<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[J.J Just Craft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafting Spooky Treasures with Love]]></description><link>https://www.jjjustcraft.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:24:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jjjustcraft.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Butterflies &#38; Crystals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding Beauty After the Storm  After a recent storm, I ventured along the water's edge in search of sea glass. Stormy waves often stir up treasures and wash them ashore. As I bent down to sift through the rocks, I stumbled upon several delicate butterflies that had sadly passed. I couldn't bear to leave them to be swallowed by the waves, so I decided to bring them home and dry them out. I felt a strong desire to honor these beautiful creatures by preserving them, although I wasn't quite sure...]]></description><link>https://www.jjjustcraft.com/post/butterflies-crystals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac92ea586e1da51f6fcc20d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:22:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c91e64_1c76eb4c61704990ad99daf3d82c308f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jenniferjones026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[         Rainy days should be craft days]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the weather becomes chilly and unpleasant, those days should be dedicated to crafting. I envision opening the window to let in the cold breeze, with the sound of rain in the background, while I, dressed in my coziest attire, make a coffee and set up the table for some projects. Instead, regardless of rain, sun, snow, or wind, I drag myself out of bed and get ready for the day. Before leaving the house, I've not only prepared myself but also my husband and four children. I've dealt with...]]></description><link>https://www.jjjustcraft.com/post/rainy-days-should-be-craft-days</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa19192bff3e9c5b1b9a1d1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:53:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c91e64_84f0a3ce71704eb5a0bc882e28f58431~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jenniferjones026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                                Forced To Sit]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Epic Adventure in the Hospital So, here I am, currently residing in the luxurious five-star establishment known as the hospital, all thanks to a workplace mishap that sounds like it was straight out of a slapstick comedy. Picture this: I’m on the playground (yes, you read that right), minding my own business, when I suddenly encounter a dip in the dirt. It’s not a pothole; it’s a full-on sinkhole of humiliation! The Dignity Preservation Attempt As I valiantly attempt to save my...]]></description><link>https://www.jjjustcraft.com/post/forced-to-sit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a998e6b931dea863d224bcc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:45:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c91e64_ceb2c36ae8634da792fb591bdff397e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jenniferjones026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing Act How to Estimate Sales for Affordable and Cute Children’s Wands at Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling handmade children’s wands at markets can be a rewarding side hobby, especially when you create affordable and cute designs that capture kids’ imaginations. Yet, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how many wands to bring. Bringing too many means extra packing and carrying unsold stock home. Bringing too few means missing out on sales and disappointing customers. This post offers practical advice to help you estimate sales more confidently, so you can balance your inventory...]]></description><link>https://www.jjjustcraft.com/post/balancing-act-how-to-estimate-sales-for-affordable-and-cute-children-s-wands-at-markets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c48c430d700055ab25286</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c91e64_6932e59c88424322942e0dc15a0c29d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jenniferjones026</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing Classrooms and Chaos Life as a Mom of Five in a Blended Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some mornings, I pack five different needs into one kitchen before I even pour a full cup of coffee. Someone cannot find a sock. Someone else is upset because the cereal bowl is the “wrong” colour. A teenager needs a form signed. A younger child wants to tell me, in great detail, about a dream involving a dragon, a trampoline, and our neighbour’s cat. Meanwhile, I am mentally preparing for a room full of preschoolers who will arrive with their own big feelings, tiny shoes, sticky hands, and...]]></description><link>https://www.jjjustcraft.com/post/balancing-classrooms-and-chaos-life-as-a-mom-of-five-in-a-blended-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b07026280dd0602150739</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c91e64_7200a2b1790940478663eab27de1ea3e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jenniferjones026</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>