Sweet Treats from Krista’s Kitchen

01/01/2022

First of all, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and thank you for your support in 2021!

This past year has shown me what is truly important and with the sudden passing of a dear friend and fellow softball coach, it hit me hard.😢

For years I have worried about making everyone else happy, in this business as well as the rest of my life....and neglected how I was truly feeling.

When I started Sweet Treats from Krista’s Kitchen, it was a hobby that I loved to do and it filled time while the children I cared for (and my own children) were at school....and it was a little extra income which was always nice.

Then it grew & grew, making it a second full time job and no longer a hobby and so did the number of hours I was taking from my family & friends.

I have a group of little ones, who fill my days with fun & laughter and I found myself taking my evenings and weekends to do my baking for customers.

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Christmas and the weeks leading up to it. The decorations, the traditions I’ve carried on with my kids that I did as a kid, the Christmas lights,( Covid has put a damper on get togethers), the gift wrapping, watching Christmas movies, sitting looking at the Christmas tree lights and ornaments while relaxing after a busy day.....even with our Christmas tree falling over twice this year 😂.

I’m taking it as a sign from my Nannie Neil in heaven, who loved Christmas as much as I do, that she was telling me to slow down & enjoy what Christmas was truly about....spending time with family and friends making memories.

The decision wasn’t an easy one...tears are still being shed as I type this, but I’m ready to start putting myself, my health and my family first.

This past Christmas, I can honestly say I realized I was no longer enjoying standing in my kitchen for 12-16 hours per day baking.

I was tired, worn down and starting to burnout. Then, just as I could enjoy the holiday with Mike, Ainsleigh & Alex, we all got sick with the flu ....Christmas 2021 was lost and it made me sad.

So...I am starting 2022 off by saying “Thank You “from the bottom of my heart for your support over the past few years but I’m taking time for ME and I will not be doing any baking this year....I’m not saying I will never decide to take orders again, but for now....I’m done and
I’m happy with this decision I’ve made.

I would also like to thank those who listened and assured me that I wasn’t being selfish to my customers and for the hugs and shared tears.....you know who you are ❤️

2022 is going to be focused on the health & well being of myself & family, doing things that make us happy, relaxing when I want,but most of all...loving myself, my family & friends and letting them know it, accepting that I can’t fix everyone’s problems and that I don’t need to try to be perfect....because that simply doesn’t exist!

Love to you all....life is short and tomorrow is never promised.

Please stay healthy & happy in 2022!

❤️ Krista

11/26/2021

Final day is today (November 26th) to have your orders in for anything to be ready for Christmas or before...absolutely no orders will be taken after today EXCEPT if it is a gift certificate or a bottle of Backyard Bees Honey that you would like.

Don’t forget the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies available to order for Christmas

Thank you for your orders...it’s looking like a busy few weeks of being in the kitchen.

11/22/2021

Deadline this Friday.....a couple of new Christmas specialty items that will be available this year are Gumdrop Cakes $14 and Gingerbread Whoopie Pies $8/dozen.

Get your orders in sooner than later....payment due with order.

Gift certificates and Backyard Bees Honey still available 1/2kg $6....1 kg $10

11/15/2021

ATTENTION: I will NOT be taking any orders after November 26th for before Christmas,so get your orders in before then.

Gift certificates and bottles of honey available as well 1/2 kg $6....1 kg $10

11/01/2021

Another great idea for a Christmas present.....lots of health benefits 🐝🎄1/2 kg $6.....1 kg $10

11/01/2021

It’s that time of year again....

Christmas Sweet Trays
12” tray $20 16” tray $30

Can be squares,cookies, loaves or a combination of them all.

Please notify of any allergies/dislikes when ordering.

Payment & orders are due by Friday, November 26th.

Pickup is Monday, December 20th. (Earlier if required)

Cakes, pies and dips are available to order for Christmas as well.

Carrot, Vanilla pound, chocolate and Gumdrop cakes.

Coconut Cream, Lemon, Chocolate, Butterscotch & Apple pies.

Donair & Nacho dips

Call 362-2867 or message through Facebook to place your order.

GIFT CERTIFICATES available as well.

Payment method is cash or etransfer to [email protected]

10/25/2021

Great gift idea...limited supply...contact me today to order yours

10/24/2021

Starting October 25th, our family is happy to announce our Backyard Bees Honey will be available to purchase ....1/2 kg $6.....1kg $10

To place your order: call 902-362-2867 or messsge me on here. Cash or etransfer to [email protected]

Pick up is at 6784 Hwy 354 Kennetcook and we can arrange contactless pickup if need be.

Makes a great gift for those hard to buy for.....limited supply available.

10/24/2021

Stay tuned for new product being offered through Sweet Treats from Krista’s Kitchen for a limited time.

Also will be posting the revised price list with some new items this week and watch for information on Christmas sweet orders....only a little over 60 days until “the most wonderful time of the year” 🤶🎅🏻🎄🦌

09/27/2021

09/26/2021

Dear Customers of Sweet Treats from Krista’s Kitchen:

I regret to inform you that I will no longer be doing specialty cakes such as slab cakes, wedding cakes, etc. (Examples below)

I have come to realize that I just don’t have the free time to commit 1-2 full days to complete one cake and I don’t like to say no and let anyone down.My regular job is very busy these days and when that work day is done, I still need to take time away from my family, which isn’t fair to them.

I’m too much of a perfectionist...or OCD kicks in, which leads to hours of making sure the cake looks perfect for the customer. When one person looks at the cake and says it’s perfect, I don’t always see that and think I can do better 🤷🏼‍♀️

I have really enjoyed the creative side of doing the specialty cakes and proving to myself that I can make it look like it does in a picture or what the customer has described.

I am continuing to do regular baking,as well as ,every day cakes, such as pound cake, chocolate,and carrot cakes and dips.I will be doing my annual Christmas Sweet Trays again this year as well.

Thank you to all of you for your support and for trusting in me to create the cakes you wanted for your special occasions.

It’s time to take a step back and I’ve finally realized...I’m not a superwoman...lol..and I need down time as well.

09/09/2021

The latest cake creation