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  1. 09-17-2007, 05:08 PM #1
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    Smile New Kitchen, New Business

    Hi Ladies,

    I haven't been on the boards in a while, been real busy with kids, full time work, MBA, church, and remodeling my kitchen...not to mention a couple vacations.

    So...my kitchen remodel inspired me with regard to starting my own part time small business. I am a "foodie" and as I have embarked on this remodel, I realized that I should make my kitchen into my business/studio and teach recreational cooking classes in my home part time, as well as write . I have finally found a way to combine my passions for food, writing, and teaching! (Its all remodeled into Tuscan style, as I have a custom built house by Sicilian masons.)

    I have been a single mom for 3 years now and I have a big house (3000sq ft) for the kids and I. I bought him out during the divorce. I alone (well with the bank) own it. I have been asking myself for a while now, "why do I have this big house?" Finally, I received my answer! I need to build a small business to leverage my assets and follow my passions!

    I'm really psyched! The great thing is that I am half way thru my MBA and I can use all my electives that are left to build the right business plan, marketing, etc!

    You would all laugh if you knew that I actually work full time in an incredibly technical job! Talk about split brain!

    Sometimes, when you least expect it, answer show up right at our feet!

    Wish me luck!
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  2. 09-17-2007, 06:24 PM #2
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    Wow I am jealous and very proud of you. Have room in your home for 2 more?
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  3. 09-17-2007, 06:27 PM #3
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    I guess I should have said 2 more house guests that can help clean, watch kids, errands, etc... lol On another note, I am actually wishing.
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  4. 09-17-2007, 08:30 PM #4
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    No Pics? Come on! We need pics! pretty please!

    Congrats on all your ventures going great guns!
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    Sounds very exciting! Good luck with your new venture.

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    How exciting! I hope everything works out well for you!
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    Goodluck, that is a great thing to do..
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    Thanks Ladies! I knew I could get that extra emotional support from all of you!

    Its going to be an interesting journey but I know I can do it.

    As for pics..you don't want to see it right now! walls are ripped down, flooring ripped up, cabinets a wreck....I will post new pics in a month or so when its done. I got a call today that they are delivering the cabinets on Monday! I am so psyched!

    Want to know what started the whole remodel? Besides the fact that the kitchen is 30 years old and there were walls blocking sunlight, I came home from work about 2 months ago, went to get something under the sink and the cabinet doors fell right off and hurt my toe!

    Do I have room for 2 house guests? Sure I do...come, I will feed you. I feed everyone who is in my house.

    Cheers!
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