I just saw these cute little cupcake pajamas at WalMart.com! Only $12 for the little cupcake princess in your life!

We have shared with you several versions of kids cupcake bedding before and here is another option.  The Company Store’s kids line called Company Kids has a cupcake party percale bedding set for sale on their website.  Choose from twin or full sizes and flat sheets, fitted sheets, pillow cases, and a comforter cover.  While on the site don’t forget to look at the girls’ snug-fit cupcake pajamas available in sizes 2T-6 for $19.00.  Or there’s a short sleeve cupcake tee on sale for $9.99 available in sizes XS-M.  And perfect for kids going back to school is the cupcake appliqued messenger bag that is $22.00.

What a great idea! Gender revealing cupcake filling! And what pregnant woman isn’t in the mood for a cupcake? Amanda Johnson of Fargo went to her ultrasound like any other expecting woman, but instead of listening to the news directly, she asked the technician to write the baby’s sex on a piece of paper, which she then delivered to her … baker! Amanda then invited her friends and family over for a cupcake party. Everyone simultaneously took bites of their cupcakes, not knowing what color the filling would be, and then people started squealing, mouths full of pink frosting. It’s a girl!

For my birthday I was given Cupcake by Charise Mericle Harper.  The cute children’s story is about a sad plain vanilla cupcake who with the help of a candle searches for a topping that will make him be as fancy as all his brother and sister cupcakes.  The end of the book includes a recipe for Deliciously Plain Vanilla Cupcakes and Butter Cream Frosting. The book which is published by Disney and Hyperion Books is available on several websites including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target with prices ranging from $8.24 to $13.49.

Check out my kids’ newest favorite snack! 

I recently found this new flavor at Target and was happy to try them for all our loyal cupcake lovers out there.  I was a little bit skeptical though, wondering if Pepperidge Farm had mixed their regular cheese Goldfish flavor with cupcake flavor but I was happy to be wrong.   Although they don’t taste quite like a cupcake, they do taste like very sweet graham crackers and we have found them very addicting.  They also have a new chocolate flavor Goldfish which taste like little chocolate graham crackers and a S’mores mix.  It has marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker Goldfish all in one bag.    Yummy!

Disney’s DSigned has created a girls line called The Sharpay Collection.  Available at Target the line was created to go along with the movie, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure which came out on Blue Ray and DVD back in April.  The movie is a spin off from Disney’s High School Musical series, staring Ashley Tisdale who plays Sharpay.  Target’s short sleeve, yellow cupcake graphic tee shirt is only $9.99 and comes in sizes extra small though extra large.

Okay, I admit it — I’m kind of a hippie, and I’m kind of raising a hippie daughter, which is why I am so inspired by these “tie-dyed” (air-brushed) cupcakes from Simply Sweets!

From Pinkalicious to Strawberry Shortcake, there seems to be a domination of cupcake images with pink and with girls.  On June 21, you can even tune in to season two of Canada’s “The Cupcake Girls.”

But says who?

Jackson loves cupcakes!

I have certainly never known a boy to turn up his nose at a cupcake and say, “Ew!  That’s for girls!”  See, for example, my proof of the same:  a photograph of Jackson eating one of my homemade cupcakes.

According to Jackson’s mother, when asked for his opinion on the matter, Jackson definitely had one, and it went something like this:

Nancy:  Do boys like cupcakes more than girls?

Jackson:  Boys.

Nancy:  Why?

Jackson:  I think some girls might be allergic to them.

So there you have it from the expert!

Are you a collector of cupcake items?  Going to a cupcake-themed birthday party and looking for the perfect gift? Disney has just come out with some really cute cupcake-shaped vinylmations, designed by Susan Foy.  There are six in the collection, but you can view the Minnie cupcake, Tinker Bell cupcake, and Marie cupcake online. These vinyl figures are all 3 inches tall and each one includes detachable frosting which reveals each character’s face when removed.  Another cool feature is that the arms and head can be moved into different poses.

Minnie Vinylmation accompanied by detachable frosting

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So my daughter is about to have a birthday, and she’s getting this! (Shh… don’t tell!)

Newly released in May, the Princess Cupcakes kit includes cute cupcake liners and reusable crown wrappers, a book featuring recipes (including one for “Pink Velvet”), and decorating tips. It was only $16 at Barnes & Noble, and I know she’s going to love it. (Okay, so I’m a little excited as well!)

This felt cupcake idea would be a simple and relatively cheap (not to mention mess-free) way to keep your young kids occupied over the summer, especially on a long road-trip.  All you need is some different colors of felt and a pair of scissors.  If you are a tad-bit artistically challenged like me, then you can download a free template here for all the pieces (cupcakes, liners, and frosting). Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Hanna offers a variety of fun children’s products including Hello Books.  The little cupcake lover in your life will enjoy the Yum Yum Bakery book which features build-able cupcake stickers for $9.95

It seems that we are always hearing about ways we can give of our time and resources to help others, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise to cupcake enthusiasts that cupcakes can also play a role.

This past Tuesday, singer Sheryl Crow used cupcakes to bring some cheer to sick kids at St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.  The popular singer visited the hospital as a part of the Music Gives to St. Jude Kids initiative, which aims to fight childhood cancer and disease through raising funds and awareness.  Crow participated by making cupcakes with children at the hospital.

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 Are you planning a party this summer?   How perfect would these liners be for your next occasion? 

