Welcome to Cupcakes with Coffee - Why I Do It Anyway

Let me be honest: I almost didn’t launch this blog.

I had a dozen excuses:

Not enough time.
Too many other blogs already out there.
That lovely imposter syndrome whispering, “Who are you to write this?”

But then I did what I always come back to—I poured a cup of coffee, grabbed a cupcake (for courage, obviously), and told myself: DO IT ANYWAY.

WHAT I HOPE THIS BLOG WILL BE ABOUT

Cupcakes with Coffee is a cozy, motivational space for the try-ers. The dreamers. The “I’m tired but I still care” kind of people. This isn’t about being perfect or polished. It's about embracing our life - struggles and all. And most importantly, exploring the deeper side of our mental health.

It’s about showing up scared, starting small, and doing the thing even when you don’t feel ready.

You’ll find stories here—some messy, some dark, some funny, some sweet. You’ll find reminders that effort matters, that progress is enough, and that it’s okay to spill your coffee while reaching for something more.

WHERE WE'RE HEADED

I’ll be sharing:
- Motivational posts
- Real-life reflections and imperfect lessons
- Fun cupcake and coffee combinations
- And always, the gentle push to 'do it anyway'

YOUR INVITATION

Maybe you're in the middle of something hard.
Maybe you're dreaming of starting something new.
Maybe you're just trying to make it through the day.

Wherever you are—you're welcome here.
Bring your coffee. Bring your cupcake. Bring your whole, messy, beautiful self.

Let’s do this… even if we have to do it scared.

Let’s do it anyway.

Love, Kate

Now let's talk cupcakes.

Cupcakes with Coffee Style:

Cupcakes are tiny acts of joy—soft, sweet reminders that life doesn’t have to be big or perfect to be worth celebrating. They’re the reward after a hard day (mid-day, if necessary), the comfort during a messy one, and pure bliss in edible form. Paired with a good cup of coffee, they’re not just dessert—they’re a moment of pause, a little cheer, and sometimes, the reason you keep going.

For this cupcake, I strongly suggest pairing it with simple cappuccino. Try a Homemade (and Handmade) Cappuccino. Recipe here.

A few tidbits:

The name "cappuccino" is inspired by the Capuchin friars, as the color of the drink resembled the color of their brown hooded robes. The word "cappuccino" is Italian for "little hood". The drink evolved from a 17th-century Viennese drink called Kapuziner. The modern cappuccino was developed in Italy after the invention of the espresso machine in the early 1900s. 

ENJOY!

This space is for the tired dreamers, the soft-hearted fighters, the late bloomers, the messy middles. It's for anyone who's trying to grow something beautiful in less-than-perfect conditions.

So WELCOME to Cupcakes with Coffee - a little blog with a LOT of heart.

Let's sip, share, stumble, and keep 'doing it anyway!