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So excited to hear from you! Bullock, Erica (Library) 12:03 PM Hello from Nashville, TN Paula P. Unverified 12:03 PM Hello from Miami Rae Daniel Unverified 12:03 PM hello from Maryland! Megan DeHart- FCPL Unverified 12:04 PM Hi, Rae! This is Megan from the Emmitsburg Branch! Ericka White-Harden Unverified 12:03 PM E.W.H. mdpls in Miami Nicole A. Unverified 12:04 PM Greetings from Brownfield, TX! Lisa's OtterPilot Unverified 12:04 PM Hi, I'm an AI assistant helping Lisa Butler take notes for this meeting. Follow along the transcript here: https://otter.ai/u/clqltwNFZZPrqrLxyRffvjWRuCc?utm_source=va_chat_link_1 You'll also be able to see screenshots of key moments, add highlights, comments, or action items to anything being said, and get an automatic summary after the meeting. Ashlynn Owens Unverified 12:07 PM To build community connections and friendships Blanca D. Hernandez (SAPL) 12:07 PM Retired and trying to make friends while having fun director@clintonpubliclibrary.org 12:07 PM To have creative downtime. Dorothy Unverified 12:07 PM To try new types of crafts Tammy Peterson Unverified 12:07 PM Adult time away from kids Natalie Unverified 12:07 PM To learn a new skill Anna McGreevy Unverified 12:07 PM for connection and learning opportunities k kfields@stmalib.org 12:07 PM they really like to get a free craft. Kourtney Unverified 12:07 PM free fun activity for the kids; learn a new skill Megan B Unverified 12:07 PM To connect with other people and teach others a new skill Marie Norris Unverified 12:07 PM A lot of our patrons like to learn or try new skills. And they meet people who also are interested! Michela (she/her) (Long Beach Public Library) Unverified 12:07 PM Access to supplies for sure MI Malcom, Ivoree 12:07 PM Stress management & community dorothy Unverified 12:07 PM fun, and the crafts are cool! We also have a cricut. Rupangi B Unverified 12:07 PM To relax and learn a new skill Rachel S. Unverified 12:07 PM Being in community with others, developing a new skill/hobby Audrie Unverified 12:07 PM To meet up with friends and family members, fun free activity for kids and families Sophie Brown Unverified 12:07 PM Trying new skills without buying the supplies Karen Golden Unverified 12:07 PM It kept the kids busy this summer. Traci Lorenz Unverified 12:07 PM Traci Lorenz/Foxboro, MA Adaena Tray Unverified 12:07 PM Learn new skills C Eubanks Unverified 12:07 PM Meet new people while learning a new skill stepha Unverified 12:07 PM retired ladies, free programs Gloria Unverified 12:07 PM something to do, meet people, social time Sandra Davis Unverified 12:07 PM friendship with others Liana Unverified 12:07 PM To try a new skill before buying the materials. Vicki Novak Unverified 12:07 PM Most of our users are retired, so they are looking for free activities. Sarah - MPL Unverified 12:07 PM to do domething they dont have the resources to do at home Dannielle Kopetski Unverified 12:07 PM Meeting friends and getting out of a work or home setting M Hervis (Miami-Dade) Unverified 12:07 PM de-stress, socializing, something to do Catherine DiCristofaro Unverified 12:07 PM To have a chance to not think about the hard stuff and to talk to other adults Julie Smith Unverified 12:07 PM Free fun and to see their friends carolyn smith Unverified 12:07 PM meet people and make something Katy Libby Unverified 12:07 PM Fun Lela Unverified 12:07 PM To learn new skills and creative fun Robin Unverified 12:07 PM hang out with others Cassie Unverified 12:07 PM To have a fun, free activity for them and their kids to do Jean Unverified 12:07 PM to meet people and they love to create things Liz Unverified 12:07 PM free supplies Monica Martinez-Guaracha Unverified 12:07 PM Edited Quality time with children and family. Claire Sumaydeng-Bryan Unverified 12:07 PM To learn new skills and experiment with new tools Jon Unverified 12:07 PM Fun and free activity. Antonieta Ortega Unverified 12:07 PM To socialize Abby Unverified 12:07 PM They enjoy learning a new skill. They like to be able to keep something tangible. Cheryl A Unverified 12:07 PM Learn something new Mandy Presnell Unverified 12:07 PM I work with kids - parents like that they are making a mess here instead of at home! :) k kfields@stmalib.org 12:07 PM meet others that like the same craft. Tabby Rollins Unverified 12:07 PM A chance to learn