I swear I thought I would be better at this blogging thing.
I swear I am doing ten million things a day, and then I think "oh this would be good to include in the blog" 

Alas, it never happens. As much as people think we are a big operation, we aren't. Some might say I am a control freak. Some people bein my husband.

I have no shame in it. I have to say, since opening our own space, the response has been overwhelming. And guess what, I take that personal. This is something I gave up everything for. So if someone gives us rave reviews, I take it personally. If someone gets pissed about a price, or their cupcakes, or anything that people can nit pick, guess what I take that personal. One great form of advice was from Dan at John Bale, do not put your emotions in business. It's true you can't. 
In nursing though, I did the same. I'm a sap sucker deep down inside. My bitch Italian attitude hides it very well, but I do, I'm too emotional..and probably why I work so many hours. If something is wrong- its on me.

So what do we have coming up... Valentines Day is coming, and probably the business time of year .we are getting ready though. Slowly. 

I think during blogging I am going to start showing you some tips that we do in the bakery, and some of ur favorite items we like to we. Like cocoa...I can't even describe the difference in cocoa, and how much of a difference it makes in your baking. That extra $2.00 between the fancy brand of cocoa you can not pronounce vs. the store brand is WELL worth it. If you have it! The color, smell, and richness it gives is so different...it's scary! If not, I like to add a little bit of espresso or strong coffee to bring out the chocolate flavor in with a less expensive cocoa powder. Try it!


Another topic i am going to hit upon on this post is our location. We love it, like I mean really love it. It's a big enough space, it's affordable, it's run by the nicest family, an awesome manager, and full of many many many incredible businesses with more coming in. The signage, I get it people! We have no front sign. It is happening. We like to do everything by the rules. Everything has to approved by the town, the building owners, certain colors, sizes and material are all factors. And we are in a really really old building... We have to wait to drill into those bricks. You come in the store, shake your head that couldn't find me. But in reality you did. And we thank you for that.

We are working on it. Really. We sell ot almost every day, shy deeds if cupcakes and orders go out with an actual sign who knows how may more. The word of mouth with these newly devoted fans and our amazing ones who have been with us since day one on a truck have been great abut spreading the word and directs! 

Another blog post will be up soon...I swear. Rig now on an iPad you can't do too. Inch. Ate you can and I'm old fashioned and I like a desk top. Not even a laptop. And I'm determined to get one for the house again. We have iPads, laptops and net books here, but my desktop was brought to the business and as much as I like my bakery, I like seeing. My kids, hearing them laugh and hearing all about their day! Trust me I can't even go into the guilt this momma feels, to go from astray at home mom (an amazing me at that , tootin my own horn!) to abusiness owner that took off instantly and working 16 hrs most days, is agony most days. Heartbreaking.  Bunny is going to be three tomorrow. THREE!

My heart :(  she's sick, and the boys haves snow day on my day off !!! On that note, I am spending the day getting goofy, and fighting the last of this crappy cold.. Busy weeks ahead of us with exciting news around the corner to announce. 

XO