“I am not an optimist, but a great believer in hope." Nelson Mandela Each day, I write a chapter in my ever-growing journal about my life that I have lovingly entitled “As the Cookie Crumbles.” And every month, I share a portion of what I have written right in this space. I take a minute to share a life moment, a poignant memory, or a personal experience on emotional and mental health, for which I’m a massive advocate. I have a love for words, and as we enter into one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, my thoughts have continually orbited around one word in particular—hope. Life can be quite messy and full of unpredictabilities that can make our heads spin. Life is also full of moments that can only be measured in love, created in adventures, and internalized by unique and exquisite memories. Hope, however, plays an incredible role in our daily lives as it is the faith and driving force that motivates change, growth, and healing. In this season of infinite hope, it is my prayer for each of you to continue following that internal compass, have courage in the direction it takes you, and continue to move forward on your individual paths, even when it’s hard to see where they go. Have hope, beautiful friends; you matter, you're enough, and you are loved without end. And if you struggle to find that hope? Well, I’m right here, and I will share hope for us both. Happy, hopeful holidays from my heart to yours. XO Rebekah |
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December's Cookie Decorating Classes |
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Gingerbread Decorating Class (left) | All That Glitters Decorating Class (right) |
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I have TWO new holiday sets I'm so excited to teach in December. In each set, we will spend time piping, flooding, and using different mediums like sprinkles, metallics, and fondant to create depth and textures. Beginner's Gingerbread Decorating Class Saturday, December 3rd 9:00am 6:00pm All That Glitters Decorating Class Monday, December 12th 6:00pm Saturday, December 17th 9:00am 6:00pm |
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Kid's Holiday Decorating Class |
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Back by popular vote, we are bringing back the ears, holiday style. Join us for this one-hour cookie decorating class, where we will pipe, flood, and decorate four cookies. I'm so excited to host both of the classes at Soka University and can't wait to see you all really soon. Saturday, December 10th 10:00am 1:00pm |
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Holiday cookies are now available to order. Cookie pick-ups are for the weekends of December 10th and December 17th. You can choose your preferred weekend at checkout. Click the pictures below to view them in-store! |
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Every second Sunday of each month, HashtagLunchbagOC invites the community to volunteer to make bag lunches for the homeless. The lunches are delivered to various shelters around Orange County. Last weekend, my kids and I had the opportunity to serve alongside numerous other volunteers and, in a unified effort, packaged 442 bag lunches. In the month of December, HashtagLunchBagOC is hosting their annual sock drive. Socks are one of the most needed articles of clothing but also one of the least items donated. To support this sock drive, I created an Amazon Wish List and will be collecting new pairs of socks now through December 11th. My kids and I will bring the socks donated to the next lunch bag event. If you are interested in donating a pair of socks, please click the link below or drop them off at my home. I genuinely appreciate your support and compassion as we find ways to share and spread light and love to our communities this holiday season. | | |
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