17,000 likes on facebook!

17,000 likes on facebook!

I am shakin in my boots with excitement peeps! Whippy Cake very recently acquired their 17,000th like on Facebook. I’ve never had that many likes before which makes it suitable for me to do something else I’ve never done before.  I am marking down EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY APPLIQUES  in my shop to 40% [...]

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my mom’s spoon theory

my mom’s spoon theory

Before you continue reading this post you may want to go to your kitchen and retrieve a spoon in case you want to test out the following theory yourself. This is me and my mom, I wanted you to see what she looks like because I am about to talk about her. I hope that [...]

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last minute gifts for mom

last minute gifts for mom

At my house we aren’t exactly planners so gift buying doesn’t usually happen until the night before the celebration. The downfall to procrastinating is it doesn’t leave much time to think of and find  a fabulous gift. I always have an ongoing list of favorite female must-haves and I think it’s best that I share [...]

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an even bigger cookie

an even bigger cookie

I just had to share Cookie’s 4 month photos before she turns 5 months. I’m getting to that stage where I have to fight back hysteria each day as she gets a little older. I remember when she was just a little cake bite who slept in my arms all day long. Now when I [...]

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hot cakes [sale]

hot cakes [sale]

I apologize to those of you who have been checking the blog rigorously today for this weeks Hot Cakes. Last night I got back from yet another conference and so I spent the day unpacking and running errands and I am just now sitting down to my computer.  I do however have some great news [...]

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the importance of being eyebrows

the importance of being eyebrows

Some people think the eyes are the window to the soul, and I agree, but I think this phrase sometimes leaves out the all important frame of said window– the eyebrow. Several years ago my bff introduced me to the fabricated eyebrow, and I haven’t been able to go back since. You see, she and [...]

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pretty new things

pretty new things

I just added (as in like 2 minutes ago) a bunch of pretty little things to my Etsy store. If you haven’t heard I have re-opened my Etsy store and listed a bunch of limited edition but entirely desirable products and 100% of the proceeds are going towards whippy[4]africa (I am volunteering for Heart for [...]

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hot cakes are BACK! [sale]

hot cakes are BACK! [sale]

Once upon a time I used to feature an applique and put it on sale for a whole week and I am finally bringing that back old school. Be sure to check back weekly to find out which applique(s) are on sale and why I love them and maybe even how they got their names [...]

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NYX Retractable Eyeliner [product review]

NYX Retractable Eyeliner [product review]

As promised, you’re looking at product review deux right this very second! Spring has sprung and summer is on the horizon, so what better product to review than an eyeliner that won’t melt off your face in the sweltering Arizona sun, or any other sun for that matter. This time of year (ok fine, all [...]

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a day in our life – session

a day in our life – session

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I am getting really excited about it. I really appreciate this time of year because it motivates me to reflect why I am thankful to be a mother and especially why I am thankful for my own mother. This year I wanted to do a series of [...]

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Girls’ Night Out

Girls’ Night Out

Every now and then I feel like I need a break from the real world, just to get away and spend time with my friends and forget all my responsibilities. When I get a chance to take these breaks, I come back feeling refreshed and able to again take on the world and everything thrown [...]

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