a new skill Kourtney Unverified 12:07 PM meet new people Fran Pyeatt Unverified 12:07 PM They enjoy the fun crafts we offer with their friends Rosa Villa Unverified 12:07 PM Free and fun Noreen Unverified 12:07 PM Families like to leave the "mess" at the library Rebecca Cerf Unverified 12:07 PM To learn something new, meet people, have fun. Paula C Unverified 12:07 PM People who attend our craft programs are able to connect with others, make friends, and relax. Rhonda Unverified 12:07 PM They want to have something to do that is technology free Kat Unverified 12:07 PM Many attendees have said it's a way to make time for themselves and stick to it Dorothy Unverified 12:07 PM To socialize Jen (she/her) Unverified 12:07 PM community connection Victoria S. Unverified 12:07 PM I don't know but they love it! stepha Unverified 12:07 PM kids to learn and do messy things thatparents won't do at home Nicole Unverified 12:09 PM Attendees have become friends and look forward to seeing each other at each event David Palomares Unverified 12:09 PM To meet new people SY Susan Yach 12:09 PM Our newly opened Student Maker Studio offers FREE workshops to our students faculty and staff and a chance to do hands on crafts. TJ Unverified 12:09 PM because i have established a good relationship with people in the community and they want to come Elizabeth Lash Unverified 12:09 PM Getting ideas or help for projects they are workign on Lauren Harper 12:09 PM Unable to obtain the materials needed for the project Kayla Knudsen Unverified 12:09 PM Feeling like they need a creative outlet but don't know where to start Eudoxie Finch Unverified 12:09 PM I am at a small rural library with low turn out, and I would love to hear more on why people are not coming out to craft programs at the library. Paula C Unverified 12:09 PM Making, creating, doing art are good for our brains. JoEllen Morrison Unverified 12:09 PM to finish ufos Mari Allen Unverified 12:09 PM Children's craft programs in a city with many different schools, our programs have become a way for children to meet other children attending different schools in different grade levels. The conversations and connections made have been amazing. Some have made our Crafternoons a monthly "playdate." Kourtney Unverified 12:09 PM If it's an adult program to get a break from the kids Shannon B Unverified 12:09 PM I work with teens specifically and a lot of time it is the "getting permission to make messes" Lana Unverified 12:09 PM Winters are long and lonely Nancy Matos Unverified 12:09 PM Create something tangible to take home that they aren't being judged on Lauren Cooper Unverified 12:09 PM I had a person say that she never thinks she’s crafty, but then she’s proud when she creates something Traci Lorenz Unverified 12:09 PM Fun outing with friends Kayla Knudsen Unverified 12:10 PM To feel like they are a part of something but it isn't costing anything other than time Kristi Henry Unverified 12:10 PM supplies cost so much to start something new. Library program allow people to try something. Fred Cizek Unverified 12:10 PM To relax and talk with others Mary Quinn Unverified 12:11 PM Joining late from Jersey City...will we be getting a recorded copy? Liv Smith - SMCL Unverified 12:12 PM They mentioned that a recording will definitely be available after the session! WW WebJunction Webinars 12:12 PM YES YES DOUBLE YES! You will get a link the the recording! Thanks for asking. Nicholas King Unverified 12:12 PM Great stock photos!! Seth Unverified 12:13 PM I haven't heard cheers k kfields@stmalib.org 12:14 PM Seth Unverified 12:14 PM thank you! :) Krystal B. Unverified 12:14 PM Looks just like a Project Outcome survey! Brystan Strong she/her Unverified 12:14 PM to answer the first question late: We actually only get turnout to craft programs that have a specific outcome (so everyone is doing the same craft that will look basically the same as everyone else's) or to craft programs that make something that can be used (rather than something to display) we get low to no turnout to free-form art/craft programs or for crafts that have no "purpose". This has been tough for me as a free-form art person. valerie W Unverified 12:14 PM Customers?!?? Cringe. WW WebJunction Webinars 12:14 PM Examples that Lissa has shared with us. