or think they are better Be U - #YOUmatter #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago @MouseInMyPocket my late gift is lemon curd. 4eggs 4 lemonsbutter sugar & 10 minutes. Sorted :-) #crafterminds


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about 50 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : I had a break-through one year when I dida string of bad projects b/c of time constraints. NOT worth it! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : Stop putting your own needs on the back burner. SO hard, but so important. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Yes! RT @crafterminds : I dont answer the phone, the door, or anemail if I dont want to. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Think about the meaning behind the holiday - hanging out &enjoying each other. Don't sweat the small (craft blog) stuff. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Stop trying to compete against everyone else. or think they arebetter Be U - #YOUmatter #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Some blogs are like pinterest, nice to look at, but is it actuallyuseful to me?? #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : it is better to be the best U instead of aworn out, stresses shadow of yourself over the holidays #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago I don't answer the phone, the door, or an email if I don't want to.#crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago @crafterminds my family have come to expect handmade giftsfrom me now. How do I appease them without going crazy?! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Also... beware of people trying to make you feel obligated to dostuff. You're not. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago I had a break-through one year when I did a string of bad projectsb/c of time constraints. I thought, this is NOT worth it! #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Yes! RT @RebeccaEParsons : it is better to be the best U instead of a worn out, stresses shadow of yourself over the holidays #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Stop putting your own needs on the back burner. #crafterminds


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about 52 minutes ago RT @SwapbotNews : Agreed. Unfollowing negative, unhelpful, or

don't have to prove anything to anyone. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : it is better to be the best U instead of aworn out, stresses shadow of yourself over the holidays #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago @PearlGateway Agreed. Unfollowing negative, unhelpful, or un-fun blogs, Twitterers, etc, is essential. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago it is better to be the best U instead of a worn out, stresses shadowof yourself over the holidays #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Love yourself enough to say no. You don'thave to prove anything to anyone. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago @crafterminds damn right! Well said ! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons : RT @pamslim : 30 Things to Stop Doing

to Yourself http://t.co/eppSUtA0 via @marcandangel #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago @catrad you still have time for jellies. bottled 100% no sugaradded juice from the store + matching sure-jell recipe #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago @PearlGateway why feel bad? It's your life, your time, you spend

have to prove anything to anyone. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Love yourself enough to say no. You don'thave to prove anything to anyone. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago Love yourself enough to say no. You don't have to prove anythingto anyone. #crafterminds


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about 54 minutes ago @catrad I don't pass it off as my own! #crafterminds My signaturegift is my summer canned jams combined w/ handmade t-towels or dishcloths

about 55 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway : Hate to admit, I unfollowed some bloggers

to us handmade gifts are the most thoughtful, and that takes time #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @pamslim : 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself http://t.co/LewBHugl via @marcandangel #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago @InterweaveNews #crafterminds I totally agree with you. Yourare supporting "small" biz by helping others share their wonderful talents.

about 55 minutes ago @pamslim LOVE that, thank you so much for sharing!#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago @modpodgerocks @InterweaveNews Love it! #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago @MouseInMyPocket brilliant. I have made some chutneys this

year, but not in time to let them mature for a month like I should! #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Hate to admit, I unfollowed some bloggers that didn't do it for meafter awhile. For me = a way of saying no. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : RT @InterweaveNews : decided this year tobuy handmade instead of making handmade - its okay to let someone else do the making!#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : decided this year to buy handmade insteadof making handmade - its okay to let someone else do the making! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Yes, agreed. RT @catrad : @graphicsfairy I think you get moreadept at knowing your limitations as you get older too. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @pamslim : 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself


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http://t.co/ikraJb8E via @marcandangel #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : RT @graphicsfairy : Amen to this! Ive foundthat as I get older, its easier to say no to things. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @catrad : I think you get more adept at knowing yourlimitations as you get older too. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago @InterweaveNews ooh I couldn't do that, feels like cheating! Buteveryone is different, so good for u! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : decided this year to buy handmade insteadof making handmade - its okay to let someone else do the making! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy : Ive found that as I get older, its easier to sayno to things. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago sometimes things go awry, I love that time as I know a breakthruis ahead if I pay attention #crafterminds #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago @catrad the best part of the canned food is that it's made inbatches, so I have large amounts of everything #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : I've decided this year to buy handmadeinstead of making handmade -- it's okay to let someone else do the making! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago @EverythingEtsy Hey there Kim!! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : I think its good to analyze your workloadevery once in awhile and boot some stuff that isnt worth it. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago @graphicsfairy I think you get more adept at knowing yourlimitations as you get older too. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : I recommend everyone bank some blog postsfor the last week of the month so you can take a break! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Amen! RT @crafterminds : Don't sacrifice your sanity to help with


