Sugar Catches The Giving Vibe While Enjoying These Sweet Potato Blueberry Pupcakes

Mom has spent the last several weeks working on a new project.

And you know what that means?  A lot of late nights and early mornings.  There’ve been days where it seems she barely gets any real sleep at all. Needless to say, it’s been a long couple of weeks for her.

Even though it’s been a rough couple of weeks, she’s even managed to squeeze in a little quality time with me.  Honestly, I have no idea how she does it.  I’d probably be exhausted by now.  Believe me.  I’m no good without my four naps a day. 

I actually admire her grit.  Her hard work.  Her drive. If I could purchase her a gift, I definitely would.  However, my currency comes in pupcakes.  And while they’re the best currency I could every ask for, they don’t take that as payment in a regular store.

So, this weekend, I’m giving Mom the gift of an extra few hours of sleep. It’s something she truly deserves and needs.  There’ll be no barks telling her to get up after she hits the snooze button a few times. There’ll be no pawing at her bed forcing her to move.  I have no problem waiting a few extra hours before we go for a walk to give her a chance to actually rest.

And, that vibe is so powerful that it passes on from one human (or pup) to the next.  That’s why it’s important for all of us to keep doing it.

I once heard someone say that “it’s better to give than it is to receive.” True.  I’ve also heard humans say that “giving can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.”  Also, true. However, giving is not just about the big extravagant presents we may receive. 

Giving is also about those little things that we take for granted. Like the smile you give to someone as you walk down the street.  It’s the genuine respect you show to others.  It’s listening to your friend tell the same boring story over and over again just because you know it gives them joy to tell it.

In my world, it can even mean letting a new human give you a quick pet on the head to give them a reason to smile that day.  Giving is the connection that bonds us, even if it’s just for a moment. Even if we’ve never met.  Giving allows us to genuinely show we care about others.

I also encourage you to do more than give to others.  Also, remember that it is equally as important to give to yourself.  As much as you can, take time to give yourself those same little things.  A simple wink in the mirror.  A chance to relax.  An excuse to indulge a little in your favorite dessert.  Giving to yourself is the best way to continue to connect with who you are inside, which ultimately leads you to a place of fulfillment.

These Sweet Potato Blueberry Pupcakes With Blueberry Frosting are dedicated to catching that giving vibe.

And of course, we believe that every pupcake has a love story. So, while your favorite pup is PUPPY LOVIN’ on these pupcakes, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s your favorite way to give to others?  Or, what’s your favorite way to give to yourself?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.