How to Build a Lemonade Stand with a Recycled Pallet

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Take your regular lemonade stand game to the next level this summer! Learn How to Build a Lemonade Stand with a Recycled Pallet. Easy step by step directions to make your own DIY lemonade stand the best on the block!

How to Build a Lemonade Stand with a Recycled Pallet

Are you raising little entrepreneurs? Setting up a lemonade stand in the neighborhood is one of my favorite summer traditions. The kids always get so excited to earn some money and make their lemonade. And of course, I never get tired of having a refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot summer day!

We upcycled a wooden pallet to make a DIY Lemonade Stand. I have seen these stands for a few years now and I have always wanted one. I never knew how easy it was to make your own! My friend made one too, and she omitted the words “Lemonade Stand” to let it serve multiple uses. She’s used hers to sell girl scout cookies and even let it serve as a concession booth for her annual backyard movie theater. Seriously, it is so versatile and great for so many different things! In light of that, we used a little flag to say “Lemonade Stand” rather than write it on the stand itself. You can do it our way or commit to the lemonade stand by painting it on — it’s up to you!

How much does it cost to make your own kids’ lemonade stand?

The best part about this DIY lemonade stand is that it only cost me $1.00 to make! I bought the pallet from a local hardware store and sourced the other materials from leftover scrap wood and paint from other projects! If you don’t have paint, consider getting the sample sizes from your local hardware store.

Supplies:

Pallet
Circular Saw
Hammer
Drill
Screws
Pencil
Tape Measure
1/2 inch thick board (plywood or any scrap wood) for top
2 – 4 inch wide by 33 inches long boards for bottom braces
2 – 2 inch wide by 44 inches long boards for side braces
1 – 2×4 length of pallet
Sandpaper and or power sander
Paint and Brush

Measurement Note: These measurements can be changed and will be different if you make your stand a different height. Feel free to customize how it suits you or your child.

Directions:

Pound in any nail heads that are sticking out. This is easier than puling them out.
Turn the pallet so the slats are vertical.
Start by deciding how high you want your stand to be. I made this one to be 30 inches high.
Draw a line across the top of the pallet at your height and cut off the top of the pallet.
Measure how long your pallet is, and cut your 2×4 that same length.
Pound in the 2×4 with a hammer where there is a gap in the pallet where you just cut until it is flush.
Place some screws in the 2×4 from the front and back of the pallet to reinforce the 2×4 and make sure it doesn’t shift.
Cut your 1/2 inch board or plywood to the size you want your top to be. Mine measured 53 inches by 12 inches. I actually used some scrap wood and pieced two together to make my top.
Make sure the table top is placed further towards the back of the pallet, as you don’t want it to tip.
Turn the stand upside down and screw in your bottom braces to the bottom of the pallet on each side.
Double check the length of the side braces, and make some 45 degree marks on the ends of the side braces so they are flush with the top and bottom braces.
Screw the side braces in to the 2×4 on top and the bottom brace for the bottom.
Flip back over and sand away. (I recommend a power sander as this will go much faster. You will still need good old sandpaper to get the hard to reach places too.)
Once it’s smooth, your ready to paint! Enjoy!

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Serving a sweet glass of lemonade is the standard, but you could also sell these Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes! They are a winner in our home. Pin to Pinterest.

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Summertime Mason Jar Recipes

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Ever made meals in a jar? Try out all of these mouthwatering Summertime Mason Jar Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living! Easy, delicious mason jar recipes, salad in a jar, and even breakfast in a jar! Tons of mason jar ideas that are perfect for meal prep, a bite on the go, and enjoying outside on a warm summer day.

Summertime Mason Jar Recipes

Have you ever made a meal in a mason jar? Yes, it is a thing! Mason jar meals are so easy to make. They are totally portable too, which makes them great for a lunch at work, a picnic, a day at the lake or beach, and tons more! These Summertime Mason Jar Recipes are perfect for summer days or any time of the year when you need a light, delicious meal on the go. They are super easy to make and store well in the fridge, making them the perfect party food. You won’t believe how many kinds of meals you can transform into jar form! Keep an eye out for our favorites, including the S’mores Dessert in a Jar, Pizza Pasta and Zucchini Noodles! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Enjoy, and have fun with these meals in a jar!

