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This past weekend was my daughter's wedding. I was asked to make the wedding cake. This felt a little out of my wheel house, as I have never made a wedding cake before nor am I a great decorator. Our compromise was that I would make the 4 inch top tier of the cake they would cut and cupcakes for all the other guests in the same flavor of the wedding cake. Then, I was inspired by Pinterest, as is normally the case! One way I show love is through my baking. I love gifting

Recently, I was at my sisters house. She was having surgery that week and asked if I would make cinnamon rolls for her kids while she was out. My niece wanted to help and oh the joy that was in those moments with her at the kitchen table. We made a mess, and of course, cleaned it up. We worked with our hands. We made something sweet and delicious. Most of all, we did my favorite thing, which is to spend time with people I love. One of the reasons I love to bake so much i

I recently left a job I truly cherished to become a stay-at-home mom. It was one of the hardest decisions I've made. I loved being a teacher, I adored my coworkers, and I deeply cared for my students. There have been times this summer when I've doubted this choice. Then there's this picture. I returned home from a farmer's market that didn't go as planned. I was exhausted from preparing and then standing all day, trying to sell the baked goods I made. When I walked into the h