Pick Me Up! Special

LIFE IS SWEET

Pulling into the McDonald’s drive-thru, I was exhausted.

Checking the time on the dashboard, I yawned. It was 9pm and I still hadn’t had my dinner yet.

I had just set up my own business, Abby’s Cakes and Cupcakes in July 2020, and it took up all my time.

Baking had always been a hobby of mine since I was a little girl.

I had always loved baking for my friends and family and this passion had continued right into adulthood.

But strangely, I never had a huge sweet tooth – I just like seeing my loved ones happy.

A little taste of my bakes here and there was enough for me.

Previously working as a GP receptionist, I made it clear I was there to save money for my true calling – opening a cake shop!

And now that goal was about to become a reality.

I worked into the evening every night, but knew it would

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