Today I received a letter from the soldiers I sent my Operation Baking Gals package to in Round 3. I was so surprised to get it in the mail! It was a cute card that I'm pretty sure the soldiers received in their packages, as I'm sure they don't have too much free time for arts and crafts!
Three guys wrote a little message thanking me for the cookies and snacks I sent, and said it was a huge boost in morale there!
I was truly just happy to send the package to them, but actually getting a card back with a thank you really makes you feel like you have done so much!
That card made my day! I just wanted to share that!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
TWD Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes
This week's TWD recipe was chosen by: Clara of I Heart Food For Thought
I almost didn't get this recipe done this week. I have so much to do this week with Halloween coming up (I still have to complete all 3 of my kids' costumes! Ay! What was I thinking wanting to make them all this year!?)But, some girlfriends of mine are getting together tonight for supper, and I thought I'd bring these along for dessert.
The recipe was pretty simple. The glaze as well. I have so much to do today, so I will keep this short and sweet!
Have a Fun Filled Halloween everyone!!!Sunday, October 26, 2008
Double Birthday = Double the Cake
Today the kids and I are going to a double birthday party! It's for a brother and sister whose birthdays are only a week apart. One is turning 4, and the other is turning 1! I am helping their mom out and making some food for the party as well. Her husband is in Iraq now, so she is planning this party on her own. (Been there, it's tough) In fact, her husband is the Marine I am hosting for my Operation Baking GALS Team.
The pictures didn't turn out too well on some of these as I took the pictures around 1am this morning! I do my best work when the kids are asleep. Most of the time, that is the only time I can do my cakes, at least without any interruptions!!
This is the first time I have used my grandma's dinosaur cake pan. I have a ton of shaped pans in my closet that I haven't used yet that are from my grandma's collection.
The kids are very excited to go today, let's just hope the rain stays away until the party is over!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Blog Giveaway - You Big Turkey!
I'm having a double giveaway on my craft blog! Come check out the fun Turkey themed prizes here and enter to win!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
TWD "Get In My Belly" Pumpkin Muffins
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Mmmmmm Mmmm Mmmmmmmm. Oh, sorry! I was just enjoying some pumpkin muffins that I just pulled out of the oven.
All hail Kelly of Sounding My Barbaric Gulp for chosing this recipe for this week! I love you!
These pumpkin muffins are indescribable. I love spices, and pumpkin, and pumpkin pie! Mmm pumpkin pie! These muffins are like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast....or lunch, a snack.....or while you are blogging!
They were so easy and the batter was so delicious! It's a good thing my 4 year old son, who usually gets to lick the spatula, didn't like the batter, because we would have gotten into a wrestling match over who gets to lick the spoon with this recipe!
I made 11 standard muffins and 2 dozen mini muffins, which are probably half gone now...ok I'm exaggerating, but the night isn't over yet!
*I will say that next time I will have to turn down my super hot oven...my poor pumpkin muffins got a little too 'brown' around the edges in there!
I've got playgroup Thursday, so if there are any left, I'm totally bringing some, even if I have to make another batch!
This was the perfect recipe for the season! I can't wait to get me some pumpkin pie! But these will tide me over until then!!!
All hail Kelly of Sounding My Barbaric Gulp for chosing this recipe for this week! I love you!These pumpkin muffins are indescribable. I love spices, and pumpkin, and pumpkin pie! Mmm pumpkin pie! These muffins are like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast....or lunch, a snack.....or while you are blogging!
They were so easy and the batter was so delicious! It's a good thing my 4 year old son, who usually gets to lick the spatula, didn't like the batter, because we would have gotten into a wrestling match over who gets to lick the spoon with this recipe!
I made 11 standard muffins and 2 dozen mini muffins, which are probably half gone now...ok I'm exaggerating, but the night isn't over yet!*I will say that next time I will have to turn down my super hot oven...my poor pumpkin muffins got a little too 'brown' around the edges in there!
I've got playgroup Thursday, so if there are any left, I'm totally bringing some, even if I have to make another batch!
This was the perfect recipe for the season! I can't wait to get me some pumpkin pie! But these will tide me over until then!!!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Team Ugly Angel's Marine for Round 4
Our team is hosting a great Marine this round.
Captain Alan Trammell
Alan is with 1/3 (1st Battalion 3rd Marines) based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. They are currently deployed to Op Omar - Iraq for 7 months and are just about at their halfway point.
Captain Trammell acts as the liaison for the Iraqi Police and Tribal leaders in the area. He is also the air officer. He calls in air support for protection if needed when out on patrol, and he also goes on missions and checks things out when suspicious activity is reported from the air.
