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I’m going to be honest with you. I’m more of a candy apple person than a caramel apple person. I mean, caramel apples are delicious and perfectly great, but when faced with a choice between the two, I will go candy apple every time. I realize that I’m in the...

Death by Chocolate Cupcakes INGREDIENTS 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare (I used Cake Mix Doctor cake mix) 1/2 cup grated chocolate (I used a large Hershey bar because it’s what I had.  You could use good quality dark chocolate if you prefer..just grate...

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but it’s Shark Week. And thank goodness.  It arrived in the nick of time, right on the heels of the Olympics.  The boys really needed something to wean them off the hours and hours of thrilling television.  What better than watching...

I think most moms with a son between the ages of 5 – 10 would tell you that Diary of a Wimpy Kid holds a special place in their heart. Jon David and I love it.  The books are so fun, and the movies are hilarious. The latest movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days comes out...

Lava Flow Cupcakes INGREDIENTS 1 box (18.25 oz) white cake mix 20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (NOT SYRUP) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 3 oz box Strawberry Jell-O 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water Frosting: 2 sticks butter, softened 1/2 cup Cream of Coconut 1 teaspoon...

Chocolate Cream Pie Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake batter for 24 cupcakes — either from a mix or your favorite homemade recipe 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding 3 cups milk About 7 sheets graham crackers, crushed into crumbs Meringue: 5 large egg whites 1 1/2...

Cherry Limeade Cupcakes INGREDIENTS 18.25 oz white cake mix 1 cup limeade concentrate, thawed 3 eggs 1/4 cup oil few drops green food coloring Frosting: 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, slightly softened 10 oz jar maraschino cherries 4 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Preheat oven to...

My friend Callye recently challenged a bunch of bloggers to find creative ways to use a star cookie cutter. In case you didn’t know, Callye is like a cookie cutter ninja.  I knew better than to even TRY to come up with a fancy smancy cookie.  Instead, I decided to...

Brownie Batter Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcake batter (prepared as directed from a mix or your favorite recipe) Box of brownie mix (standard size) with water called for on box and melted butter equivalent to the oil needed Brownie Batter Frosting: 2 sticks butter, softened 2...

Fluffernutter Cupcakes **cupcake batter adapted from the Cake Mix Doctor INGREDIENTS 18.25 oz box yellow cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting: 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup...

Banana Pudding Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Box of Vanilla Wafers French Vanilla Cake Mix, plus eggs, oil, and water to prepare Filling: Small box instant Banana Cream pudding 1 3/4 cups cold milk Frosting: 1 cup cold milk Small box instant French Vanilla pudding 1/3 cup powdered sugar 4...

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Adapted from Paula Deen INGREDIENTS 18.25 oz box white cake mix 3 oz box strawberry gelatin 15 oz (mine was 16 oz and it was fine) package frozen strawberries in sugar syrup, thawed and pureed 4 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water Frosting: 2...

So, I may not have mentioned this yet, but for the past week, we have been moving. In case you haven’t moved lately, it’s pretty much the worst thing ever, especially when you’re pregnant and it’s 95 degrees outside.  It makes me feel murderey, so...

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes INGREDIENTS 2 dozen strawberry cupcakes, baked and cooled (I used a mix) Frosting: 1 box Jell-O Cheesecake Instant Pudding 1 cup cold milk 1/3 cup powdered sugar 4 oz (1/2 8 oz tub) whipped cream cheese 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed Strawberry Topping:...