Big Changes At Sweet Ivy Confections...My New Mission



Change.

Most people who REALLY know me personally will tell you that I HATE change.

It's uncomfortable.

It's difficult.

It's not familiar.

I'd much rather have comfort, ease, and familiar!

But lately, I have been restless in my baking venture.

For two years, I've been learning new skills and growing in my knowledge of cake and cookie decorating.  I have sold some of my work to friends, neighbors, work clients, acquaintances, etc...yet I've still remained...restless and unfulfilled.

I thought and thought, prayed, and thought some more.

I have come to the decision that I'd like to take my baking in a new direction.

I am no longer going to bake for profit (not there was ever much profit involved before).

I had one of those "a-ha moments" last night.

I did some soul-searching and wanted to give back, bless others, and most of all please God in what I do.  I already work a full time job outside of the home in a different field...and I've decided I "ENJOY" baking too much and want to STRICTLY keep it FUN and a HOBBY for myself.  When I was charging a specified rate for cakes or cookies for people, I felt an enormous amount of stress to be perfect.  I cannot do that anymore...because I'm NOT perfect.  I enjoy baking/decorating...I feel God put that passion in my heart...and I want to continue to develop my skills...BUT...I am not going to "make money on it".

You may ask...

Are you going to bake for FREE?

YES I AM!!!

You heard me right!

I am not going to charge for my time and skill going into the cakes and cookies I make.

But what I ask from you, is that you bless someone in return.

Here's what I will be doing...

When I give you an estimate for your dessert...

You will be paying for the cost of your ingredients and then a set donation of your given estimate will go toward missions and charity. 

Since I decided to do this, the pressure and stress to be "perfect" has already lifted off of me.  I want customers to understand that I bake for fun, a creative outlet, a hobby. 

I am excited about changing the direction of Sweet Ivy Confections.

Because God has abundantly blessed my family, I would much rather give my time and talent for free to bless someone else in need.

The stress for perfection has left me.  I feel at peace and I'm excited to bless others while I develop my baking skills!

...It is more blessed to give than to receive.  Acts 20:35