What’s great about mason jar meals?

We love mason jar meals in our house because they are a fantastic way to pack lunch without a fancy thermos. Something about mason jars just screams summer. Mason jars look adorable, simple, and clean, not to mention they look fantastic in a photo. You can make these mason jar recipes ahead of time and store them in the fridge. If you are prepping them for a party, this is a great way to plan ahead so you’re not rushing to prepare food the day of the event! They look fancy enough for the ‘gram, and you’ll save money by making the meals yourself rather than buying from somewhere else.

How long do meals in a jar keep in the fridge?

It really depends on the ingredients you use. If your mason jar salad or meal has meat in it, it will last 3-4 days in your refrigerator. As for vegetarian mason jar meals, they should safely keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Make sure you tighten the lid so that your meals in a jar stay as fresh as possible. You could make a batch on Sunday and eat them throughout the weekdays. Meal prep is a fantastic time and money saver!

The best mason jar meals follow a basic guideline — keep the sauces, dressings, and heavier ingredients at the bottom, and keep the lighter, drier ingredients towards the top. This prevents more delicate ingredients like greens from getting weighed down with dressing and sauces so that everything stays as fresh as when you assembled it. When you are ready to eat, simply shake up the ingredients until well combined and you are good to go!

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3.) Pizza Pasta Shaker | Babble

4.) Chicken Apple and Pecan Salad in a Jar |Damn Delicious

5.) OREO Cheesecake in a Jar | Notes from My Food Diary

6.) Travelling Noodles | The Londoner

7.) Veggies and Dip in a Jar | The Kitchn

8.) Make Ahead Smoothie Prep | Simple Green Smoothies

9.) Mason Jar Zucchini Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing | Sugar Free Mom

10.) Mini Strawberry Cheesecake | What’s Gaby Cooking

11.) Burrito Bowl Mason Jar Salad | Strictly Delicious

12.) Blueberry Peach Quinoa Parfaits | Cupcakes and Kale Chips

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14.) Mason Jar Banana Pudding | Let’s Dish

15.) Taco Salad in a Jar | Pocket Change Gourmet

16.) Minty Yogurt Parfaits with Chickpeas | From the Land We Live On

17.) Breakfast in a Jar | At the Picket Fence

18.) Chopped Salad Jars with White Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette | Foxes Love Lemons

19.) Sweet and Spicy Chili with Cornbread Topping | Iowa Girl Eats

20.) Mason Jar Zucchini Noodle Salad | Inspiralized

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RV Packing List

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

Going on a road trip? Escaping your town for a night under the stars? This RV Packing List will ensure that nothing is left behind! Download this camper supply list printable before you put the rubber wheels on the asphalt. With our RV camping checklist, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your next family camping trip with the comforts of everything you need!

RV Packing List

There is a lot to remember before going on a road trip. Most of the time, I’m packing days or even weeks in advance. Even if I am not physically packing, I have a running list on my phone — sometimes as far out as a month ahead. Since as early as I could remember, I relied on a list for getting me out the door. It didn’t have to be fancy. Often it was on a torn off sheet of paper, but I used it as my organized checklist. It’s always so helpful to have an RV camping checklist before hitting the pavement. When you’re out on a rural road, you never want to be without your family’s essentials!

If forgetting something on a trip feels like a nightmare, you’ll definitely want to save this RV Checklist and Packing List. Included is everything you need for your next RV trip on the road. This RV Camping List leaves nothing behind, so you get the ultimate peace of mind on your road vacation!

Enjoy life on the road!

Packing List for RV Camping

Our Packing Checklist for RV Camping includes the following.