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xkZSwAp30KXZQ3HuBAGYujvqIkaOS2_I?usp=sharing Lisa's OtterPilot Unverified 12:15 PM Hi, I'm an AI assistant helping Lisa Butler take notes for this meeting. Follow along the transcript here: https://otter.ai/u/clqltwNFZZPrqrLxyRffvjWRuCc?utm_source=va_chat_link_2 You'll also be able to see screenshots of key moments, add highlights, comments, or action items to anything being said, and get an automatic summary after the meeting. Jen V. Unverified 12:18 PM I wish I could get lots of detailed feedback like that (I'm in Youth Services) --is it just adult programs where you get a lot of detailed feedback? Monica Martinez-Guaracha Unverified 12:19 PM 😄 Jeanine Unverified 12:19 PM jen you could make a google questionairre w a qr code since most kids catch on to tech stuff and i find teens to be very honest Robbyn Kehoe Unverified 12:19 PM That's exactly how my mah jongg group started. It's been 18 months now kfields@stmalib.org deleted their own message. 12:19 PM Barbara Unverified 12:20 PM There is a group playing Mahjong at our library right now. It has been great for us to host it! Jean Fellows Unverified 12:20 PM How did you find a MahJong instructor? Robbyn Kehoe Unverified 12:22 PM National Association of Mah Jongg in NY (something like that) or ask on social media for a certified instructor to step forward Seth Unverified 12:20 PM my library's mahjong group meets every Tuesday Tanya Suarez-Matos Unverified 12:20 PM I do spin art with salad spinners for kids. Taryn Unverified 12:21 PM How many times a year to do you run your spin art program? thank you Rupangi B Unverified 12:22 PM Sorry i need to jump off in couple of minutes to go to other library branch. I will catchup rest of this session by watching a recording. Very interesting topic ! Thank you WW WebJunction Webinars 12:23 PM Thanks for joining! Geralyn Unverified 12:23 PM we got some tabletop whiteboard name placards and they have been helpful for so many events! k kfields@stmalib.org 12:23 PM i have not heard of these. where did you buy them? Sam Unverified 12:23 PM No shows Serina Unverified 12:23 PM Funding issues C Eubanks Unverified 12:23 PM time and money Cassie Unverified 12:23 PM Getting people to sign up and show up. M Hervis (Miami-Dade) Unverified 12:23 PM mediating personalities Margaret Unverified 12:23 PM Walkins who want to take over the program. Paula C Unverified 12:23 PM Table arrangement FK Frascione, Kristin 12:23 PM space in building Megan DeHart- FCPL Unverified 12:23 PM Getting the community excited to attend. Jan Unverified 12:23 PM One person monopolizing the group Katy Libby Unverified 12:23 PM Too many people taking the class, not enough instructors Abbie Unverified 12:23 PM people who dominate the group Lisa Unverified 12:23 PM money! Twyla White Unverified 12:23 PM Budget restraints Taylor Hough Unverified 12:23 PM damage to materials dorothy Unverified 12:23 PM no show, money Crystal Powell Unverified 12:23 PM STAFFING Jen Parrilli Unverified 12:24 PM Pressure to perform can be a deterrant for shy people k kfields@stmalib.org 12:24 PM yes people register but don't show. Elizabeth Koenig Unverified 12:24 PM Some want to talk and some do not. Occasionally there's someone who is cranky about others sitting next to them. Megan B Unverified 12:25 PM Inexperience can be hard, no shows too Jean Unverified 12:25 PM money for supplies and getting people to show up, finding ideas for crafts Nicole Berroyer Unverified 12:25 PM People who feel entitled. They act like the library is a supply store! Orlando Unverified 12:25 PM program marketing Ericka White-Harden Unverified 12:25 PM People plan to attend and don't show up v vburford@jefferson.lib.la.us 12:25 PM self sorting -- sitting only with people they know or even sitting alone Vicki Novak Unverified 12:25 PM Sometimes a craft finishes too quickly for the time allotted. Nicole Berroyer Unverified 12:26 PM My library does some Made in Minutes programs. The room is booked for an hour, but people might finish in 15 minutes. Leigh Ann Unverified 12:25 PM Knowing how to get people to interact Megan B Unverified 12:25 PM Inexperience in terms of never having crafted anything before Kristen Chelmow Unverified 12:26 PM Coming up with different/ unique crafts each month. Seth Unverified 12:26 PM any good technology workshop alternatives? my library is rural and doesn't have much technology :( k kfields@stmalib.org 12:28 PM have found lots of paper crafts to