12/12/2021
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Last December, I was pretty bummed about not being able to physically spend time with my loved ones. One of my favourite things to do during the holiday season is sharing fantastic meals together with people! So as a compromise, I started dropping off baked goods on friendsβ / familyβs doorsteps. Seeing how much joy it could bring to people during tough times, I was inspired to leap outside of my comfort zone & attempt to cultivate that joy even further, starting up Marlaβs Merienda & sharing my baked goods with strangers through the beauty of the world wide web. .
Here we are 1 year, 1000 boxes, a few hundred orders, a restaurant catering experience, 1635 Instagram followers & a whole lotta really awesome customers later! This ride was super unexpected but am so grateful for how itβs turned out & for each and every single sliver of support YOU have given me! π . . .
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As I wrap up my degree & prepare for future endeavours, Marlaβs Merienda will be out of business until May 2022 π₯² so YES, this means this is REALLY the LAST 12 DAYS for you to fill up on merienda until the spring! πΈ .
Order close Dec. 19 so be sure to get your orders in ASAP at π marlasmerienda.com π . . .