General Camping Supplies

___Alarm clock
___Firewood and Axe
___Basic Tool Kit
___Lighters and Matches
___Flashlights and extra batteries
___ Beddings ( sleeping bag)
___Camera battery and battery charger
___Backpacks and beach bags
___Swiss army knifes
___Lanterns and lantern fuel
___Map, compass, GPS
___Sunscreen and bug spray
___Updated first aid kit and medications (Our Busy Mom Binder has a medication printable)

Camping Kitchen Supplies

___Meal plan (See our Camping Recipe Ideas)
___Camping stove and fuel
___Groceries as per meal plan
___Spices and salt pepper
___Drinking water
___Can opener
___Pots and pans
___Dishes cups and utensils
___Aluminum foil
___Trash and recycling bags
___Ziploc bags
___Dishwashing Items

Camping Toiletries & Personal Items

___Toothbrushes and toothpaste
___Body wash and shampoo
___Towels
___Shaving supplies
___Hair care systems
___Laundry bag
___Hand sanitizer
___Baby wipes
___Toilet paper
___Glasses and care items

Camping Clothing

___Warm and cold weather clothes
___ Hats and gloves
___ Undergarments
___ Socks
___ Rangegear
___Warm and cold weather foot gear

Let us know what you would add to the list by leaving a comment on this post.

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Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Looking for an easy camping food by the fire? Try these Camping Hot Dogs! Wrapped hot dogs are the best creative idea for making dinner when camping with the family. Your kids will love these camping hot dogs, whether you’re on a camping trip or cooking up some food by the fire in your backyard. Enjoy!

Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire

What’s a camping trip without amazing food by the fire? If I opt to go camping, 9 times out of 10 it’s for the food! When we can’t actually go camping, our family loves to have “camping” nights in our backyard. That way, we can cook all the flavorful camping foods we’re craving without having to brave the great outdoors. I get my favorite parts about camping and still get to sleep in the comfort of my own bed. Win!

If you loved our Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges as much as we did, we’re bringing you another easy camping food recipe. All you need to make these wrapped hot dogs are your favorite hot dogs and Pillsbury crescent rolls. They are easy enough to make when you are on a camping trip, and delicious enough that you’ll want to start up your backyard fire pit to recreate at any time! Wrap these delicious bites in foil and load on your favorite hot dog toppings when they’re ready.

If you’re looking for another easy camping food recipe, check out our Walking Tacos. And for dessert, try out our S’mores Campfire Cones — this recipe is popular for a reason, trust me!

What should I serve with these wrapped hot dogs?

Everyone has their own favorite hot dog toppings, so you’ll want to keep your family’s favorites on hand when you make these wrapped hot dogs! For more topping inspiration, serve your camping hot dogs with your pick of these tasty additions!

Ketchup
Mustard
Relish
Cheese
Chili
Onions
Jalapeños
Sauerkraut

If you need a side dish to accompany these camping hot dogs, try a coleslaw, pasta salad, corn on the cob, or a potato salad!

Recipe for Campfire Hot Dogs

Just a few simple ingredients make this easy camping food recipe.

Ingredients

Supplies

Camping Sides for Hot Dogs

Ketchup
Mustard
Optional: cheese slices or Velveeta cheese dip

Camping Hotdog Recipe for the Campfire

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Hot dogs
Pillsbury crescent rolls

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Instructions

Place a skewer in the ends of your hot dogs about 3/4 the way in.
Open your crescent rolls and wrap one long pre-cut triangle around each hot dog, starting with the flat end of the crescent and ending with the tip of the triangle.
Wrap your crescent wrapped hot dogs loosely in aluminum foil.
Roast over the fire while turning your stick just like you would to cook a hot dog.
Cook for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with a side of ketchup and mustard

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Directions for Hot Dogs Over Campfire

Place a skewer* in the ends of your hot dogs about 3/4 the way in.
Open your crescent rolls and wrap one long pre-cut triangle around each hot dog, starting with the flat end of the crescent and ending with the tip of the triangle.
Wrap your crescent wrapped hot dogs loosely in aluminum foil.
Roast over the fire while turning your stick just like you would to cook a hot dog.
Cook hot dogs over the campfire for 15-20 minutes.
Uncover your foil.
Serve with a side of ketchup, mustard, or any of your favorite toppings or sides.
Enjoy!

*Note: If using long wooden skewers, consider placing the skewer in water so you do not cook your stick. Place it in water before loading your hot dog on the stick.

Craving more delicious camping recipes? Check out these Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges. Pin to Pinterest. These are great for breakfast the morning after camping and pack a punch of zesty, sweet orange flavor!

