Easy Recipe for Root Beer Float Cupcakes

The root beer float is found on diner menus everywhere, and is especially popular on hot summer days as a cool and refreshing treat. www.WatchMojo.com shows you how to combine those same flavors by making Root Beer Float Cupcakes.

Easy Birthday Surprises

Easy Birthday Surprises

Just because you cannot afford to buy your friends and special loved ones expensive items like jewelry or clothes from luxury brands, does not mean that you should forego giving them presents all together during their birthdays. Here is a list of birthday surprise ideas that you can do at your home. In fact, many people are truly appreciative of home-made presents rather than store brought ones because the former means that the giver gave it much thought and creativity.

Home-made Birthday Cake

This is probably one of the most inexpensive but heartwarming birthday ideas that anyone can do. If you are adept at baking, then make a special birthday cake at home. Just find out what flavor your friend loves so that you can buy the necessary ingredients. However, if she will be having a party and you want to be able to share the cake with those who will be there, then make cupcakes or mini-cakes instead. Get various frosting colors and flavors for a fun and creative factor. Or put the name of the receiver in each individual mini cake and you can even go further by designing each one using simple cake decorating tools.

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Scrapbook or Picture Slide-Show

If your wife’s birthday is coming up and she has always been fond of traveling, why not make her a scrapbook or a picture slide show. Scan some old pictures of your travels together and put together a presentation for her. But if you think that she will absolutely love a scrapbook, then all you need to do is to collect some pictures and some items or souvenirs that hold special meaning to her and compile all that into a colorful book for her.

Special Birthday Breakfast

If you live together with your special someone, then there is nothing more simple but romantic than serving him breakfast in bed. Get any stuffed animal that is lying around the house or you can even use promotional teddy bears and attach a love letter or even a short poem to the bear. Put it right next to the breakfast tray so that he can read it while enjoying the breakfast treat that you made. If cannot cook, then grab some muffins or doughnut and his favorite cup of coffee from a bakery or shop then arrange the goodies nicely right next to his or her bed so that those are the first things that he will see when he wakes up.

The Perfect Princess Tea Party: Easy As 1, 2, Tea!

The Perfect Princess Tea Party: Easy As 1, 2, Tea!

Whether it’s a special occasion like her birthday or Easter or just an ordinary day, having the perfect princess tea party is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Planning the perfect princess can be as much as fun as the tea party itself. You are only limited by your imagination. If your little princess is old enough, use this time to plan the tea party together and make the experience extra special.

You want to first start out with a theme. Choosing a specific theme can make planning so much easier. For example if you want to do a Cinderella theme party, you already know that everything should be silver, light blue and white. If you want to choose a simple princess themed that is not character based, then white, pink, purple and yellow are the basic colors used most often.

After choosing your theme, you must now choose the invitations and party dcor. If you are planning a formal tea party, choose an elegant invitation. If you are creating your invitation this is easy to achieve by choosing a script font and pretty, dainty paper. For extra elegance incorporate a bow or lace to the invitation. For a more whimsical party, try using glitter and stickers to jazz up your invitations.

The party decor should follow suit. An elegant tea party should use linen table covers and napkins. Use porcelain, silver or ceramic tea set and adorn the table with a floral centerpiece. Silver cutlery compliment will compliment any of the tea sets wonderfully. To finish off the table dcor add strings of faux pearls and rose petals.

The whimsical princess tea party is a lot less formal, but can be just as pretty fun. A plastic or porcelain tea set will work great. You can find lots of pretty plastic tea sets with the Disney Princesses on them. Cutlery can be colorful plastic ware used for a party. Table covers can be plastic or paper. Coordinate the table ware, table cover and napkins for a more uniformed and festive look. Fill a basket with faux flowers or jewelry and use as a centerpiece. The whimsical tea party is less expensive and is better suited for the princesses under age 8.

