Saturday, August 9, 2014

Abominable Yeti Cupckaes!!!! Easy and fun!

I decided to make Yeti cupcakes for son's 9th Birthday! He plays roller derby for the Raleigh Junior Rollers and his derby name is Yeti - so I thought that these would be perfect for him to share with his teammates and coaches!!

 
 
Here is what you will need:
 
-Plastic vampire fangs - found in stores during Halloween or on Ebay or Amazon off season.
 (be sure to use pliers to crimp down the connecting spots where they bend tightly so that they do not  tear cupcake).
-Candy eyes
-Shredded Coconut for fur
 
First, make your cupcakes. Here is the recipe that I use as it is easy and delicious!
 
1 16.5oz white cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines)
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 24-cup muffin tins with white paper liners (although you may not make it to 24 cupcakes). Combine all ingredients except for food coloring in a large bowl and beat on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then beat on medium for 2 additional minutes.
 
Holding the edges of each pan firmly, bang the pan a few times on the counter to level out the batter.  Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes in the pan and then allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
 
Icing
 
For the icing I used a tub of Duncan Hines Blue Raspberry. Ice the cupcakes with the blue icing. Gently insert the fangs into the cupcakes and add the eyes. Finally, hold your iced cupcake over your bowl of shredded coconut and sprinkle coconut on for Yeti fur. (Note: if some of your guests do not like coconut, you can always use white icing for fur!)
 
 
 

 
 
They turned out great and were a BIG hit! Easy to make and fun too! Enjoy!
 
 
 
 

 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Lowe's Build and Grow - Free build for kids! 11/9/13

Lowe's Build and Grow - Free build for kids! 11/9/13 !!!

On Saturday, November 9th, Lowe's is having their free kids Build and Grow day. This starts at 10am and is a great way to get the kids out and having fun!

This month's build is:
Pull Back Car:
"Jimmie is in the hunt for another championship! Come join the excitement at Lowe's and your child can build this awesome #48 car with a pull back motor! "

Be sure to pre-register at: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx as slots fill up quickly!

Enjoy!

Home Depot - Kids Free Workshop Build! 11/30/13

Home Depot - Kids Free Workshop Build! 11/30/13 !!!

On Saturday November 30th, Home Depot will be hosting a free kids build!
It goes from 9am until 12 pm and is a great way to get the kids out and having fun!

This month's build is:

Holiday Gifting: Make a Small Toolbox

  • Have fun building a small toolbox for the holidays at this special holiday Kids Workshop!
  • FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12.
  • Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
  • Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
  • All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, and a Workshop Apron.
  • One workshop kit, and apron per child, while supplies last.
  • Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, and apron.
  • Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
  • Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed.

You can pre-register your kids here at :http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Happy building!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Lowe's Build & Grow - 3/9/13 Free Kids Build!

Lowe's Build & Grow - 3/9/13 Free Kids Build!

This Saturday, Lowe's stores are offering a free Build and Grow clinic for kids!
This Saturday's build is for a Monster Jam truck featuring Monster Mutt!



Saturday, March 09 (10:00 AM)
Monster Jam is back at Lowe’s this weekend! Be sure to register your child to build the Monster Jam kit featuring Monster Mutt®! You can register your child here: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
Be sure to arrive early (even if you register) as spots fill up very quickly!
Have fun!!!!



Friday, March 1, 2013

Home Depot Kids Workshop - Sat, March 2nd - FREE

Home Depot Kids Workshop - this Saturday March 2nd!

The Home Depot offer a Kids Workshop the first Saturday of each month.

This months build (2/3/13) lets the kids have fun and build a FREE Race Car!

Build a Race Car

Stickers are available to decorate the car.

  • FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
  • All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement

Make sure you go early and the free kits and seats go quickly!

Have fun! 

Friday, February 8, 2013

Don't miss the Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey DRAGONS Circus live in Raleigh! Feb 6-10th at PNC!

Don't miss the Ringling Bros/ Barnum and Bailey DRAGONS Circus live in Raleigh! Feb 6th-10th at PNC arena!


"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages..." is how this wonderful spectacle begins. So many bright colors and amazing acts to see!


Wonderful breathtaking acts....like these lions and tigers! Always incredible to see what these amazing animals can do - and always a huge crowd pleaser! Nice kitties! lol


The elephants were truly amazing - so wonderful and graceful!

My family really enjoyed this year's show and once again, Feld Entertainment has offered a great savings to my blog readers!  You can purchase  4 tickets for $60 online with the discount code NCMOMS . The code is valid for ALL shows and applies to the $25 price level. With using the coupon code, that's a savings of $40!!!

The show is only in town for a few more days - don't miss it!

Acrobats, clowns, tight-rope walkers, crazy motorcyclists, amazing animal acts, and clowns - this show has something for everyone!

Be sure to arrive early, the doors open at 6pm for an all access event down on the ring floor which is available to all ticket holders!


A  very entertaining and fun night for the entire family!

Many thanks to Feld Entertainment for sharing this wonderful show with my family, friends and blog readers!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS! Coming to Raleigh Feb. 6-10th!


Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS! Coming to Raleigh Feb. 6-10th!







It's that time of year again! The Circus it here! What a great way to spend some fun family time together! We attended last year's event and had a great time!

There is so much to see and do! Tigers, tight-rope walkers, clowns, and fascinating acts of all kinds! This year's Circus theme Dragons! is sure to be exciting for young and old alike!





Once again, Feld Entertainment has offered a great savings to my blog readers!  You can purchase  4 tickets for $60 online with the discount code NCMOMS . The code is valid for ALL shows and applies to the $25 price level. That's a savings of $40!!!

My family is very much looking forward to this wonderful family fun event!

See you all at the circus!