Pink Coconut Cupcakes - They could be YOURS!

It's time!  The Bloggers Bake for Hope online bake sale is live and open for bids until midnight on May 6.  I've donated the Frost Yourself cupcake kit, which includes the following:

-12 coconut cupcakes
-1 tub of pink coconut icing
-1 disposible piping bag
-1 star tip
-1 baggie of shredded coconut for decorating

A few notes about the auction:
-Minimum bid is $15.00
-I will ship anywhere in the United States (shipping is covered/donated by me)
-100% of the proceeds go to the MA Komen for a Cure organization for Breast Cancer research
-There are more sweets up for auction than just my cupcakes!  Check out the full list here.
-This cause is very near to my heart, if you're interested, you can read why here.

One last incentive - if you are the FIRST person to place a bid on my item, but don't end up winning, I will bake you a batch of French Macaroons - cookie & filling flavor choices are yours!  I'll also ship the french macaroons anywhere in the country.

Click here to bid on the Frost Yourself cupcake kit and show your support for breast cancer research and awareness!

Life is Sweet

Life IS pretty sweet, is it not? This phrase, while simple, means many things for my husband and I, and our family. To us, "Life is Sweet" is a reminder that every day is a gift, that every breath is a blessing and every laugh should be cherished. "Life is Sweet" is the phrase that energized and empowered one of our dearest family members as she battled - and beat! - breast cancer. "Life is Sweet" is the name of her candy business- a lifelong dream that she didn't pursue until after her treatments were over. Life IS sweet, and it's too short to not take full advantage of every minute we have. During this season of Easter, and the story behind Easter celebrations, I'm reminded yet again, that life. is. sweet.

So what does this have to do with cupcakes? An amazing pair of fellow Boston bloggers have launched one of their own dreams this year- Bloggers Bake for Hope. From May 4-6, blog-readers will have the opportunity to place bids in this virtual bake sale to win/buy sweets from participating bloggers. 100% of the funds raised will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation's local affiliate - Massachusetts Komen for the Cure.

I will be baking and auctioning off the coconut sparkle cupcakes pictured above (actually, a "Frost Yourself" cupcake kit), and on May 4, I will post more about the treats I'll be offering. In the meantime, I encourage you to check out the Bloggers Bake for Hope site, save the date for the opening of this bake sale, and as you round out your weekend and start a new week, remember that life is sweet.