"Just hear those sleigh bells ringin'...dah, dah, dah, something, do dah...." Okay, so I never claimed to know the words to Christmas carols...I just sing along, jumping in with the words I do know wherever I can.
When my niece and nephew (Leslie and Lucas) were toddlers, they once sang this in church: "Go tell it on the mountain...over the hills and far away! Go tell it on the mountain, Jesus Price is four!" Violet and Jason (my sister and her hubby) still laugh whenever they hear that song.
So the holidays aren't so much about getting it right but about making memories. If you have little ones around, a fun way to make memories is with cupcakes. They're yummy and not as much work as cookies or cakes.
Below are some links to some cute cupcakes to make for or with your favorite merry-makers:
41 Cutest and Most Creative Christmas Cupcakes
Cupcake Corner: Fun Christmas Cupcakes
Christmas Cupcakes from The Party Dress
As part of Killer Characters' "Season's Readings," my friends Gayle Trent and Amanda Lee are giving away copies of their books BATTERED TO DEATH and CROSS STITCH BEFORE DYING, respectively! Please leave your email address with your comment so they can contact you if you win. Good luck, and Merry Christmas! :)
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My List of Too Read books just keeps getting longer and longer and longer and that makes me super happy! Thanks muchly! Happy reading!
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ReplyDeleteBoth of these series are great reads. Reading your posts reminds me of the pen name you use.
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I've never baked cupcakes. We've always made cookies.
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More books to add to my TBR list, yes! [email protected]
ReplyDeleteLove to hear about youngsters and their interpretations of songs. I'd love to be able to make cupcakes as shown in women's magazines and on the various web sites. My list of books to read is getting longer. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteboth series are on my WishList!!! what a fun way to start them!!
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Those both look really interesting - I'd love to read them! jlong AT parker DOT com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links. Some of those cupcakes are works of art. Would love to read Battered to Death. thanks, mlarkin at reitmr dot com
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ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to you both!
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I need to bake more cupcakes. I wish I had one right now! [email protected]
ReplyDeleteMy husband is retiring at the end of the month and we are in the process of moving to another state so we are spending the next few weeks in a motel. So there won't be any baking for me this year. I will have to look these things up next year when I will have a kitchen again. Thanks for the links! And the books sound great!
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Both books sound great and I think you're right about cupcakes!
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They both look wonderful and would love to win! And love cupcakes!
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Love both series
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Can't wait to start these.
ReplyDeleteLove the reindeer cupcakes. I will have to try and bake some of those for the holidays. The books look great as well!
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These cupcakes would be great if they were delivered!
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I agree, delivered would be great!
DeleteCupcakes and cross stitch! Who could choose? Both books sound like ones to be added to every increasing list of books to pick up! [email protected]
ReplyDeleteThe baked treats don't have to turn out beautifully to make a fun memory. Lots of our spritz experiments are what the boys talk about. Thanks for this lovely post and raffle!
ReplyDeleteYea, another chance to win Battered to Death! I've loved all the other three books of yours, Daphne and can't wait to read this one. And Cross Stitch Before Dying would be my first Marcy Singer but I'm eager to start that series as well.
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I have some new unused silicone baking cups so will have to make cupcakes soon! I have CROSS STITCH BEFORE DYING sitting on top of my TBR pile but would love to win BATTERED TO DEATH.
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Oops = forgot email! kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com
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