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Empty Nest Baking

I’m an empty nester and home baker. Baking is my creative outlet! I make and sell macarons, decorated royal icing sugar cookies and all kinds of sweet treats.

I do specialty orders and pre sales. Message me for special orders!

05/20/2025

Happy 19th birthday to my niece, Phoenix! I love her, although I don’t get to see her as much as I’d like. I love doing these little compilations for someone!

04/09/2025

I made the these ages ago. I don't make cookies too often anymore, but these were for my daughter in law's sweet sister. She is getting married this weekend and these were for her bridal shower. I always forget to get pictures untill the last minute, so these didn't turn out great. But it was such a cute theme! 🐝🍯

12/21/2024

It's been a few weeks since I did these cookies for a dear friend for a baby shower she was working on! I love foxes! They looked so cute on the place settings! I had a little help from these two crazies. But you can see all they care about is eating the frosting! (They had their own frosting bags. Don't worry about it!)

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween!

We always have a pumpkin carving tradition (since the year we got married) and we get into it pretty deep as you can see! I loved trick or treating with the grandkids in our neighborhood, and then my Sister Amy's annual Halloween party. She's the one dressed up like a biker gang member (a dude 😂). It freaked us all out because she looked so not...Amy!

10/11/2024

I'm sorry for the long post ahead:

Today marks the anniversary of my stroke. A year ago my life changed forever. This has been the absolute hardest year of my life. But today I'm choosing to focus on the positive things I've learned.

1. Family is the most important thing. I remember waking up in the ICU, where I don't remember hardly anything. When I would wake, I always saw another person from my family sitting with me. Then I fell immediately back to sleep. It's all I remember from the ICU. It was a tender mercy from God. It calmed me. My family was asked to try to have someone with me at all times as the hospital was understaffed and it would ensure better care for me. The family came together and made a schedule. I was never alone. My doctor later remarked that he'd never seen such a dedicated family. My sisters, my children, even my brother in law took turns. It touches me that they loved me so much that they'd brave an uncomfortable, at times harrowing night (Mindy had to hold me down in bed at one point lol!) in the hospital and sometimes have to return to work the next day.
2. Priesthood prayers work. I asked for many; sometimes multiple times a day. 😂. Martin would tell me I'd already had one (or 5 that day. HiI'd forgotten) but he'd give me as many as I asked for. It was obviously a comfort for me. I don't remember them. But they helped me in the moment.
3. Temple roll blessings. I always remember when I'm in the temple, that at some point, my name was there. Thank you for those who ensured my name was being prayed for in temples. I have a strong testimony of the blessings that come from that.
4. Mourn with those who mourn. Those who took time out of their busy lives to visit me have no idea how much it lifted me. Thank you to friends, family, my sweet nephew. It is so important to mourn with those who mourn. You don't have to say anything. Just visit them, call, text. It's amazing how much it helps.

I must mention I'm grateful for my Mom who was with me that day. It is her birthday and we were celebrating. She got me to the hospital in time enough to save my life and ensure I would eventually recover. Had I been home, I would've said I felt sick, gone to bed and may not have woken up. Thanks Mom for having a birthday on the exact best day! 😂

I don't dream yet. It's strange. But maybe I'm being protected from nightmares. I don't mind! Lol. My life is different. But it's not so bad.

I hope I'm stronger after my ordeal. I think I am. I continue to learn.

I spent the day in my mountains which was tricky because I've had the stomach flu. But I felt better that I did it.
I'm looking forward to more time of recovery and peace!

09/29/2024

It's been a minute (or two) since I made any cookies. Me and my rolling pin are rusty! My amazingly talented niece asked me to make some for a crafting party she was hosting. I missed it😔, Martin and I were up to our ears in grandkids and kittens for the weekend, but I heard they had so much fun. She's going to host another one at Christmas. I'll post info when she does! You need to be there!!!

There are photos of some of the projects she offered, but she also let you come up with your own if you wanted.

Thank you Ariel Higley Colby for always supporting me!

04/30/2024

My cute little ones!

02/02/2024

Just a reminder! Orders for Valentine's day pre-sales close on the 10th of February! See details below! ♥️♥️♥️

Hey all you Valentines! Pre-orders for sugar cookies and Macarons are finally here! Sorry, I've been so slow. Message me if you'd like to order or have questions. Pick up will be February 12-14 at my home in Willard. There's a limited quantity available. Pre-ordering ends February 7. Special requests are also welcomed! ♥️♥️♥️
Macaron flavors : raspberry cheesecake and chocolate strawberry.

Key to my heart - $8
Tic Tac Toe - $6
Bee Mine - $8
6 Mini hearts - $10
Gnome one like you - $10
5 macarons -$10
10 Macarons - $20

01/26/2024

Hey all you Valentines! Pre-orders for sugar cookies and Macarons are finally here! Sorry, I've been so slow. Message me if you'd like to order or have questions. Pick up will be February 12-14 at my home in Willard. There's a limited quantity available. Pre-ordering ends February 7. Special requests are also welcomed! ♥️♥️♥️
Macaron flavors : raspberry cheesecake and chocolate strawberry.

Key to my heart - $8
Tic Tac Toe - $6
Bee Mine - $8
6 Mini hearts - $10
Gnome one like you - $10
5 macarons -$10
10 Macarons - $20

01/04/2024

I made it to the top of my long hill today that just enters where I used to hike. I haven't done that for three months. I'm so proud of how far I've come in a short amount of time. I've been released from Neuro PT, Speach and Cognitive therapies (with flying colors I might add) and am working on getting to drive again through OT. I say this like I have something to do with it. I do, I guess but honestly, I owe it to Jesus the Savior. He has carried me and strengthened me when I have needed Him most. He will carry you too! You just need only search Him!

Looking forward to hitting those hiking trails this Spring! Oh and I'm going to be offering presales for Valentine's day cookies and macarons! I'm getting my life slowly but surely back. ♥️♥️♥️

11/02/2023

My sister Lesa is an incredible artist so making cookies for her birthday was intimidating. But we got together and watched “Young Frankenstein” and had a blast!!!

11/02/2023

These were for my favorite (ok, only) brother’s birthday. Even though he was mean to me growing up, (ie. tying me to the trampoline with shoe laces, then driving away on his motorcycle or tying me to the bed with his socks) I still thought he was the best❤️. Love you Todd (Golden Child)!

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