  A baby shower for a baby girl?

A jungle themed birthday party?

  Or maybe a black-tie only gala?

All of these liners are made by ATC sponsor Simply Caked and they come in perfect packs of 75 liners for only $7.25.

I have quite a collection of cookbooks, specifically cupcake ones but one that I do not have Fun Stuff Cupcakes.  The cookbook is available from amazon for only $9.98 and is the original source for this colorful cupcake caterpillar recipe.  The Two Savvy Sisters made this caterpillar and were kind enough to share the recipe.  Check out their original post to see the instructions.

So while I was wandering around Sanford, Maine, in search of All Things Cupcake, I found the coolest pottery studio ever! Get Fired Up is a family-friendly, do-it-yourself pottery studio. First, you choose from a wide variety of pottery pieces, which can cost as little as $3. Then, for a fee of only $5, you get a cool table, clean tools, paints, expert advice, and the firing of your artwork. Then, you return to find your piece on display and you can pick it up! It’s so impressive. My daughter and I have a date to return and make ourselves some clay cupcakes! I’m planning on making myself a nice chocolate cupcake with peanut butter frosting, but her’s will no doubt be purple.

You can never go wrong with cupcake clothes for kids, especially if combines cupcakes and classic comic characters.  This little girls shirt from JCPenny features Charlie Brown and The Peanuts Gang with their favorite cupcakes.  I think I have to stick with Snoopy on this one and say my favorite are the sprinkles!  The shirt is on sale for $9.99 so order yours before it’s gone!

Have you looked at Disney’s Family Fun website recently? They have some seriously awesome cupcake ideas!  Two of my favorites are the Night Owls, pictured above, which are perfect for the up coming graduation season.  I love the big owl sitting on a branch of pretzels and the little baby owls surrounding. My second favorite is the Sweet Shop cupcakes, which look like milk shakes, ice cream sundaes, and cupcakes topped with swirl lollipops! There are so many more great cupcake ideas on the website, take a look and I am sure you will find an idea for your next cupcake requiring event!

Almost everyone loves Hello Kitty, so today I thought I’d display a great Hello Kitty Cupcake set of nine cupcakes from Ipoet on Flickr.  The most stunning piece is the fondant modelling of the family, but if you look in the foreground of the image you can see pillow like hello kitty heads.  They look great and would not be too difficult to create.

What little kid doesn’t love playing dress-up?  This cupcake grown is prefect for any little girl with a big imagination that loves all things sweet! The one size fits all crown is made out of wool felt and costs $30.00.  (found via Hip Hip Hooray)

I just read this blog post, “Shopping with Peanut,” at one of my favorite blogs, There’s Just One Mommy. It just warmed my heart so much that I had to pass it on to you. I’m a sucker for little girls and cupcakes, what can I say?

Do you live in New York? Well, if you live anywhere near Gardiner, you are in for a treat. Literally.  The third annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival will take place on Sunday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s a cupcake-themed block party! More than a dozen professional cupcake vendors will be there, including: Moxie Cupcakes, Deisings Bakery, Wright’s Farm, and Bettie’s Cakes.

There will also be an amateur cupcake contest! Four awards will be given: prettiest, most delicious, most creative, and best in show. To enter, all you need to do is drop off your cupcakes between 10:45 and 12:15. Bring 4 or more cupcakes to the Cupcake Contest Tent, which is next to the HiHo Home Market at 132 Main Street. There is also a youth division for bakers 14 and under. For more info about the cupcake contest, email robinhayes18 (at) gmail (dot) com.

Activities for all ages include: donkey rides, bounce houses, wine tasting, craft tents, and face painting.

 The festival will happen rain or shine. For more information, call 845-256-1122 or email mainstgang (at) aol (dot) com.

If you are anything like me, you have a little one in your life that you love to dress in cupcakes.  Cupcake clothing has become so popular and very easy to find in local stores.   However, if you are looking for something more unique and handmade, then Etsy is the place to go. 

This week we are hosting a giveaway for Etsy sewer, AdellaBella. She specializes in handmade clothing for babies, toddlers and little girls.

This week Adella Bella is giving away one of her specially made cupcake peasant tops to one oh so lucky fan.  My little girl has one of these tops and it is beyond cute!  It is so well made and is perfect birthday party attire.  

To enter this giveaway, click on the comment area below and tell us what was your favorite fabric used in Adella Bella’s shop and what fabric you’d love to see added.  One winner will be chosen on Monday, May 9th

Make sure to follow her blog too!

Can you imagine a world where the sale of a single cupcake buys thirteen meals for children in Uganda? We’re living in it.

Cupcakes for Kiddos was started by 10-year-old twins, Ella and Liliana, from Lawrence, Kansas. If you live in Lawrence, you can place an order for some homebaked cupcakes, and they will be hand-delivered to your door. If you don’t live in Lawrence, you can still make a donation, and if you wish, cupcakes will be delivered on your behalf to a deserving individual. All the proceeds go to Amazima Ministries.

For more information, or to order some cupcakes, email cupcakesforkiddos (at) gmail (dot) com by Tuesday, May 3rd.

I just found the coolest blog! The Mommy Blogger behind Kaitlyn’s Korner is a talented cupcaker! As with all of my favorite decorating ideas, these monkey cupcakes are smart and easy! Thank you Jenee for your cupcake brilliance!