Aunt Flossie’s Spun Sugar

11/02/2024

Stand alone.

Be the beacon others see so they have a light to stand under.

Eventually, you will stand together.

11/02/2024

Waaaay back before we were married, Leo and I lived in Strasburg, Virginia. I still love that little town. We occasionally drive down there to get sheep and steer feed. Today on our way back home, we tried the Strasburg Diner for the first time. If you haven’t yet, give it a try. It’s a lovely little drive down, and the food there is excellent. Good, home cooked hometown food with great service. For me, the best part was the decore, mostly because it’s a simple reminder of the values we live by. ❤️

11/02/2024

Who got the pleasure of supporting the awesome Mineral County FFA chapter? Aunt Flossie did!!! Guys, go get your citrus fruit, veggie box, nuts, or cheesecake from a Mineral County kiddo! Harleigh Oswood thanks for providing me with a delicious strawberry cheesecake for the holiday season. The Golden Girls would be so proud!🤗☺️😁

10/31/2024

Eeeek!!! I am so excited!!! I have been waiting for days for my November sugars to arrive. At 8:47 last night they finally came—or so I thought. They did not. I’m still waiting. But the poor delivery man is brand new and learning his route and got a little lost in our neck of the woods. Be kind if your packages are a little late this week. This sweet young fella is trying!! What he brought me was only a small part of a big order. Some of my Winter sugars came, and I am dying to spin them out! We have Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Mint, and Buttered Popcorn!!! Are you noticing the sweet nostalgia of childhood treats? I do believe there is a “Movie Night” theme in the future…😎🎞️🍿🍫
I LOVE this job!
-Aunt Flossie
“We spin sweet nostalgia!”

10/31/2024

Windy Ridge Honeybees are some of the most wonderful little kiddos. Today Aunt Flossie made an appearance at the PBIS reward fun day. I made over 325 cones today!!! I will admit I am a little stiff in the back and sore in the arm. But these kids were SO well behaved. They were appreciative. They said thank you. It was such a good day. To see the joy on their faces was worth the hard work. 🤗❤️🐝

10/30/2024

Mine, for real

10/30/2024

10/20/2024

So excited to deliver favors to a birthday party today!

10/19/2024

For many FFA members across America, the opportunity to attend National Convention is a singular experience you cherish for the rest of your life. Students fundraise to pay their expenses for the trip. Moorefield FFA Chapter is hoping to take 8 members this year, with 2 receiving their American FFA Degree. These are students who work hard, work together, and work for the good of the chapter and not their own personal gain.

I have seen the quality of the membership as my friend joined their chapter a year ago. She was welcomed with open arms and has thrived under their leadership. She was a top Strawberry sales student, and pulled her weight in Citrus Fruit sales as well.

I am honored to support her and the Moorefield FFA Chapter by donating towards their National Convention trip. May this money be blessed with God’s purpose and support these students’ endeavors in a positive way.

—Aunt Flossie❤️

10/19/2024

This man really moved me. It was incredibly hot in Campo Grande, the sun was scorching, and then I saw this scene. While some people have no conscience at all and let their animals burn their paws, this gentleman was carrying his dog on his back, covered with a piece of cardboard to make shade. It gives me hope for humanity!

10/19/2024

Who’s ready for Halloween?!?!

10/16/2024

IYKYK

The red Swingline.

10/13/2024

If you haven’t tried the homemade sourdough bread from Crumbsnchlo are you really even living? Support your local businesses. I promise you won’t regret it!

10/13/2024

Aunt Flossie was tucked between Josh Arnold at Lost Mountain Barbecue and Chloe Jones from Crumbnchloe yesterday at the Farmhouse Studio for the Hampshire County Farm Crawl. To say I was among friends is an understatement. I had the best company! It was a perfect fall day to serve the community. Thank you to all those who supported my small business—and had a tasty little science lesson!

***Photos taken with parent permission!

10/13/2024

***Long Post Warning—and I’m hoping I convey the message my heart is trying to say.

I’m a people person. It’s who I am by nature. I grew up on my grandparents’ produce farm. From May till the End of October my brother and sister and I were there—picking, sorting, selling. Working in the market or at curb market were always my favorite things to do. I get great joy from people.

Sometimes there are things in life that steal your joy. There are things that happen in life that change you. And sometimes after those experiences you realize you have to make your peace with the fact that things are just the way they are.

We have all had struggles, each individually, each walking a path others may not understand.

But through every struggle I have always still firmly believed that God sees all and I trust his plan. People may disappoint, life might disappoint, but if you put your faith in God, he will always be there. And I believe God is a redeemer. Somehow, without realizing it or expecting it, he renews, restores, or simply replaces with better. I will never not trust that.

Sometimes it seems we pray the same prayer a million times and we wonder if God is listening, or maybe his silence is a gentle “No.” While you’re waiting, don’t stop praying, because God’s always listening.

Lately I have felt the struggles have been harder on the heart, more tiring than before. They seemed to steal a little more joy with each passing challenge.

But out of the clear blue God sent me this crazy little business venture. He gave me the opportunity to sell cotton candy. Such a simple little thing. But it gave me something fun to think about. It provided an opportunity to throw a little joy out in to world, and maybe show a little more kindness that is so desperately needed. And then, just like that, God answered that prayer I have prayed a million times. And I know those two things are not by coincidence. God’s plan is always perfect. This humble little cotton candy business has restored my joy in a way I never expected. It has given me the opportunity to give to others.

God has blessed me with the sweetest little opportunity to do good for others and I take that blessing very seriously. My hope is that I can somehow bless those this business touches—even if it is only in a tiny way.

Today I had the opportunity to donate a small portion of my sales at the Farmhouse Studio to a benefit for a local man. I don’t know him. And I know my donation may be a drop in the bucket compared to others. But God gifted me the opportunity to share that blessing. And that makes me so happy.

I am not posting my donation to bring attention to my business. I am posting this to encourage others to take the opportunity to pay it forward. Spread some kindness. Share a little joy with others. Put a few dollars in the hands of someone whose need is a little greater than yours. This world is so full of struggles. Let’s fill it with a little more goodness. After all, that is what makes life so sweet.

—Aunt Flossie❤️

10/10/2024

Join me this Saturday at the Farmhouse Studio for the Hampshire County Farm Crawl from 10-4. Aunt Flossie’s Spun Sugar will be spinning live. You may purchase a cone of your flavor choice for $3. We have a multitude of fun flavors, including our new Sugar Cookie, Fall Spice, Cinnamon Red Hots, and Apple Cider! Aunt Flossie’s is delighted and honored to serve you!

Inquire about events and party favors.

*Photo Credit to Cindy Twigg Photography

10/09/2024

Aunt Flossie’s Spun Sugar is a firm believer in building community. A community that supports its youth raises a generation that supports its community. We also believe in giving back to those around you. Today I had the pleasure of donating 20% of profits made from the James Woods High FFA Car Show back to the FFA chapter. While it may be a small amount in the grand scheme of life, it is a very big deal to me to be able to give back to them. Supporting those who are hard working, generous, kind, and appreciative is a joy. I am honored to do so. In the spirit of community, I encourage you to give to others in your community, even if it is a small amount.

10/06/2024

Hey, Sweets! During the month of October, $1 for each container of cotton candy sales not associated with an event will be donated to the American Red Cross to help with Hurricane Helena Flood Victims in the following flavors until sold out: Peachy Keen, Blue Sky, Huckleberry Lemonade, Green Apple, Banana. This represents one flavor for each of the states affected by Helene.

10/06/2024

Today Aunt Flossie’s Spun Sugar had the pleasure of serving the Kirby Assembly of God Church for their congregation’s picnic. What a joy! I was treated with the most beautiful view, delicious food, and sweet, sweet people! They say there is no meal better than at a church pot luck dinner, and I agree! But the true reward was the happiness on the faces of such wonderful people! I absolutely love this job and am honored to bring sweet nostalgia to such good souls!😊❤️☺️

09/28/2024

Aunt Flossie’s Spun Sugar would like to thank Hampshire County Parks and Recreation for inviting me to be part of your A Day in the Park event today. I dare say it was a success. I don’t know how wired or tired those kiddos will be tonight, but I know Aunt Flossie came home tired, covered in sugar, and overflowing with joy to see the excitement on the faces of children and adults alike. 😊

09/26/2024

Windy Ridge Honeybees are some lucky little sweeties! 🤗☺️😌🐝

09/21/2024

Nicole Whitlock - Arnolde

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09/21/2024

James Wood FFA has Aunt Flossie nicely set up for their Fast and Furious Auto Show. Come on out 10-2 and support them! They have concessions and a great show. These have been hands down some of the most helpful, respectful, polite, and appreciative kids I have had the pleasure of supporting!