A little tip: next time when youre vending on a grass (especially if its raining), buy cheap black geotextile (stuff you can buy at gardeners shop for vegetables to cover while growing) and cover the "floor" of your tent. That will prevent mud from comming onto your boots and stuff. And since it drains not like plastic cover, you wont be sitting in a puddle of mud.
What a great market in spite of the weather. Try soaking the tablecloths in oxiclean and dawn dish soap for 15min then wash as normal. You might have to repeat. Ask your Dad what he thinks about maybe using a paste wax or Vaseline in the connecting wood joints to make assembly and teardown easier. The scrunchies tree is fabulous! Here is an OCD aesthetic idea 😁... when you place your labels on the candles line the top edge parallel to the wick.
just a suggestion.. get some rubber door mats to set your wooden stands on.. that way the weather won't damage the wood. That kind of wood can warp and split when it gets wet.
I like when you show other booths setup. it is good to get inspiration. when I do markets, I am kind of a busybuddy. I like to give advice to the beginners. I know I still have a lot to learn but what I know I am eager to pas on. my point is if all booths look their best the better the overall impression it gives. which should lead to better sales for all.
To get all sorts of stains out of fabric including grease, use blue colored body soap bars such as Irish Spring / Coast. I picked up this tip from Zero Waste Home (the book) and I've used it for years. I've thrifted many pieces with stains over the years and restored them using this method. Just wet and scrub the soap and fabric. Do a test. Sometimes the soap can lighten a dark fabric significantly so be careful, then just throw the scrubbed item with your laundry. If a stain is really bad I will fill up a sink with water and gets lots of the blue soap on the piece, in the water and soak over night.
I always think ourside rugs are great for rainy markets. Just out them in the car afterwards and water pressure them, and they are clean again for the next time! Plus: Costumers come in and can watch without walking throug mud.
Ever since WaWa opened in FL they are everywhere. I have to always stop and get my coffee from there before a pop up. Also, rain here is the norm and events are rain or shine unless it's severe forecast like today...every outdoor event and farmer's markets have been canceled. Hoping tomorrow holds up for my last event before xmas. Last weekend it started raining right at the end during load out. I got all my inventory put away before it got crazy but the tent, totes and other display stuff was soaked. Monday morning we spent 1 1/2hrs just drying everything off as we took it out of the car. We couldn't unload the night before when we got home because it was still raining. Left the tent out (Monday morning) open to fully dry in the sun. General Vendor tip: Never put a tent away with it still wet even if just a little. It can rust frame and cause mold build up extremely fast especially in FL.
I love your setup. I love the scrunchie stand your dad created. We do outdoor shows, and we put a tarp down to cover the ground. It is really helpful during rainy weather.
I love your new peg stand that your dad made. Very eye catching! ❤ We learn something new every market we do.(I make soaps and body care items) I love watching your channel and everything you share.
I want to say that you’re the reason I started staying until the end of (bad) markets. My market last weekend I made no sales until the last 30 mins and then I had a bunch of folks come in and buy stuff.
Great market! Just a thought on transporting your candles. Maybe look into the plastic totes for Christmas ornaments. They typically have the dividers in them. Just a thought. Congrats on your pop up. You’re a wonderful inspiration.
IDK if you already did a video but do you have one about the tech needed to collect payment and do you have to have like an Etsy shop to get one ? Thank you ! love your vids
A little tip: next time when youre vending on a grass (especially if its raining), buy cheap black geotextile (stuff you can buy at gardeners shop for vegetables to cover while growing) and cover the "floor" of your tent. That will prevent mud from comming onto your boots and stuff. And since it drains not like plastic cover, you wont be sitting in a puddle of mud.
What a great market in spite of the weather. Try soaking the tablecloths in oxiclean and dawn dish soap for 15min then wash as normal. You might have to repeat. Ask your Dad what he thinks about maybe using a paste wax or Vaseline in the connecting wood joints to make assembly and teardown easier. The scrunchies tree is fabulous! Here is an OCD aesthetic idea 😁... when you place your labels on the candles line the top edge parallel to the wick.
