we love our local business!

before we started eighteen25,

(about a year and a half ago)

we were just three sisters that got together

 to create fun crafts with the kids and pretty stuff for our homes.

then one day, it all changed when jen said,

"i think we could start a blog".

it took a bit of persuading

 but now we are so happy we took the plunge!

we really love sharing projects and ideas 

and love getting to know bits and pieces about each of you.

at the beginning, we never expected to one day call our blog a business.

so, we were thrilled to hear that intuit is having a contest for local small businesses.
 the winning business wins $25,000!

(a pretty sweet gift to get your business what it needs)

thank you intuit for being such a support to small businesses!

want to show some love to a local business?

or maybe vote for your favorite blog (wink, wink)?

if you want to vote for eighteen25

go here.

it’s been very exciting starting our own business, 

so we're curious to know: what dream business would you love to start?

 by replying you will be entered to win an iPad 2!

(this is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of intuit’s Love A Local Business competition. the opinions and text are all mine. contest runs august 10 to september 1, 2011. a random winner will be announced by september 6, 2011. Official Contest Rules)