I got to spend a lot of time with baby brother during his Fall break and as always, we shared a lot of good food and laughs. We also got to catch up and a lot of his friends are experiencing hardships, it seems. One is dealing with the death of his brother and the other a terrible break up. It got us thinking about what we could do to brighten their day and so, we decided to whip up a couple batches of cupcakes to deliver to each one of his friends that are going through a tough time.
Red Velvet…individually cased in clear cups to ensure that they make it through the trip.
This struck me with even greater inspiration and so, I’ve decided to undertake a project for myself dubbed, “Random Acts of Christmas.” Each week, aside from “Pack Away Hunger,” I’ll be anonymously donating food or doing something kind for both strangers and friends…I hope this inspires you to love and include your neighbor. You just never know when someone is going through a tough time.
Love & Cupcakes,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
What a nice act–I’m sure most appreciated.
^.~
That is so sweet of you! And this is such a meaningful project. You really inspired me to do more and give back to the community.
I’m very glad to hear this, Amy!!
That’s a lovely project for Christmas! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for being a part of it, Mich!
Angela…you are wonderful and inspiring! Your random acts of Christmas is a fabulous idea! And I’m up for it! Also glad you joined our little baking group and I look forward to baking with you! : )
I’m still learning about the group but it sounds like a lot of fun to be had =)
What a great idea, and what a way to celebrate Christmas throughout the year. The cupcakes look delicious.
Thanks, George! I appreciate it.
Hi Angie, I love your red velvet cake, look gorgeous in the clear cup. The topping is excellent which I love it very much, yum yum!!
Have a nice day,regards.
I’m glad you like it
love the entire post-why? because NOW i’m going to make cupcakes again thanks to you. YUM!!!! xO!
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Your girls are gonna love it!
I love your initiative! What an amazing thing to do for others. Keep it up and yes, red velvet cupcakes makes everyone smile
I know it encourages a smile, even on the worst days for me =)
This is very sweet and generous. Food is a great way to show you care, too.
It’s my favorite gift to get so it only made sense.
LOL what a great concept!
I hope it inspires others to do the same.
Your idea just made me smile! I’m in! =) PS – Love the idea for the red velvet cuppies!
I am so so so very happy to hear it! Can’t wait to read about yours =)
I hope you had a good Thanksgiving!
Ours was great, I hope yours was amazing!!
You are the sweetest! I love this idea. I will do anything to help a stranger, but mainly animals. I will be donating to charities in this desperate time of need, more than usual. Random acts of kindness are the best. <3 your work!
Absolutely! ..though, I can’t take complete credit as it was the brainchild of us both, lol.
What an awesome idea! Even though I’m not working, I can still do this. I will cut out one thing a week that I can do without and make something for someone else
I also really like how you transported the cupcakes…great thinking!
The fact that so many people are on board makes me insanely happy. I will be looking forward to the loveliness that you share. You come up with some amazing things, my friend!
That sounds like a great challenge!
Hope you can partake =)
First of all, I just want to say that I really love your header. Your blog design is so cute!
Also, I love the idea of packaging cupcakes in clear cups–just saw that on Pinterest the other day and can’t wait to try! Not to mention donating treats and kind favors to people–such a great idea. I will definitely try to practice this soon!
Aw, thanks Erika! I’ve been meaning to get a cc carrier but couldn’t justify spending even $20 on one so I improvised…worked great.
Having gone through a sort of break up with a lady I had great affections and hopes for, experiencing many deaths of those I love and car e for this year,The death of my older sister in June, etc. So many of my friends in their late thirties to early fifties have had to deal with hard ships . Thanks God a nephew of mine Eric. he was coming home from work, a few weeks ago, 2 drunk truck drivers hit him destroying his car and the SEAT was forced from the car. He may have loss of vision in one eye , THANK GOD he is alive!SCARED TO EATH to get near a car right now!!
It is wonderful what you and your brother did Angie. I love red velvet cup cakes. Thanks for sharing this blog and recipe.God bless and have a great day!
Love.
Les.
XX;s Hugs! Thanks Angie!
That is awesome – sometimes just knowing someone else cares is enough to lift someones mood. Very thoughtful! Hope you had a great holiday
I hope you did too!!
What a sweet and beautiful idea my friend
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Sweet–pun intended
Aww that was so sweet of you!
I hope it starts another pay it forward movement.
this is a wonderful idea ^^! there’s nothing like sharing food to convey care or love.. ^^ you’re sweet, squish!
I myself LOVE receiving food gifts!
That was very sweet! The cupcakes look amazing!
I saved 2 for myself and polished them off this morning for breakfast, lol.
What a lovely thing to do. Food is definitely the way to give people comfort.
One day, I hope to make a much larger difference but even then, it’ll begin with food.
What a wonderful idea. I really want to do the same as we are so blessed. The children love service projects and I have to consciously remember to implement these or the month just goes by so fast.
I can’t believe 2013 is just around the corner…you have some lovely children and I hope you continue to share their adventures with us.
What s beautiful and generous thing to do. Here in Toronto people sometimes ‘pay it forward’ and buy the person in line behind them a cup of coffee or lunch!
My experience in Toronto was amazing..I can’t wait to go back!!!
Cupcakes make me instantly happy and so I’m sure that these cuties put a smile on your brother’s friends’ faces!
I do hope so.
And this is why I love Squishy Monster so much lol. Keep being awesome <3!!
and I love YOU, Tiana!! Thanks for sticking with me through all the changes!! ^.^
Loving the title! Kindness is my favorite word. I love your motivation for others to do the same random acts. Sometimes it only takes a smile, a small gesture, and a hug. So many people are struggling. Love your post. I love doing the anonymous giving too : )
I know that when I’m down, a hug is all it takes, sometimes =)
That’s a fantastic idea and a great example of the real christmas spirit so many forget x
Sadly true. I hope this spurs a movement—even if it’s a baby one.
I love the concept of paying it forward
me too =)
Oh aren’t you sweet! I love that idea
And the title was so cute too 
=)
‘Random Acts of Christmas’ is a gorgeous idea! Nothing better than food to nurture the soul. I’ve been doing a bit of that myself lately, to friends and family in need. Sometimes words can fail us, but food speaks volumes. Great post. The cupcakes look fab too!
Food definitely speaks in volumes!