Kara's Kakes and Kandies

Back in January, I filed for my "Doing Business As" license with the Kent County. I've decided to have my own buiness under the Cottage Food Law: Kara's Kakes and Kandies. I love cake decorating and making all kinds of treats! I have fun learning how to do new things and I'm learning quite a bit! This spring/summer has brought some work my way! I already had a bridal shower and shop party to make cupcakes for. Later this summer I have a birthday cake, a couple of graduation cakes, a wedding, baby showers, and a community event (Grand Rapids Inventors Network). I'm happy to see that it's taking off- but I don't want it to get too big yet. In the fall I will be back in school and will be taking 3 classes, with 3 classes in the winter to finish my associates degree. Someday I want to have my own bakery- just a little store front. But I am very content with having my little business out of my home for years to come!

May... Already?!?!?

I can't believe how quickly this year is flying by! It's already May!!!! This time last year I was the heaviest I had ever been in my life- married life does that to you. Joel and I decided to get healthy and lose weight together at the end of May. I lost about 24 lbs over the summer and am proud to say that I have kept it off! My next goal is to get toned muscles. To help me in that goal, I will start training for the Tour of the White Pine Trail - a bike tour that goes from Grand Rapids to Cadillac (92 miles) one day and back the next day. That's 184 total miles! I'm not sure if I can handle both days, but my goal is to make at least the 92 miles! I'm really excited and glad that I have until fall to get ready! I have a lot of work ahead of me- my longest ride so far has been about 25 or 26 miles. I think if I go at my own pace, I will be fine- but I have to build up that endurance! Wish me luck and you know that I'll be posting updates on my progress!