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Pinkalicious Cherry Chip Cupcakes with Strawberry Milkshake Buttercream Frosting
Valentines Day makes me really happy. It always has, whether I was single or coupled up. It has nothing to do with that for me. Pastel colors and glitter filter over a cold harsh winter. Shiny brand new merchandise exclaims LOVE! on the shelves of every store. In a wild and sometimes scary world, I am hypnotized by giant poofs of huggable stuffed animals that explode out of store displays. If you’ve ever seen the movie ELF with Will Ferrell, my excitement for Valentines Day pretty much embodies the passion that Buddy the Elf has for Christmas. This year I celebrated Valentines Day early by making cupcakes on TV with my friend Amy…
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How to host a pet memorial ♥
Last week, I posted a blog about my cat, Sprite of 21 years who passed away. 21 years is a long time together. I thought the best thing to do was to celebrate our time together, and talk about how her life…and death…affected me with my friends. I posted the event on social media, and invited a small select group of friends/family. The memorial was just last night. By the end of the night, I ended up hugging several of my friends as they cried on my shoulder too. Sharing my story outloud brought up memories of an animal or person my friends had lost. We were all reminded of what truly matters…
