Life

I feeling introspective today. Life, family, work, religion...keeps one's mind busy. My little online shop has grown into a online world. I've become quite the internet social expert. Mark laughs at how much I do and know that I didn't do and know in January!
I've created and run my own Etsy team- that includes a Ning site (social), a blog, and networking.
I'm on Facebook, and Photobucket.
I'm on numerous social sites like BuriedTreasury and IndiePublic.

I just opened a shop on a new selling site: Handmade FuZion
and soon will be selling on Lollishops

In the midst of all of this, I have to wonder if it is worth it. I have to balance my priorities and realize what is important. I've constricted my "social" and "work" time to when I'm at my real job in the mornings (don't tell my boss!) and after the kids are in bed. I make my orders when the kids go to bed, and get trips to the Post Office done as quickly and as painless as possible.

I've learned that my house CAN be a mess. My kids need me, and memories are formed when we play, read, or are just plain silly with each other. They are not going to remember the sink full of dishes. They will remember that fun day at the park though.

Mark and I don't see much of each other right now. But, we've learned to make those times meaningful through talking and sharing. It's important to keep in touch.

So, enough writing and off to LIFE! Now where was that primary manual...???

Newsletter!

Introducing.... indulge! Double Dipped Sweets Newsletter!

also Introducing... http://ddsweets.ning.com/

This 1st Ed. of indulge contains fun facts, coupons, and DDSweets holiday plans! It's a must read!

Go to http://ddsweets.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=2285777%3ATopic%3A24 to read all about it!

The Latest

Hi all! I wanted to give you an update on what's been happening lately!

We've moved into our new house: a duplex in the Sugarhouse area. It's tiny, but it is in a great neighborhood. We are slowly unpacking boxes! Where's Mom when I need her...*Sigh*

We signed my oldest up for kindergarten last week!!!!! He starts on Sep. 5th. We went and peeked into his classroom (it was locked) and that's when it happened. The tears. Yes, I started crying just looking at his classroom! My baby is going to school! He is so excited and very ready. It's just Mom that is not ready!

The other 2 munchkins are doing well. Growing up so fast!

Pictures will be posted soon of the house and kids! Promise!

Love to all family and friends!

Team EEAT

A fellow Edible artist, ASugarAffair, and I have created a team on Esty called Etsy's Edible Arts Team! (EEAT) We are very excited, and already have about 20 members. It's a great team, and a fun place to meet and chat.

Here is our team blog: http://etsyedibleartsteam.blogspot.com/

Our team is having a great sale Friday night. The "Friday Food Fest" will kick off at 5pm EST, with great discounts and offers in many of the stores.

We are very excited to be having a Virtual Bake Sale on August 11, 2008 in Etsy labs. Each team member will be able to show off some of their home-baked goodies, take questions, and sell items! To join us, register as a user of Etsy (free and easy www.Etsy.com) if you are not already. Then, go to Community, Virtual Labs, and then click on the room that we are in!
This is a great time to get holiday treat ideas!

I'll see you there!

I've been featured!

Good Morning! I am so excited! I received a convo this morning from an editor at Moue Magazine. Moue is an online blog "magazine". They did a full feature on me today under Indie Retailer of the Day! Check it out at

http://mouemagazine.wordpress.com/


Thanks for sharing my good news!

We've moved!

Good Morning! I thought I better add another installment- it's been awhile!

We have finished our move! Yeah! We are now in the Sugarhouse area of SLC, and are really enjoying it. We are in a duplex, on a nice quiet street. There are a few kids on the block that are the same ages as mine.

Our ward is really great. It is very, very small. The primary has about 15 kids that show up, and so they were very excited to have our 3 come in! Tanner is really liking his class, and McKenzie is loving nursery. Then there is Michael. *sigh* He has never been a fan of nursery/primary. I had to stay with him the entire time the first week, which was fine. The second week, Mark walked by 1/2way through and heard him crying, so went in with him. Hopefully someday he'll be happy! We don't have calling yet, but expect them soon, and this ward needs help!

Our jobs are going well. DDSweets is doing well too. I have added 11 new creations to my etsy shop. In doing this, I have discovered my two absolutely favorite Caramel Apple flavors: "Nutella wanna-be Hazelnut Caramel Apple" and my "Peanut Butter Caramel Apple" in which I use the PB topping from my PB popcorn. It is divine. It tastes a lot like a Snickers bar, only with more PB taste. YUM!

Tanner starts Kindergarten soon, and we're hoping to get Michael into a Preschool. Life continues to be crazy with 3 kids and multiple jobs!

We would love to hear from family and friends! Our phone numbers and emails are the same; if you would like our new address, let me know!

Have a great day!

My first Etsy Treasury!

I just got my very first treasury on Etsy. A treasury is a place to show off other Etsians work, not your own. The demand to get a treasury is very high, and you have to know just when they are opened and snag one fast! Here it is! I featured items from my FAM (Fabulous Artistic Mom" Street Team. Enjoy! As always, click on the pics for more information or to go buy!