Blogger Behindedness!

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the things you need to do and the things you want to do just aren’t meshing with each other?  This used to happen to me pretty often, but in the past couple of years, as I have made some major changes in my life (like a new career!) I find it’s more likely that what I want to do and what I need to do are the same thing!  Amazing & Wonderful!  I know!   However, lately that has not been the case at all!

For those readers who don’t already know, shortly after my last blog post (in MAY!) I filed for a divorce.

WAIT!!

Please don’t start feeling bad and leaving comments telling me how sorry you are! Understand that this single change, for all the gravity, seriousness and immensity it carries with it, will reduce the stress levels in my life exponentially.  Unfortunately, the process can be very slow, as I am sure many of you know!  Of course nobody ever says, “I want to be in my early 30s and divorced with 2 kids!” But, regardless, I will be better for it, and so will my kiddos.

So that is my excuse for being SO behind on my blog, and also my website and Facebook page!  As I like to say, life got in the way! But, I am getting back on the Mac and getting back to updating things! 

Do not assume that just because I was not posting, there have not been things to share….there are MANY!     So, to avoid overwhelming you, my readers, I am going to try to post in spurts so you can get it all, without having to go through 6 months of updates all at the same time!

And now…..for your viewing pleasure….some of the cookies I did late this spring:  (Please leave me a comment or two at the end!  I’d love to know what you think!)

 Thanks for sharing your feedback!

March & April Cookie-ing

That's a word right? Cookie-ing?  I may have made it up, but that's okay.  I'm still going to use it!  As you can see, my last blog post was March 3^rd!!  I really do have the best intentions of blogging at least once per week.  However, I get so busy with actually making the cookies, (and of course being a wife & mommy, and my other job too) that blogging takes a back seat, and before I know it, a whole month has gone by with no posts! 

So, here are some of the wonderful yummy treats I have worked on lately.  I hope you like them!

Zebra Striped Cookies with 21 for a 21st Birthday in Hartland, MI

Lovely Magnolia in my yard! 
They aren't around long, but they are glorious while they last!! 

Surf's Up!!  Surf Board Cookies and Board Shorts Cookies off to North Carolina for a 1st Birthday Party. 
These were designed to coordinate with a party setup by Claudia at Tini Posh.

Personalized Easter Cookies for a family party in Waterford, MI

Sports Theme Cookies for two liitle boys' birthday party in Waterford, MI
baseball cookies, basketball cookies, soccer ball cookies & football cookies!

Baby Tigger Cookies for a 1st Birthday party in Flushing, MI

Tulip Cookies!!  Not really (duh!) it's more spring splendor in my back yard!!  I love it when the flowers come out.  :)

Easter Egg Cookies to match a birthday invitation designed by Natalie at Southern Belle's Charm.

Dr. Suess's The Cat in the Hat Cookies for a local birthday party.

Black & Fawn Pug Cookies to Springboro, OH

40th & 50th Birthday Cookies for a combined party in Waterloo, Ontario!
My first international shipment.  :)

The Red Velvet cake I made for my mom's birthday.  Complete with chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate curlicues. It was my first one, and went over pretty well!

Guitar Cookies for a local pickup.

Bandaged Feet for a local delivery.  I hope the cookies made John feel better after his foot surgery!

Bowling Ball cookies to match the decor at a local Bowling Birthday Party

Assorted Daisy Cookies for a giveaway hosted by Heather at Pirates and Princesses, shipped off to the winner in Pennsylvania.
If you haven't done it yet, go check out her blog!  You will want to be a follower, because she is AH-MAY-ZING!!

These sweet "Little Chick" cookies were made to match the design created by another of my fave party girls, Laura at EyeCandy Event Details. You can find her blog HERE and he facebook page HERE.

St. Patrick's Day Irish Cookie assortment, for the little bit o' green in us all!

Watermelon Cookies and Flower Cookies - sent to Ft. Stewart in Georgia to put smiles on the face of my favorite soldier!

Introducing, an instant hit!

Custom Crispy Pops!!!



Decorated Circles to Match Think Spring Collection from Eye Candy Event Details



 

Chocolate Drizzled Random Triangles with sprinkles.

 

These babies are made about an inch thick and are on sticks (that’s what makes them pops!).  They can be decorated with royal icing in any way you can imagine. For the chocolate lovers out there they can be drizzled with your choice of milk, dark, or white chocolate, or even colored chocolate!  And for the chocolate addicts who are not willing to attempt recovery, such as myself, they can be fully dipped in chocolate, completely covering every inch of the crispy, sweet, marshmallow-y goodness with chocolate.  YUM!

You might be asking yourself why I didn’t use the same word choice that they have on the box of cereal form which they’re made.  Hmmmm?  That’s odd, you might say.  But, it’s not odd at all; if you consider that I have neither the interest nor the finances to risk copyright infringement on a large multinational corporation!  So, Custom Crispy Pops (with a C) they are!

If you are interested in ordering these for your next party or special event, or you’d like to get some as a gift, please contact me at tstCookies@gmail.com.

It's Been Busy!!

What I've been up to lately!



