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How I Turned A Daydream Into A New Career

Excuse me as I get a bit reflective. Sweet Potato Season was a big hit.  However, it would’ve never happened if I never got the “crazy idea” to start Pupcake Sugar in the first place. A few years ago, I was working at BarkScent Media as a Marketing Manager.  My job was simple.  Take a

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Why I Switched Up The Pupcake Recipe

Sometimes the pupcake recipe doesn’t turn out like the picture. No matter what you do or how hard you try.  However, that’s the beauty of baking.  Every time you decide to try one, you can make that pupcake your own, sprinkle your own Sugar Mama magic and create your own secret sauce.  So, I always

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How I Found The Sign I Was Looking For

It’s funny how a “crazy idea” can come out of nowhere. There I was.  Stuck.  Waiting for my chance to move forward in what must’ve been the biggest traffic jam I’ve ever seen.  Thanks to a sharp turn and an overturned peanut butter truck, all I could do was sit and wait for I-20 to

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How To Make Peanut Butter

“This…ain’t workin.” Last week, I got a bark from The Waggies, which is an association for pup business owners and pups that working in the business community.  They usually throw an annual New Year’s Eve party, but decided to skip it this year.  Instead they thought it would be a great idea to send their

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Yes…You Can Do This Without Feeling Guilty

You have the right to change your mind. And, don’t let any pup convince you anything different.  There’s no rule that says that once you’ve made a decision, settled on a theory, or even married a “crazy idea” that you have to keep it that way forever.  Especially, if it no longer serves you.  In

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So…What’s The Plan?

“So, what’s your plan?” Bean barked as he listed to me woof about my frustrations.  As any pup business owner knows, bringing your “crazy idea” to reality takes a lot of hard work and can sometimes get a bit expensive. This year has really been a testament to that.  With all the “unexpected curveballs,” I

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