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The princess tea party menu can be just as simple. Keep in mind that the food is for little fingers and tummies when you create the menu. Your little princess’ input can be a huge help. What’s a tea party without tea? I don’t know too many little princesses that are regular tea drinkers. Try substituting hot tea for iced tea. This is a great solution for the younger princesses. They can still pour their own tea without the worries of burning themselves. It also works well with the plastic tea sets. Another alternative is tea filled with fruit. These teas taste more like fruit punch and the princesses won’t even know the difference.

Keep the foods small. The children’s tea sets are small and the food should be able to fit on the plates perfectly. Finger sandwiches, mini croissants, mini muffins and small tea cookies work well. If the tea party is for a birthday party, try substituting a traditional birthday cake for cupcakes. Place the cupcakes on a tier pedestal for a festive look.

Keep the princesses entertained with a few princess tea party games. A princess favorite is kiss the frog. Place a disposable picture of a frog on the wall. Apply lipstick to each princess. One by one blindfold each princess and spin her around a few times. She them kisses the frog. Whichever princess comes closest to the frog’s lips is the winner. If she is lucky enough she may just have found her prince.

A few more games are:

Which Princess Sings This? Each princess can sing and act out the scene of a princess movie and the rest have to guess the princess and movie. Can be made more challenging by not singing and just acting it out.

Royal Findings this game is great for the younger princesses. Before the party begins hide several princess themed articles around the party area. Examples include crowns, wands, jewels etc. Whatever they find they can keep or trade. Be sure to either hide plenty for everyone or give them each a turn. After they find one thing, it’s the next princesses turn.

Last but not least is Dress Up. For a more formal tea party the princesses can wear their own very pretty party dresses. For the more whimsical party purchase a dress up trunk and allow the girls to swap outfits. Put out a spread of jewels, make up and feather boas and watch the beauties emerge.

Other princess activities include make your own tiara, design your own slipper and make your own wand. Most craft stores carry these party activities kits or can find them online at party or princess websites. Another option is to find articles that tell you how to create these projects yourself without having to purchase the kits.

Other tips to keep in mind are:

Most tea sets come with enough pieces for 4 people. You may need to purchase several tea sets to accommodate a larger party.

A whimsical tea party is suggested for princesses under age 8. The tea sets and dcor are better suited for them. With plastic table covers and tea sets, mishaps are a breeze to clean up.

If you need to purchase several tea sets, you don’t want to be left with so many sets after the party is over. Give each princess their table setting as their favor. You can purchase nice gift boxes to place the set in after cleaning. Adorn with a bow and tag with party information.

Use the table time to teach the princesses proper table manners and etiquette. This may be more suitable for the older princesses. A 3 year old may have a hard time figuring out what you are talking about. So if you are trying to teach a room full of 3 years olds, you can wind up pulling your hair out.

Most of all have fun!

Overcome Shyness And Social Anxiety In 3 Easy Steps

Overcome Shyness And Social Anxiety In 3 Easy Steps

People who have tried to overcome shyness and social anxiety often come out on the other side successful. It’s not always an easy journey, especially if you’re used to keeping to yourself; but the experience is definitely well worth anything.

Read on to find out how to overcome shyness and social anxiety.

Step 1: Express Yourself

Let’s start with baby steps. While having dinner with a friend, say something about the dish you’ve ordered. Is it delicious? Does it need more salt? Is it better than the food they serve over at your favorite restaurant?

Even saying just one sentence is already a step forward. Do this for basically everything you do. When you take a bite of the chocolate cupcake at your local bakery, tell the baker that it’s delicious.

At this point, it’s important to note that you should only express good things about something when talking to the person who made it. In the case that the cupcake really isn’t good, save that opinion for when you’re alone with a friend.

Step 2: Do Something Different.

Doing something that’s not included in your usual routine can help you overcome shyness and social anxiety.

Why don’t you take up a short class during the weekend? A cooking class will do. Not only will this help you make more friends, this will also boost your confidence.

Knowing your way around the kitchen will certainly help you have a better image of yourself. This confidence will then carry on into your life.

Step 3: Surround Yourself With Friends And Family.

