Isn’t that a fun little jingle? I love this commercial with its peppy ba-ba-da and the very suave voice-over.
I just renewed my business standing with the State of Minnesota. Auntie B’s Wax has been in business for eight years! Hooray for me! It seems like just yesterday I was pouring my first candle in the kitchen of Husby’s and my newlywed house. Who knew that would grow into a legitimate and successful business? I would have never guessed it then, but now it doesn’t surprise me a bit.
The other day Husby and I went to the bank to do some adjusting on the business bank account, then went out to dinner at the expense of Auntie B’s Wax, LLC. It was the annual Employee Appreciation dinner Auntie B’s Wax’s owner and CEO (me) gives to her employee (Husby) every year in appreciation of his help and support throughout the year.
When the waiter came and asked for our drink order I was delighted to hear Husby order a Stella Artois. He’d never tasted it before and said it was really good. I was kind of hoping he’d start talking like the commercial voice-over guy after he took a sip, but that didn’t happen. Oh well.

Husby celebrated the chalice which celebrates the Stella Artois. I celebrated the pinot grigio. We both celebrated Auntie B’s Wax.
I’m looking forward to another summer season visiting and working the shows and festivals and am happy to have my roadie by my side through it all. Raise your glass of Stella (or whatever else you prefer) to another successful year for Auntie B’s Wax.
Today, not only am I filled with appreciation for my employee but also to my customers and readers of this blog. To show this appreciation I’m going to give you the chance to own a piece from the Auntie B’s Wax Etsy shop. Go check out the shop and in the comments below tell me what item you like the best and why. Three lucky commenters will receive their favorite item compliments of Auntie B and her appreciation for you. If there are three or less commenters, everyone’s a winner!
Offer ends at 11:59 p.m. April 1, winners will be notified via e-mail on April 3. Thank you, and good luck!
Happy Anniversary, Sara!! Eight years is huge in a new small business! My last little business barely lasted 5 years. You should be very proud of yourself. Looking at your merchandise, I am not in the least surprised, though. Who wouldn’t love these things? Also, the giveaway is a fantastic idea as it is not only kind and generous but it gets lazy people like me (who has been saying I’m going to go have a look whenever you show something on your blog) to look at all you have to offer. I would, of course, pick the Demurely Subversive magnet we just spoke about, because that suits me and my mood these last several days, and makes me grin whenever I see it. Thank you!
Now there is an offer I can’t refuse–I want that refrigerator magnet of the Victorian woman who is subtly gesturing… You know the one I mean!
Congratulations to YOU, Sara! This is no small accomplishment! Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, my friend…
Congratulations, Sara! 🙂
Congrats and happy anniversary! I’m not all surprised you’ve made it 8 years! I so admire your fortitude and business savvy. You continue to inspire me!