Ashley Schwartz

I fully believe a sweet fix is a real thing. Not in a dramatic, life-altering way. More in the life-is-busy, you-deserve-a-cookie  kind of way. Some days call for big celebrations. Other days call for a small, comforting treat eaten standing at the kitchen counter while the rest of the house is doing its thing. Both count. That’s where Bake It Sweet lives. I’ve never been a “save dessert for special occasions only” kind of person. If anything, I think normal days deserve a little sweetness...

In 2012, I became a mother. I was transitioning from an hourly employee to a salaried position, all while working very long hours....