Had to bump this up to this week’s Product’s I LOVE post as Mabel’s Labels once again came through for us. I’ve been using their products for several years now. Having a 5 year old boy who goes to camp and school these are so helpful in making sure all his things make it back […]
Pinterest – are you hooked yet?
I’ve a big fan of web apps (and now ipad/iphone apps) for business, fun and making life easier. My lastest favorite is Pinterest – a virtual pin board great for collecting inspirations from the web. For business I’m using it collect inspiration for parties and cakes. For personal I’m using it for decorating, organizing, fashion […]
10 Random Facts About Me
Want to learn a little bit about me? I thought a list of 10 random facts would be fun Before becoming a cake decorator/sweet shoppe owner I was a scientist. My previous job was as a molecular biologist for a biotechnology company in San Diego. I grew up in King of Prussia, PA (aka “the […]
We’re fans – grilled corn!
{allrecipes.com} We love corn when its tender and sweet! My North Scottsdale Farmer’s Market delivery included some delicious looking corn so that was definatley on the menu for Saturday evening. I’ve always boiled it but this weekend my husband suggested we try grilling it. Quick search on the iphone and pulled up a simple allrecipes.com […]
Summer time fun!
{Laura Winslow photography FREE printable} Summer is here – how are you celebrating? Have you seen this adorable FREE printable from Laura Winslow photography filled with 101 bits of summer fun? So cute. One thing I love most about summer is the delicious fruits and vegatables! we stocked up at Costco on strawberries and blueberries […]
Shop Local
I’m a big fan of the ‘shop local’ concept – its helps your local community and you often get better products and customer service. As a small business owner, I’m a member of Local First Arizona an organization that helps support and promote locally owned businesses in Arizona. On their website they have an excellent […]
Father’s Day – have you made your plans yet?
{martha stewart} Father’s Day is coming up fast- have you made plans yet? My husband has two requests – 1) to sleep in and 2) meatloaf Often I work Father’s Day morning and have a few surprise deliveries Father’s Day sweets that have often been ordered for Dads with children who live in other states. […]
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm {Products I LOVE}
I’m very passionate about my favorite products. It makes me happy to find new things that I just love. Since I’ve started reading blogs, I’ve learned about a lot of new great products from bloggers so with SweetShoppeMom.com I plan on sharing the products that I LOVE. So starting out this blog with some simple […]
My Top 10 Favorite Sweets
I love sweets, especially chocolate. I own a sweet shoppe – my love of chocolate and cooking got me started in this field. Ice Cream – I LOVE ice cream. I could eat it every day. My favorites include Dairy Queen’s blizzards, Johnny Rockets Milk Shakes, Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food, Sweet Republic Salted Carmel […]
Memorial Day Weekend Escape
As a sweet shoppe business owner its hard to get away for weekend trips – because our speciality is parties, most of our business is on the weekends. Holiday weekends are often quieter for us because there aren’t as many birthday parties and showers. We could tell Sunday was going to be quiet so we […]