What things give you energy? A quiet house on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The only sounds to be heard are the sounds of the cookies and graham crackers being gently crushed, freshly baked sweet potatoes being mashed, and the whipping sounds of cream cream cheese in the mixer. Me, in my kitchen without distraction, without… Read More
Thinking back to 2020… Valentine’s Day fell on a Friday, so the night before was a hurricane of busy; writing names on Valentines, attaching the lollipops, getting the kid’s bags ready to ship out to school the next day. I managed to bake and package all the cookie and cupcake orders, confirm our babysitting arrangements,… Read More
One rainy day when we were dangling off the cliff of boredom, I got an idea to add some color to our gray day… It seemed to have been pouring down on us for weeks. The kids grew restless since they were no longer able to ride bikes or play in the yard. The sibling… Read More
“EVERY FLOWER THAT BLOOMS HAS TO GO THROUGH A WHOLE LOT OF DIRT” You don’t know the struggle of baking until you’ve switched a stand mixer on high… with two pounds of powdered sugar in the bowl! I know what you’re wondering. Was it more fun cleaning powdered sugar off the walls, or off our… Read More
Summer approaches! And what better representation of Summer than the sunflower. The sunflower is vibrant yellow; provokes tranquil vibes, stands tall, and takes every opportunity to flourish in the sunlight. I love the sunflower for its bond with the sun. The sun rises in the east and the sunflower rotates it’s beautiful petaled-head to maintain… Read More
I’ve always been a look-up-at-the-moon-and-stars kind of person. Thanks to technology, I’ve been able to marvel at the moon, stars, and planets on a regular basis. In fact, Mars (the planet, not my son 😉 ) can be spotted in my backyard without a telescope at about 5AM. Like other interests close to my heart,… Read More
“I can’t imagine a force more powerful, a love more valuable, or a gift more lasting than a Mother.” ~Unknown I recall a moment in my childhood when I heard a saying offered by my Grandmother, “Give people their flowers while they’re here”. For those unfamiliar with the saying, it simply means—don’t wait for someone… Read More
Life has been strange as of late with the world fully engaged in social distancing. While it seems that the whole family is starting to adjust to the new normal, there is still much strain on everyday life. With good intentions I have made schedules for everyone. It accounts for class Zoom meetings, enrichment activities, exercise,… Read More
Wherever I turn this week there seems to be lots of buzz about the fights over toilet paper, empty shelves, and hand washing–a foreign practice for some, i’m learning. I also learned the meaning of social distancing. Prior to my new found edification of the topic, I thought I had implemented this years ago given… Read More
Extremely good vibes in the Bake Shop today! The day was spent in good company, having Pink Table Talk over scones and fancy orange juice. ❤️ Eden walked us through her recipe to make homemade happiness and the results were glorious! That energy radiated throughout the Bake Shop.