online. also once you start searching for crafts, you will start finding many or find a blog that really works for you. NB Naomi Bishop 12:26 PM Can you share any of your guides for Cricut? Kourtney Unverified 12:27 PM my position cant have these types of programs because our learning lab specialist handles all makerspace type equipment Kristen Chelmow Unverified 12:27 PM Attendees' limited crafting skills. My crafters do not like any sewing, knitting, crochet, etc. Shannon B Unverified 12:28 PM i'm over teen programs and currently the sole person covering the hands on craft part of the makerspace by appointment Ashlynn Owens Unverified 12:28 PM I have the opposite problem, Kristen. My patrons want to do knitting and crochet for beginners, but I don't know how to do either lol Nicole Unverified 12:29 PM Is there a local yarn shop you might be able to collab with? Megan B Unverified 12:29 PM Similar problem. I crochet but don't know how to do anything else lol SY Susan Yach 12:29 PM Cricut weeding is a learned skill. Not easy for first time Cricut users Megan B Unverified 12:29 PM That's why I made mine open to ALL fiber arts and encourage attendees to teach others who need help. Eudoxie Finch Unverified 12:29 PM I can relate. I have a hard time getting volunteers to do classes on things I myself can not do. Robyn Lim Unverified 12:32 PM same. I really wish we had volunteers willing to come and teach things but my branch doesn't get those volunteers Seth Unverified 12:30 PM I always have to pay people to instruct. No one volunteers sadly Anna McGreevy Unverified 12:52 PM how do you get kids to engage and take time on their projects? i have a lot of kids in my library who are "one-liners" aka they draw one line and call it done. Damien Rubio Unverified 12:56 PM I get that; we have kids who give up, when they hit the first hurdle in the craft. I usually do the craft with the group, and I think that kids put more effort when they see that you also are taking it seriously. NB Naomi Bishop 12:52 PM @Melina as a parent of an autistic kiddo, we appreciate make and take materials and directions as an option genesis Unverified 12:52 PM We use orientaltrading.com for decor, stickers, crafts NB Naomi Bishop 12:53 PM Sometimes big groups are overwhelming. Lisa's OtterPilot Unverified 12:53 PM Takeaways from the meeting 👉💬 [ ] Try incorporating more community-building elements into existing craft programs. (Lisa Staley) [ ] Experiment with removing barriers to participation, such as not requiring registration. (Lisa Staley) [ ] Invite participants into small leadership roles during programs to foster ownership and confidence. (Lisa Staley) [ ] Encourage adjacent involvement, where people can participate in the community aspect without directly engaging in the craft. (Lisa Staley) [ ] Celebrate and validate participants' contributions to foster a sense of being needed and valued. (Lisa Staley) See full summary - https://otter.ai/u/clqltwNFZZPrqrLxyRffvjWRuCc?utm_source=va_chat&utm_content=wrapup_v4&tab=chat&message=c2431636-83eb-475f-b2a4-6868d22d2191 Abbie Unverified 12:53 PM In other words, The craft is just the vehicle for getting the community to socialize. Kellie Unverified 12:53 PM How do you adapt for allergies to latex for the balloon animals? I try to think of ways I can adapt any program to those who may need adaptations to do it. Abbie Unverified 12:54 PM It also gives people a lot of laughs. Jessie Unverified 12:54 PM Thank you for all the great ideas! WebJunction Support 12:54 PM @jesse: the recording will end up in the WJ course catalog shortly. Nicholas King Unverified 12:54 PM Q: Will there be a specific chart or graphic sent to us from this webinar about the top 20 craft programs that work best for libraries across the nation? Tabby Rollins Unverified 12:54 PM dollar store and 5 below August Flanigan 12:54 PM Something I always tell my craft program participants is, "Don't worry about making it look like mine, make it look like yours." Nicole Berroyer Unverified 12:54 PM we use amazon NB Naomi Bishop 12:54 PM Staples has supplies too Seth Unverified 12:54 PM my library uses dollar general sometimes. we are tax exempt there Abby Unverified 12:54 PM Our library's Cricut Guide website https://eriecounty-pa.libguides.com/cricut/cricut-crash-course Liana Unverified 12:54 PM Jennifer Maker has a lot of cricut guides on her site. Seanán