Goodbye 2010...

Every year, on New Years Eve I sit back and mull over every life event that took place that year. So much can happen in 1 year, this year was no exception.

I went into 2010 with completely different plans than I came out with. Just goes to show, one can never plan :)   (You'd think I would have learned this lesson by now? Cough *twins* cough...)

We took some huge risks this year, some out of necessity, some not. Some were just a gamble.

When we decided to take on this project, we had no idea what the outcome would be. We didn't know if we would be able to keep our house, our cars, life as we knew it was hanging by a thread. One wrong move, one slip and everything would change. We both promised each other that we were going to work as hard as we could to keep our heads above water, and work we did.

For months, we would work well into the night. We didn't stop. KSS completely consumed everything we did. Every spare moment was spent drumming up new ideas, talking strategy and of course, money money money. We nickled and dimed everything. We ate a lot of Kraft dinner. I even learned how absolutely wonderful the Dollar Store can be for ... everything.

We were determined to make this happen.

Fast forward only a few short months, we had been picked up by 5 new stores. Word of our line was spreading quickly, and our sales were increasing by the day. Kurt and I felt like we could breathe again. But it didn't stop us. We took any financial wiggle room we had and used it to bring our new ideas to life. We entered (and are now hooked) the trade show circuit. This was huge for us, as we were able to reach tens of thousands of people in a few short days. We pushed and pushed and pushed, and now, on New Years eve 2010 I can happily say that we are more than satisfied with the success we've created this year.

We've come together as a couple. I have been able to see every new step my babies take, because I'm here with them. Our business is thriving and our home.. is ours.

As tough, and emotionally challenging as 2010 was, I can definitely say it was a defining year in my life. I am so proud of all we have accomplished, not only with the business, but as a family.

I can't wait to see what this new year will bring. I am ready.

We wish all of you a very happy & fruitful 2011.

Life is good!