There is strength in numbers. One way to overcome shyness and social anxiety is to visit new places with your support system. When you’re with friends, you’ll have so much fun that some of your inhibition goes away.

Feeling free to be yourself will help you realize that you shouldn’t be too worried about what other people might think of you. Be comfortable in your own skin and don’t try too hard to please others. Get that down and you’ll emerge more confident than ever.

To overcome shyness and social anxiety is no small feat. Others luckily manage to do this early in their life. If you feel that it’s too late for you, I advise you to chuck those notions out the window.

There’s no such thing as too late when it comes to personal development. You can be retired and still make the most of your life!

5 Easy Fundraiser Ideas To Maximize Your Success

5 Easy Fundraiser Ideas To Maximize Your Success

If you’re looking for easy fundraiser ideas, there are some things you should consider in order to make your best effort. For instance, you should consider partnering with an established entity in the world of fund raising. Whether you are trying to earn funds for a high school, church event or what have you, experience is the best teacher; especially when you can watch someone else do the learning for you.

As mentioned above, partnering with a larger, more experienced company may be one of the most effective ways of implementing your easy fundraiser ideas once you’ve decided on them. Stores such as Sears and other large companies often are eager to help. Approaching them in person can be tricky, but you’re certainly best off with speaking to a manager. In addition, local supermarkets may be willing to donate a few items to be sold for your fundraiser.

Volunteers can be an absolutely priceless resource in implementing your easy fundraiser ideas. Don’t underestimate the value of people who are motivated to help you, regardless of not being paid. Schools and churches often have volunteer networks. A side benefit of volunteer help is that many are older and more experienced, further proving themselves an asset for your fund raising event.

For the sake of cost, your best bet is the old investment maxim, “Buy low, sell high”. Donated materials are obviously cheapest of all, but don’t forget to minimize other costs to you- the more money you don’t spend, the more you have to put toward your cause.

Should you consider buying an item and having it shipped, remember that shipping can often be expensive. An email to support may give you room to negotiate on price and shipping costs. It doesn’t cost anything to ask, after all. Some websites, such as Amazon.com, will help support a fund raising event so don’t count out web sites just because of shipping costs. Often, this can be a much more viable option.

By far, the most popular choice for easy fundraiser ideas is to have a baked good or other home made item offered. People enjoy home made cookies and cupcakes and the accompanying treat will help them remember your cause fondly. People generally tend to be more generous when one of their five senses are stimulated.

If a friend or loved one knits or has some other skill that produces a personalized, home made item, these would be good candidates for raising funds. Obvious choices such as these are augmented with unique choices. Do you or someone you know have a unique skill? Maybe your son or daughter knows how to make a web page or edit photos with Adobe Photoshop. You could offer these services in addition to or as an alternative to, cookies or cupcakes. If you’re on a diet and don’t want cupcakes, you might get an equally satisfied feel from not only donating but also to getting something you need or want.

Below are 5 easy fundraiser ideas for Your Convenience:

Partner With an Established Entity
Rely on Experienced Advice
Minimize Costs
Recruit Help/ Volunteers
Offer something of Value (such as baked goods or a service you can provide yourself)

For more good information, please see my easy fundraiser ideas blog. Additionally, you may find my Squidoo Lens on easy fundraiser ideas. My name is Jim McClinsey and writing helpful articles is my passion.

Hutzler Easy Action Cookie Press and Food Decorator Reviews

Hutzler Easy Action Cookie Press and Food Decorator Reviews

Without a doubt, this is the easiest-to-use Cookie Press! You will be amazed by how quickly you can make beautiful perfect cookies! t takes just 2 easy steps to get a perfectly-shaped cookie: lift handle, click down. Easy for children and even those with arthritis. Just move at your own pace without any squeezing or twisting. Makes cookies, macaroons, pasta and cheese straws. Then it turns into a food decorator so you can decorate cakes and cookies, make deviled eggs, twice baked potatoes, etc. Plus, this is the only cookie press that makes 2-toned cookies (with a colored center). Set includes: Easy Action Cookie Press, 12 cookie design discs, 2 two-toned cookie discs, 1 macaroon disc, 1 pasta disc, 6 decorating nozzles, recipes and instructions. Gift Boxed.

