Let’s party like it’s 1988

The wedding season is in full bloom with brides searching for the perfect everything!!! The “I DO” is the easy part, but planning the venue, picking out decoration, deciding on the music and other details can be stressful. I just stressed myself out describing the details and had flashbacks in my head of my wedding 22 years ago.

Instead, let’s take a walk back to memory lane in 1988 when Lori and her mom came to Mila’s to inquire about a wedding cake.

“I could smell the wonderful bakery aroma as soon as we entered. Mila told us about all of the different types of cakes and flavors and we came up with this tiered cake design and size to accommodate size of wedding. I showed her the cake topper (🙄very 80s I guess) that would be used.

Growing up in Mequon and being very familiar with the Thiensville area. We knew that was the bakery was the place to go to. It may also be because my parents were also immigrants from West Germany in the 50s. Having a taste of a European bakery would be the best. My Tante Hilde , and Onkel Helmut came from Germany for the wedding as well .” Lori reminisced.

Thanks Lori for sharing these photos and kind words. It is so heartwarming to hear customers share memories when Mila and Mark ran the business. Their love and kindness is still remembered after all these years. #sayitwithmilas is a perfect 2023 hashtag. I don’t think hashtags existed in 1988, but say it with Mila’s still continues!!!

Today in 2023, brides are having tiered cakes with sheet cakes to be cut for the guests. Times are changing and Mila’s European Bakery is here for your wedding needs. Mila’s wants the day to be perfect! We can’t control all the other details except the perfect sweet table, cookies and wedding cake. You can count on us!!!

Cheers,

Anna Bakalinsky

New Year's Resolution-Cardio2Core

This week’s blog highlights Corley Davis who had a dream to start a fitness gym and did with lots of sweat and tears. What started as thought on paper turned into a reality for Corley. Congratulations girl!!! Way to go!! Thanks for making Mila’s part of your special grand opening with logo cookies. #sayitwithmilas

Cardio2Core is group session-based workouts located in the North Shore Dance Studio in Mequon. 2 different styles of classes are available. The first, a high-intensity cardio and strength-based option. The second, a sweaty, vibey, strength-based yoga/pilates offering.  

It is her goal that everyone leaves the workouts feeling better and stronger than when they walked in! The style and effectiveness of the workouts along with the community of participants is unmatched in our area! Offered Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9:15am, participants can be sure they are signing up for the Best Workout Ever!

Corley comes to the bakery with her kids to say hi and to get a Mila's cookie!. Conveniently located in Thiensville, it is a quick and easy stop for the perfect sweet tooth craving!

It has been a labor of love to get to this point, and Mila’s was an easy choice to help make the Grand Opening a success! I knew I wanted to feature my logo in a special and unique way, and Mila’s had exactly what I was looking for! Their custom cookies were not only the coolest element of “swag” and perfectly done, but also delicious! They were a big hit amongst all participants and a great way to kick off Cardio2Core! www.cardio2core.com

Congrats to the Kettle Moraine Lutheran Jr Chargers

Today’s blog features the KML JR Chargers!! Congrats to a great season!!

“Thank you so much for the amazing cookies for the Kettle Moraine Lutheran Jr. Chargers Football Team. They were a big hit! Thank you for your wonderful service!!” Shelley Zanon

Thanks for the kind words!! Brainstorming cookie ideas is always fun, but when we get to see the faces of these kids, it’s just very satisfying and rewarding. An order is just a paper yet seeing these happy faces, brings the paper to life!! Shelley, you made our day with these photos!

Being on a team sport or in a club is very important for development, leadership, and sportsmanship. I’m sure all these KML kids worked very hard this season and their parents must be proud.

Hats of to you all!!

Say it with Mila’s!

Thanks again, Anna

Cross Country builds endurance, skills and friendships

This blog focuses on the Grace Lutheran School Menomonee Falls Cross Country Team, 33 3rd-8th graders that ran cross country. There were approx 6 meets from Sept-Oct ranging from 1.5-2.0 miles.

On October 8th there was a State Meet at Concordia in Mequon. Runners were given Spirit Grams consisting of a Mila's cookie, Fruit by the Foot and Jolly Ranchers along with a note from their parents wishing them well.

They have the best cookies around and amazing customer service. They are always friendly and timely when I order cookies over the phone or email. They went the extra mile by putting a personalized message on the label of the cookie as well. I have recommended them to many friends and family and they've all had similar positive experiences. I like using a hometown baker and always know they'll go the extra mile to get the cookies done if short notice or if I have a new design for them to try out. The kids loved the cookies!!

Nicole Theys

Thank you very much for the kind words and confidence. At Mila’s,we go that extra mile for our customers. We had a great brainstorming session that lead to a personalized cookie masterpiece!

