It is no secret that I have a lot to learn about cake decorating. Nonetheless, I love to decorate cupcakes. My son usually requests creative cupcakes for his class birthday party and some of his past requests have included a giant snake, ocean cupcakes, and dirt cupcakes with a gummy worm in them. Those were all pretty easy for me. This year, however, he is […]
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
My husband is a big fan of the chocolate and peanut butter combination, so for his birthday I made him these wonderful chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting because they are guaranteed to please around here. These are very easy and very delicious. This cake is the Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake recipe which is, in […]
Army Camouflage Cupcakes – Fun and Easy to Make
My son and I have a great time every year trying to decide what kind of cupcakes to make for his birthday. We have made Ninjago cupcakes, snake cupcakes, and ocean cupcakes. As he gets older it gets more difficult to think of cupcake ideas that he will like that I can actually make. My […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes Made With Ambiance Coffee
I was recently challenged to make a non-drink recipe using coffee. As you may know, I already use coffee in my chocolate pudding recipe but I had not used it in anything else. The first idea that came to mind was to alter the chocolate cake recipe that I make and substitute hot brewed coffee for the boiled water the recipe calls for. I took myself down to Smart and […]
Snake Cupcakes
One of my son’s favorite days at school is the day he gets to bring cupcakes to school to celebrate his birthday. Last year we made Easy Ocean Cupcakes but this year he wanted something different. Check out this fun and simple snake we made. The instructions for these snake cupcakes are below the picture. This is […]
Easy Ocean Cupcakes (2 Ways)
I previously shared the fact that I cannot make a pretty cupcake to save my life. Because of this deficiency, I am always trying to find quick and easy ways to make my cupcakes fun. I posted the blue cupcakes below several years ago. They are easy to make and fun for parties. Anyone one can make these super […]
Super Easy Flower Cupcakes
I love to bake and I can make a killer cake. The only problem is, the cakes and cupcakes are usually very ugly because I cannot frost worth a darn. I have friends and relatives who can make elaborately beautiful and awesome cake creations, but I can barely spread frosting evenly. Maybe you can relate? […]
Patriotic Desserts for Independence Day
I love Independence Day. It is one of my favorite holidays because it means so much to me as an American. I love the red, white, and blue that dominates this time of year and I love summer gatherings. I have found that the easiest way to dress up your July 4th meals and gatherings […]
Red Sea Party Punch
Enjoy this simple party punch with an unexpected ingredient! I have been an Arizona Cardinals fan ever since they came to my home state in 1988. I try to never miss a game and am training my kiddos up in Cardinals fandom. We usually watch the games at home and I love to serve up tasty […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Tea (FREE Printable)
I love tea. Aside from being delicious, tea is packed with antioxidants, is easy to make, and is known for creating special moments. I have shared tea with countless friends and family members in my home. It is an intimate drink that makes people feel like they are sharing something special at tea time. Even Alice, a girl on a mission, knew the value of drinking tea when […]
Football Party Food, Decor, and Party Favors
One of my favorites days of the year is the day of the Big Game. I love football and like many of you, I love cheering for my favorite team. The fun of watching the game at home is multiplied exponentially when I have family and friends over to cheer along with me. Homegating […]
Spicy Chocolate Popcorn
I am a life-long Peanuts fan and I am so very excited about the new movie! To celebrate, I joined a fun group of bloggers to create Peanuts-inspired recipes and crafts. Each creation is based on a Peanuts character. I picked the Little Red-Haired Girl because I always found her character to be fun and […]
