The Halloween Spirit

Hurricane Sandy has left but the destruction it caused to some areas in the Northeast region is beyond comprehension. Some places have canceled or rescheduled Halloween activities amid public safety concerns. But in other places Halloween festivities are on today but caution is strongly advised as streets might still be littered with fallen debris.

 

(Halloween cake pops by All Sweet Corner)

As early as August stores are already decked out with Halloween party supplies and costumes. This is a strong testament to the fact that Halloween is one of the most favorite festivities in America.  The National Retail Federation survey reveals that $8 billion dollars is expected to be spent on Halloween. This figure scared the living daylights out of me.

I don't know about you but the idea of going to an adult playground to be chased and scared by ghoulish-looking people doesn't appeal to me.  I'd rather go to a pumpkin patch or farm and marvel at the carved pumpkins and gourds.

The Halloween spirit is definitely in the air today even as Sandy pelted most communities.  Some may not be able to participate in the celebration but I'm sure they're wishing all of those who are able to parade from house to house with their Halloween baskets to have a night of fun. 

I wish that everyone enjoy their gummy worms, chocolate, and lollipops today - but not too much. You can donate your extra candies to Operation Gratitude and Operation Shoebox and they will send them to our US troops who are serving overseas. You may also want to check out your local dentist if they participate in the Local Dentists’ Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program or you can check out this website. 

Have a safe and fun Halloween!  

Much love,

Lou

A Sweet Hello

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog!

I'm very thankful that it didn't take me long to figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life.  Although baking is something I'm familiar with it's not until recently that I realized it's what I've been missing all along.  It's funny how we overlook the talents we were born with and instead we try other endeavors that are clearly meant for others to explore.

Having found my niche I decided to take it to the next level.  I started a small business which allows me to do what I've always loved and that is to bake and be creative.  Baking is a beautiful world. It gives me the opportunity to bring happiness to other people's lives and in return it gives me a profound feeling of fulfillment.

As a responsible taxpayer and also to protect my customers and myself I registered my company in the state of Massachusetts and it's now listed as a limited liability company.  I'm really excited about the future and I know that slowly but surely will take me to where I want to be.

Much love,

Lou