Bring a portable battery like the brand bluetti and then buy a heated poncho or heated blanket to plug into it at markets during winter
My dad had one and I’m considering getting one myself!! Thanks for the rec:)
just a suggestion.. get some rubber door mats to set your wooden stands on.. that way the weather won't damage the wood. That kind of wood can warp and split when it gets wet.
I like when you show other booths setup. it is good to get inspiration. when I do markets, I am kind of a busybuddy. I like to give advice to the beginners. I know I still have a lot to learn but what I know I am eager to pas on. my point is if all booths look their best the better the overall impression it gives. which should lead to better sales for all.
I agree! It’s important for small business owners to support one another & pass along what we learn!
To get all sorts of stains out of fabric including grease, use blue colored body soap bars such as Irish Spring / Coast. I picked up this tip from Zero Waste Home (the book) and I've used it for years. I've thrifted many pieces with stains over the years and restored them using this method. Just wet and scrub the soap and fabric. Do a test. Sometimes the soap can lighten a dark fabric significantly so be careful, then just throw the scrubbed item with your laundry. If a stain is really bad I will fill up a sink with water and gets lots of the blue soap on the piece, in the water and soak over night.
I always think ourside rugs are great for rainy markets. Just out them in the car afterwards and water pressure them, and they are clean again for the next time! Plus: Costumers come in and can watch without walking throug mud.
Ever since WaWa opened in FL they are everywhere. I have to always stop and get my coffee from there before a pop up. Also, rain here is the norm and events are rain or shine unless it's severe forecast like today...every outdoor event and farmer's markets have been canceled. Hoping tomorrow holds up for my last event before xmas.
Last weekend it started raining right at the end during load out. I got all my inventory put away before it got crazy but the tent, totes and other display stuff was soaked. Monday morning we spent 1 1/2hrs just drying everything off as we took it out of the car. We couldn't unload the night before when we got home because it was still raining. Left the tent out (Monday morning) open to fully dry in the sun.
General Vendor tip: Never put a tent away with it still wet even if just a little. It can rust frame and cause mold build up extremely fast especially in FL.
Thanks for the advice!!
I love your setup. I love the scrunchie stand your dad created. We do outdoor shows, and we put a tarp down to cover the ground. It is really helpful during rainy weather.
I’ll definitely keep that in mind for next time!
I love your new peg stand that your dad made. Very eye catching! ❤ We learn something new every market we do.(I make soaps and body care items) I love watching your channel and everything you share.
Thank you so much!!
Your booth setup looks amazing. and look at the weather!!
Great idea to hang banner with bungees
I want to say that you’re the reason I started staying until the end of (bad) markets. My market last weekend I made no sales until the last 30 mins and then I had a bunch of folks come in and buy stuff.
That’s awesome! Sometimes it’s worth staying until the end:)
Oh Goodness look at that weather. I am doing one tomorrow but on the West Coast! Thanks for sharing!!
It's so pretty!
Great market! Just a thought on transporting your candles. Maybe look into the plastic totes for Christmas ornaments. They typically have the dividers in them. Just a thought. Congrats on your pop up. You’re a wonderful inspiration.
Oooo I’ll definitely look into that, thank you!!
I recommend Sperry boots! My toes stay so warm!! They aren’t the cutest but worth the money!
oh man .... respect !!
Hi Monica. Thank you for your amazing footage/content. Where did you order your beautiful back drop banner from?💜
Love the new pegboard! I use something similar but literally so much smaller lol. Your dad should start selling displays lol
IDK if you already did a video but do you have one about the tech needed to collect payment and do you have to have like an Etsy shop to get one ? Thank you ! love your vids
You should definitely call it the scrunchie tree!
Omg I’m definitely using this term thank you so much for the idea lol
You can soak it overnight and then wash as you would again
How big is your logo banner?
Do you pay your family or do they help you out of kindness?
They mostly help out of kindness! Very grateful.
How do you display your prices. Its my biggest challenge
8:27 you can see how she displays prices
I currently just have a framed list of prices - but I’m looking to upgrade how I display prices in my upcoming markets!
Hi Monica how are you
I’m doing well! How are you?
@@monicarazak I'm good thanks for asking