Alan is provided two meals a day, but due to their schedules, he usually only gets one.
Here is a list of items Alan could use if anyone is interested in adding any additional items to their packages.
Alan is a close friend of our family. We met him and his wife Sherree when they first arrived in Hawaii 4 years ago. They have a 4 year old and 1 year old. Two of our children are only weeks apart in age from theirs, so our families have been through a lot together. Lots of training, and a few deployments. So I am very proud to be hosting Alan this round!
Packages need to be shipped between:
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 10
If you have any question about packaging or shipping, there are a ton of tips in the FAQ page on the Baking GALS website. Otherwise, feel free to contact me with any questions at kimturner@hawaii.rr.com !
With that, we have a great group going for our Operation Baking Gals Team!
Team Ugly Angel Roll Call:
1. Kim *me* (Hawaii) from 3rd Generation Cake Lady and Yummy Cuppy Crafts
2. Alaina (Hawaii) of Ladner's Latest
3. Pam B. (Alabama)
4. Julie S. (Hawaii)
5. Julie T. (Iowa) of www.slowdownhayfeeder.com
6. Nayeli of www.IttyBittyCakeShop.com
7. Cherie
8. Cheryl
9. Katie (Massachessets) of www.kcroteau.blogspot.com and www.kcroteau.etsy.com
10. Jill (Texas) of www.jillmanty.com
11. Marsha (Alabama)
12. Sharon (Iowa) Wilson Auction Service
13. DeAnne (Iowa)
14. Beth
15. Erin (Alabama)
16. Susan (Florida) of www.yaffadreams.etsy.com
17. Angela (Iowa)
18. Jennifer (California) www.eatsleepdreamfood.blogspot.com
19. Marge (Texas)
20. Suzanne
21. Lynda (Hawaii)
22. Kristina (Hawaii) At the Attwoods
23. Samantha (Connecticut) Boat Drinks and Dreams
*I will update this as our team grows!
Captain Alan Trammell
Alan is with 1/3 (1st Battalion 3rd Marines) based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. They are currently deployed to Op Omar - Iraq for 7 months and are just about at their halfway point.
Captain Trammell acts as the liaison for the Iraqi Police and Tribal leaders in the area. He is also the air officer. He calls in air support for protection if needed when out on patrol, and he also goes on missions and checks things out when suspicious activity is reported from the air.
Alan is provided two meals a day, but due to their schedules, he usually only gets one.
Here is a list of items Alan could use if anyone is interested in adding any additional items to their packages.
- Hand Warmers (they are nearing the colder season)
- Wet Wipes
- Protein Bars
- Individual Snack Packages
- Single Powdered Drink Packets (to add to water bottles)
- Beef Jerky
- Tuna Lunch To Go Packets
Alan is a close friend of our family. We met him and his wife Sherree when they first arrived in Hawaii 4 years ago. They have a 4 year old and 1 year old. Two of our children are only weeks apart in age from theirs, so our families have been through a lot together. Lots of training, and a few deployments. So I am very proud to be hosting Alan this round!
Packages need to be shipped between:
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 10
If you have any question about packaging or shipping, there are a ton of tips in the FAQ page on the Baking GALS website. Otherwise, feel free to contact me with any questions at kimturner@hawaii.rr.com !
With that, we have a great group going for our Operation Baking Gals Team!
Team Ugly Angel Roll Call:
1. Kim *me* (Hawaii) from 3rd Generation Cake Lady and Yummy Cuppy Crafts
2. Alaina (Hawaii) of Ladner's Latest
3. Pam B. (Alabama)
4. Julie S. (Hawaii)
5. Julie T. (Iowa) of www.slowdownhayfeeder.com
6. Nayeli of www.IttyBittyCakeShop.com
7. Cherie
8. Cheryl
9. Katie (Massachessets) of www.kcroteau.blogspot.com and www.kcroteau.etsy.com
10. Jill (Texas) of www.jillmanty.com
11. Marsha (Alabama)
12. Sharon (Iowa) Wilson Auction Service
13. DeAnne (Iowa)
14. Beth
15. Erin (Alabama)
16. Susan (Florida) of www.yaffadreams.etsy.com
17. Angela (Iowa)
18. Jennifer (California) www.eatsleepdreamfood.blogspot.com
19. Marge (Texas)
20. Suzanne
21. Lynda (Hawaii)
22. Kristina (Hawaii) At the Attwoods
23. Samantha (Connecticut) Boat Drinks and Dreams
*I will update this as our team grows!
Pumpkin Cake
Here is a set of cakes I did for a baby shower with a fall theme. They didn't want it too Halloween-y!
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