This autumn we begin the "decorated cookie season" with a Michael's Cookie Jar exclusive! A quick drawing on the back of an old production sheet became the inspiration for a new cookie design! Our creative culinarians transformed the drawing into a one-of-a-kind cutter and voila! We have our whimsical scarecrow looking for ways to charm you! Click here to see our complete Autumn Collection.

What's Your Bridal Style?

Ever wonder "what's your bridal style?" I certainly don't know mine! But on Thursday, August 27th at Solutions Salon (1800 Westheimer) from 6-8PM you will have the opportunity to find out yours! Think about how many details go into your hair, make-up and jewelry! It can be overwhelming! Rest assured, there are professionals who can help. Stop in and meet with consultants who can advise you on the style that works for you.

And what would a bridal event be without cookies from Michael's Cookie Jar! We'll have tasty samples from our popular cookie wedding cake. And we'd be happy to advise you on the best cookies for your cookie wedding favors, cookie gift boxes, cookie buffet and more! Hope to see you there!

RSVP at: salon@solutionforhair.com

12,000 Cookies

Wow! We had our biggest cookie order EVER! Our dedicated team of cookie bakers and decorators produced 12,000 iced cookies in one week. At times it was a daunting task, but we were determined. And we didn't take any short cuts. Like all our cookies, these were made with pure butter, sugar, eggs and flour. And we used a little orange oil and pure vanilla for flavor. Oh, and each cookie was INDIVIDUALLY wrapped. So, whether you need a dozen decorated cookies for a baby shower or 12,000 for a whole bunch of friends, Michael's Cookie Jar can deliver!

Please join us Sunday, June 14th from 1-3pm for the "Wedding Tips, Trends & Treats' Workshop! There will be a variety of creative event experts for you to visit and learn about different aspects of your wedding planning.

Michael's Cookie Jar, along with other local wedding experts will be on hand to offer advice on making your wedding day a flawless experience. Other participants include: Invitation Solutions, EnVogue Events, Hilton Americas – Skyline, Pen Dance Calligraphy & Engraving, Studio 563, Houston Brides Magazine

It’ll be a great time. Make sure you grab one of our gift bags on your way out as there will be several great discounts and gifts that you don’t want to miss!

Date: Sunday, June 14th Time: 1-3 pm
Place: Invitation Solutions

Located in the Heights

373 West 19th St, Houston
RSVP: info@invitationsolutions.com or 713.864.5573

Mother's Day Around the Corner

Cookies and greeting cards have a lot in common; there's one for every occasion! As soon as we pack up our Easter cookie cutters, Mother's Day cutters come out. In the next few days we'll update our website with a delightful array of "mom themed" all-butter shortbead cookies. If your mom loved making cookies when you were a kid, maybe she'd like to receive a cookie gift now that you're all grown up! And just like a greeting card, you can personally deliver cookies to mom or we can ship them for you.

Spring is Busy for Cookies!

As a growing business, each month is a new adventure! More Houstonians are getting to know us and our tasty all-butter cookies! Favorite items include cookie gift boxes for shipping, our Toffee Pecan cookies, Snickerdoodles and hand-decorated shortbread cookies. This Easter we have four designs that can be ordered through our website. Click here to see details. Kids of all ages will love these bright and cheerful decorated cookies. And, as always, if you have a special request, just let us know.

This year we are also participating in the Bellaire Arts Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9AM to 5PM. It takes place at 5100 Bellaire Blvd. at South Rice Ave. It's really a fun time for families to get out (before the Houston heat sets in!) and have a fun day of visiting local crafts people. There will also be lots of food, including cookies from Michael's Cookie Jar. For more information on the festival, please visit the Bellaire Art Festival website.

Michael's Cookie Jar Supports Bo's Place

We receive dozens of requests each year to contribute fresh baked cookies to many worthy causes. The Third Annual Girls' Night Out: Champagne on the Champs d'Elysees, which benefits Bo's Place in Houston, Texas, is one such worthy cause. Girls’ Night Out will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Advantage BMW Midtown dealership (1305 Gray Street). This is an evening for “bubbles, baubles, and bites” for 600 of Houston’s finest ladies! The shopping is spectacular, the food is fabulous and the fellowship is second to none, all for the benefit of Bo’s Place.

According to their own vision statement, "Bo’s Place is the nation’s premier bereavement center providing compassionate grief support services, research, and education in order to facilitate the healing of children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one."

This is a home-grown, one-of-a-kind service which is what we like to support. Please visit Michael's Cookie Jar booth to view many of our most popular all-butter cookie selections. Every purchase of cookies will help support the wonderful work at Bo's Place. For more information on the event or Bo's Place, visit this link.