Being Healthy AND Loving Cupcakes

As I just finished another work out, it dawned on me that it is both possible to love sweets (in this case, cupcakes & cake) and be healthy.

I read an article yesterday that gave women advice on how to lose weight 'like a man'. Men have the natural ability to burn 30% more calories than women on any given activity (yikes! no wonder my husband can pig out and still lose weight). But the one thing that stood out to me was this: Men are more likely to indulge themselves in food that they like whereas women may cut out sweets all together then end up binging on them later.

So, being the nutritional expert that I am (making cakes has to count for something, right?), I realized that we should not starve ourselves of food that we love, but rather, enjoy it in moderation. This is something that I have begun applying to my life and I have found that I truly enjoy food more and I feel better! I have cut down on portion size, but I still enjoy the yummy food that I love!

I absolutely believe that we are to take care of our bodies. God has given us these intricate bodies that we can do so much with! This blog is also the beginning to my development of delicious, and healthy treats that I am working on, but thats for another day ;-)

You may be wondering why I am blogging about this when I make cakes for a living. Well, that brings me to my next point...

We are not to deprive ourselves of good things (in moderation, within reasoning) and studies have shown that people who enjoy life live healthier! I read once about a 105 year old woman who ate an entire Cadbury chocolate bar everyday - for the past 40 years (hellooooo sponsorship deal?)! It helped her to enjoy life!

And, not to mention, how perfect our cupcakes for portion control? You can enjoy one and then you are done, and you aren't left with a giant cake that calls out your name at all hours in the night. This, my friends, is how you can both enjoy cupcakes, cakes & sweets AND still be healthy!

So go outside, enjoy life, and enjoy a cupcake or two ;-)

Introducing Our Newest Flavor: Cookies n' Cream!

Chocolate + Cookies n' Cream = Hallelujah Chorus in your mouth.

Captivating Creations has just added this delicious combination to our menu: moist chocolate cake baked with cookie pieces right in it, topped with cookies n' cream frosting! How could something so simple be so delightful?

Check out these cupcakes, and other amazing treats at our website! Order today so you too and enjoy these delicious cupcakes!

White Chocolate Creations!

Yum! Take a look at these beautiful butterfly-themed cupcakes that we made for Robin's Birthday!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

I'm so proud.... my husband made this cake! (Although I did get to decorate it ;-) )

This is a delicious Guinness Chocolate cake with marshmallow fondant - yum!

Just because St. Patricks day is almost over, doesn't mean that you can't enjoy one of these deliciously flavored cakes! Check out what else you can order at our website!

Auctioning off Cherry Blossom Cupcakes!

Just finished making these cute and yummy cupcakes and I couldn't help but share them with the world! They are being donated (with the cake stand) to the Mexico Mission Auction this Sunday at Maple Valley Presbytarian Church to raise money for the youth group to go serve in Mexico!

Cupcake Wrappers courtesy of Bella Cupcake Couture

Mark your calendar! Captivating Creations at The One - Wedding & Events Show!

Newly Engaged? Planning a wedding? No matter what stage of wedding planning you are at, you will benefit from 'The One' Wedding & Events Show!

Thanks to All the Flutter and Anticipate, The Sole Repair Shop will be hosting 'The One' and you can find everything from amazing photographers, make-up artists, and of course - yummy cakes and cupcakes brought to you by Captivating Creations!

So, you're probably asking yourself where you can get the details to come to this amazing event - well look no further!

When: Sunday, April 18 at 3:00pm-6:00pm

Where: The Sole Repair Shop - 1001 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Cost: $5.00

Did I mention that anyone who books Captivating Creations for their wedding at the show gets a 5% discount!

For a full list of Vendors, please visit the vendors page on 'The One" website.

I will be sharing a table with Lavender Valley Farm - a local lavender farm that provides flowers and favors (not to mention offers a calming effect and what bride wouldn't appreciate that?!) and for more information, please see my preferred vendors list.

Looking forward to meeting you soon-to-be brides and offering up some yummy treats :)

Captivating Creations at CupcakeCamp Seattle!

What is CupcakeCamp Seattle you ask?

Just about the best invention ever.

It started in San Francisco and has taken off to a global level. Captivating Creation is a sponsor at this year's CupcakeCamp which means we will be part of a group of local sponsors donating cupcakes at the FREE event. More details below, courtesy of CupcakeCamp website:

An event for cupcake lovers: Bake or buy cupcakes to bring -or- just come to eat and help a good cause. Activities include cupcake eating contests, cupcake wrapper decorating, bakers competitions, Hope Heart Institute fundraiser and more. Best of all … it’s FREE.

WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11am-2pm
WHERE: 415 Westlake Ave Seattle, Washington, 98109
WHY: Because who doesn’t love cupcakes? Plus we will have some fun competitions and a fundraiser for Hope Heart Institute

The concept for Cupcake Camp originated in San Francisco and promotes a true spirit of community and sharing, and Cupcake Camps now happen around the world and come in a wide variety of flavors and sizes. The most essential feature of a Cupcake Camp is that it brings together people to share their love of cupcakes!

Cupcake Camp Seattle is presented by Bella Cupcake Couture as a delicious celebration of this small coveted treat. Completely volunteer run and organized in an open and participatory manner, our first Cupcake Camp Seattle raises funds for Hope Heart Institute.