I haven't blogged since October....bad I know. The holidays flew by this year and we are already almost through the 1st month of the year. I hope to have a bunch going on this year so lets go through the goals so far.
1. We updated the website! Click on the pictures to make larger, took out the cookies (right now not a focus) & redid the cupcake tab to break down regular cupcakes & specialty. Take a look around!
www.sweetsandsmilesbakery.com
2. I am working on a real business plan. Makes me feel like I am in school again! I hope to turn this into some funding to go towards the store front. It is in the beginning stage planning & I would love to say this year it is going to happen.....we'll see!
3. Update cupcake line by a bunch. I have tons of crazy ideas in my head for new cupcakes but finding the time to get them all made & adjusted takes some work. Now taste testers is the easy part!
4. Add on some marketing besides Facebook. Going to start doing some mailers & email specials so make sure to email me with you info & birthday. Might turn into a yummy treat!!
So this is all for now, will try to do a better job at this updating thing....
Elaina
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Support your Community
There has been a lot of talk in Boone this week about businesses closing. About Boone becoming a a ghost town. Well we really need to do something about it. We need to make it a priority to keep our business in town. Support those shops downtown, The Purple Crow, Holly's, ect. They are here for a reason because they want to be not because a corporate decision was made to put them in our town.
Small businesses are great. They know their customers, give you a little one on one & can provide great support for the community. The reason I have taken this to heart a little more lately is due to starting the bakery. The main goal for me is to have a store front. I would LOVE to open in Boone but my concern is if it would be supported. I love the idea of what could be in downtown Boone, what could our community be & what could my business be.
Walk through downtown this weekend & take advantage of the cute shops there now. For some great deals on our local businesses listen to the KWBG fall auction Thursday & Friday & just support your Boone businesses.
Elaina
Small businesses are great. They know their customers, give you a little one on one & can provide great support for the community. The reason I have taken this to heart a little more lately is due to starting the bakery. The main goal for me is to have a store front. I would LOVE to open in Boone but my concern is if it would be supported. I love the idea of what could be in downtown Boone, what could our community be & what could my business be.
Walk through downtown this weekend & take advantage of the cute shops there now. For some great deals on our local businesses listen to the KWBG fall auction Thursday & Friday & just support your Boone businesses.
Elaina
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Think Pink in October!!!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means Sweets & Smiles Bakery needs to get involved! In October 10% of all orders will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
We will be having a limited time cupcake just for the month & everyone that orders will be put in a drawing for a great prize! As always if you would like to donate click on the link below.
Thank you for all the support I get from my great customers!
Elaina
Sweet & Smiles Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
We will be having a limited time cupcake just for the month & everyone that orders will be put in a drawing for a great prize! As always if you would like to donate click on the link below.
Thank you for all the support I get from my great customers!
Elaina
Sweet & Smiles Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Friday, September 2, 2011
Giving Back to Good Causes
As a business owner I feel it is good to give back to different causes. One of my main ones is Operation Baking Gals. I feel this is a great organization because it says thank you to the men and women overseas giving their time and freedom for a bigger cause.
You don't have to agree with the war or start a debate on politics because those people are over there regardless. Every box that is send over gives them a little reminder of home and a smile. That is all I am hoping for, to brighten their day.
This month we are baking and collecting donations for Logan. He is in Afganistan and has volunteered for deployment again. That is pretty selfless of him to do. It not only puts him in harms way again but is taking him away from his family and friends. On top of that their units luggage was hijacked so all their personal toiletries, ect are gone.
I will be sending boxes on September 6th. I have a few donations at this point but lets make this unit really smile and show them a big Iowa thank you!
You don't have to agree with the war or start a debate on politics because those people are over there regardless. Every box that is send over gives them a little reminder of home and a smile. That is all I am hoping for, to brighten their day.
This month we are baking and collecting donations for Logan. He is in Afganistan and has volunteered for deployment again. That is pretty selfless of him to do. It not only puts him in harms way again but is taking him away from his family and friends. On top of that their units luggage was hijacked so all their personal toiletries, ect are gone.
I will be sending boxes on September 6th. I have a few donations at this point but lets make this unit really smile and show them a big Iowa thank you!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Calling All Businesses!!!! And Other Happenings....
We have a cupcake special going on Aug 25-Sept 16th. Any businesses that place an order for their staff OR to share with customers will get a 25% discount.
Regular size or minis are a great thank you and are sure to get a smile.
We have some fun stuff going on right now.....when we hit 150 facebook likes we will be giving away 2 $25.00 gift cards. We are also doing a donation drive for Operation Baking Gals. In September we will be shipping to Logan. Logans unit got their luggage hijacked and there for not only love baked goods but toiletries also. Let send as many boxed over for the men & women to share. Any donations will get a 10% discount card for a future order. Not sure what to donate.......get to talking on the fb page or email me!
Fall is around the corner and the weather cooling off. Keep an eye out for some new fall flavors to be making it into the line up!!
Regular size or minis are a great thank you and are sure to get a smile.
We have some fun stuff going on right now.....when we hit 150 facebook likes we will be giving away 2 $25.00 gift cards. We are also doing a donation drive for Operation Baking Gals. In September we will be shipping to Logan. Logans unit got their luggage hijacked and there for not only love baked goods but toiletries also. Let send as many boxed over for the men & women to share. Any donations will get a 10% discount card for a future order. Not sure what to donate.......get to talking on the fb page or email me!
Fall is around the corner and the weather cooling off. Keep an eye out for some new fall flavors to be making it into the line up!!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Frosting Tips for the Summer Months
Oh I am a bad blogger, nothing has been updated for ages.....so I am going to give you some summer frosting tips for all you bakers.
First the bowl: I will give my mixing bowl a icey cold bath on the outside. Just running some cold water on the outside cools the bowl enough that while mixing the frosting will stay solid. This is really helpful in the summer while it is warm. Has saved many cream cheese frostings over the years when it is warm. It may take a little longer to mix but worth the wait.
Second: Replace some of the butter with shortening. Now let me tell you...I hate shortening. Its weird & I alway just real butter in my frosting. In my cake decoration class all we used was a shortening based frosting, I hated it. Butter flavor just is not the same as the real thing. Now it does give you the true white coloring if you are looking for that but I will take a cream unless asked ( :
But if I do have an event where the cake/cupcakes are going to sit outside I will replace a few tablespoons of the butter with shortening to help it hold up.
Third: Keep the cakes in the fridge for a bit will save your frosting BUT don't serve cold. Bring to room temp, no one likes a cold cake!
Now have fun baking & I will try to be a better blogger......
First the bowl: I will give my mixing bowl a icey cold bath on the outside. Just running some cold water on the outside cools the bowl enough that while mixing the frosting will stay solid. This is really helpful in the summer while it is warm. Has saved many cream cheese frostings over the years when it is warm. It may take a little longer to mix but worth the wait.
Second: Replace some of the butter with shortening. Now let me tell you...I hate shortening. Its weird & I alway just real butter in my frosting. In my cake decoration class all we used was a shortening based frosting, I hated it. Butter flavor just is not the same as the real thing. Now it does give you the true white coloring if you are looking for that but I will take a cream unless asked ( :
But if I do have an event where the cake/cupcakes are going to sit outside I will replace a few tablespoons of the butter with shortening to help it hold up.
Third: Keep the cakes in the fridge for a bit will save your frosting BUT don't serve cold. Bring to room temp, no one likes a cold cake!
Now have fun baking & I will try to be a better blogger......
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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