Miniland is still my favorite part, though. They have updated their mini-NYC, and looking at it gave me a powerful longing to go to the real NYC for a visit. Petunia was fascinated by the cars and boats that move themselves around in Miniland, and asked a lot of questions about how they built those. At the shop at the end of the day, though, what she wanted was Cinderella's castle. She had saved up her money so she could pay half, and we said we'd pay the other half. Sadly, they didn't have that set. It has recently been discontinued. Luckily, we were able to find it online, and it has been ordered. She was sad she couldn't bring it home with her, but it was still a really good day.
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In other news, there is a new giveaway post up at Tungsten Hippo.
And speaking of Tungsten Hippo, I'm spending a little money right now on ads to grow its mailing list. The best return I've gotten to date is from the classifieds in Ann Friedman's newsletter. Also, it makes me happy to spend my ad money with people making things, rather than just on Facebook. So, if you know of any other newsletters, indie podcasts, or the like that I should look at for advertising opportunities, let me know.
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I've started reading the manuscripts that came in from my call for submissions to Annorlunda Books. I really enjoy this, up until the point where I have to tell some people "no thanks." There is still time to send me something, if you or anyone you know has a short manuscript looking for a home. Anything that comes in by February 10 will be considered in this batch.
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I feel like there was some other little snippet I meant to write about tonight, but whatever it was, it is gone now, and I need to sign out because my husband is doing his ironing. This means (1) he is watching something on TV, and whatever he is watching tonight has a lot of loud cars and shouting, and (2) the light in the office keeps flickering, because for some reason it flickers everytime he puts the iron back on its charging base. So, between those two things and my really quite tired legs, I think it is time for me to go to bed and read.
Yay for a good day! JuggerBaby and I had a solo adventure (without PiC for the bulk of it) and while it was demanding the whole time, it was also really fun. Usually it's the two of them out having a good time while I rest. Ze and I then passed out for a solid 3 hour nap afterward so we won't repeat this for a while but it was great while it lasted.
ReplyDeleteLegoland sounds like fun! I don't think our nearest one, in Chicago, has quite the same number of amusements as yours. Though perhaps I will break down and take the kids one of these days.
ReplyDeleteNow that I think of it, I don't listen to any indie podcasts, just lots of NPR and Stuff You Missed in History Class. I imagine those are too expensive to advertise in.