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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I usually begin the new year with a post filled with links to last years recipes that were hits with my awesome readers and a few of my personal favorites. …

So I’m excited to bring you the JavaCupcake 1st Annual Reader Survey! Below you’ll find a series of questions intended to get valuable feedback from the most important part of …

Foreword: This post is a personal one. I’ve been struggling to produce any new content for my blog because my focus has been on my family for the last few …

No recipes or reviews today… but something equally as exciting and fun!  When Lisa at Snappy Gourmet asked if I’d be interested in being interviewed for her blog, I said …

Imagine four toddlers playing in the backyard of a house where there are clear blue skies, no clouds in sight, and 95 F degree temperatures. Now imagine that house hidden …

If you’ve been following my blog for the last year, you’ll know that my husband deployed to Afghanistan for nine months.  He’s home now and we’ve finally been given the …

Today’s post is a little different.  No cupcakes, no cookies, no recipes… but trust me, it’s a lot of fun! I don’t typically write personal posts that don’t include a …

I’m so excited to be hosting this blog party today with my sweet bloggy friend (and fellow Army wife) Toni Miller of Make Bake Celebrate! Toni and I have been …

I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to baking books… I love to collect them! I have a big stack of my favorites displayed on the sideboard …

Today’s post is a special one… there’s no recipe. Instead, I’m sharing my friends. There are hundreds of food bloggers in the world. And realistically, that number is probably closer …

I have great news!  Last night my husband, Dave, returned home safely from Afghanistan! This was his third deployment since 2007! At exactly midnight, almost 150 soldiers walked into the …

When I first moved to Germany three years ago, I was devastated to realize the closest Starbucks to where I was going to be living was an hour away.   …