About Me!

Hello there! My name is Emilyn. Yes, there is an N at the end of Emily. It is pronounced Em-uh-lynn.  Anyways... I have lived in a small town my whole life and tend to move to a bigger city once I am done with my degree. I want more options besides the options that my small little town gives me. I am also hoping that I will be able to travel in the near future and explore this amazing world. I am a huge family person and will always be. I currently live with my boyfriend of a little over 5 years, and wouldn't have it any other way.

I have a huge interest in baking and have really always had an interest in it. My family started "baking day" when I was a kid. All the women and kids in the family would get together one day before the holidays and just bake all day. We still do it to this day and I love every second of it. I have been pretty self taught, besides what my family has taught me. I picked up more on cupcakes a couple of years ago. I have watched Cupcakes Wars ever since it aired and I have gotten a ton of ideas from it. I finally got my first legit Kitchen Aid Mixer for Christmas this past year. They are extremely expensive and I am very thankful for my boyfriend for getting it for me and always supporting me in my hobbies!

Lastly, I have decided that I would start a blog about my baking activities and just life in general. I hope to start my very own business one day and really let my cupcakes and baking skills soar. I am hoping to post recipes, tips, and other baking activities for the most part! I also hope to every now and then post about my life when it is necessary. Thank you for the support and enjoy!

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