Summer is coming, markets are popping up everywhere, and if you’re anything like me… it’s tempting.

There’s just something about having a booth. The vibe, the community, the idea of selling out and m...

Some days in business feel polished and put-together.

And some days… feel like you’re sprinting out the door, realizing you’re 20 minutes late to deliver an order, running on no sleep, and wondering ...

"It's not like yours."

"I'll never do that like you do."

"I'm not creative like you."

I can't stand these phrases! They flood your soul with lies: that you're not meant to create, or not meant to a...

My journey in business began with a bake sale.

It was right before Valentine’s Day, and I wanted to run a fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Paraguay. I had spent 18 months there as a missionary, ...

When I first started taking orders, all of my baking money ran through our personal family account. Every time I needed ingredients or supplies, it felt like I was taking money away from groceries or ...

Can I let you in on a little secret?

This gorgeous buttercream flower wedding cake is one of my best-selling designs. Ever since I created and posted it years ago, client after client has ordered it ...

There are so many different ways to package cake slices.

When choosing packaging, there are a few things I always consider:

• Cost of the packaging

• How it looks to the customer

• How easy

  ...

If you love baking and want to bring in some extra income, here’s the good news: you don’t need a huge menu to make real money.

In fact, many successful home bakers focus on just a few well-designed ...

Let’s talk about income taxes — without the panic, confusion, or accountant-level jargon.

I’m about to walk you through a very simple view of how income taxes work for bakers (and really, any small b...

Have you ever found yourself pulling your hair out trying to figure out what’s actually legally required to run your business as a home baker?

Yeah. Me too. And honestly… all of us.

Trying to untang...

The Price Is Right… Or Is It?

Pricing cakes is hands-down one of the hardest parts of running a baking business.

Sure, learning to stack cake layers, get smooth buttercream, and deliver a cake witho...

If you’re a baker or decorator staring at your inbox wondering “Why isn’t anyone ordering?” — you’re not alone.

This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from bakers. You know your work is g...