It is wonderful to see these smiling faces❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing!! Many don’t have the stamina to run short or long distance, but this athletic team demonstrates endurance, competitive strength and sportsmanship.

Thanks again,

Anna

Let’s Celebrate Homecoming 2022

October 3rd was a big Homecoming 2022 celebration for many schools with lots of activities, fun and memories made. There were so many wonderful photos from many schools on social media of all the kids dressed in themed costumes before the dinner and dance. Such a great evening for this event.

This blog highlights high school seniors who celebrated their last and final HOCO of their 4 years. Mila’s made these special cookies to personalize this 2022 HOCO Dance. I have seen these kindergartners grow up into seniors and ready to fly the nest next year.

This blog is very special because my son is a high school senior who enjoyed the weeklong festivities and the dance. Also, there was a special announcement of all the seniors before a home soccer game. Yes, there were Mila’s cookies to highlight the event.

Cookies capture a special moment, personalize an event and most of all, taste great. Celebrate your next event with Mila’s.

BIRTHDAYS ARE FUN FOR KIDS

Another year has flown by and this year my kids were after the Super Mario theme. My cousin, Annie suggested that we go with Mila’s for their cakes this year and boy did they not disappoint. My daughter wanted Princess Peach (marble cake with chocolate raspberry filling) and my son, Super Mario (chocolate with mint filling). The cake presentation was on point with how delicious the cake tasted. Mila’s did a wonderful job and were extremely easy and relaxing to work with. If you haven’t stopped in to see them for a while, I highly suggest you do. Their cakes are delicious among their other goodies.

Thanks for the kind words about Mila’s!! Birthdays are fun for kids with theme parties, cakes, presents, and friends. Kids should enjoy this time while parents should help their kids celebrate this occasion. Kids look forward to birthdays while adults want to count backwards to be younger:)

Whatever the case maybe, Mila’s is always here for every milesone for all to treasure. Keep us in mind for your next event.

Say it with Mila’s.

Thanks,

Anna

It's Back-to-School time!!

School is back, and so are our back-to-school cookies, cakes, image cookies, and gift boxes for students of all ages. The cookie gift boxes are great for teachers in the beginning of the year and for Teacher’s Appreciation Week which is coming up. On September 2, Mila’s was featured on CBS with a great variety of treats to kick off the school year. It was wonderful to share these ideas with viewers.

Thanks to those who saw us live during the morning as well as those that viewed it via Facebook, the CBS website and Instagram. it was a great segment!!

As I’m writing this blog, we are already a few weeks into the year. Everything is still new and fresh before the warm weather becomes cold and the reality of school sets in. The school year starts off slow, yet is over in a blink of an eye. From fun grade-level cookies to high school graduates edible image cookies, we are here for every step of the way. Your journey is our journey too.

We appreciate sharing memories with your family as your kids grow up. We are here for all your milestones and traditions!! Say it with Mila’s!

Have a great school year!

Regards,

Anna

We are going to leave you with a thought———————————-Enjoy the moment!!

“Sometimes you will never know the value of something , until it becomes a memory.”
— Dr. Seus

Good Luck to Sage- Miss Teen Wisconsin USA

Today’s blog features desserts for a surprise send off party for Sage Gundelly, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2022. She will head off to compete at Nationals to represent Wisconsin.

Mila’s European Bakery s very touched to make a special cake, cupcakes, and personalized crown cookies for Sage!!

When Sage’s father called to place the order, he we was very detailed and specific. He sent photos and even a color chart to be exact. The sash on the cake needed to be similar to the sash Sage wore and each cookie had to have a girl’s name on it so that they would feel part of the special send of party. This attention to detail really demonstrated his love for Sage in creating the perfect dessert. This had to be PERFECT for Sage!! We all understood the importance of the order.

When competition was tough, Sage didn’t give up, but persevered to win the title of Miss Teen Wisconsin USA 2022. Now she is off without her parents or friends to Nationals for more competition. What an amazing and motivational young lady with such a bright future. She a beautiful, talented, and hard-working teen.

Thank you for the opportunity to share this memorable event with you and your family.

We wish Sage all the best with her competition journey to Nationals. Keep us posted! We are looking forward to making desserts for Sage as a National Teen winner!!

Say it with Mila’s —Best Regards, Anna

“Kids loved their cake, cookies and cupcakes. They were delicious. Great customer service for this special order at a reasonable price. Mila’s staff called to discuss the order and made sure our order turned out great. THANK YOU!!!”

Regards

Mahesh

Congratulations to a recent Homestead Highlander Grad and “On Wisconsin” in the fall at UW-Madison.

Today, we want to highlight all the Class of 2022 Seniors❤️❤️. This is an exciting, uncertain, and new experience as you start a fresh chapter in life. These past few weeks have been a very exciting time at Mila’s with so many colorful graduation cap cookies for so many different schools.

