Couons & Giveaways

I know I have been MIA in the blog world lately... End of school, deadlines, Baseball (my 7 year old son and the Little Yankees), and working on updating products, introducing new products and an overall "re-vamping" of my business, The Kandy Shoppe... not to mention everything else that comes with summer "vacation"...

But, the GOOD NEWS is I'M STILL HERE and I COME BEARING GIFTS!! 

I'm getting closer to 200 facebook fans on my facebook page, TheKandyShoppe ... When I hit the big 2 0 0 I will be having a GIVEAWAY... A random drawing will be held with every one of my first 200 fans... The Winner will receive a fabulous gift from The Kandy Shoppe ... Getting close... If you haven't liked me yet, please visit my Facebook page =)

Also, going on right now until the end of June (June 30, 2011) I have a FACEBOOK FANS ONLY coupon for 15% off your purchase... Visit my Facebook page for more details...

After lots of experimenting, challenges and research, I have decided on a few NEW ITEMS to add to The Kandy Shoppe...  I will have a special "unveiling" event with lots of goodies and fun so stay tuned for that...  It's so exciting!!!!   I LOVE crafting and trying new things and I LOVE when someone else loves and appreciates my work... I am so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I am doing.  I am over-joyed and so very appreciative of everyone who supports my little business!!

So, my bloggy friends, bear with me.  I am still here.  I've just been busy!  I hope you are all enjoying your summer to the fullest!!!

Tuesday... getting technical

I have been HORRIBLE with constantly changing my blog design.  I just could NOT seem to find something that I liked.  On top of that, I had NO IDEA what I was doing!!  So, I decided to step back and look at my blog through the eyes of HTML... This totally reminded me of the movie "The Matrix".  You know, the part where Keanu Reeves finally becomes "THE ONE" and can see the matrix for what it is; lines of code?... YEAH, like that!  Click here to see the scene.
So, I went all MATRIX on my blog and at that point, things started making sense.  Most people would probably think that at this point things become complicated, but actually, it simplified things for me.
At this point, I decided, I'm just going to design my own stuff...move things around the way I want them... I don't need anyone else to help me do it.... This came about after asking someone who made themselves APPEAR helpful for help and receiving NONE...yeah, thanks lady!!  NOT!!!  But, I suppose, it was totally for the best because I learned to do this thing on my own!
Now, I'm not saying that my blog design will stay as is.  Nope.  Now that I understand the mechanics a little better, I may be even WORSE with changing things up!!  My friend even asked me to do a design for her blog... OMG!!!  HOW FUN!!!  I did her header and a button and just...WOW...so much fun!!
I guess I need to bust out my black rimmed glasses and pocket protector because I feel gloriously nerdy!  I'm totally embracing my inner Nerd and I'm loving it!
Happy Techy Tuesday! ;)

Mind Your Manners - Blogging Etiquette

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Makes me giggle that this book is specifically for Canadians"

WARNING:

This blog post contains venting...

I am, by far, no blogging expert.  Up to only a week or so ago, I had my faithful handful of followers who were a dazzling number total of 5.  But they are my followers and I love them very much and appreciate their loyalty to me.  It has only been recently that I discovered that I would even WANT to blog to a greater audience.  AND I discovered FOR THE LOVE OF BLOGS, which, I might add, is amazing!!  Check it out HERE ... After I became a member there (only about a week or so ago) I have slowly seen the number of my followers grow.  It was at FTLOB that I was introduced to the BLOG HOP, which brings me to my post today; BLOGGING ETIQUETTE.
I find it rude when people visit my page and comment on a post with a copied and pasted comment.  I KNOW they did not even BOTHER to GLANCE at my post, but yet they feel the need to comment and post their blog address so I will visit and/or follow their blog.  Am I the ONLY ONE who thinks this is rude?!!  Maybe it's just the southern gal in me, but if you visit my house, I want you to come in, prop your feet up, have a glass of ice tea and visit!  Don't barge in, tell me to visit you and leave!!  That's just bad manners, honey!  BLESS YOUR HEART!
So, I believe that there should be a BLOG HOP ETIQUETTE 101... with the first lesson being how to visit another blog and leave a comment!!  I'm not here to gain the most followers.  I'm here to share a little something, bring a smile and maybe a little information now and again and to make and enjoy some fellow blog friends.  Please MIND YOUR MANNERS when commenting on my blog! 

Much love,
~Kandy

A New Adventure...

I have been making hair bows and such for a while...for my Lil' Diva.  In the process, I have been asked by other mommies to make bows for their little divas... Before I knew it, I'm in the "hair bow business" so-to-speak.  Several friends had encouraged me that I could probably make a buck or two if I offered my work online.  I said, "yeah, maybe" and let it go with little more thought put into it. 
Well, as of two days ago, I created a blog for my handmade goodies!  Yes, I did it!   I figured it would be a good way to start to test out the interest in what I do.  AND it's fun!!  My new blog is called The Kandy Shoppe.  You have to check it out!!
Not only are my hair bows on there, but other things that I enjoy to make as well.  And even my husbands wood-working hobby.  He makes amazing things by the way. 
So, I have been busy the last couple of days getting my thoughts together, creating my blog and other social networking avenues and gathering up materials to rock n roll with!  So much fun!!!!  Two blogs to keep up with and I'm expanding my hobby.  Exciting things on the horizon ;)

People of Wal...My-Neck-Of-The-Woods

Ok, I am not a fan of rudeness. I have a real issue with rude people and I don't like to openly "make fun" of people, but I do believe that some people are just asking for it! PLEASE!!!! I am not the "fashion police" nor am I an expert in fashion, but some of the items people wear out and about are just, what's the word?... HIDEOUS!!! I'm not talking about the occasional veg-out wear, I'm talking blatant "WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING" ensembles.
I really think that I may have to jump on the craze that is "People of Wal-Mart" and start an album of pictures to document the crisis that is taking place in the world of fashion. Some things words just can't describe...and a picture IS worth a 1000 words. Wal-Mart isn't the only place this anomaly seems to strike. I've seen it at gas stations, the post office, walking down the road (or driving in little motorized scooters).
I feel a little, um... mean to find humor in other's poor taste in clothing, but I can't seem to help myself. So, camera (or phone) in hand, I'm going to start documenting the endless wealth of... humor that seems to surround me! And instead of being selfish and keeping it to myself, I decided to share. I usually share with my fabulous friend, Randa, because, well, she gets me and understands my strange sense of humor!! Look where technology has taken me!!! Sharing my fabulous finds with you, blog readers =)
Which reminds me, I wore some FABULOUS socks Sunday that some people raised their eyebrows about, but they were FABULOUS!!!!! I may have to post them to get some opinions as to whether they belong in the 'WHAT THE HECK' section or the 'JUST ECCENTRIC TASTE AND TOTALLY ACCEPTABLE' section of fashion =) Stay tuned for the socks.... and be sure to leave your opinion in the comments!!!
Ok, off to make my amateur diagnosis of fashion........