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So I felt it was time I tried this whole blog thing …
Honestly I really don’t have a sweet clue how to start or where to begin, so maybe let’s try an introduction!
My name is Louise, although I’m known by most of my friends as Louissa. I was born in the UK and after flitting about the world for a few years, I finally settled here in the grand ole US of A with my New Hampshire native husband who despite his many attrocious bad habits is a real gem in the rough.
Together we love and support 4 wonderful children, 3 girls and 1 very mischievious son. The eldest, well she just joined the army and is currently in basic training, my son lives in the UK most of the year and he is home with us right now helping build our youngest daughter (the little minx!) a huge tree house with their dad out back. My 15 year old daughter is a carbon copy of me, stubborn with a quick temper but has a heart of gold and sees the best in everyone.
A few years back after having health issues for over 3 years the docs suspected I had MS, turns out the diagnosis was chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, both of which I was not happy to accept.
My symptoms intensified making it impossible for me to work outside of the home and I was really angry for a while, feeling pretty darn useless and then a few friends told me I should try selling my candy creations that I made for parties and get togethers. Eventually I listened and took their advice and Sweet Lollipop Shop was officially born in November of 2006!
Since then it’s blossomed and taken off in ways I could only imagine. Not one to tie myself down to one thing(I bore easily), 5 months into beginning with only crystal barley candy lollipops, I began making soaps, ducky soaps and childrens toy soaps. Over the following year I began creating even more items using paper crafting materials, polymer clay, jewelry and adult novelty items.
To be able to run my own business, be my own boss, be able to work the hours easiest for me, so that I can maintain my health but still feel like I’m contributing to the family has been amazing. And the ability to create and sell what I create with my own hands and then see the positive reactions my creations recieve makes it even more worthwhile. I’d recommend what I do to anyone!
Over the coming months, I’m going to be introducing many new handmade creations as I build up my inventory hoping to have the largest selection of different crystal barley candy lollipop shapes and ducky soaps.
You can find my products at the following websites:
Our main Sweet Lollipop Shop website
Etsy Crystal Barley Candy Lollipop Store
