Archive for the life Category

May 6th, 2010

Rest & Relaxation

Rest & Relaxation

My husband will be home any day!! I can’t believe either…. Eight months apart and in just days, I’ll be in his arms again for what will be the most amazing 15 days of my life!

April 26th, 2010

Lime Green Raspberry Birthday Cupcakes

Lime Green Raspberry Birthday Cupcakes

This past weekend was my nieces 12th birthday party and she requested my White Velvet Raspberry cupcakes for her party.  The first time I made these for a client, they were all pink and super cute! But I knew my niece wasn’t exactly a pink girl… she is more into turquoise and lime green and [...]

April 19th, 2010

Fields of Cake sends goodies to my husband in Iraq

Fields of Cake sends goodies to my husband in Iraq

I’ve been following Carrie of Fields of Cake and Other Good Stuff for at least a year now and I’m loving everything she bakes!

April 5th, 2010

Cupcakes and Baseball

Cupcakes and Baseball

For any of you who really know me, you’ll know that I love three things… Dave Matthews Band, Cupcakes and Baseball!  And I just found out the best news that brings two of my favorite things together!

April 1st, 2010

Guidelines for Shipping to Deployed Service Members

Guidelines for Shipping to Deployed Service Members

I was asked by my friend Carrie of Fields of Cake to put together a “How-To” for shipping goodies to deployed service members.

March 29th, 2010

Birthday Cake, Big Sister Style

Birthday Cake, Big Sister Style

This weekend was my father’s 69th birthday party (Happy Birthday Daddy!) and my big sister was in charge of baking the cake.  Dad requested a white cake with white frosting… yummmm!

February 12th, 2010

Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day

I delivered two dozen “Love Cupcakes” to my daughter’s class today for their Valentine’s Day party.

January 7th, 2010

Meet JavaCupcake!

 Hello!!! My name is Betsy and I’m a lover of cupcakes! I’m also a 30-something Army Wife and Mommy, recent college graduate, and an avid Dave Matthews Band Fan.  I live in Tacoma, WA with my husband, daughter and two kitties! I’m a stay at home mom, baker, best friend and music lover! Currently, my [...]

December 31st, 2009

2010 JavaCupcake Goals

I’m not a huge fan of resolutions. I feel like when I make them, I always fail at them. So this year, I’m setting some goals for myself and this blog that I feel could be obtainable. In no particular order of importance, here’s the list! 1. TAKE BETTER PICTURES I have plans to get [...]

December 8th, 2009

My Little Cupcake is 10!!

My little Cupcake turns 10 years old today!!  She’s the sweetest little thing that’s ever happened to me and I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since she was born!! Happy Birthday Emily!!  

September 7th, 2009

Vegas, DMB, and Deployments

Hey everyone! Thanks for all of the wonderful love I got last month from the Secret is in the Sauce ladies! I wanted to post a quick update on what’s been going on in my world and why there has been a lack of frequent posts. Earlier this Spring, my husbands unit got his deployment [...]

August 15th, 2009

New posts… Coming SOON!

Hello All!!! I know I’ve been MIA lately with the posts. Life has been a whirlwind lately and it’s not over yet. This week, I’ll be posting about my trip to Retro Bakery in Las Vegas and the opportunity to meet the owner Kari! What an honor that was!! So… stay tuned for photos and [...]

May 8th, 2009

101 Ways to THANK a Military Spouse

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! In honor of the spouses that work so hard on the home-front, here is a list of 101 Ways to Thank a Military Spouse! It is about Respect, Love, Admiration, Appreciation, and a simple Thank You.Enjoy! A simple “Thank You for Serving, too” CHOCOLATE Take the time to *listen* She [...]

April 11th, 2009

About Java Cupcake

***Visit my personal blog! Tales of a Firedancer.*** Welcome to my little corner of the cupcake world!! Here you will find fun cupcake videos, pictures, and recipes! I’ll also be posting my adventures, success & upsets while trying new cupcake recipes! Java Cupcake was established Feb, 15, 2009 and has been growing strong every since. [...]

March 5th, 2009

Rumor Control

Since the rumors are flying… I thought I’d let everyone know what’s been going on with us the last 24 hours. Yesterday, I went to Madigan for a routine monthly baby exam. Dave had tried to get off at work, but the powers at be didn’t let him come to the appointment (although I was [...]

February 28th, 2009

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