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Monday, June 28, 2010

Cake Boss + New Series + You Can Be a Star = Apply Now!!!

Good afternoon to all you cake loving readers! If you love to decorate and feel you have a knack for competition, aren't afraid of cameras, and would like to meet Buddy Valastro... (you know... that Cake Boss guy) then read on!

Here's the scoop straight from an email that I rec'd just moments ago sharing all the sticky-sweet details:

"Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss himself, is starring in a new competition series on TLC! The eight episode series will follow ten aspiring cake makers as they compete in a series of challenges that will reveal if they have what it takes to run a shop as successful as Buddy's. Each episode will be feature weekly lessons, challenges and eliminations, with the winner becoming an apprentice at the Hoboken-based Carlo’s Bakery, the setting of TLC's Cake Boss.

While the series won't debut until winter, TLC is actively casting contestants now."

Ok... so if you want more information on how to apply... be sure to follow this link as they're now casting! Hey... if you get selected for this once in a lifetime gig, please let us know! Or at least let me know! lol



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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Affordable and Fashionable Eyeglasses a Reality

I'm getting ready to order my first pair of eye glasses from Zenni Optical for two very important reasons. First of all, I can't see! I'm incredibly near-sighted and have been since the tender age of 7. Second reason is this... I don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for my glasses like I did a few years ago. I simply don't have the budget for that right now.

One of the reasons my glasses are several prescriptions behind the times is my frugal nature and the fact that until very recently I didn't know I had any other option than purchasing  glasses direct from my eye care professional or from a retail chain at the mall. I LOVE that we live in a country with so many options... and a little friendly competition. lol

Zenni Optical offers really cute eyeglasses... and I'm talking lenses and frames for significantly less that what you'll find anywhere else. They can do this for a very simple reason. You see... they are the manufacturer, not the middle man. When you buy straight from the manufacturer you keep the extra would-be markup in your pocket!

I can't decorate cakes unless I can see what it is that I'm doing. As a frequent contact wearer, I find myself lost when I need to give my eyes a rest and have to bring out my ancient eyeglasses which not only do nothing for me, but probably account for more than a few headaches, since the prescription is years out of date.

The only challenge I may face when I contact my eye care professional is that apparently it can be a struggle acquiring your PD or Pupillary Distance, which is necessary for Zenni Optical to properly fit you. I'll let you know what happens with that! lol I was just at the eye doctor last month, but had 3 kids tugging on my shirt tale and didn't think it was the appropriate time to mess with requesting my information. Hoping a phone call can do the trick though!


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The Duff Goldman Collection

I'd so love to sample some of the goodies in Duff's new cake line! Did you know he had a new and exciting line of cake decorating supplies... things like cake tattoos, glitter and fondant? Did you further know you can find it these goodies at Michael's?

I haven't tried Duff's brand first hand (yet) and still haven't been to Michael's to run my eyes across all the new cake decorating toys (as I call them)! It's killing me! lol

I've only used one brand of fondant and I guess I'm pretty excited to try another. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with what I've been using... I guess I'm just hoping Duff's fondant tastes better.

Check out the press release for Duff's new line and familiarize yourself with his products now! If you represent Duff and would like to sponsor a giveaway or a review here on Cake Fun... PLEASE LET ME KNOW! lol Would love to take you up on that one! Best Blogger Tips

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