03/23/2026
2026 Easter Preorder Menu
It is here - and now open! Preorders will close on Sat. March 28th. The website is NEW but still under construction - so let me know if something isn't working. I'm working on the kinks as they appear.
LINK: https://www.thesugarhivemn.com/2026-easter-preorder-menu
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Midnight Mumblings heavy on my mind, doesn't really have much to do with the above but kind of:
For some time, I have been working quietly behind the scenes to repair the website, the main stream of communications and it -- just didn't work. Man, I cannot tell you how many hours, tears, frustrations, everything spent trying to fix and repair. I thought that would be easier and less timely than starting over. Truth is - I needed to start over. I should have done it a long time ago. I said goodbye to the former website and have been slowly yet trying my hardest to create new. Challenges with new is - it's expensive and I have zero web design experience. I'm not in a position to hire a professional. But the largest part is - the fear of repeated massive failure. Communication failure, ill intentions by some, firmware/software/whatever updates, spam filters, folders, being locked out, unable to retrieve account recovery, incomplete software/web updates -- everything that could go wrong - DID. Now, how do I trust it all again? Well, I don't. But, I am going to try and remain optimistic and hope the new is...a new beginning, better and is reliable.
Life - 2025 into 2026 - it's been bittersweet. In February 2025 - I took on a part time position at the animal shelter, eagerly. I still share that eagerness and I am very happy - however it is a role that requires more than what I anticipated. It has greatly limited my ability to bake as I was before because I haven't been able to invent more time. But, I believe God has put me where I belong, whether it was part of my plan or not, and I feel we are doing amazing things out there. I am very lucky to be embraced and supported by some key individuals.
Balancing personal life changes, employment changes, technology failures/changes - balancing hasn't been easy, or even possible on many days and a lot has fallen between the cracks. For that, I apologize. I am hoping to simplify - to streamline - and finally have ONE reliable stream of communication that works because I still deeply care, deeply love and am still committed to being the person you reach out to when it comes to your delicious treats.
Grace. A lot of grace - is what I am asking. I am navigating waters still foreign to me but I am learning and finally finding a path that feels comfortable. There's no ill feelings - if my dumpster fire is too much to handle - no problem at all! We have a community of amazing and talented folks who offer treats just like I do and probably do not muddy the water like I have for the last year or so. I believe in transparency and respect so this is something I feel I owe to you.
But I tell you, when I say my customers are like family to me - they are. I remember every detail you share with me. I know what you like, what you don't like. I know you like the banana bread I make because it reminds you of your grandma or I know you don't like chocolate because it gives you headaches. I remember your kids when they come looking for the 'cookie lady'. You are family. I tell you nothing but the truth. While I work through some heavy stuff personally, and find my stride working more than full time at the shelter - please know I am doing the absolute best I can and still hope grace, forgiveness and kindness can be extended. I know that may not be enough for some - but I'm learning to I need to be ok with that.
Now, here is to new beginnings - to functioning websites - to functional technology. And to a night of sleep.
Goodnight my friends, family and customers - let me know if you have questions and if something isn't working. I will try and troubleshoot it the best I can.
