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Goblins, Ghosts and Spider Cupcakes, Oh My!
It's time to get spooky in the kitchen! Most everybody loves a cupcake and boy have we got some haunted frosted tops that will make wee ones squeal! Though the creepy cakes may look tough to tackle, these deliciously lil devils are a cinch to make and the youngsters can easily give a helping hand.
Tasty Treats For Halloween Bashes: Wicked Witch Cupcakes
Halloween's focus may be on a youngster's costume and the candy he gathers as he makes his way through the neighborhood, but that doesn't mean the party can't start early with some tasty treats. From school-sponsored bashes to kiddie soirees, Halloween parties offer lil ones another opportunity to show off their costumes and indulge in some sweets to kick off the spooktacular holiday.
With some inspiration from Martha Stewart, a platter of wicked witch cupcakes is more likely to put a smile on a wee one's face than frighten him.
Kiddie Soirée: Sweet Spring Treats
The idea of giving every guest a goldfish or a furry lil snow bunny for a party favor sure sounds cute, but is it practical? Not so much. At your Spring chicken's next birthday party, keep with the "new life" theme with frosted cookies and cupcakes to go.
Kiddie Soiree: Cupcake Sleeves
Crank the cuteness factor up a notch next time you serve up a batch of cupcakes with Roundabout Cupcake Sleeves. The decorative, non-toxic, self-adhesive sleeves ($9 for 12) come in a variety of designs to tie in to your next party's theme. From Easter Bunny and basket images to treasure chests and gumball machines, the sleeves are easily applied to the base of the cupcake and the company's site offers clever design tricks for creating the masterpieces, such as using Milano cookies to serve as a bunny's ears and placing marshmallows on top of cupcakes to replicate popcorn in a movie theater bucket.
The Gifted Child: Cupcakes 101 Kit
The state of the economy has me tightening up my spending budget, tracking my expenses more closely, and making smarter purchases. I still want to treat my children and get their friends birthday presents, but now I aim for more thoughtful offerings. This beautiful Bake It Pretty Cupcakes 101 Kit ($22) caught my eye because it's a gift and baking project combined.
9 Valentine's Day Treats For Kids
Nothing says I love you like homemade treats, but most mothers don't have time to make decadent desserts. Save yourself an expensive trip to the bakery or hours spent in front of the oven by dressing up simple kid favorites — brownie bites and pudding. These simple no-bake (unless you want to) and no fuss Valentine's Day desserts are perfect for school parties, playdates or a family Valentine's Day fete and offer an inexpensive, semi-homemade alternative to candies or store-bought goodies.
Bite of Love: Macaroon'ed by Love Brownie Cupcakes
Looking to dress up your simple kid-friendly Valentine's Day dessert? Much to my children's pleasure I've been testing out a variety of tiny brownie bite "cupcakes" and pudding treats for a preschool party and our family celebration of love.
While most of the treats air on the simple side, I decided to dress up the beautiful, but plain Pretty-in-Pink cupcakes with tiny macaroons from the French bakery around the corner from our house.
Babycakes: Bake Sweets With Baby Food!
Once your baby has outgrown pureed foods, what's a mama to do with her stockpile of jars in the pantry? Well, Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown found a winning dessert in one mother's cupcake recipe. Made with pureed baby food, the moist and delicious pecan-laced treats satisfy a sweet-tooth of any age.
Bite of Love: Marshmallow My Love Pudding Cuppycake
If you don't have time to make almond butter and brownie cupcakes or fancy brownie cupcakes sprinkled with frosting, serve up a routine treat in an unusual presentation for your family's Valentine's Day fete.
I dished up chocolate pudding into mini cups and decorated the top with mini marshmallows for a festive, but portioned controlled dessert. Your child's mouth will water at the thought of a cup of sweet goodness, but the reality is you're only serving them four spoonfuls of pudding.
Bite of Love: You're My Pudding Cuppycake
Every mom has been in this predicament: You have no time to cruise through cookbooks or run to the bakery, but you need to whip up a delicious sweet treat for impromptu party guests. If you are planning a simple Valentine's Day celebration with your family or your children's friends, or your child's Valentine drops by with his or her parents, consider these hassle free "cuppycakes."
I used items I had in the fridge to make these sweet pudding sliders — all you need is the mini cups, pudding and whipped cream.
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