"Etsy's up!" or "Whoa, did I just follow through?"

It was with a slightly trembling finger that I clicked that 'Post' button - and it was live. The Etsy store is live - and with that, I saw another goal to fruition. Could this be the start of a new and improved me? One who does what she sets out to do in a timely manner? Well, maybe we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves. Baby steps, ya'll...

There are four items up on the store, and I took care to make sure that these recipes are well developed and out-of-this-world delicious. They're priced by the dozen, and I can ship anywhere in the U.S...no, I'm not presumptuous enough to assume that folks in L.A. are starving for my baked goodies, but I'm not stupid enough to leave them out either. I'm confident in my abilities - I wouldn't have put these treats up if I didn't think they were amazing. One day, an angelic stoner out on the West Coast will get a taste of my Salted Caramel Brownies... and it'll be a wrap (smile - I love the image that just appeared in my head).

I'm looking forward to taking more steps in getting this project off the ground. There will be more additions to the Etsy store, the first group of new products being hand-colored sprinkles. They're going to debut soon, and will be featured in a number of funky colors that my fellow punk bakers will love, whether it's for sprinkling on cupcakes or royal icing covered cookies! I've got a renewed energy about all of this now.. we'll see where it goes!

This doesn't make me any less available to my NYC friends - if you've got a baking project you want me to handle (vegan included!), shoot me an email at snackgirlz@gmail.com - I've recently changed my number, so if you don't have it yet - email's the best way to get me!

Keep Snackin',
Sami

"Good God, it's almost April!" or "It's gettin' all E-Commerce up in this piece!"

I looked up at my calendar in shock today... it's almost April! Spring has already begun, we're well into the New Year - and I'm way behind. I made quite a few resolutions this year and, while I've been keeping them, it's just been a slow going. No worries, I haven't given up!

April 1st is not just for fools anymore.. and for that matter, it isn't just Fred & George's birthday either (if you recognized the reference, know that I love you)! April 1st lands on a Sunday this year, but it will be the first official day that our treats will be available on ETSY! What's Etsy, you ask? If you don't already know, it's like an online general store. Everything within its URL (www.etsy.com) is homemade, all-natural, and unique. I can't imagine a better place to set up shop.

We're starting off simple, with some cookies and bars available by the dozen. We can ship throughout the continental United States via USPS (the shipping rates are pretty reasonable!) and there will also be information available to you if you're in NYC and want to order some goodies locally! Eventually we'll branch off into other favorites: hand-colored sprinkles, royal icing decorations for your at home cupcake adventures, and other shippable snacks designed to make your life a little more tastier. If you could help us spread the word by sharing this blog, that'd be tasty too. (smile)

There will definitely be more information soon - mark your calendars and loosen your belts! ;)

Keep Snackin',
Sami