Plaid Pennie Dog Treats
A project in Moncure, NC by Michels Family000days
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Makers of creative recipe dog treats. Home baked, vacuum packed and shipped monthly via subscription. A new recipe arrives every month.
Backers: 11
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $1,305 of $5,432
Dates: Jan 2nd -> Mar 3rd (60 days)
Project By: Michels Family
Backers: 11
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $1,305 of $5,432
Dates: Jan 2nd -> Mar 3rd (60 days)
Project By: Michels Family
$1,305
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 3 @ 21:08 -0500 GMT
24%
of goal
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Latest News
Moving right along! 
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Two great recipes happening here this weekend! April's recipe is Pineapple Paws, a blend of oats, applesauce and pineapple. For May, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, Nacho Cheese Pups. We are having a great time, and are learning to set our standards... (Read More)
Two week drill!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As we close in on our Business start date of March 1, preparations are proceeding. This week we received the corporation papers back from the Secretary of State and opened our business bank account. Paid the feed testing lab with our first check.... (Read More)
Skin in the game
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Had a busy day at the consignment sale. Sharon, Hannah and Gary tended our display and talked to many people today. Sold a few treats, gave away plenty of samples and did a lot of listening. We accomplished our main goal of getting out in front of... (Read More)
Gearing up and gettin' ready!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Time well spent so far, this first week of February. Hannah and Gary have tweaked the two recipes we are bringing to the KidsEveryWear consignment sale this weekend. We added a tad bit more honey to the Straw-Babies and a better batter in the Grean... (Read More)
KidsEverywear!
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Secured a booth at KidsEverywear! This is a large indoor kids clothing co-op consignment sale. It’s a perfect opportunity to make friends and get the word out. Steady foot traffic of “our kind of people”. Think of a mall kiosk during the early... (Read More)
Website Work and Clean Green Beans
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Fantastic day yesterday. Consulted with a very good Ruby developer (Brian at Lojic). His input was instumental in helping us finish the last of several webstore tasks before opening day in March. Now all's that left is to improve the website design... (Read More)
Good Vent Hood
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Went shopping at the local Chatham County Habitat for Humanity store today. Found a usable food dehydrator in nice shape, and if you can believe this...a BRAND NEW VENT HOOD STILL IN THE BOX! We are talking commercial stainless professional grade.... (Read More)
Code Academy
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Michels Family is very busy these days. Sharon and Hannah have sourced fresh ingredients for recipe research in the morning (I love bake days!) I spent the morning researching baking chemistry, learning about vinegar “acidulants”, pH, and... (Read More)
Incorporation
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Completed the Articles of Incorporation today and received an EIN from the IRS. The list of administrative tasks is getting smaller. Getting ingredients together for recipe research for February’s new recipe. Corresponded with new supporters and... (Read More)
Back Burner
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
So after further discussion between Hannah and Gary, we have decided to put the “soft treat” idea on hold until after March. A more nuanced understanding of the chemisty of baking, and mastery of the techniques required to control the pH levels... (Read More)
Support system
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are happy with all the feedback we are getting. Keep it up! Responders have weighed in on treat size, texture and preservatives. We have also heard messages of encouragement and support from folks who want to see us succeed. So we press on. Let us... (Read More)
Feedback
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We have received feedback from some of our friends after publishing our “Preservatives” page on the website. https://plaidpennie.com/preservatives . Overall, people are understanding of where we fall on the learning curve. Perhaps they see our... (Read More)
Public Relations!
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
So..life wouldn’t be life if it was always rosy. Discovered quality control problems with our last batch of 20 bags. We were able to contact the friends we shared them with and I pray we have not lost any trust. One thing you can expect from Plaid... (Read More)
Power to the Peanut
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Heard from a friend regarding our Peanut Butter Love Bites. Kathy said that when she is holding one, “Luke will do anything I want!”. Luke is the Irish Setter, but I’m just wondering... maybe she could try it with Paul the husband? I have heard... (Read More)
Synergy
January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The old saying goes...”Nothing succeeds like success”. Today I have found that to be true. I watched a single preorder turn into four separate preorders. Dog lovers buying treats for other dog lovers. Hannah is working on new and better suppliers... (Read More)
Ordering Process Workday
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Today the daily grind of starting a new business from infancy continues. Three of us are on a business shopping trip! Looking at new equipment for ingredients prep and more baking supplies. When we get back, I must sit down and work out the kinks in... (Read More)
Keeping busy!
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Great start to a busy week. Baked about 40 oz. of Peanut Butter Love Bites for supporters and friends. Printed the labels for new packaging and bagged them up for shipping. Learning to manage the new Customer Database to keep track of everybody. Made... (Read More)
A day of rest
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Sled riding and pizza with friends after church today. Neighbor’s well froze up. Good thing we are a community. Moncure is such a good fit, great place for a creative industrious family to start a business at home. In the morning we bake a special... (Read More)
Pre orders!
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The website work continued today as we added the Pre order page. We have been pleasantly pestered by friends both old and new to enable this feature. No sooner did we finish it and publish the page that landed a few preorders. Ain’t life grand! (Read More)
Bake Day excitement!
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Always a treat to bake treats. Spent the day experimenting with our Peanut Butter Love Bites. At the request of our supporter friend Robin, we are making them softer, more friendly for her old dogs. Phone call today from MDA. There is talk of a... (Read More)
Snowy Update
January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Snowed last night in Carolina! Plaid Pennie not quite sure...We had a great first full day. 11% of our goal. You people are the greatest! Today we have a planning meeting before the Peanut Butter Love Bites production run. Blessings to all from... (Read More)
Overnight alright!
January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning campers! We launched our campaign last night and this morning we awoke to a wonderful affirmation that we are heading in the right direction. $515 dollars pledged, which is 9% of our goal. That's even before Aunt Nicki got the link!... (Read More)
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