12/01/2025
***It’s gonna be a loooong one, but PLEASE stick with me!!***
So I know I don’t post much & I truly wish I was posting now for a much better reason. A post like this was something I had hoped wouldn’t come for mannnnny years, however here we are, sooner rather than later. First though, before my amazing loyals start freaking out, no I am NOT quitting! Just having to change things up a little & adjust to a new normal. It’s been on my mind for a while (I have really struggled with it) but finally getting a diagnosis kind of solidified the decision I was trying to avoid. Unfortunately I learned about 3 months ago that the tremors I’ve been having (mainly in my dominant right arm) for about a year now are essential tremors. They will never go away and will slowly get worse. There are meds you can take to help/reduce, but only help/reduce not prevent or reverse. I have a prescription for them if I need them, but I’d prefer not to take meds on a daily basis if it’s not absolutely necessary. I had really hoped they were something that could be “fixed” or cured, but unfortunately that’s not the case. Adding to that I have nerve/muscle pain in the same arm that I am currently in physical therapy for but there is no guarantee it will work and could end in a pain management type of issue. Soooo rather than give up completely I have decided to adjust & adapt to what I am still able to do. 😊
So what does this mean for you guys? The biggest thing will be cookie orders. They will be VERY limited, prob no more than 2 orders a month and no more than 1-2 dozen per order (depending on complexity). Eventually they will be phased out completely. I will truly miss making cookies, but it’s just too much physically & mentally for me now. One of my biggest triggers is physical activity & fine motor tasks with my hand/arm (ex: holding a piping bag doing tiny details on cookies for hours). Cakes are a more relaxed process and much larger “canvas” to work on than cookies.
I am also committing myself to not overbooking orders & trying to take 1 week(end) off per month. I hate saying no I can’t or sorry I’m booked, but I’m going to have to learn. My other biggest triggers are stress, anxiety & lack of sleep…all things that happen when I overbook orders.
On a more positive note though, because cookies will eventually not be available, I am working on other fun and exciting new treats that I will hopefully be able to offer for many years to come! Although none will be quite as customizable as cookies they will be customizable enough to match any decor and themes you guys might be doing. I will announce more about this later, hopefully soon!!
Sooo in conclusion if you know or even think you will be needing an order please let me know as soon as you can, even if you don’t have all the details yet. However please never hesitate to ask if I’m available even very last minute. You never know when I might be free & I really do want to make all the goodies for you guys!!!
Thank you sooooo much to everyone who has supported me and helped me continue to do what I love!! I hope to continue making goodies for all your events for a long time to come!!💖💖
