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I hammer most the day in north Alabama then run and work out. Use fans in the shop. Drink water constantly ( acouple of ounces atleast every 15 min ) but do not bloat. Your urine should be clear. A lot of the drinks like gatoraide are recovery drinks. Drink them in the evening. Cool water not cold . Cool water absorbs quicker than warm. Hydration is a 24 hr. task. If you do start to feel weak retreat to a cooler place and seek help if needed. Its better to loose a days work than a week with an IV stuck in your arm. And there are days with heat factors over a 100 maybe we need to take off or work nights. Like momma said " It makes sense."

Keep records in a shop log too. I wiegh the gas bottle at the start and stop of a new job.

Go to ETSY.com and look through thier blogs. They give advise on pricing and retail math.

A lot of towns have a Art day or evning once a month. Entry fees are low . Sales are not always great but you get to meet other crafters. Net working with them you can find out about good shows or bad shows. Your friends may tell you about shows they like . But whats good for a customer or visiter is not always the same fot a vendor