Birthday Cakes….ARGH!
I grew up with a mom who made amazing birthday cakes. Snoopy, rainbows, lions, cars…you name it, she’s caked it. I remember my birthday cakes. I loved my birthday cakes. I want my kids to remember and...
View ArticleBirthday Cakes Continued!
I’m sure you’re all dying to know how Cate’s strawberry birthday cake came out after my lamentations on Anna’s birthday. Success! Granted, I cheated and just did a layer cake. But I’ve screwed those...
View ArticleBirthday Cake Success!
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while may remember my annual stresses over birthday cakes. Last year I begged you all for birthday cake tips, and then I chickened out and made a...
View ArticleHappy Halloween! Er, I mean, Birthday!
What? This doesn’t look like a birthday cake? To me it screams “I have a Christmastime birthday!” Anna really really really wanted this Halloween cake for her birthday. I figured, you only turn 3 once!...
View ArticlePink Elephant on Parade…and Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
For her birthday, Cate selected the elephant cake from my handy dandy Cakes for Kids book. Honestly, I think the main reason she picked the cake was because it was pink. I was happy to oblige – it was...
View ArticleIt’s the most wonderful time of the year…Birthday Cake Time!
While the rest of the world is celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the like…you know holidays involving winter, snow, lights…well, our house is celebrating birthdays galore! Both of my sweet...
View ArticleAn Amateur’s Guide to Making Super Cute Cakes
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love making cakes for my kids’ birthdays. The birthday cakes my mom made for me as a child are cherished memories, so it’s something I want...
View ArticleWeek 307 Menu
First off, thanks for all the well wishes last week! Everything is all better now (thank goodness!) and we really appreciated your kind words and tips! The December rush is in full swing and we’re...
View ArticleGratitude
Yesterday was a rough day, thanks to work and myriad other things going on. When dinnertime rolled around, we decided to just hit California Pizza Kitchen with the kids. When we first got there, Owen...
View ArticleLittle Blue Truck Cake
I love making my kids’ birthday cakes. The tradition stems from my childhood. I remember so many of the cakes my mom made for me and I also remember being sooooo excited for each of those cakes. They...
View ArticleThe Girls’ Birthday Cakes + Chocolate M&M Frosting
Birthday cake inspiration and a recipe for chocolate M&M buttercream frosting.The post The Girls’ Birthday Cakes + Chocolate M&M Frosting appeared first on This Week for Dinner - Weekly Meal...
View ArticleHow to Make an Airplane Birthday Cake + Friday Show and Tell
Show and tell, including Owen's awesome birthday cake (and how you can make it, too!) The post How to Make an Airplane Birthday Cake + Friday Show and Tell appeared first on This Week for Dinner -...
View ArticleAnna’s Deep Dish Pizza Cake
Is it a pizza? Is it a cake? It's super pizza cake! The post Anna’s Deep Dish Pizza Cake appeared first on This Week for Dinner - Weekly Meal Plans, Dinner Ideas, Recipes and More!.
View ArticleAnother Birthday, Another Cake! Owen’s Anchor Birthday Cake
Another birthday, another cake! Anchors away! (Plus a great vanilla cake recipe!) The post Another Birthday, Another Cake! Owen’s Anchor Birthday Cake appeared first on This Week for Dinner - Weekly...
View ArticleEasy Ladybug Cupcakes
Ladybug cupcakes that are seriously easy. Promise. The post Easy Ladybug Cupcakes appeared first on This Week for Dinner.
View ArticleSimple Monster Birthday Cake and Party!
This simple monster birthday cake is crazy cute and simple to prepare. Cake decorators of all levels can tackle this one! Plus tips for a fun monster-themed kids birthday party. RAWR! The post Simple...
View ArticleAnna’s Hamburger Birthday Cake
Anna wanted a hamburger for a birthday cake this year. Here's how we pulled it off! The post Anna’s Hamburger Birthday Cake appeared first on This Week for Dinner.
View ArticleThe Easiest Dinosaur Birthday Cake That Was Beyond Beloved
The easiest dinosaur birthday cake that is still wicked cute, plus a recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting! The post The Easiest Dinosaur Birthday Cake That Was Beyond Beloved appeared first on...
View ArticleBirthday Cakes….ARGH!
I grew up with a mom who made amazing birthday cakes. Snoopy, rainbows, lions, cars…you name it, she’s caked it. I remember my birthday cakes. I loved my birthday cakes. I want my kids to remember and...
View ArticleBirthday Cakes Continued!
I’m sure you’re all dying to know how Cate’s strawberry birthday cake came out after my lamentations on Anna’s birthday. Success! Granted, I cheated and just did a layer cake. But I’ve screwed those...
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