Note: What I am about to share with you is deeply personal, a reflection of my military family healing journey that has both broken and built me in ways I could never have anticipated. It’s...
Read MoreThis post is sponsored by Mattel. All opinions are my own. Reward your kids who do their chores by letting them pick out their favorite Disney-Pixar cars toys at Walmart and a Cars 3 Play...
Read MoreI am so EXCITED about this Dog Tag Bakery Brownie! It’s been four years in the making for Dog Tag Bakery to reach this level of national success. Founded in 2014 by Fr. Rick Curry,...
Read MoreSometimes without warning, life can become incredibly busy and chaotic causing stress not only on your day, but on your body as well. Using these 4 Ways to Decompress a Stressful Day will help you...
Read MoreThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsungUnlocked #CollectiveBias Recently, I hosted a Smartphone Photography Workshop for a small event planning firm in the DC...
Read MoreThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EnterTheWonderVault #CollectiveBias Friends, I’m so excited for this post because it’s sponsored by two of my favorite brands,...
Read MoreOnce a year, on May 12th, the country recognizes the strength and resiliency of those who stand beside their service members on Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Today, I wanted to share a look back...
Read MoreSince 2009, I’ve been running JavaCupcake completely on my own. I’ve had a few amazing friends and fellow bloggers helping me out from time to time with guests post, but I’ve never hired anyone to...
Read MoreHave you ever hosted a child’s birthday party at home? Have you ever wondered how to stop 15 sugar-filled children running around your kitchen and climbing on your gloss dining table and chairs? Instead of...
Read MoreI’m baaaaaaaaaack! Well, sorta. Back in August while in the Dog Tag, Inc. Fellowship Program, I had a 5 week rotation in the kitchen of the Dog Tag Bakery learning from the Executive Pastry Chef...
Read MoreHello Friends, As many of you know the last 2 years have been a difficult journey for me. My husband’s PTSD from 8 years at war finally reared its ugly head and changed our lives...
Read MoreThis week was the end of the first round of classes and rotations of the Summer 2016 Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program! I can’t believe it’s already been 6 weeks of the program, time has flown...
Read MoreI can’t fight the past and I can’t control the past, but I can do something about the future. So, from today forward, building the new… building my new future is what I am going...
Read MoreAnother fantastic week of the Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program has concluded and my head and heart are about to explode with knowledge, emotions, and ideas! <img=”” class=”wp-image-19718″ src=”https://javacupcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13645268_10105308259951408_4593718470965578287_n.jpg” alt=”Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program –...
Read MoreLast month I had the privilege of making the US Army Birthday Cake for their 241st birthday party hosted by the USO Warrior & Family Center at Fort Belvoir, VA! When the USO Warrior &...
Read MoreThis summer, I have the pleasure of being involved in the Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program in Georgetown, Washington DC. Dog Tag Inc. seeks to provide a transformative opportunity for veterans with disabilities, spouses, and...
Read MoreUsually my blog is reserved for happy posts about baking, crafting and travel. Today, I’m taking a moment to talk about something more serious… the impact a decade of war has had on me. Living...
Read MoreIf you’ve sold your house to a first-time buyer or to a company like we buy houses Sacramento, everyone knows that moving to a new home after selling your current one can be a very...
Read MoreNestled on a cozy side street of Rome, Italy and close to the River Tiber and the Piazza Navona, the Made Creative Bakery is a delicious retreat for both tourists and locals alike! In October...
Read MoreIn my family, the most fun we have is when Grandpa comes to visit and over the years we’ve done some really fun things! I’ve put together a collection our favorite 5 Fun Things to...
Read MoreIn the bustling suburbs of Washington, DC, Georgetown Cupcake is a famous bakery that serves up delicious cupcakes to thousands of fans hoping to get a glimpse into stars behind the Food Network’s hit show DC...
Read MoreThe Caravan of Compassion began as a desire to do more, be more, and help more people. It ended up being an event that filled my heart and changed my life. Earlier this summer as...
Read MoreI’m excited to finally be able to announce… We’re moving! After five fabulous years living in Germany and traveling around Europe, it’s finally time for our family to say goodbye. Dave has been reassigned to...
Read MoreEarlier this year, Germany began receiving thousands of refugees fleeing Syria and the surrounding countries in the middle east. Many of these men, women, children and families began being housed within miles, minutes from...
Read MoreThis is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Marie Callender’s. The opinions and text are all mine. Being a military family, we can’t plant our roots in one place and call it...
Read MoreLast week I had the privilege of attending a life changing spiritual resiliency pilgrimage throughout Rome and the Vatican. This trip was completely funded by The Chaplain’s Office of the US Army Europe using Chapel Tithes and Offerings in...
Read MoreI have a knot in the pit of my stomach when I think about the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing their homes and arriving in this place I call home. Those refugees have left everything...
Read MoreA few months ago I was interviewed by Vedika from Hot Chocolate Hits as a part of her Phenomenal Foodies series! Vedika recently shared the interview on HCH and I’m excited to share it all...
Read MoreI’ve been taking pictures of food for over 6 years now but only seriously for the last 4.5 years and I’ve gotten pretty good at it. So, when my neighbor Amanda had her second...
Read MoreOne morning as I was baking, I realized that my stand mixer was still dirty from the last time I used it and I thought to myself, my readers would probably be surprised to see...
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