Spring is in the air in Nashville, TN

I know I am getting ahead of myself. After all, it is still February. Old man winter is sure to make a reappearance but with the warmer temperatures this week, it almost feels like Spring is just around the corner. So a little girl in her Easter bonnet seemed appropriate. I went a little crazy, I also made a chick, bunny and easter eggs (see my gallery).

This week I'll be tackling a new pop...alien heads (think toy story). I'm excited and hopefully that they will be cute as well as yummy! I'm also gearing up for my first vendor display February 27-March 5 at the Factory in Franklin - check it out. I hear they have some awesome gently used kids clothes at great prices. And I'll be there with (God - willing) free samples - how could you ask for more? lol.

Nashville TN: I just wanna make cake pops!

Its soooo much fun playing in icing an chocolate. Not so much cleaning up the mess, but oh well. What a busy week....and Happy (belated) Valentine's Day!

So I (and my business) survived our first 'holiday'. I got really good at making heart and hearts and more hearts (not to forget those 4 dozen pirates-I am still tired thinking of it!). I even had a little extra chocolate to 'play with' so I made this pop, which I like to think of as a spring / cherry blossom. Maybe not as cute as Mr. Potato head, but fun none the less. This is actually a slower week for me, with no orders due...it makes me a little nervous, but has given me the opportunity to catch up on some of the business aspects of running a business (not to mention catch up on the laundry). I'll be honest, though....even though I'm a business major and I've been in the business world all of my adult life, I really really strongly dislike the necessary business aspects of running a business- shipping, figuring out cost per unit, licensing, etc. I really just wanna make cake. I am not complaining though....I am enjoying this opportunity to learn and grow in new ways all while spending more time with the kids. I'm praying that my little business grows....did I mention, I just wanna make cake?

I Love my (New) Job....Cake pops in Nashville, TN

I just had to say that. I LOVE my job. I realized it this morning as I was making coffee and thinking about the day ahead....and I especially realized watching my youngest in her excitement to greet her older siblings. I love being with my kids.

And yes, in case you were wondering, I Love making Party Pops! In fact, I just can't get enough of it. I'm getting ready to make 4 dozen of these beauties (and hopefully I'll still love my job when its all over).