Tracy Joy | Custom NW Illinois Newborn, Baby & Family Photography

HIYA EVERYONE!!

So I’ve decided to push back my “vacation” a couple extra days.  I’ve been working constantly since my “vacation” started, and am just catching up with orders TODAY!  I will actaully be finishing up all placed orders tomorrow, and have everything mailed out that was placed last week (or earlier).  So, needless to say, I really HAVENT had a vacation, which is why I’m extending my time off until June 4th (returning June 5th, Wednesday).

I’m sorry if this puts a damper on anyones plans… but I’m really feeling a need for a breather

In more EXCITING news… I’ve hired my first “real” employee!!!  My good friend Susanne will be my first customer service rep. So when you contact us for questions, feedback… she will prob be the one to respond.

HOW EXCITING!!! Thanks Susanne… you rock girl

HUGS & TIA TO EVERYONE!
~Tracy Joy~

THANK YOU EVERYONE for the wonderful response to my ACS May donation!  Here is a little note from my 9y old niece Amy:

Dear Aunt Tracy,
Holy Cow!!!!!!!! That’s a Super BIG donation!!!!! Thank You SO Much!!! Thank all your customers for buying so much stuff from you so I get such a big donation!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Amy
Click here to visit my personal page.

I’m SO very proud of my dear friend Nicole, owner and creator of Bangerang Bake Shop (aka: used to be FAT DADDY BAKE SHOP).  She had a full page spread in MONEY MAGAZINE’S June issue.  I couldnt help to scan it and post on my blog… she’s so stinking talented, and man… are those goodies YUMMY!!!!!

Ps, I take credit for being the “friend” mentioned, hehe

CHECK OUT HER YUMMY CUPCAKES IN A JAR AT HTTP://BANGERANGBAKESHOP.COM

well sorta! 

TracyJoy.com will be CLOSED the week of May 26th thru June 2nd (Sunday thru Sunday).

We will be using this time to assess our inventory, add to our inventory and catch up on a few orders. Due to the recent and AMAZING response to our new website, we are finding the need to upgrade our system and make our order processing as fast as possible.

*any order placed on or before Saturday May 25th will still be shipped out as usual during the following week.  We will not be accepting more orders in the time we are “closed”, but will open up shop again Monday June 3rd.

Thanks for your kindness and understanding… this short closure, and upgrades, will be for YOU.  We went to find ways to better your Tracy Joy experience, and make it as quick and smooth as possible :)

THANKS BUNCHES
~Tracy Joy

HI EVERYONE!
I’m making a small revision to my May 2008 ACS donation… all donations will STILL go to The American Cancer Society, BUT I will make the donation directly to my nieces “Relay for Life”.

My young niece battled and WON her fight against cancer, and is doing her yearly walk for ACS. So I am giving my Tracy Joy Inc 5% donations directly to her ACS Relay for Life donation page (still going to ACS, just through her fundraiser).

Im so very proud of her… her HUGE battle was so amazing, coming from sucn a tiny person. She inspires me, and gives me strength… and to top it off, she does this walk in honor of my Sister in Laws (her aunties), as well.

Much love and thanks for the wonderful support!
~Tracy Joy

I’ve added a bunch of new “limited” edition, and a few new designer prints to my collection this week. I want to see how everyone likes them… so PLEASE let me know what you think!

Here are a few, but please visit {MY FLICKR} to see the entire collection

This month Simply Splash is offering a TJ Joey bag as their grand prize for the May Contest! 
Click on the logo below to visit Simply Splash to find out more… and dont forget to browse their websit! Amazing ideas and so much more!

http://simplysplash.com/blog/

Tracy Joy & MCP Actions are teaming up in a free giveaway.

Simply visit www.mcpactions.com and read the blog post, along with my interview. 
Up for grabs are (3) of my SUSIE strap covers, your choice of fabric!

Yes yes yes, I am finally… hopefully… going to catch up on all my recent orders.  Everything should be shipped out by this Thursday, fingers crossed!  And we are all stocked on ALL products, so things should be smooth sailing.

Dont forget, 5% of ALL purchase in the month of May will be donated to The American Cancer Society.  It’s a great charity, so if your thinking of buying a TJ bag… this is a wonderful time to do so

hugs and happiness!

~Tracy Joy

People are LOVING the new print ACANTHUS by Amy Butler.

Here are two of my wonderful customers showing off their TJ bag in Acanthus print!

Thanks to Janae http://janaehardy.com

and Caitlen www.caitlindomanico.com