Hey there, Sweet Spot Creations family! 🧁
Let me take you on a journey into the not-so-glamorous life of a baker-mum—aka me, the human equivalent of a KitchenAid mixer set on turbo speed.
Lately, my life feels like one of those cartoons where the character is juggling flaming cupcakes and knives on a conveyor belt, while a herd of elephants plays the trumpet in the background.
Between making the perfect batch of Taylor Swift-themed cupcakes (queen of sparkles and sprinkles, after all) and trying to be supermum to my three neuro-spicy kids, I’ve started to feel like I’m spreading myself thinner than a sheet of fondant. There’s a never-ending to-do list, and friends expecting me to be Oprah without the billions or a team of staff.
Here’s the kicker: I love helping out. I love creating cake magic and being there for my friends. But in saying ‘yes’ to everything, I forgot to say ‘yes’ to myself. I’ve been trying to pour from an empty cup, and let me tell you, nothing but crumbs and cold coffee come out.
Then there are my kids—my beautiful, energetic, sometimes chaotic bundles of sass. They don’t care if I’m rocking the “I haven’t slept in a week” look as long as I show up. Their idea of making memories doesn’t include perfect icing or flavors. They just want me—flour-dusted clothes, messy bun, and all.
So, to my customers, practically family by now, to my friends who know where I hide the emergency chocolate, and to every busy soul out there: let’s remember it’s okay to say “no” sometimes. It’s okay to hide in the pantry and eat a cupcake in peace. It’s okay to turn off the oven, put down the spatula, and make memories without cake.
You can’t pour from an empty cup. And trust me, an overcooked, burnt-out baker isn’t much fun (or tasty) for anyone.
Here’s to self-care, deep breaths, climbing mountains, walking along beaches and remembering that doing nothing every once in a while is perfectly fine.
Stay sweet, stay sane, and take a break when you need it. You’ve earned it!