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It's always a pleasure!

🚗What about the cake delivery? 🚗

Have you ever seen or heard of horror stories about a cake delivery that went wrong?

After all the preparation that goes into planning a celebration, the last thing you want is for the cake to be in shambles when it arrives.

Cakes are so delicate and need to be handled with care! Having that responsibility to get it there in one piece is a great one and not everything will be willing to take it on.

If anything goes wrong, would you want to be held responsible for a damaged cake?!

At STLBakes, I offer delivery as it's not just about me making your cake but you enjoying it as well, it's all about the experience!! A time slot can be arranged at a time that suits you and don't worry, you won't have to wait around all day for your cake to be delivered!

This customer absolutely loves the 80s and 90s and she certainly went over and beyond by not only ordering a themed cake from STLBakes but also dressed the part as well 😍 and ask her guest to do the same. She was definitely rocking her neo colours and bought the fun back into parties, after all fun is for all!!

What themed party do you have coming up? Are you stressing out about the planning involved?

➡️I've got a FREE party planning guide that will help you with that! Click the link in my bio and happy planning!!⬅️

Have you tried my FREE vanilla cupcake recipe but found frosting them a bit of q challenge?

Are you planning a DIY party and want to impress your guests with you and your children's cupcake decorating skills?

If yes, then join me on my live tomorrow at 6pm where I'll be showing you some hacks on how to frost your cupcakes like a pro.

Hey working mum,

Making decisions with minimum assistance is something that you've probably aced by now but have you ever had those moments when you've been indecisive?

If you have, i'm sure you'll be happy to know that you are not alone!!

If it's the decision is for your family, it may take a little longer than usually because you want it to be just right and why wouldn't you because you always give them the best!

With the road out of lockdown well and truly on its way, parties will continue to be on the rise and for some, choosing the perfect cake and assortments may be a clear and concise decision for them as they know exactly what they want but for others, some assistance may be needed to find the perfect fit.

What's your vision for your next event? Do you need some assistance to discuss something that would just right for you?

Free feel to contact me so that I can assist you further and if you haven't heard yet, bookings secured by 31st May 2021 will *get a free cake jar & personalised sugar cookie.

*Terms and conditions apply.

What things influence you when it comes to making decisions? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Friyay!

Watching these online tutorials make things look so easy, don't they?! But sometimes doing it yourself doesn't seem as fun and as straight forward.

If I told you that some decorated cakes could take a minimum of 6 hours, would you believe me?

For some those 6 hours could include stress, tears, frustration and more.

Being a mum, you may be accustom to doing everything yourself but in some cases, delegating couldn't feel more relieving as that means you can focus on the more important things like spending time with your nearest and dearest.

What things do you like doing during family time? Let me know in the comments below!

When you know that some mums will be able to put their feet up tomorrow and have their own style of an afternoon tea with treats from STLBakes.

Still don't know what to do for Mother's Day?

Why not check out my blog for some handy tips and ideas to make the most of your day tomorrow!

Link found in bio.

NB: I am no longer taking any orders for Mother's Day.

Happy international women's Day!!!

"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We are strongest when we cheer each other on".
Serena Williams

From my post from yesterday, I mentioned that I will be sharing some exciting news and here it is!!

I will be doing a FREE giveaway for Mother's day because if there's anyone who needs reminding that they are absolutely amazing it's all the mums out there!

So, lets talk about the amazing prizes;

1ST PRIZE - A fully decorated 3 layer 4" cake (vegan option available)

2ND PRIZE - A mothers day treat box OR a bouquet of cupcakes (vegan option available for cupcakes)

3RD PRIZE - £10 gift voucher to spend at STLBakes (that will be valid until 14th April 2021)

To be in the chance to win, all you will need to do is the following 4;

1) - LIKE THIS POST

2) - Write "I AM AN AMAZING MUM"

3) - TAG 2 mothers in the comments below.

4) - Share to stories and tag STLBAKES (if you have a private account, please screenshot a picture of this and DM me with it ).

Only those who do all the above will be entered into the prize draw.

Prizes must be collected from Peckham, South London next weekend and postal treats will ONLY be available to those who do not live in South East London.

Entry for this competition closes on Wednesday 10th March 2021 at 2 pm. Entries made after this will not be counted!

All the winners will be announced on Thursday. 🎊🎊

If you don't fancy entering, please feel free to add this post to your stories to reach more of the amazing mums that are out there!

Have you ever trusted someone to deliver a service and they failed miserably?

Have you ever said yes to someone even though your gut instinct was saying no?

Have you ever felt humiliated by a decision you made that left you without the service or product you were expecting?

Distrust happens when actions and words don't go hand in hand.

Once trust is lost, it is often difficult to rebuild it without time and effort. I found myself trying to rebuild trust with one of my teachers from secondary school after lying to him saying that I had completed my work when I was talking to my friend instead of doing it. He then replied and said "you only have one chance to make a first impression"... Many years later, this statement still resonates with me and it couldn't be closer to the truth!

Being let down can be disappointing in itself but when money is involved, makes it that much more worse. At STLBakes, I appreciate that some new customers may approach me having been disappointed by a previous baker and my aim at that point is to install hope and trust and to reassure them that their order will be fulfilled.

Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.
-Ronny Lukito

Have you been let down by a baker? Has this made you write off all bakers? Let me reassure you that I am a baker who is willing to help you make that day so much more special. You being disappointed once again is not an option at STLBakes.

Send me a DM, contact me (details on main page) or make your enquiry by clicking the link in my bio and let's discuss how I can help you!

Did you have to downsize or even cancel your event last year?

Do you want to make up for it?

Do you usually overplan and overspend on parties?

Are you in need of guidance?

If this is you, then you need my FREE party guide!

Having guidance means you can be strategic with your planning and have more time to do what's important to you and that is to create memories.

In this guide I talk about budgets, to venues, decorations and more and share practical tips as well. I'm certain that after you read this, you'll be confident to start planning party as soon as.

To get your hands on this FREE PDF, click the link in my bio, once subscribed you'll be able to download it, it's as simple as 1,2,3.

Planning a party can be quite tedious at times, right? 😖😖

You are an organised person but there's something about planning a party that can be quite stressful! Simple tasks which should take no more than an hour to sort out somehow stretches over hours and sometimes days and weeks! 😩😩

Although some of these tasks are inevitable, if you haven't got some sort of guide or checklist in place, the task at hand sometimes feels never ending and simple things are often overlooked and by the time you realise this, it's too late!

At STLBakes, I'm all about helping to make your life that much easier because let's face it, you do so much and work around the clock 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Having a helping hand is a rarity so when that hand is extended, grab it while it's there!

What I've created for you is a checklist for planning a party but it's more than just that, it's a guide with practical tips all throughout which can be easily be applied to any party you may be planning so whether it's a birthday or a baby shower, be sure that these tips can be easily adapted. Hall or house, these tips are transferrable.

Have you ever read something, expecting to get so much information from it but got next to none? It's amazing how sometimes people can say so much but yet say so little. I know you haven't got time to waste and If you've read any of my blogs, you know I love sharing quality content and this guide certainly doesn't fall short of that.

And oh, did I mention that this is completely FREE! To grab your hands on a copy, simply click the link in my bio and join my mailing list which you will not only give you this amazing guide but you will also be among the first to hear about all things that is happening at STLBakes.

Click the link in my bio to sign up and to get your copy of the ultimate party guide today!

Were you not able to have celebration last year due to lockdown?

Did you feel bad for breaking the bad news to your child to say that you will have to cancel their birthday party?

This was me last year and I'm sure many mums had to have the same conversation with their child/ren too. Seeing their face full of disappointment was the hardest, after all as a mum all you want to do is make them smile and to keep them safe and happy.

Fast follow to nearly a year, there has been a glimpse of hope from Boris' announcement early this week to ease the lockdown. With restrictions reducing, this means that you might be able to go that extra mile for your child's celebration to make up for last year and to remind them that you have nothing but love for them.

With parties come planning and I know this is what many people find stressful! So, what is the biggest thing you dislike the most about planning for a party? It would be interesting to know so feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Work hard play hard!

The roles and responsibilities of a mum can involve working long hours which can affect the amount of time you spend with your family and this can lead to mum guilt...

"Mum guilt is the feeling of not doing enough as a parent, not doing things right or making decisions that may mess up your kids in the long term".
-Google

Knowing and feeling like you are focussing more on your business or career than your family is one thing, but when you hear this from a family member, it can be very devastating to hear!

The reason why you do what you do is all for them! It's out of love and passion and it is to leave a legacy, to enable those doors of opportunities to open and for their needs to be met in abundance. It can be very easy to get carried away in work mode but you need to remember to take breaks, have fun and create those memories while making the most of those moments you have.

All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl. But all play and no work makes her something worse.

Remember to save this post and share it with a mum who needs that gentle reminder! ♥️

Motherhood is an absolute blessing from God but I think that slot of mums out there would agree and say that the responsibilities associated with being a mum can be pretty intense and tiring.

Motherhood is not like any other job where you'll work your contractual hours, get paid and then go about your business... There are no contractual hours in motherhood, no hourly rate and it's an on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week kind of job.

Each day comes with its own challenges and set backs where it feels like the only time you get a minute to yourself is when you go to the bathroom while praying that your name is not called for those few moments. Although there are those non-stop moments, there are also those uncontrollable laughters, warm embrace and incredible memory-making moments as well.

It's very easy to live in auto-pilot mode and continue with your daily duties through your tiredness, but it's always good to press that slow Mo button every now and again to recuperate.

With the weekend now upon us, many will grab that opportunity to rest up with both hands.

How would you be spending it? Let me know in the comments below!!

Because sometimes it's the simple things that makes a big difference!

Happy random act of kindness day everyone!!

When you're feeling overwhelmed, sometimes hearing a simple thank you or receiving a simple hug can make the make the world of a difference.

At STLBakes, we are all about brightening your day and bringing smiles to faces.

What you do day in and day out may go unnoticed and may even leave you feeling unappreciated but at STLBakes, we want you to feel valued because if there's anyone who deserves to feel this more, ITS YOU!

What makes you feel valued as a customer? Please feel free to let me know in the comments below!