The summer is flying and this past week was no different.  I feel like I was working on eighteen different things on every moment of every day.  Luckily, this was the first time I had a little help in the kitchen, but cramming in everything on my to-do list by the end of the summer is still overwhelming.  I’ve been having a lot of trouble dealing with the stress.  The only thing that really seems to help is working out when I have time.  Any other good stress relief techniques I should try?

Honestly, though, I really can’t complain. We are leaving for vacation next week!  Matt and I are calling it Honeymoon Part 2, why not?

Most popular product:  Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Triple Chocolate Cookies

Current seasonal specials: S’mores Cookies

Most popular recipe/blog post: Skinny Spicy Tequila Cocktail

Five favorite things I pinned all week:

Cookie Dough Cake from Pastry Affair

Blueberry Pancake Cupcakes from Annie’s Eats

Muddy Buddy Cookie Dough Truffles from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Sandwiches from Diethood

Grilled Caprese Skewers from Foodie Crush

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend!

What a fast weekend this has been!  It was our first trip to the Jersey Shore since Hurricane Sandy.  The amount of recovery that has taken place since October is really incredible.

Despite the fact that it was still eighteen billion degrees out and the air conditioning was temporarily broken, it was a wonderful weekend!  Beyond the fact that we beat the traffic both ways (huge summer travel win!), highlights of the weekend included being with my family, laughing so hard I was crying after walking walking a little bit too long in the heat (can you say delirious?), seeing my friend from growing up, and a trip to my all-time favorite chocolate store.  I may or may not have left with about a pound of candy just for me.

This week for Keep It Sweet Desserts I need to really get down to business in terms of reaching out to holiday clients and networking.  The summer is slipping by way too quickly and my long list of things to do is still there.  Time to bust my butt!  The good news is that one of my very best friends from college is staying here next weekend.  Not only am I excited to spend a couple of days with her, but I am also super excited about the Saturday we have planned.  Can you say NYC Ice Cream Tour?  That is not a joke.  I have at least a dozen spots on the itinerary so far.

And a reminder about #KISDGives!  We are accepting submissions through July 31st from anyone nominating someone that you believe could use something to sweeten up their day.  The details are here and the process is easy.  No purchase necessary!  You can also follow along on Twitter and Facebook with the hashtag #KISDGives.   I’d love to get nominations from some of you!  If you have any questions, just let me know!

As always, here are some highlights from the past week:

Most popular product:  Brownies & Blondies Pack

Current seasonal specials: Gourmet Graduation Gift Basket and S’mores Cookies

Most popular recipe/blog post: 22 Easy Recipes That Make You Seem Like a Pro

Three favorite things I pinned all week:

Frozen Cookie Dough Wrapped Banana Pops from The Spiffy Cookie

Diner Dream Cake from Sweetapolita

Oreo Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake from Grace’s Sweet Life

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend!

Not a lot to report this week, but I do want to tell you all about #KISDGives!  While Keep It Sweet Desserts participates frequently in charity events, I wanted to do something a little different to give back to individuals who might have had a tough year.  This month (July), we are accepting submissions from anyone nominating a friend, relative, colleague, neighbor, etc. that you believe could use something to sweeten up their day.  The details are here and the process is easy.  No purchase necessary!  You can also follow along on Twitter and Facebook with the hashtag #KISDGives.   I’d love to get nominations from some of you!  If you have any questions, just let me know!

As always, here are some highlights from the past week:

Most popular product:  S’mores Cookies

Current seasonal specials: Gourmet Graduation Gift Basket and S’mores Cookies

Most popular recipe/blog post: Lollie’s Blueberry Pie

Five favorite things I pinned all week:

Turtle Pumpkin Ice Cream Cake from A Spicy Perspective

Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Cream Sauce from Running to the Kitchen

Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Blondies from Savory Simple

Peach Crumble Ice Cream from The Baker Chick

Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Yogurt from Shutterbean

I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend!