Comments on: Making birthdays special

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:38:25 +0000

Happy Birthday! Cake's smelling delicious! 2nd grade math

By: Birthday Cake Round-Up — Life As Mom

Birthday Cake Round-Up — Life As Mom — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:50:34 +0000

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By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:06:23 +0000

If you get the right toys, the cake will be a hit.

And I remember your cake, I think. I couldn’t find it while I was searching, but wasn’t it two stories, broken or no? I’ve never done a two story cake.

Tried a layered strawberry shortcake thing once that looked like, well, it mushed. So I turned it into trifle.
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By: Brandy

Brandy — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:27:28 +0000

Hey now … I know I shared my princess cake with you, but it didn’t come out in one piece LOL. I just trimmed it up as best I could and kinda sorta worked with it. It’s why it leaned though LOL

I’m kind of scared to see what sort of cake Gabriella will want for her 7th birthday in November now. Cuz I’m determined NOT to buy any more cakes from bakeries. Should be …. interesting.

One bonus, though? Hannah’s still a bit young to request specific cakes. Think I’ll be able to skate with a “normal” cake for her 2nd in October LOL

More on topic, though … I really like your farm one! Very cute!
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By: Mandy Mom

Mandy Mom — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:01:21 +0000

Those are adorable! I did a princess cake for my oldest and it did not turn out like I wanted.. but she loved it!

Btw, key to getting the cake out of a pan- first of all, a pyrex/glass dish isn’t the best for baking cakes- rectangular metal pans (or two square pans) are generally the best. (Use two square pans or circle pans if you want to make layers). And don’t skimp- by good quality.

But, if you MUST use your pyrex (hehehehe)….. then line it with heavy duty foil, and spray the foil with baking spray. Then you can lift out the foil when its cooled.
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By: LivingOurWay

LivingOurWay — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:57:44 +0000

It's good to see this post. I'm just learning some baking skills and my children will never be able to have store bought cakes again due to food allergies (in 15-20 years, I guess I'll need to master a wedding cake LOL). I only hope mine look as good as yours. .-= LivingOurWay´s last blog ..Our TV Free Month Begins =-.

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:09:30 +0000

See, we aren’t so very different.

And nice to “see” you again! Not feeling so controversial of late, nor even all that interested in homeschool news. I have too much to do with all our projects, and the kids are loving all the time to pursue their projects.

Mostly, that’s riding their bikes down the hill over and over. Or digging holes in the barn. Or staking out the barn swallow nests to see if anything happens.
.-= Dana´s last blog ..Making birthdays special =-.

By: JJ

JJ — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:13:57 +0000

Renae quotes the same part of the post I zeroed inon:
It’s about taking the simple request of a child and figuring out as a family how to fulfill that request. It’s about coming together as a family to celebrate the life of a valued family member.

Ahem. Unschooling in a nutshell!
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By: Renae

Renae — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:04:01 +0000

P.S. I like the mud on the car cake!
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By: Renae

Renae — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:02:37 +0000

Yes! It’s about taking the simple request of a child and figuring out as a family how to fulfill that request. It’s about coming together as a family to celebrate the life of a valued family member. You are giving your children a memory, and that is what is most important. My cakes always stuck in the pan until I found some cooking spray with flour in it. I don't like to use it, but it's not much and only a few times a year. .-= Renae´s last blog ..Homeschool Supplies Giveaway Winner =-.