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Enjoy these FREE Camping Printables – Meal Plan and Packing List. Pin to Pinterest. Customize it to fit your family’s camping needs and favorite foods!

For dessert, your family will devour these S’mores Campfire Cones. Pin to Pinterest. This is one of our most popular posts. Think outside the box (or off the skewer) with this campfire s’mores idea!

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BBQ Grill Cupcakes – Father’s Day Idea!

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May 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Looking for a fun dessert this Father’s Day? Perhaps a chocolate dessert on a lovely day? We love these easy to make BBQ Grill Cupcakes made with everyone’s favorite Betty Crocker Cake Mix and Icing!

BBQ Grill Cupcakes

Cupcakes are fun, individually wrapped treats we all know and love. We wanted to twist your typical cupcake for the BBQ grill. These make great desserts for picnic, Father’s Day, summer backyard events and more. Best of all, these cupcakes are easy, fun for little helpers, and will look like you slaved all day in the kitchen making them!

Don’t forget our inspirational Father’s Day Cake Designs too!

Pair this idea with our Fathers’ Day BBQ Mason Jar Gift Idea with free SVG Files.

BBQ Cupcakes

Ingredients:

You will also need

Directions:

First, preheat your oven and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

Prepare your cupcakes as directed on the box. (Gotta love this easy step!)

Separate your can of frosting into two separate cups.

Place a couple drops of yellow food coloring in one cup and a couple drops of red food coloring in the other cup and mix.

Place your star tip in the bottom of a large decorating bag.

Scoop your yellow frosting into one side of the bag and the red frosting into the other side of the bag.

Frost a swirl onto each cupcake and top off with your yellow sugar sprinkles.

Melt two cups of your chocolate melting candy in a microwave safe dish on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

Scoop your all the chocolate into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.

Next, lay your parchment paper out on the table and draw small 4 inch circles with lines across with your melted chocolate bag and let harden.

When your chocolate grill tops have hardened, place them gently on top of your cupcakes.

Cut small squares from your gum drops, place them on a toothpick to look like a skewer, and set it gently on top of your chocolate grill.

Add a couple orange mike and Ike’s and/or Junior Mints to each grill.

Finally, to make the grill marks on your hot dogs, dip the end of a toothpick into brown food coloring and press gently onto each orange Mike and Ike.

BBQ Grill Cupcakes – Father’s Day Idea!

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Betty Crocker chocolate cake mix
Betty Crocker whipped vanilla frosting
Wilton chocolate melting candy
Gumdrops
Mike and Ike’s
Junior Mints
Yellow sugar sprinkles
Brown, red, and yellow food coloring

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Instructions

Preheat your oven and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Prepare your cupcakes as directed on the box.
Separate your can of frosting into two separate cups.
Place a couple drops of yellow food coloring in one cup and a couple drops of red food coloring in the other cup and mix.
Place your star tip in the bottom of a large decorating bag.
Scoop your yellow frosting into one side of the bag and the red frosting into the other side of the bag.
Frost a swirl onto each cupcake and top off with your yellow sugar sprinkles.
Melt two cups of your chocolate melting candy in a microwave safe dish on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Scoop your all the chocolate into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
Lay your parchment paper out on the table and draw small 4 inch circles with lines across with your melted chocolate bag and let harden.
When your chocolate grill tops have hardened, place them gently on top of your cupcakes.
Cut small squares from your gum drops, place them on a toothpick to look like a skewer, and set it gently on top of your chocolate grill.
Add a couple orange mike and Ike’s and/or Junior Mints to each grill.
To make the grill marks on your hotdogs, dip the end of a toothpick into brown food coloring and press gently onto each orange Mike and Ike.

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Making a cake for dad? These Father’s Day Cake Designs are inspirational. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are doing the Donuts with Dad thing, you have to make our Golf Donuts for Dad. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our most recent Father’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Golf Donuts for Dad | Father’s Day Dessert

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We love these Golf Donuts for Dad! We made an easy Father’s Day Dessert that is creative and fun and personalized just for dad. It’s a hole in one idea!

Golf Donuts for Dad | Father’s Day Dessert

Looking for a Hole in One idea this Father’s Day. We love to celebrate donuts for dad and thought this idea was so much fun! Create a mini golf course for your next donuts for dad event. We made ours with a silicone donut mold, some green frosting, candy shreds, and white Sixlets!

