“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." -Socrates Goodbye 2022, and hello 2023! Can you believe another year has passed in what feels like a blink of an eye? My favorite part of celebrating a new year is the excitement and anticipation of what this next year will bring. Goodness, to think that some of our most monumental moments and exciting escapades haven't even happened yet! I saw a quote that read, "What are we going to do with all this future?" and I couldn't agree more. There is still so much to come, and I am in for it. In this next year, may we embrace the unknown, open our hearts to new experiences, and continue to ride the highs and lows of life's ever-flowing waves. Wishing each of you a happy, adventurous, and peaceful new year. XO Rebekah |
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Entering 2023 with everything I need in life, right here, in my arms. Their light shines so brilliantly, the future can't help but look bright with them by my side. |
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Cookie Curator Turns Seven |
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Seven years ago, I decorated my very first cookie, it was a penguin, and he’s still my absolute favorite. I had this innate desire to create and learn something new. I saw a video of someone decorating a cookie and thought, “That. I’m going to learn how to do that”. And—I did. Seven years later, I have watched my hobby turn into a passion and transform into a growing business. These past few months alone, my bakery has continued providing local cookie decorating classes and holiday pre-orders. It has expanded its market with premixes and ready-made royal icing, as well as a master class series available nationwide. Cookie Curator has also gained worldwide exposure when a {reel} went viral on Instagram, with over 2.7 million views, 3.0 million accounts reached, and hitting 17K followers. Even representatives from BuzzFeed have reached out! But ultimately, I want to thank YOU for your continuous encouragement and strength in every step of my cookie journey. I have the support of so many who have helped this little home bakery continue to expand, grow, and thrive. I’m incredibly grateful to each one of you, and I never take a single moment for granted. Thank you! |
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Seven years of cookie adventures wrapped into a 31 second video. Enjoy! |
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It's that time again—a subscriber's decorating class! The theme for January's decorating class is "when life gives you lemons...you make cookies." This set fits the theme of beautiful beginnings and positive vibes. I don't have a preview of the set, but this month, you can expect to spend time piping, flooding, and using different mediums like Portuguese tile stencils, airbrushing, and sprinkles to create a zesty cookie set. We will also have food, drinks, and prizes. I hope to see you there! Monday, January 23rd 6:00pm Wednesday, January 25th 6:00pm |
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In December, we collected socks to support the HashtagLunchBagOC annual sock drive. Through your amazing support, we had a constant stream of socks showing up on our doorstep. We received 69 donations of socks from 5 different states, and in the end, we collected 833 pairs of socks to donate to the sock drive. On December 11th, HashtagLunchBagOC gathered over 2,000 pairs of socks and made over 400 bag lunches to donate to shelters across Orange County. THANK YOU so much for supporting the sock drive that made a significant difference in the lives of others. We truly appreciate your generous hearts and kind spirits. |
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