Technical Details

-Designed to be the easiest cookie press you have ever used
-Set includes 12 different cookie discs, 2 two-toned cookie discs, 1 pasta disc, 1 macaroon disc, 6 decorating nozzles, recipes and complete instructions
-Use the decorating nozzles for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, twice-baked potatoes, deviled eggs, and for filling manicotti and canollis.
-Makes cookies beautiful cookies quickly and easily, perfect for holiday gift-giving
-No pressing, squeezing, or fast pace required – makes a great family activity with children

Customer reviews

“Hutzler Cookie Press”
By F. L. Pierce (Southeast PA)
This is an excellent little “machine”! I had an older, hand-turned cookie press that was really wreaking havoc on my arthritis – this one is a great replacement. I was worried that the cookies would not be small and thin like the ones my old press made, but I was pleasantly surprised – these cookies were perfect!

“Best cookie press ever!”
By Eileen Walker (Columbia, MD USA)
I have been making “gun” cookies for fify-five years and have used five or six different types of cookie press and this one is the best one I have ever used. Just mix up the dough (my favorite is the spritz), put it in the gun, click the handle a couple of times and start pressing and nineteen out of twenty cookies come out perfectly. I make them every Christmas and have done so since I was a teenager and baked them by the hundreds and sold them to my brother’s office mates and so have had a lot of experience with cookie presses. This one is truly the best ever.

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how do u say this in french? easy 10?

Question by Brianna M: how do u say this in french? easy 10?
make cupcakes, not war

Best answer:

Answer by Bubba J
ask a french person

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What is an easy, vanilla cupcake recipe?

Question by Jules: What is an easy, vanilla cupcake recipe?
I need to make desserts for tonight and I thought cupcakes would be perfect. What is an easy recipe? I would like to make vanilla cupcakes. Thanks in advance!

Best answer:

Answer by Hello Loverly;;
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)

Directions
1preheat oven to 375f or 170c; line muffin cups with papers.
2cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy. beat in eggs one at a time.
3add flour (mixed with baking powder and salt) alternating with milk beat well; stir in vanilla.
4divide evenly among pans and bake for 20 minutes. let cool in pans.

Enjoy!(:

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Anyone have a really good easy cupcake recipe?

Question by Love like Woe: Anyone have a really good easy cupcake recipe?
Does anyone know any easy to make cupcake recipes?
Without too many ingredients.

Best answer:

Answer by Allie
You can always buy a box of cake mix, but here are a couple recipes for you. You’re not going to find a recipe that actually tastes good without these ingredients-

1 3/4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend all ingredients except the flour together in mixing bowl. Sift in flour gradually. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer or until well blended. Spoon into greased muffin cups (or paper liners). Fill 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake in 375 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes. Yield: 18 cupcakes..

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 large eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If desired, line cupcake pans with paper liners. You may also spray cupcake pas with a butter and flour combination spray that can be found in your local grocery store.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds while scraping bowl. Mix at high speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl every minute.
Spoon cupcake batter into liners until they are 1/2 to 2/3 full. You should have enough batter for 24-36 cupcakes.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in pans then move to wire rack to cool completely.
Frost your peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes any way you want. You could even try just spreading extra peanut butter as your frosting.

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Does anyone have a recipies for sports cupcakes that are easy to make?

Question by Simmi D: Does anyone have a recipies for sports cupcakes that are easy to make?
I need to make cupcakes for my home ec class. We are supposed to plan a 5 year old child’s birthday party. Our theme is sports. I was planning on using ice cream cones instead of the cupcakes holder things.

Best answer:

Answer by bex723
i dont have a recipe but you could probably make regular cupcakes and put frosting on them so they look like soccer balls, basketballs,etc. good luck with that.

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