Don’t forget our Father’s Day Cake Designs.

Father’s Day Donut Recipe

Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 Egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Green candy shreds (if you do not have this, shake coconut flakes in a Ziploc bag with 2 drops of green food coloring)
White Sixlets
Green frosting (buy green or mix with one to two drops of green food coloring or gel)

Supplies:

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350° and grease your silicone donut mold with a nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together your cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until combined.
Place a large freezer bag inside a mixing bowl, fold the edges over the bowl, and pour your cake batter into the freezer bag.
Cut a small tip off the corner of your freezer bag and use it to dispense the batter into your donut molds.
Bake for 15 minutes and let fully cool before you remove.
Place a half a cup of your green frosting into the bottom of a cereal bowl, heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, and mix.
Dunk the top of your doughnut into the green frosting and immediately coat with your green candy shreds.
Dip the bottom of a sixlet into your frosting and press onto the top of your donut.
Cut two small matching triangles from your white paper and glue a toothpick in between the two to look like a flag.
Press the bottom of the toothpick flag into the top of the donut by the ball.

Golf Donuts for Dad | Father’s Day Dessert

Author: Ashley Langston
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

Scale

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 Egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Green candy shreds
White Sixlets
Green frosting

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° and grease your silicone donut mold with a nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together your cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until combined.
Place a large freezer bag inside a mixing bowl, fold the edges over the bowl, and pour your cake batter into the freezer bag.
Cut a small tip off the corner of your freezer bag and use it to dispense the batter into your donut molds.
Bake for 15 minutes and let fully cool before you remove.
Place a half a cup of your green frosting into the bottom of a cereal bowl, heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, and mix.
Dunk the top of your doughnut into the green frosting and immediately coat with your green candy shreds.
Dip the bottom of a sixlet into your frosting and press onto the top of your donut.
Cut two small matching triangles from your white paper and glue a toothpick in between the two to look like a flag.
Press the bottom of the toothpick flag into the top of the donut by the ball.

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Celebrating doughnuts for dad? Enjoy this FREE Donuts with Dad printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Making a cake for dad? These Father’s Day Cake Designs are inspirational. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these FUN Father’s Day BBQ Grill Cupcakes. Pin to Pinterest.

We are pretty crazy about these Father’s Day Crafts for Dad too! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Cute Cupcakes For Kids for the Entire Year!

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May 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Making Cute Cupcakes For Kids with Fun Designs: Mom and Kids Bonding Time

If you are thinking of a fun way to spend time with your kids or planning to have a quality time with them on the weekend, then look no further. Nothing beats bonding with your children with a little baking fun. Not as complicated as making Easter Bunny Bread. Just making simple cupcakes so that the kids can join the fun.

Instead of laying around on the couch all day on movie marathons, doing something together in the kitchen is productive and really fun. You get to have your children learn a thing or two about baking and give them a sense of accomplishment once they see and taste the result of your teamwork.

For starters, I will give you two recipes for cupcakes. One is for oven cupcakes in which you can also use a convection oven, and one is for microwave cupcakes. And then, I’m going to provide you with instructions on how to decorate the cupcakes using fun ideas. Before you get started, also check out our Easter Resurrection Cupcakes. Both are very easy to do.

Give your kids some tasks along the way and make sure that they are hands-on with the decorating. Don’t forget to give them pointers about safety and sanitation.

Easy oven cupcake recipe

Ingredients

250g butter, unsalted
250g sugar
250g flour (self-raising)
4 medium-sized eggs
4 tbsp. milk
1 pinch of salt
2 12-cup muffin tray lined with paper cupcake cases

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C

In a large bowl, put the butter in to beat until it softens. Add the flour, sugar, salt, milk, and eggs. If you want to make chocolate cupcakes, use two tablespoons less flour and replace it with two tablespoons of cocoa powder. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth.

Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to put a portion of the mixture to the paper cases. Make sure to put just the right amount each case to fill all the 24 cases.

Place the cupcakes in the oven and bake. After fifteen minutes, swap their places and bake for another three to seven minutes or until the cupcakes have light golden color.

