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Boozy Strawberry Birthday Cupcakes

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Boozy Strawberry Birthday Cupcakes

By Erin

It’s my birthday and I’ll have a boozy cupcake if I want to. YES, it’s my actual birthday today (May 3rd). After a crazy day at work after such a relaxing weekend away, I needed to make some of these Boozy Strawberry Birthday Cake Cupcakes for my birthday. These are perfect for any May or summer birthday celebrations for those over +21. So fun, colorful and delish.

Makes 18 Cupcakes Prep : 20 minutes Bake : 21 minutes

Strawberry Cupcakes Ingredients

1 Box strawberry cake mix
3 large eggs
1 Cup whole milk
1⁄2 Cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with white cupcake liners

Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, beat the cake mix, eggs, milk, and butter until combined and smooth

Fill cupcake liner about 3⁄4 way full and bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

Allow to cool while you make the frosting.

Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients

2 Cups unsalted sweet cream butter, softened 4 1⁄2 Cups powdered sugar
5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Pink gel food coloring
1 – 10.5oz Funfetti sprinkles – Found in round containers at walmart 2 large piping bags fitted with wide star tips


18 mini cupcake pipettes
Birthday Cake flavored vodka
Strawberries, cut in half
1 small jar of Maraschino cherries

Directions

Follow the directions on the mini pipette package to know how to fill the pipettes with the vodka

Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla until fluffy, cream and holds a peak

Scoop half of the frosting into another bowl and mix in a few drops of pink gel food coloring

Scoop the pink frosting into one of the pink bags and scoop the white frosting into the second piping bag

Using the white frosting, pipe a thick ring of frosting around the top of the cupcake Pipe a slightly smaller ring of pink frosting on top of the white frosting
Pipe another smaller ring of white frosting on top of the pink frosting.
Pipe a smaller ring of pink frosting on top of the white frosting.

Pipe a dollop of white frosting on top of the last pink ring Coat the bottom. half of the cupcake frosting in the sprinkles Place a strawberry on top of the cupcake.
Place a cherry next to the strawberry
Place a pipette in between the strawberry and cherry

Enjoy & Happy birthday to all the other May birthdays out there!

Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red

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Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red is on all major digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD now, just in time for Mother’s Day. Pixar fans can transport back to the early aughts and experience all the warm and fuzzy red panda Mei-hem with never-before-seen bonus material including seven deleted scenes, three featurettes and audio commentary with Director Domee Shi. Turning Red is also streaming on Disney+.  In celebration of this release Disney and Pixar are also supporting AAPI-owned businesses. So be sure to check out this cute Fly By Jing Lunchbox of spices and Sanzo Drinks too!

Turning Red

Film Synopsis

In Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, confident, dorky 13-year-old Mei must balance being a dutiful daughter with the chaos of adolescence. Her slightly overbearing mom is never far from her daughter. And, as if changes to Mei’s interests, relationships and body aren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited, she “poofs” into a giant red panda!

Bonus Features*

  • Audio Commentary –View the film with audio commentary by director Domee Shi, producer Lindsey Collins, and director of photography Mahyar Abousaeedi.
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Glen Ivy Hot Springs is celebrating Mother’s Day

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Glen Ivy Hot Springs Relaxing in paradise

Glen Ivy Hot Springs is celebrating Mother’s Day with gifts of wellness. Treat yourself or a loved one to a future experience of relaxation and rejuvenation at Glen Ivy. This is one of my favorite places to go in Southern California to enjoy a full day of relaxation and pure bliss.

Purchase a $100 gift card for just $95, $200 for $175, $300 for $255, or $500 for $425, including free shipping. Gift cards are redeemable for any purchase at Glen Ivy Hot Springs. Enjoy one of many soothing and restorative treatments or enjoy a farm-to-table culinary experience. My favorite thing to get here is a facial and massage, followed by a delicious lunch and enjoying the many relaxing pools. Glen Ivy gift cards never expire and there is no limit to the number of gift cards purchased so be sure to stock up! Order by May 2 for arrival by Mothers’s Day.

Share a gift that Mom would love with a one of a kind wellness experience at Glen Ivy. Gift cards and reservations are available by calling 888-GLEN IVY (888-453-6489) or visiting online at www.GlenIvy.com.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Corona, California

ABOUT GLEN IVY HOT SPRINGS:

A wellness destination like no other, Glen Ivy lies sheltered across 12 lush acres in the Temescal Valley of Corona, California. Natural mineral spring water flows from deep in the earth to 19 therapeutic pools and healing mineral baths, bringing guests relaxation, renewal and a deep sense of well-being. With an idyllic year-round temperate climate, Glen Ivy attracts over 200,000 annual visitors who seek the benefits of nature, water, and transformative body, skincare, and nail care treatments. An internationally recognized spa, Glen Ivy is operated by GOCO Hospitality, which plans to expand their wellness arm in the Temescal Valley with a holistic resort and community in harmony with Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ luxurious natural surroundings.