This week I celebrated my 26th birthday on Tuesday. I was given a choice by Weldon that I could open up one gift every day this week, or open all my gifts on my birthday. I chose to spread them out and open one every day this week. So we’ve been enjoying a little birthday cheer every night and I’m loving it!
I have to admit, it definitely brought back the magic of having birthdays this time. Not only that but it made us slow down and enjoy the little moments life brings, like birthday surprises. I am thinking that this week-long birthday might be a new tradition that our family will keep!
In addition to spreading out birthday cheer, I was a busy bee in the kitchen for several days filling my very first Valentine’s Day Cookie Orders!
Cookie decorating is a fairly new hobby for me. I think I’m so obsessed because it combines food and creativity. I’ve been wanting to get started taking orders for some time now, but wasn’t exactly sure how or where to start. So after a little brainstorming sesh with my best business advisor (Weldon), we came up with a plan!
Valentine’s Day was a perfect place to start. Every one is looking for gifts and usually those gifts involve some type of sweets. I wanted to create a set that would be versatile for everyone -not too romantic in case it was for a friend but still showing the spirit of the holiday. I made up my samples, posted them on Facebook and ended up with 12 orders!
72 cookies later I’d say my first cookie-venture was a success! I am already planning and looking forward to the next holiday to offer gift sets.
I’m a dreamer and an idea generator but sometimes that means I’m a starter and never a finisher. This project was a chance for me to START. I’ve been dreaming about cookies for a while and saying many times how I was going to do it. Well, you’ll never get anywhere if you don’t start!
Do you have something you’ve been dreaming about lately but haven’t had the chance, the inspiration, or the discipline to dive in and get it started? Even if it’s as simple as taking the time to enjoy your birthday for a whole week or as elaborate as writing that business plan that’s going to let you leave your 9-5 desk job…I encourage you to START today and do something!!