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other ppl's projects #justsayin #crafterminds



about 58 minutes ago RT @InterweaveNews : Ive decided this year to buy handmadeinstead of making handmade -- its okay to let someone else make it. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago @MouseInMyPocket ooh good idea, I like it. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago sometimes an opportunity lines up with one goal, but notothers...that's what makes it hard for me. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Yep! :) RT @graphicsfairy : I've found that as I get older, it's easierto say no to things. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I've decided this year to buy handmade instead of makinghandmade -- it's okay to let someone else do the making! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago @mvemother @interweavenews haha! But we all do it! Everyyear! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago gr8 advice RT @crafterminds : Know your main goals MeasureALL opportunities to make sure they are in line with your main goals #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Agree! RT @PearlGateway : I think everyone just talking aboutfeeling stressed/busy makes you feel stressed/busy. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I've found that as I get older, it's easier to say no to things.#crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Know your main goals. Measure ALLopportunities to make sure they are in line with your main goals. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I like to give homemade canned goods that I can make in the


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summer and gift at #Christmas . #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago @crafterminds very true. The only way to resolve this is to startthe pressies in January! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago With twins about to finish nursery for the year my sewing days arenumbered, maybe I can rack up some blog posts instead! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks : I have to remind myself that doing severalthings 1/2 a$$ed is not good in comparison to doing a few things well. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds : Know your main goals. Measure ALLopportunities to make sure they are in line with your main goals. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago it took me 60 years 2 realize that it is Okay to move to my owncalendar #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think it's good to analyze your workload every once in awhile andboot some stuff that isn't worth it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Know your main goals. Measure ALL opportunities to make sure theyare in line with your main goals. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think everyone just talking about feeling stressed/busy makes you

posts for the last week of the month so you can take a break! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @SwapbotNews I spent about a day doing them (a quiet day workingin our shop!) but yes, all done, yay! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @InterweaveNews I agree I just wish I wouldn't wait until Novemberto make homemade gifts! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago yes, but don't RT @InterweaveNews : Crafters often feel stressed atholidays b/c to us handmade gifts are the most thoughtful #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago @pearlgateway Yes, I am trying to get better at saying no. I must. Itake on too much and then stress. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @AnswerIsChoco @pearlgateway yes! Family's 1st priority regardlessof other deadlines.Without happy family u can't craft well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @InterweaveNews : Crafters often feel stressed at holidays b/c to ushandmade gifts are the most thoughtful, and that takes time #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds : Dont sacrifice your sanity to help with other pplsprojects #justsayin #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds : I recommend everyone bank some blog posts forthe last week of the month so you can take a break! #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago RT @InterweaveNews : Crafters often feel stressed at holidays b/c to ushandmade gifts are the most thoughtful #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago RT @InterweaveNews : Crafters often feel stressed at holidays b/c to ushandmade gifts are the most thoughtful-that takes time #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago When I do come back to it in Jan. I need to have a strict plan, scheduleposts, schedule blog time, and stick to it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago indeed RT @modpodgerocks : Doing several things 1/2 a$$ed is notgood in comparison to doing a few things well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Don't sacrifice your sanity to help with other ppl's projects #justsayin


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#crafterminds


about 1 hour ago amen!!! RT @crafterminds : I recommend everyone bank some blogposts for the last week of the month so you can take a break! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I've been going nuts...so far in dec. I've blogged all of Tim Holtz'#12tags every single day, plus other reg posts. eek! #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago RT @acedept : RT @modpodgerocks : Doing several things 1/2 a$$ed isnot good in comparison to doing a few things well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I recommend everyone bank some blog posts for the last week of themonth so you can take a break! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @catrad Wow! You have the whole month's posts already done?! I amimpressed!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Crafters often feel stressed at holidays b/c to us handmade gifts are themost thoughtful, and that takes time #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @catrad @gloriafox @swapbotnews Thanks that's helpful advice! :)#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ask yourself: "what's in it for ME?" before agreeing RT

$ed is not good in comparison to doing a few things well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I removed my email button a few weeks ago, 2 give myself a break during the holidays. It's going to be hard to put it back on! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Recommended! RT @catrad : I find that scheduling posts is key. I havea post a day scheduled til Xmas eve - I can relax now! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @PearlGateway : How do you decide what to say no to? So hard!1st test is does it take away from my family or creative time. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @sewwrong I do the same thing! Try to take on too much.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I recommend this!! RT @gloriafox : Ive been thinking of just saying Imon vacation from blogging until after Jan 1. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @sewwrong : I set unrealistic deadlines, which in turn stress me outand cause me to over-extend and burn out quickly #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @sewwrong I do work well to a deadline tho, however unrealistic. It*will* get done! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @gloriafox that might be a good idea! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks : I remind myself that doing several things 1/2 a$

