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Love, PTSD, and Moving Forward – My Military Family Healing Journey
About ➤ March 24, 2024

Love, PTSD, and Moving Forward – My Military Family Healing Journey

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...

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Cars 3 Play Date
About ➤ September 17, 2018

Cars 3 Play Date

This 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...

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Dog Tag Bakery Brownie
About ➤ April 30, 2018

Dog Tag Bakery Brownie

I 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,...

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4 Ways to Decompress a Stressful Day
About ➤ January 25, 2018

4 Ways to Decompress a Stressful Day

Sometimes 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...

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Smartphone Photography Workflow
About ➤ August 28, 2017

Smartphone Photography Workflow

This 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...

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Best Friends Movie Night
About ➤ June 14, 2017

Best Friends Movie Night

This 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,...

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day
About ➤ May 12, 2017

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Once 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...

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Welcome to the Team!
About ➤ April 23, 2017

Welcome to the Team!

Since 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...

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How to Host a Paw Patrol Party at School
About ➤ March 6, 2017

How to Host a Paw Patrol Party at School

Have 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...

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How to Dice an Onion
About ➤ December 4, 2016

How to Dice an Onion

I’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...

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So long, farewell. Auf Wiedersehen, adieu.
About ➤ September 6, 2016

So long, farewell. Auf Wiedersehen, adieu.

Hello 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...

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Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Week 5
About ➤ August 5, 2016

Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Week 5

This 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...

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Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Weeks 3 & 4
About ➤ July 29, 2016

Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Weeks 3 & 4

I 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...

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Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Week 2
About ➤ July 14, 2016

Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Week 2

Another 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 –...

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US Army Birthday Cake
About ➤ July 11, 2016

US Army Birthday Cake

Last 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 &...

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Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Week 1
About ➤ July 8, 2016

Dog Tag, Inc Fellowship Program – Week 1

This 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...

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Coping as a Caregiver to a Wounded Warrior
About ➤ July 4, 2016

Coping as a Caregiver to a Wounded Warrior

Usually 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...

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5 Tips for a Clean Move
About ➤ June 21, 2016

5 Tips for a Clean Move

If 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...

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Made Creative Bakery – Rome, Italy
About ➤ May 26, 2016

Made Creative Bakery – Rome, Italy

Nestled 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...

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5 Fun Things To Do With Grandparents
About ➤ May 19, 2016

5 Fun Things To Do With Grandparents

In 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...

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{Review} Georgetown Cupcake – Washington, DC
About ➤ March 30, 2016

{Review} Georgetown Cupcake – Washington, DC

In 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...

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Caravan of Compassion
About ➤ February 3, 2016

Caravan of Compassion

The 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...

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Goodbye 2015… Hello 2016!
About ➤ December 31, 2015

Goodbye 2015… Hello 2016!

I’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...

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An Experience in Humanity – My time with the Refugees in Germany
About ➤ November 28, 2015

An Experience in Humanity – My time with the Refugees in Germany

Earlier 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...

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Marie Callender’s Comforts from Home
About ➤ November 2, 2015

Marie Callender’s Comforts from Home

This 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...

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A Life Changing Pilgrimage to Rome and the Vatican
About ➤ October 28, 2015

A Life Changing Pilgrimage to Rome and the Vatican

Last 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...

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Donations for Refugees in Germany
About ➤ September 9, 2015

Donations for Refugees in Germany

I 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...

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Interview with Hot Chocolate Hits
About ➤ August 5, 2015

Interview with Hot Chocolate Hits

A 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...

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Introducing Jonathan Henry
About ➤ June 11, 2015

Introducing Jonathan Henry

I’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...

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Secrets from your Favorite Food Bloggers
About ➤ April 30, 2015

Secrets from your Favorite Food Bloggers

One 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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