I am not the biggest fan of beets, so I can’t expect my kid to love them.  BUT, I can pretty much guarantee that he will have no idea that they are in these cupcakes.  Even if your child helps you with this recipe, they will probably be so mesmerized by their really vibrant purple color, that they won’t even think about the fact that they are eating their veggies.  It’s worth a try!  But do be aware…beets can make quite a mess (just one more reason your kids will love them, right?)!

Here’s a cupcake idea for the artist in your life! How artistic! Visit Natashaogle’s Flickr photostream for more cool cupcake photos!

Living Royal is a unique and unusual gift idea website.  If you are looking for a funny gift or a gag gift this is the website for you!  The website has tons of fun items like this fingertip microwave grip which I could use every time I reach into the microwave.  The best part is the website offers several cupcake items including the cupcake memo pad that ATC was sent to review.  The memo pad measures 3.5 inches tall and includes 150 little sheets of paper that half a cupcakes.  The memo pad is currently on sale for $3.50.

I really liked the memo pad.  I thought it was a great size, it’s big but not too big and the sheets of paper are just the right size for a quick note.  At the current sale price of $3.50 the memo pad is a great buy.  The one flaw I noticed was that in my little test of the paper I notice that my marker pen bled through the paper.  It’s not a big deal since ballpoint pen did not run through.  I would also caution people to be careful when ripping off the pages; it’s easy to end up with a ripped cupcake. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s a great cupcake idea from Cupcake Mojo, a new cupcakery opening in Weymouth, Massachusetts: Skittle Cupcake! This fruity delight is a vanilla cupcake with Skittles baked in, topped with Skittle-flavored buttercream, and topped with a Skittle. Skittleicious!

Recently I received a great little gem in the mail from Sweet Pickles Design! A cupcake collar for my furry love bug, Pixel! I must say, she looks pretty snazzy in it. Here are a few pictures of her gallivanting outside in her new swag (peace name tag not included). It was really hard to get a good picture of her with the collar showing, shes quite fluffy!

And now you have the chance to win one for your furry love bug too! Sweet Pickles Design is giving away one collar for one lucky winner.

Comment below with your Cat’s name and a cute/funny/great story about your cat! If you do not have a cat, tell us what you would name your cat if you had one. One lucky winner will be picked at random one week from today.

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There’s a very special item on Ruby Tuesday’s new and improved menu–cupcakes!

And they’re awesome! Hooray for Ruby Tuesday!

These glass pedestal stands from Pottery Barn would work great to show off a lovely cupcake, or any dessert for that matter.  I love their elegance and simplicity.  They not only make a beautiful showcase for your favorite cupcakes, but they also keep them fresh.

Check out what I just found in my Easter basket! Cupcake stencils! My son got them for me at Walmart, and if he picked them out, then I know they weren’t very expensive. I can’t wait to try them! Happy Easter cupcake lovers!

Hop on over to the Betty Crocker website and take a peek at some really fun Easter cupcakes.

Bunny and Chick Cupcakes:

Pink Bunny Cupcakes:

Carrot Cake Cupcakes:

I recently saw this fun display of cupcake necklaces and was excited to find the cupcake shaped gift box and necklace available on Amazon.  Even better, the necklaces from Amazon by Cupcake Cuties are half the price of the retail store I originally saw it in.  All the necklace pendants are the same but the cupcake shaped boxes are different.  The color options include green, purple, pink, or blue on top and yellow or brown for the base.

While I don’t wear graphic tee’s I like this junior’s Hello Kitty Cupcake Obsessed tee shirt from Kohls!  It’s only $9.99 and they have a 20% off coupon out now so you could save even more!

A friend of mine surprised me with these Easter Bunny cupcakes the other day.  They were delicious, so I thought I would share them.  The eyes and nose are made from jelly beans, the whiskers from licorice, and the ears from sticks of gum.  Shredded coconut gives the cupcake that fluffy Easter bunny look.

Happy Tuesday cupcake lovers, StayHomeCupcake here.  I know I have shared with you before that I am addicted to crafting as well as cupcakes. Well, today I found the greatest Mother’s Day gift… for me!  This cupcake sewing box would be perfect for all my little sewing notions. It is available at Joann.com for $39.99 but if you use you coupons, you can get it for 40% off this week! I have yet to see it in my local Joann’s store but let me know if you have seen it in yours.

If you’re looking for a fun Easter craft I really like these crepe paper surprise bunnies from Martha Stewart.  The bunnies are made of crepe paper, tissue paper, and cupcake wrappers.  You will also need candy or trinkets to fill the bunnies with.  I love that you can use supplies that your already have on hand to make the bunnies and each will be unique!  For the template and instructions visit the Martha Stewart website.

Do you run out of energy to make the frosting after you’ve already baked a whole batch of cupcakes?  Or do you need to head out the door and you don’t have time to frost your cupcakes?  Or maybe you just don’t want more dishes to clean up?  I came across the perfect solution.  Just add marshmallows (see here) to the tops of your cupcakes 5 minutes before they’re done baking, and then spread out the melted marshmallow over the cupcakes.

It’s not too late to celebrate April Fool’s Day with some Spaghetti and Meatballs cupcakes. Here’s one way to do it, from The Farm Girl: Pipe on noodles using small round icing tip. For meatballs, dunk some Ferrerro Rocher chocolates in raspberry jelly–yum!

Pudding and Booze in cupcake form – FABULOUS! Could there be anything better?

These shooters are made with Pinnacle Cake Vodka and Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, sounds very decadent!

Melted chocolate and a silicone mold are used to make the cupcake shells.

Booze Bites: Cupcake Pudding Shooters on EndlessSimmer