Dudley Unverified 12:54 PM depending on the craft, we often ask the community for donations! Autumn Unverified 12:54 PM most of my participants are women. How do I get more men to my programs? Abbie Unverified 12:55 PM offer food? Traci Lorenz Unverified 12:54 PM I use amazon, dollar tree, hobby lobby and micheals. Maria Diaz-Slocum Unverified 12:55 PM We use Amazon and Oriental Trading, Dollar Store Twyla White Unverified 12:55 PM Are there any online resources or places to get free supplies for crafting? Sneha Sunder Unverified 12:55 PM SCRAP, San Francisco - @scrapsf on instagram Twyla White Unverified 12:56 PM thank you Paula C Unverified 12:55 PM Re: bad crafts - Shitty Craft Club: a Club for Gluing Beads to Trash, Talking About Our Feelings, and Making Silly Things by Reece, Sam SY Susan Yach 12:55 PM Oriental Trading has cheap crafts Victoria S. Unverified 12:55 PM Use old/damaged books for paper crafting WebJunction Support 12:55 PM @nicholas: No, we will not have that type of graphic. Hannah Unverified 12:55 PM for children's craft programs, how do you balance the age difference in children? Having projects that work for both 2 and 6 year olds can do can be VERY challenging but we encourage family/siblings activates. I end up providing coloring pages for the little littles but does anyone have any other suggestions? Liana Unverified 12:55 PM Home Depot is my new discovery. They have tiles for coasters and I am going to get stone borders to do ghosts. Super cheap! Abbie Unverified 12:56 PM Habitat for humanity is a great resource for tiles as well. Judie C Unverified 12:56 PM Edited There is a place in Palm Beach County where people can donate things to be used for crafts, like toilet paper rolls. Many teachers and librarians belong to it so they can get all kinds of supplies for crafts and classes. It's called the Resource Depot. https://www.resourcedepot.org/materials-marketplace Allison DeDecker Unverified 12:56 PM Check your local Buy Nothing groups on Facebook to get free supplies Katy Libby Unverified 12:56 PM Not free, but sometimes you can find inexpensive supplies at thrift stores or Habitat Restores Elizabeth Koenig Unverified 12:56 PM Thank you for this! Have to go cover the desk. Seth Unverified 12:56 PM true Facebook has a lot of free stuff on marketplace and groups Nicole Unverified 12:56 PM Thank you Lissa! Lots of great ideas here. Evelyn Unverified 12:57 PM Thank you so much for this value information! Michele G - Portland Library CT Unverified 12:57 PM Need to drop. Thanks for all the great ideas! Debbie Unverified 12:57 PM we thrift a lot at yard sales/thrift stores - old picture frames, yarn, buttons, etc. A patron just donated stencil paint... and now we will think up a 'stenciling' craft because we have that resource to use. ean Fellows Unverified 12:57 PM facebook is where we got most of our old Barbies for Zombie Barbie Margaret Unverified 12:57 PM I get supplies from auctions, estate sales etc. If I get multiples of a certain materials I try to create a craft around those materials. I got a bunch a mini lanterns for $10.00. So we offered a Memorial lantern craft at Christmas. Ashlynn Owens Unverified 12:57 PM Thank you! Lots of great ideas and ideas for pivoting, too! Kat Unverified 12:57 PM there's a non-profit art thrift store in my city that's really inspiring and helpful Seth Unverified 12:57 PM we've had people in my town donate stuff like paints actually. We use what we are given Kat Unverified 12:57 PM pay what you can model Fort Erie Public Library Unverified 12:57 PM Thank you! And thank you to the chat for sharing your ideas! Cassie Unverified 12:57 PM We had a craft swap earlier this year that landed up a lot of yarn. A LOT of yarn. Laura Unverified 12:57 PM We had a craft & art supply swap, and we could use any leftovers for library programs. Antonieta Ortega Unverified 12:57 PM the other opcion instead of registration coud be a ticket program Allison DeDecker Unverified 12:57 PM Will be watching the recording later; just wanted to drop in for a moment before going back to desk. Thank you for this! :) Penny Cook Unverified 12:57 PM Thank you, great topic and I got lots of ideas. Marsha Unverified 12:57 PM Love the idea of a craft supply swap! Liv Smith - SMCL Unverified 12:57 PM Thank you so much! Andie Hortonville Public Library Unverified 12:57 PM How long has the webinar been