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New Commercial is Full of Lovely Stuff
Before you ask why there's a picture of a car on YumSugar, you better take a closer look.
For a new 60-second commercial spot, car company Skoda hired a team of bakers, model makers and home economists to create a cake version of their new Fabia. The commercial, which reportedly cost around a million dollars to make, features the team baking the car cake from scratch.
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World's Largest Cupcake Attempt Is a Sweet Success
Another one to add to the list of highly unconventional cupcakes: This 1,224-pound behemoth of a baked good, which just knocked out a recent record contender for the title of world's largest cupcake.
The prodigious pastry, which composed of triple vanilla cake batter and topped with pink frosting, was more than eight times the size of the previous record holder in girth. It stood 4 feet tall and spanned 11 feet around, and was created by Manchester, NH-based GourmetGiftBaskets.com.
Do You Have a First-Day-of-School Ritual?
It may be hard bidding camp adieu or putting all of that pool paraphernalia away, but like all good things — Summer must come to an end. In anticipation for the big first day back to school, mother may buy her child a new outfit, polish an apple for the teacher, or bake a celebratory cake for the inaugural day.
At my house, every last night of Summer ended with my sister and I laying out our outfits for the first day of school on our beds.
Vanessa Williams Dishes on Botox and More
On Tuesday, I met with Vanessa Williams to talk about her recent Emmy nomination for Ugly Betty, fish pedicures, and Botox. Vanessa, who has always been very open about her use of the wrinkle-fighting drug, is currently making a few stops throughout the country for the Botox Cosmetic: Express Success Campaign, an educational tour that benefits the Dress For Success organization.
Have you ever wondered why Vanessa took the leap and admitted she uses Botox, or how it affects her ability to act?
Vanessa Williams on Aging and Fish Pedicures
You might have caught a glimpse of Vanessa Williams's sense of humor in the first installment of my interview with her, in which we discussed her use of Botox, along with her love of cars, Irish music, and baking carrot cakes.
Currently, in conjunction with the Dress For Success organization, Vanessa is making a few appearances for the Botox Cosmetic: Express Success Campaign, and in October, we'll be seeing her back on the air as the villainous Wilhelmina Slater on the much-loved Ugly Betty. And now, as promised, there's more from Vanessa after the jump.
Non Voyage: A Capital Celebration Where You Need DC to Be
If the new administration has your family dreaming of our nation's historic roots, a trip to Washington DC is sure to inspire the next generation of public servants. We continue our week of big-city non voyages in the nation's capital with activities and food that will help families recreate the DC experience without breaking their wallets.
- The National Mall is lined with some of the best museums in the world, and one of the most popular is the National Air and Space Museum. Teach your budding astronauts about the history of manned space flight and then have them create their own rocket ship that will transport them to the moon. Rockets can be built out of blocks, cardboard or with any scraps you have lying around.
- The International Spy Museum is one of the most unique places to visit in DC, where children and adults alike can learn about the CIA and FBI's covert operations and the techniques used to keep the nation from harm. Recreate the experience with a backyard scavenger hunt where lil ones can search for hidden treasures and practice their detective skills. Don't forget the trench coats and magnifying glasses to make them feel official.
- Even in the age of email, everybody still loves to get mail and the National Postal Museum shows kids how their letters get delivered. Visit your local post office and have the kids pick out their own stamps and mail letters to their family and friends. See if the postal workers will allow your tots to view the sorting machines in the back too.
- It's hard to imagine what life was like before cars, computers and modern conveniences, but Mount Vernon, George and Martha Washington's home, does just that.
Lil Links: Blow Out the Candles on This Rainbow Birthday Cake
- Bite into this rainbow birthday cake — Cookie
- 10 things: highest sources of folate — FitSugar
- Liam McDermott celebrates his 2nd birthday in race car style — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Reese Witherspoon can't eat pork after buying Ava a pig — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- 15 pretty flower names for girls — Cafe Mom
- How do you know if a head injury is serious? — Health
- How to deal with hormonal outbreaks — Alpha Mom
- Jonas Brothers launch tween clothing line — Parent Dish
- Are people online too negative? — Momversation
- Breastfeeding essentials for new mamas — Fit Pregnancy
Label Able: Carnauba Wax
A couple weeks ago, I reviewed Annie's Bunny Fruit Snacks. As much as I liked them, I was a little weirded out by one item on the list of ingredients — carnauba wax.
As unappetizing as it sounds, I know in my heart that a company like Annie's would never put anything unhealthy in their foods, right?
Geeks We Love: Mike Fahey of Kotaku
A man after my own heart, Mike Fahey is a game addict. Currently helping to hold down the East Coast office of Kotaku, and ripping through game after game so you don't have to, Mike is a man of many hats. He's been everything from an arcade attendant (totally expected) to a vinyl sign cutter (huh?), but still, his love for games made him who he is today.
Jennifer and John Are All About Sweet Teamwork
Jennifer Aniston flashed a really big grin at John Mayer on the way back to the car after dinner at the Sunset Towers in LA on Wednesday, but John was solo at Katsuya last night. The two seem happier than ever, and it sounds like Jen is lightening up on John talking to the press. At this week's Grammy Nomination concert, John joked on the red carpet about Jen taking all the credit on Oprah for the election night Obama cake the two made together.
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