Take them out of the oven and let the tray cool for a few minutes. Then take the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool. Now they are ready for the decorations.

But before we go to decorating, I’ll give you the recipe for microwave oven cupcakes.

Easy microwave cupcake recipe

This cupcake version is easier and faster to do. The challenge here is to be successful in preventing the kids from eating the ingredients before the cupcake gets done. You will see why soon enough.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons of full-fat vanilla or chocolate ice cream, depending on your preference of flavor. (I told you it is going to be a challenge for the kids not to eat it up)
2 tablespoons of cake flour
1/8 teaspoon of baking powder
Silicone cupcake molds

Directions

For starters, be sure to use cake flour and not all-purpose flour. It makes the cupcake drier and have a bread-like texture rather than cake.

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk it until the batter is smooth. Make sure that there are no chunks of flour visible in the batter. Put it in two medium-size or four small-size cupcake molds. Put them in the microwave about thirty seconds. Set aside to cool and be ready for the decorations.

Here comes the fun part! I have three kinds of fun decorations to do with your kids. If you want to look for more, you can search fun and easy ideas here.

Rainbow Decoration

Everyone loves rainbows! Especially kids. This is very easy and fun to do.

Ingredients

Your favorite frosting
Blue food color
Rainbow berry candy belt (like Airheads Xtremes)
Small white marshmallow (optional)

Directions

First, put a few drops of blue food coloring to your frost. Mix and add until it reaches a pale blue color. Apply it on the cupcake.

Bend a rainbow berry candy belt and stick the ends to the frosting. You can add small marshmallows as clouds to the part where the candy sticks.

Your rainbow cupcake is done.

Bunny Decoration

This cupcake topping is a bit more challenging than the first one, but cuter as well. This is good for Easter or for kiddos who just can’t get enough of our furry little friends.

Ingredients

White frosting
Brown M&M’s minis
White marshmallows
Pink decorating sugar or pink sprinkles
Pink ball sprinkle
Black licorice laces

Directions

Put the white frosting over the cupcake. This will be your canvas for the bunny face

For the ears, cut a marshmallow in half. Add the pink sugar or sprinkle on the center area of the cut part avoiding edges. Do this on both of the marshmallow halves. Place them on the top part of the cupcake where the ears should be.

For the eyes, use the brown M&M’s minis and put them where the eyes should be.

For the nose, put the pink ball sprinkle on where the nose should be.

Use the black licorice laces for the whiskers. Put three on each side.

Your bunny should be looking at you right now with its cute chocolate eyes.

Mustache Decoration

If you want to let your kids give their good old dad a treat for father’s day or for his birthday, then this is an easy and fun thing to give him.

You actually have three options here. You can use toothpicks and construction paper, fondant and icing writers, or chocolate molds.

Ingredients

Frosting
Fondant, Chocolate mold, or construction paper and sticks
The mustache mold which you can download here from Queen.com

Directions

Put the frosting on top of your cupcake. You don’t have to download the mustache mold if you’re going to use the chocolate mold. Just put the mustache mold directly on the frosting.

If you prefer to use sticks and paper, print out the mustache mold, and put it on the construction paper. Cut away the mustache and put it on one end of the stick with glue. Make sure that the end won’t stick out on top of the mustache. Stick it on the cupcake.

If you’re going to use fondant, get black and white ones. Make small round white ones with the same diameter as the cupcake. This will be your canvas for the mustache. Use the printable mold as a pattern for the mustache using the black fondant. Cut it out using a paring knife or a kitchen shear.

Wait till daddy sees your masterpiece.

There you have it. Two easy recipes for cupcakes, and three easy decorating tips for you to choose from. This will definitely make your weekends fun and exciting. If you know someone that needs this recipe, go ahead and like and share. What do you think? Feel free to comment below for any questions or suggestions.

Hi friends, I’m Susan from http://www.cookthestone.com. I spent most of my time in the kitchen to make tasty meals for my family. The feeling when your husband and your kids are full with food cooked by you is amazing. I understand and want to share my experience with you. Hope they can help in your daily life. I will very appreciate your encouragements in the comment section below. Thank you!

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