Episode 97: The Sweet Side of Giving: Hosting Events that Make a Difference
In this episode of the Happy Hostess podcast, the host, Kristie LaLonde chats with Lauren Jacobs of the Cheerful Baker about building community through fundraisers and charitable events. Lauren shares her insights on how hosting for a good cause can create deeper connections, strengthen friendships, and make a lasting impact. We explore creative ways to incorporate a cause into gatherings while making guests feel valued and inspired. Plus, we discuss our current collaboration to support Cookies for Kids, a pediatric cancer research nonprofit, in partnership with Challenge Butter.
Lauren Jacobs, also known as The Cheerful Baker, owns her own cookie decorating company and a subscription box,The Cheerful Box. Her subscription box provides her subscribers each month with a set of custom cookie cutters and a class to coordinate with the cutters. She recently appeared on the Food Network, competing on the Christmas Cookie Challenge.
~Resources~
Sign Up for the Free Stained Glass Cookie Class to Raise Money for Cookiesforkidscancer.org and receive Free Challenge Butter:
https://happyhostess.myflodesk.com
Cookies For Kids Cancer:
https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/
Challenge Butter:
https://challengedairy.com/
Connect with Lauren Jacobs:
Happy Hostess
Website:- http://happycookbookparty.com/
-Social Media Links-
Lauren Jacobs The Cheerful Baker
https://www.instagram.com/thecheerfulbaker/
https://www.facebook.com/cheerfulbaker/
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