going? Seth Unverified 12:58 PM 3-4pm Sneha Sunder Unverified 12:58 PM There are plenty of creative reuse centers that sell arts and craft supplies for next to nothing across the US. SCRAP Portland, SCRAP San Francisco, SCRAP Baltimore, RAFT San Jose, East Bay Creative Reuse Depot and so many more! :) Kellie Unverified 12:58 PM Ask local and semi local business to donate or sponsor an event or craft. I was able to get my 'local' Walmart (in the next town over) to donate supplies a couple times a year. I have also gotten other local business like insurance or banks might do a sponsorship for a program and help with supplies. Kris Unverified 12:58 PM Thank you so much for a great topic and discussion! Debbie Unverified 12:58 PM last Christmas we had a local tree farm that gives away all the 'cut off' pieces from the bottoms of trees - we made wreaths and swags with donated ribbon, collected pine cones/ acorns etc, and the free tree branches. Madeline Klein Unverified 12:58 PM If no one has studied it yet, someone should do a study on what activities benefit from registration (re: attendance, etc) vs. what activities don't? Yvette Unverified 12:58 PM Thank you for these great ideas! Marcia Divack Unverified 12:58 PM One of my favorite crafts to do incorporate Rosa Villa Unverified 12:58 PM Thank you so much for a great topic and ideas. Seth Unverified 12:58 PM I'm going to do a holiday decor swap later this year Jennifer Rogers Unverified 12:59 PM I am an ADHD librarian and I tell everyone it is my superpower. That is how I have diversified my library's programming. We adapted our programming and when I became more vocal about my own struggles, we saw an uptick in numbers with more neurodiverse patrons than ever and it is awesome! Tammy Peterson Unverified 12:59 PM Can you explain LIbrary Trivia? Megan B Unverified 12:59 PM thanks :) Rhonda Unverified 12:59 PM Thank you Serig, April L 1:00 PM THank you MH Melina Hegelheimer 1:00 PM Thank you so much! This was wonderful! Beth Unverified 1:00 PM tysm! v vburford@jefferson.lib.la.us 1:00 PM Thank you Lissa & everyone! Margaret Unverified 1:00 PM 👏 Celeste Moutos she/her Unverified 1:00 PM this was fabulous! Megan DeHart- FCPL Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you all so much! Laura Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you! Rebecca Cerf Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you Lissa, this was awesome. Liz F Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you so much!! Yall have a great day Allison S Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you Lissa!!!! Sam Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you so much! MaryF Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you! Dannielle Kopetski Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you!! Jan Unverified 1:00 PM Great webinar Lissa! Tara Hatfield Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you:)))))) Cher Lyons Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you ! Geralyn Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you! Trudy Gregg Unverified 1:00 PM Thank You Great Information! Damien Rubio Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you! Madelaine E. Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you all!!! Have a wonderful week! Lela Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you so much!! Madeline Klein Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you so much Lissa, and thanks everyone in chat! dlarcom Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you! Hannah Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you!!! Janet Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you! Ericka White-Harden Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you, alot of good information. Audrie Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you Lissa! Traci Lorenz Unverified 1:00 PM thank you so much for a great program Liz Unverified 1:00 PM So helpful, thank you for the great ideas and information. HL Hickman County Public Library 1:00 PM Thank you. Lacy Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you so much! Delia Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you very informative Kat Unverified 1:00 PM So wonderful! Thank you for sharing! Twyla White Unverified 1:00 PM Thank you, great information! Katy Libby Unverified 1:00 PM Thanks. 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