If it weren’t for Betty Crocker, my family would starve, so I was pretty excited to discover The Big Book of Cupcakes! This soon-to-be-classic cookbook offers 175 cupcakes, most of which are simple reciples using common ingredients. Many of the recipes can be done using cake mixes and store-bought frosting, and of course, they can all be made from scratch for all you ambitious bakers out there! There’s also a chapter dedicated to kids’ parties. Here’s a sample tease for you, the Chocolate Moose Cupcake:

I am a huge fan of grasshopper iced coffee, so I’m pretty sure I’d also love these mint-chocolate flavored treats.  Especially with Andes mints crumbled on top.  Yum!

I just spotted these adorable cupcake pj’s in the little girl’s section of our local Walmart!

Do you have a little princess in your life that loves to dress like a girly girl? 

Are bows, flowers, sequins and jewels a part of your day to day life? 

Well, then this week’s giveaway is for you!  Posh Little Tutus makes the cutest tutus and girly accessories I have ever seen.  My little cupcake has this tutu (with a matching bow!) and it is the envy of all her playdates!  It is so well made and the colors are amazing. 

Posh Little Tutus also sells unique headbands, shoes, clips and dresses.  Your little one will be posh from head to toe! Check out a few adorable cupcake items for their shop. 

This week Posh Little Tutus are giving away a $25 gift certificate to their shop.  To enter this giveaway, visit their site then come back to ATC and tell us your favorite Posh item.  One winner will be chosen on Monday September 5.  Thanks Posh Little Tutus!

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It happens every year, most people have just barely finished their back to school shopping and stores already have their Halloween merchandise out.  That is how I found out about these $10.00 Halloween decorative cupcakes that my mom spotted at her local TJMaxx/Homegoods and shared with me via text .  While it seems early to be buying Halloween decorations (it’s not even fall yet), I will admit that I am ready for some pumpkin cupcakes!

Did you know that August is National Peach Month?  Go celebrate by picking yourself some fresh peaches and trying out a new cupcake recipe.  (You better hurry, though, because you’re almost out of time!)  This recipe was patterned after the peach cobbler cupcake at Chattanooga Cupcakes in Tennessee.  The batter and frosting contain hints of cinnamon, and of course, peaches.

I went to a gorgeous wedding the other day and was treated to gorgeous homemade cupcakes. Check them out!