Upgrading & Expanding on Supplies

Let's just get straight to the point of this post... I got my new mixer!!!  I went out with my 20% off coupon and purchased a brand new Cuisinart 5.5 quart stand mixer from Bed Bath & Beyond.  And I LOVE it!  It is so much more efficient and can whip frostings and batters up in no time, and I can double recipes and fit it all in with no problem.  It even comes with a handy snap- on cover (with a little pour spout) to stop flour or confectioner's sugar from flying everywhere when turning the mixer on.  Yes, it may have been a hefty purchase, but it was well worth it and will more than produce a return on investment in the long run.  I have also been purchasing other supplies that have come in handy such as new decorating tips, a lemon zester, and new baking pans.  A lot of my tools are really outdated- what a difference nice pans make! 

Business has been steady, I have two big orders for next week- one is a corporate fundraising event, and the other is a wedding on St. Patrick's Day.  The cupcake of choice for the Irish?  Irish Car Bombs, of course!  Yes, these delicious cups of heaven consist of chocolate cake with Guiness beer (the Guiness bakes out, but makes them VERY moist) and chocolate ganache center with a little bit of Bailey's Irish Creme, topped with a Bailey's buttercream frosting.  They are one of my favorite cupcakes so far.  I have other orders that pop up here and there, but I really hope to expand the business and would ideally like to have 3-4 orders every week.  I have been invited to participate in some raffle/ vendor events in local communities to help get my name out there, and plan on participating in two of them this month.  I will also be attempting my first tiered cake this weekend for my niece's first birthday party.  I have some great ideas and can't wait to see how it turns out.  I am looking forward to my upcoming events, and as always, still have hopes and excitement about what the future holds!