$ed is not good in comparison to doing a few things well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How do you decide what to say 'no' to? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @modpodgerocks very true. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @modpodgerocks good point! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @allputtogether I continue to blog over the holidays, but it is usually alittle less... 2 or 3 posts a week instead of 5. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @allputtogether : how many take timeoff from blogging during theholiday & how many keep up a normal schedule #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @SwapbotNews : I have been trying hard to not over-extend, but itis so difficult to to say no. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago The "blogging without obligation" ethos appeals to me, it's almost agood excuse not to get everything done #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @allputtogether I find that scheduling posts is key. I have a post a dayscheduled til Xmas eve - I can relax now! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @allputtogether I've been thinking of just saying I'm on vacation fromblogging until after Jan 1. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @AnswerIsChoco Totally agree. Women say yes by default I think (I'mincluding myself!) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox : trying to do it all and then getting none of it done, thenfrustration comes in. Not enough hours in the day. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @SwapbotNews must. say. no! lol #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I set myself unrealistic deadlines, which in turn stress me out and causeme to over-extend and burn out quickly #crafterminds #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have to remind myself that doing several things 1/2 a$$ed is not good

in comparison to doing a few things well. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @gloriafox so true! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi #crafterminds I'm Courtney from @sweetcsdesigns ! @crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @PearlGateway totally agree. I always leave big crafty Xmas projectsuntil the last possible second! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I want everything to be special but have to accept reality sometimes. Ithink as women it's also hard to say no. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi everyone! I'm Monica from Creationz http://t.co/nfbRUQKS#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @AnswerIsChoco I agree!! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago @crafterminds I would like to know how many take timeoff fromblogging during the holiday & how many keep up a normal schedule #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago me too. RT @PearlGateway : I think lack of organization is a bigproblem, what needs to be done and when. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @pearlgateway @crafterminds I have been trying hard to not over-extend, but it is so difficult to to say no. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @catrad Yes!! You are invited! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I find myself trying to do it all and then getting none of it done, thenfrustration comes in. Not enough hours in the day. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi everyone! Amy from Mod Podge Rocks! I am a serial overextenderof myself. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think lack of organization is a big problem, what needs to be doneand when. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think it's great to take opportunities that come your way (or MAKE

your own opportunities), but be strategic #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @crafterminds @dollarcraft can I join in all the way from the uk?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @PearlGateway I think it's because we know we "can" do all of thisstuff so we convinve ourselves we "have" to do it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @gloriafox : good question. My excuse...I want to do it all. :-)#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago WHAT is the reason for overextending yourself? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @PearlGateway I could not agree more. We really need to ask ourselves WHY we are working so hard. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago @pearlgateway good question. My excuse...I want to do it all. :-)#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi everyone! Karen from The Graphics Fairy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @PearlGateway : My question is why do we let ourselves getcrazy? What is the point of always feeling overwhelmed!? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @crafterminds Absolutely. Happy to be here. Great topic!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @gloriafox So easy to feel this way this time of year #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago My question is why do we let ourselves get crazy? What is the point of always feeling overwhelmed!? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds : Today's topic: balancing life, crafting & blogging -I'm sure we're all feeling the pinch this time of year! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @SwapbotNews Yay, thanks for joining us, Rachel! Good to see you!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi, Lisa from LisaGCreations http://t.co/d1S8egf3 #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago hey y'all I'm Kristina from Pearl Gateway :) http://t.co/rKDohxR2#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Today's topic is: balancing life, crafting, and blogging - I'm sure we areall feeling the pinch at this time of the year! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago @crafterminds Hello!! I am Rachel from http://t.co/2T3XyipG &http://t.co/VTwOCMrk #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Andi from http://t.co/Vz3lOSpE #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I so need this conversation today...I've been feeling way overwhelmed.#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Hello, Erin from My Very Educated Mother. http://t.co/JJNbVBA0#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm your host, Heather @dollarcraft from Dollar Store Crafts:http://t.co/uF8KlubL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi, Carol here from Answer Is Chocolate http://t.co/qIwQfw5m will bein and out. Great topic. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi, I'm Gloria from Potentially Beautiful. http://t.co/tu1aCwyK#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Andrea - http://t.co/X9Ouht4X #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago time for #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago 'scuse tweets for next hour; joining #crafterminds chat about balancinglife/crafting/blogging - join us!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you are joining us, please tweet out your name & URL!#crafterminds

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