Rant: My last appointment was with a toddler who treated the chair like a jungle gym.

I nearly nicked his ear three times because he wouldn't hold still.

Update: That cheap camp chair I bought online is actually super comfy after a full day of sitting.

Composting hair clippings at my shop - any practical advice?

I've been trying to make my barbershop more eco-friendly, and I'm stuck on what to do with all the hair we cut off. I heard that hair can be composted because it breaks down and adds nutrients. But in practice, collecting it without getting bits of plastic or other trash mixed in seems tough. Also, I worry about smells or if clients will think it's odd. Has anyone here actually set up a composting system for their clippings? What kind of bins or methods did you use to keep it clean? I'd really appreciate hearing from folks who've tried this or have other green ideas for waste.

Unpopular opinion: Sharing tools with relatives makes sense

I always have extra basic tools like testers and pliers. When my niece had a buzzing light, I lent her my gear. We found a loose fixture connection and tightened it. Now she feels okay checking simple things herself.

TIL a regular customer's garden dahlias are now part of my flower stock

This spring, a longtime customer brought in dahlias from her backyard. She had too many and offered them for our shop. We used them in a few arrangements, and people really liked the fresh look. It started chats with other florists about local flower sources. Now I'm looking into more partnerships with home gardeners. Has anyone else tried this? I want to know if it helped your business.