Happy August
August is an excellent month in Colorado! For starters, it's Colorado's birthday on August 1. Stop in this Friday (8/1) and Saturday (8/2) to pick up some Colorado birthday goodies!
The month is filled with summer sunshine and great outdoor activities like hiking and biking. Plus, it's when all the kids head back to school. While that might not be great for the kids, it's fantastic for parents who are probably ready for a break after summer vacation.
And, of course, there is always so much going on in the bakery! So, we’ll get right to it!
PSA: It’s still too hot to leave your treats in the car
Even when it’s not 98 degrees outside, it’s always hot in a parked car in Denver. Once you pick up your Happy Bakeshop treats, please DO NOT leave them in your car. Even just a few minutes can turn your gorgeous cake into a gooey mess. Once you get your goodies home, follow these guidelines for fresh and leftover treats (if you manage to have leftovers):
For cupcakes, cookies and bars: wrap in plastic and store at room temperature. For cakes, they prefer it a little cooler; store in their box in the fridge, without needing to wrap.
August is “Family Fun Month”
While there are some quirky national days and month designations, "Family Fun Month" seems appropriate for August; get the fam together & enjoy the summer before the kiddos head back to school. We suggest some DIY Kits for your family’s entertainment. You get 6 cupcakes or 8 cookies and all the supplies to make ‘em your own. Then, you can eat your masterpiece! We can’t think of a better way to spend a family day together!
Speaking of Back to School
Denver Public Schools start classes on August 19, so get ready. Happy Bakeshop is here for you; we'll be here so you can treat yourself after you’ve completed all your back-to-school shopping. We’ll be here if you need teacher treats so you and your kiddo can start the year as teachers' pets. We'll be here if you forgot about the big bake sale and need something cool to bring. We'll be here if you need to bribe your new students into doing their homework. We firmly believe that cupcakes (cookies, cakes, bars) can fix just about anything, so let us help!
Labor Day
We don't even like to talk about this holiday because it signals that the end of summer is just around the corner. We will be open our regular hours (Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 6pm). And, if you’re placing a special order to celebrate Labor Day, please review our order page and ensure you place your order on time. And right after Labor Day, watch for news of our Fall Flavor Battle, where our favorite recipes face off in competition to get on our Fall menu – and all of you get to vote!
COMING UP:
As of 8/1:
• 91 days to Halloween
• 92 days to Pie Season (11/1) and 118 to Thanksgiving
• 123 days to Holiday Menu (12/2)
• Only 152 more days in 2025!