According to Stacy Day, “Thank you so much for the delicious and adorable cookies for our son’s high school graduation party! Your cookies are a family favorite and an easy decision when we knew we were having a party.”

Thank you Stacy for such kind words and celebrating your son’s graduation with memorable treats from Mila’s. It’s a special and exciting time for your family!!

Thanks again,

Mila’s European Bakery❤️❤️


Happy 124th Birthday 🎂 Enzo Ferrari

“If you can dream it, then you can achieve it” as said by Enzo Ferrari. This is exactly what happened.

Enzo Ferrari’s 124th birthday party was celebrated at Art. D on February 19th, 2022. As we all know, Signore Ferrari was the creator of the coveted Ferrari brand. The party was sponsored by the WI Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America. The centerpiece of the celebration was the wonderful cake provided by Mila’s Bakery in Thiensville, WI.

According to Art. D, “we have been customers of Mila’s Bakery for many years. Their bakery creations are imaginative, beautiful, and, of course, delicious. “Il Commendatore” would have been very pleased, especially for the Prancing Horse decoration. Needless to say, there were no leftovers from the birthday cake. All of us in the Milwaukee area are fortunate to have this wonderful business in our backyard.”

We at Mila’s, are very pleased and honored to have made such a wonderful cake for the birthday. Thanks for making Mila’s a part of it.

It's cool to be kind!!

Random Act of Kindness Day —Thursday 2/17/2022

This blog highlights Random Act of Kindness Day when we do something unexpected and special as a kind gesture. Mila’s did this!!!

Here’s a proud and lucky winner!! We love it!!!

He also purchased some cookies for National Drink Wine Day. Who thinks of these national days?

Mila’s saw this post on a Facebook page by another lucky winner.

On National Random Act of Kindness Day, Mila’s had an unexpected drawing for cheese bars to say thank you. The amount of interested people and positive comments were overwhelming. I wish we could reward all of you, but there will be other acts of kindness at Mila’s—-join our Facebook page.

While performing this act, Mila’s European Bakery also received the act of kindness from it’s customers on Facebook with many kind words. We sincerely thank you for making this day memorable for Mila’s as it was for the lucky four winners.

It’s cool to be kind, not just on this day, but every day.

Mila’s gave this customer a special mug on Valentine’s Day to go with his special dessert.

Lights, Camera and Action!! 3-2-1- it's showtime!!

Today's blog highlights the amazing Homestead High School's production of Cinderella. It takes numerous hours of rehearsal time, commitment and love for the arts to put on on a musical. From actors, to stage crew, to pit orchestra to much much more, a theater family is formed with one goal of creating the best HHS musical. Mila’s has been a proud supporter of the HHS Drama Club for many years with logo image cookies. Lasting memories were formed and Mila’s contributed to this special musical. Thanks for allowing Mila’s to be a part of this Winter 2022 Musical.

Mila’s Cream Cheese Almond Cookies are always the best!

According to Julie Willis, a HHS Drama Club Parent, “Mila’s European Bakery stepped up with another amazing donation for this year’s musical. They made the most delicious cookies to sell in the lobby. They were beautiful and expertly decorated for Cinderella. Generous donors like Mila’s help support and keep our Homestead drama department able to do wonderful productions.”

Would you like to have fun and eat cookies?? A Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit is perfect for all ages!!

According to Emily Mattson from Mattson Real Estate Group with First Weber, “As a busy mom, it’s so nice to have Mila’s holiday cookie kits for my kids, especially in winter.”

Mila’s is so thrilled to entertain these kids with a yummy cookie kit. We hope the kids didn’t make too much of a mess in your kitchen❤️❤️

Thanks for making Mila’s part of such fun and creating memories. We have cookie kits for every holiday so your kids will be entertained well💗💗💗💗

Some can use their fingers, some can use a piping bag and some can use a plastic knife to ice the cookies.

Who says the cookie needs to be iced???

I can eat this cookie by myself and I don’t have to share with my siblings.

Yes, I am the fourth child🎉 Sitting on the island with a beautiful tray of decorated cookies is allowed❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is how we decorated beautiful cookies❤️

It’s fun to be one!! Today, we are featuring a celebration for twins turning 1!!!

We just made a baby shower cake and cookies and now fast-forward one year—- it’s birthday time!! Wow, that was fast. Thanks for letting Mila’s be a part of this wonderful birthday party and memory. We love traditions!

Let’s eat cake!!! It’s great to see smiles and good times in 2022.

“The small family party was fun. Our cake and cupcake were perfect. Everything looked beautiful and tasted even better. Thanks to Mila’s for making it so special. This will be remembered forever.”—Grace

This photo doesn’t need a caption because there would be so many!

Celebrate memories with Mila’s.

Our first birthday cupcake!!

It’s our birthday and we don’t want use a fork. The the icing looks better on my bib and on my face.