Dora & Diego Cookies off to VA.  Thanks Tamika!



"Chrissy" Cookies for Moodylicious Skincare's Wicked Chocolate Face Frosting. 
Off to CA for a slumber party.  Thanks Christine!



Surprise for Sally's Birthday!



Living Social logo cookies for my sales rep!  Thanks Monica!  I hope your other clients love them!

 

Princess Dresses in hot pink & lime green for the twins' Princess Tea Party birthday.
Thanks Linnea!





Custom Crispy Pops to match a fabric swatch! Thanks Laura!



Woooo Hoooo!!!

I am going to Bloggy Boot Camp!!!! 

Too busy to write much right now, lots of Valentine's order to finish up.  But, I HAD to let everyone know!!!  If you're going, let me know!!

Bring on the Boys!!!

Several birthday parties for little boys of late.  Here's what we've done!

Batman!!  Thanks Karyn.  I hope he loved them!

Grave Digger!  Thank you Brandy!  See you soon. 

Light Sabers for a Star Wars themed party!  Thanks Yolanda!

Yet another giveaway!

Over the last couple of weeks, there have been opportunities for you to get FREE cookies, 60% off cookies, and 50% off cookies!  Holy Discounts Batman!  Well....here's another chance for you to get cookies for FREE!!!  Check out this HUGE Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway - featuring over 130 blogs!

This giveaway is open through February 6th!  Click on the button above to see how you can enter.  While you're there, make sure you check out all the other blogs that are giving away great, handmade prizes too!

Crazy busy 'round here!

Ok....I usually try to post every Sunday, but, I was up north with some of my girls! 

That's us, we had a blast.  We always have a blast!!  Yummy food, no responsibilities, great conversation, games, lots of laughter, and very little sleep!

Last week, and this week since I've been back have been crazy busy!!  I had coupons running on OyWhataDeal.com on Monday, and another on LivingSocial.com on Tuesday. Monday we announced the winner of the HUGE 500 fan giveaway was Jen Johnson. I shipped out 4 orders yestersday (including some freebies to contest winners!!!).  Today I see we have broke the 700 fans mark on facebook!! 

They like me, they REALLY like me!!!

Now, I have orders coming in faster than I can write them down!!!  If you are looking for Valentine cookies, please e-mail or call me ASAP (do not leave a comment about wanting cookies!) because I am running out of room in my calendar fast! As it is, I may have to get some help over here.  Maybe if someone else can do packaging and shipping, I will get it all done on time!!

Here is a glimpse of what I've been up to!

Tiny cheetah heels and tiny purses for a "Lil Miss Priss Party" styled by Claudia at TiniPosh for her daughter.

Monster truck "Grave Digger" for a little boy's b-day.  Thanks Brandy!

Lightsabers for a Star Wars themed party.  Thanks Yolanda!

Valentine's Day Assortment

All you need is love!

More to come once I can get out of my kitchen!

It's time!!!

Super-Duper Giveaway Day!!!

(Week actually!)

Well, here it is sportsfans!  The HUGE GIVEAWAY you’ve all been waiting for! 

You may remember that this was planned in honor of hitting 500 fans on our facebook page for The Sweetest Thing…well, we blew that away and are now over 600!!

WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!

I am totally geeked! 

I don’t think I even know that many people!

YAAAAYYYYYY!!! 

SERIOUSLY DOING THE HAPPY DANCE! 

(And if you know me, you know how silly that looks!)

Alright, so here are the details you need to know.  The winner will get an

insane prize package

worth almost $200 (!) that will include:

1 dozen hand decorated valentine cookies by The Sweetest Thing

1 hand knit earflap hat with hearts (size 2-5T) by Buggy's Beanies

1 dozen mini heart cake pops by Dreamin’ N Details Design

6 handmade favor tags by The Purple Pug

1 signature Silver Pendant by Ann-Margaret’s SpecialTea Shoppe

1 set of embellished burp cloths by (the brand new!) My Little Snugbug

1 Infant Hair Accessories Starter Kit & Mother Necklace by Icing tops the CAKE

Starter Kit Includes:

1 - Hot Pink Infant Kufi Hat w/ 4" White Daisy.

1 - 4" Purple, White & Black Zebra Daisy on thin 
     black headband.

1 - White crochet headband

1 - "LOVE" Valentine’s Day Clippie

1 - Pair of pink flower clippies

1 - "Mothers" Scrabble Tile Necklace w/ 18" shiny 
      silver ball chain.

Entry is EASY!! 

All you have to do is “like” all 7 of us on Facebook!

(Each fb page is linked in the list above!)

Then, leave a comment here on the blog telling me you did so. 

That comment on this blog is your entry!

If you would like to double your chances of winning,

Also follow the corresponding blogs that are available

The Sweetest Thing – Right here, silly!

The Purple Pug

Don’t forget to come back here and leave a comment letting me know you follow!

The contest will close at midnight on Sunday, January 30^th.  The winner will be drawn using Random.org on Monday, January 31.  Be sure to leave an e-mail address in your comments so I can contact the winner.
**Winner MUST have a US mailing address to which we can send the prizes (due to shipping).**