{Sugar Bee} Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

When I first started making my Christmas goodies I had no idea that Christmas trees would be a common theme....but it turns out, this year I am big on Christmas trees, you can say I am "rockin' the Christmas trees"! It is probably because my 2 year old is a big fan of them and he oohs and ahhhs every time he sees one all lit up. I especially love when he looks at one, points, and says "bee" (that means tree). It is just the cutest thing and I love his enthusiasm for all things Christmas.

What do you and your kids love about Christmas?

{Sugar Bee} Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

The decorations are up, the presents are wrapped, and this years cookies are baked and ready to go! This year I decided to create a simple and modern take on the Christmas tree...and though it isn't traditional, I think they came out fun and always delicious (my son definitely enjoyed his). Now it is time to relax and sit around the Christmas tree and enjoy some Christmas tree cookies...but who I am kidding, there is no relaxing until the 25th, however at least I have some goodies to get me through!

{Sugar Bee} Sunflower Cupcakes

Thanksgiving is here and today is the day of the year that we should give thanks and be thankful for all that we have. I must say that I am so grateful for my family and friends, but most importantly I am truly thankful for my wonderful husband and two beautiful children. They put a smile on my face everyday and they are the reason why I do what I do....I love to create for them!

This year for Thanksgiving dessert I decided to try making sunflower cupcakes. Not only are sunflowers such a cute flower, but they are so indicative of autumn. But what is even better, they are also pretty simple to make so it is great for mom's on the go!

All you need to create these is any leaf tip, a Wilton #352 tip, couplers, piping bags, food coloring, and buttercream frosting. First, using your green tinted buttercream frosing, pipe your leaves on the cupcake, I piped 3 on each cupcake (you don't have to create perfection here, make them all different like you would see in nature, plus a lot of the leaf will be covered with petals). Next using the Wilton #352 tip and yellow tinted buttercream, pipe a layer of petals. Then pipe another layer of petals on top (try and stagger the petals). Next, fill the center of the cupcake with a brown colored or chocolate frosting. Finally place chocolate candies or sprinkles in the center (I used chocolate Sixlets).

There you have it, simple and cute sunflower cupcakes that will have your children and guests so thankful for you!  

Happy Thanksgiving!

{Sugar Bee} Thanksgiving Cookie Platter

Is it just me or does the time between Halloween and Thanksgiving fly by?!?! I could have sworn we were JUST celebrating Halloween. It seems as soon as I was recuperating from all the crazy fun of October, Thanksgiving sneaked up on me. 

So here we are just days away from Thanksgiving and I of course had some baking to do. I figured a platter of sunflowers, acorns, and pumpkins would be nice and very indicative of the fall season. I know my son is very excited to get his little hands on these!

I am sure just like many of you, there is still so much left to do for Turkey day! Perhaps some cupcakes are on the list? What do you like to make for Thanksgiving?

Happy Baking!

{Sugar Bee} It's a Monster Mash!

This year my son started going to school and every morning when I take him he has a big smile and runs to his classroom. He just LOVES seeing his teacher and interacting with all of his friends! As a crafty mom I enjoy making little things for the holidays that Jake will enjoy...and now his friends and teachers can enjoy too. Therefore, I thought that all the kids would love to eat Halloween cookies today! So I created a Monster Mash of Jack O' Lanterns, ghosts, and my favorite cookie to make, Frankenstein. I think the kids are going to love them!

Have a Happy Halloween!!!!!

{Party Bee} More Halloween Printables

This year for Halloween my husband and I thought it would be fun to send out cards to our family and friends wishing them a "Happy Halloween" from our little monsters! I am now offering this printable card along with treat labels and nugget wrappers to my readers for only $5. What a perfect opportunity to show off fun pajamas like the skeleton ones my kids are wearing or Halloween costumes all while wishing your loved ones Happy Halloween!

These fun treat labels would be great for sending goodies to your child's class or even taking to work and giving them to friends. Kids and adults will love eating "bat teeth" for Halloween!

And for those who love chocolate, create these little packages of Hershey Nuggets covered in coordinating wrappers. They are so easy, all you need are Hershey Nuggets, Pretzel Bags by Wilton, and my printable nugget wrappers. Just cut out the printables, wrap them around the nuggets, adhere them to a strip of cardstock, and place them in a pretzel bag. As you can see here, I tied them with ribbon and used one of my circle tags from my Halloween Printable Collection.

These labels and card coordinate with The Sugar Bee Bungalow's Halloween Printable Collection.

{Sugar Bee} Eerie Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Looking to make quick and easy Halloween cupcakes? Try these eerie pumpkin patch cupcakes that I made for my son's school's fall festival. They are just so easy but look so cute, both kids and adults will think they are spooky fun!

All you have to do is bake your cupcakes using your favorite recipe or box mix. Next using your grass piping tip (Wilton tip 233), cover the entire cupcake with "grass". Then add a couple of Brach's Mellowcreme Pumpkins (I like to place one pumpkin upright and the other on its side). After your pumpkins have been placed, using a small round piping tip (Wilton tip 2) add the vines to the pumpkins. Lastly, garnish your cupcake with a plastic spider ring that you can find at just about any store during October (I found mine at Michaels). Not only will the cupcakes be a tasty treat, but there is also a fun toy to enjoy!

Have a wicked fun time baking and cupcake decorating!