Monthly Archives: August 2011

Nordstrom Introduces Shopping for Good

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

I love this idea! Tomorrow Nordstrom will launch Treasure & Bond, a philanthropic concept store where 100% of profits will benefit NYC charities. They’re featuring two nonprofits per quarter, with the first ones being The New York Public Library Programs … Continue reading →

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Why I’m an entrepreneur and not a meteorologist.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

I meet lots of people who say, “I want to be an entrepreneur.” No matter how many times I hear this, I always think it’s a little funny. I understand that the idea of going out on one’s own and … Continue reading →

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Cookie Favors for a Baby Shower

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I LOVE baby shower cookies. They’re pastel and delicate and inherently cute. Our go-to favors are these onesies and bottles, but I’m excited to say that we now have a new design to add to the mix! When Paperwhite Studio‘s talented designer … Continue reading →

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Out and About: The Brooklyn Flea

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

Summer’s already winding down, and I’ve just finally had a chance to check off a big to-do: spend a Saturday at the Brooklyn Flea. The very popular and ever-expanding Brooklyn Flea is a weekend market featuring hundreds of vendors of … Continue reading →

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New Adventures: Randall’s Island Run

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

Having lived in NYC for 5+ years now, it’s not often that I explore places that are totally new to me. Sure, there are new restaurants, museum exhibits, and plays to check out, but as far as neighborhoods go, I … Continue reading →

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View from our bakery

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

This is the view from our bakery. Pretty, right? Especially pretty when it’s not raining and I’m not lugging boxes of brownies.  : )

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No Longer Empty

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

It’s always so interesting to meet with new charity partners that come on board with Baking for Good, and it’s especially fun when their work is right in our backyard! This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Naomi … Continue reading →

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Favorite photos

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

This photo makes me smile every time I see it, and that tends to be pretty often, since it’s been the wallpaper photo on my iPhone for the past two years. One of my favorite sites for keeping track of … Continue reading →

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Party favor ideas

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Today on the Baking for Good blog we posted photos of some of the recent party favors we’ve done. I love to do custom favors; they’re such a great way to personalize an event, and there’s so much room for … Continue reading →

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Whoopie pies for a summer wedding

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

One of the downsides of having an online bakery as opposed to a storefront one is that we don’t get to meet our customers in person very often. That being said, I like to think our snazzy customer service has … Continue reading →

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