Hamburger Cupcakes!

Growing up, my mom always made the most creative, original, and fun birthday cakes for us kids...long before specialty cakes were all the rage.  I have such amazing memories of  doll cakes, puppy dog cakes (complete with one of mom's gold necklaces fashioned into a leash), and other such sweet creations.  But, mostly I remember the time she spent and how special it made me feel to watch her labor away on something just for me.  She poured both her love and her creative energy into each one.  So, now that I have kiddos of my own, I love, love, love creating special treats for their birthdays.  We've done a farmyard with barn & cows, a three-foot long killer whale (who knew one could use that much black frosting?!), and even Angry Birds cupcakes.


When I found these adorable "hamburger" cupcakes while perusing Pinterest, I knew that my oldest son (who turns 8 today) would love them.  They make a great presentation when served with cookie strip fries, plus, they are super simple to make!  Recipes and directions with tons of great pics are available from many sources including here, here, and here.  I'll break down the basics.

1. Bake 1 batch of yellow cupcakes and 1 batch of chocolate cupcakes.  (Due to time constraints, I opted for box cake mixes and homemade buttercream frosting.) 
2. When completely cooled, slice the yellow cupcakes in half and trim the top edges to be the "bun".  
3. Slice off the top of the chocolate cupcake to be the "hamburger patty".  (This was the boys favorite part, since they delighted in eating the unused cupcake bottoms).   
4. Now for your frosting.  I love Martha Stewart's Basic Buttercream Frosting.  The texture is always thick and creamy and it tastes delicious!  One batch worked perfectly for 24 cupcake hamburgers.  Divide the frosting in three bowls and color them red, green, and yellow respectively.
5. Now, get creative with your burger building.  I opted to create the "lettuce" on the bottom layer so the frosting could help to hold the pieces together.  I used a larger leaf tip on the icing bag to create the effect.
6. Stack the chocolate cupcake on the lettuce layer.
7. Using a basic round tip, swirl on your "ketchup" and "mustard" toppings.
8. Finally, top it off with the top yellow cupcake and you have an adorable mini hamburger cupcake!

Personalized Tees for Back to School!

Send your child back to school in style with a personalized tee from Ashberry Baby!  Your little one will love the personalized Pre-K and Kindergarten styles.  We love the Kindergarten Rocks shirts! 

Older kids can show their team spirit with custom School Spirit Tees.  Design your Back To School Shirt with your school's colors, or pick your own.


With a major heatwave across the nation (over 100 around here) it is hard to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner.  Before we know it, we will be selecting Halloween costumes, picking the best pumpkins, and welcoming our Elf on a Shelf back while the kids write their annual letters to Santa.  
So, while you are checking out the Back to School Tee Shirts, take a moment to get inspired by our new Holiday Tee Shirt collection!  Personalize a fun Halloween Shirt and pick out the perfect Christmas Tee for this years photo card!

Monogrammed Baby Bedding by New Arrivals

Ashberry Baby has long been a huge fan of New Arrivals Inc thanks to NAI founder Tori Swaim's amazing bedding designs, fabulous customer service, and spot-on stylish nursery decor items.  We are delighted to introduce one of New Arrivals latest crib bedding lines, which can be customized to fit your unique style! 

Each set starts with lovely & classic white pique trimmed in your choice of pink, blue, khaki or light green.  Customize the look with your choice of crib sheet fabrics specifically selected to coordinate with each colorway.  Can't decide on your favorite fabric?  No problem!  We suggest picking out two (or more) different designs that you love.  Changing the crib sheet fabric is a super easy way to freshen the look of the nursery without making major changes (or spending major cash).

Add an even more personal touch with a custom monogram on the bumper.  Choose from six font styles and several color options to create your one-of-a-kind crib bedding.

Sweet Pea Baby Bedding In Stock at Ashberry!

Sweet Pea Baby Bedding by My Baby Sam has been a customer favorite since it was first released.  It is so popular that it often sells out before it even hits the shelves!  In fact, this popular baby bedding set is once again on back-order from the manufacturer until February 2011. 

But, Ashberry Baby has the Sweet Pea Baby Bedding set in-stock and ready to ship!

It is no wonder this baby bedding set is so popular with Ashberry Baby customers!  The crib bumper features a sweet paisley in soft shades of lavender and green, and is complimented perfectly by the fun polka dot crib sheet.  The hem of the crisp white crib skirt is double banded in lavender and green and is highlighted with open inset pleats of polka dot.  

My Baby Sam offers a full line of matching accessories for the Sweet Pea Crib Bedding including valance, rug, wall art, clothes hamper, diaper stacker, and an adorable throw pillow.  With so many options, designing your baby's perfect nursery is easy-peasy with My Baby Sam and Ashberry Baby!  Note that while the bedding is ready to ship, many of the accessories are on back order, and will ship separately from your bedding.   

Get Organized in 2011 with a Personalized Magnetic Memoboard

Personalized Magnetic Memo Board

With 2011 just around the corner, it is once again time to make those New Years resolutions and it seems that Getting Organized is always on the top of our list.  Hectic family schedules including work, school, sports, and other activities (date-night, anyone?) can overwhelm even the most organized among us! 

Preppy Personalized Bulletin Board

Keep all those lists, notes, and memos in one convenient place with a stylish preppy memo board.  These chic, personalized magnetic bulletin boards are available in several styles & colors, so you are sure to find one that fits your decor.  Add a monogram, name or even a fun phrase.  Each magnetic memo board comes with six Spiffy Magnets.  Who knows...you may start to look forward to getting organized!

Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken.

smART Quotes for Kids proves that it is never too early to introduce children to the wisdom of notable writers & difference-makers such as Mother Teresa, Louisa May Alcott, Plato, Goethe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and our personal fave Oscar Wilde.  Inspire your little one with a canvas from smART Quotes for Kids.  These lovely giclee canvas prints feature cool, modern designs with fabulous motivational quotes that both teach and inspire.

Creator Laura Sheehan Kallen understands the power that positive words have on a child's development, having worked for years with programs that benefit both underprivileged and terminally-ill children.  Now,  with smART Quotes for Kids, Kallen is able to combine her love of children, her professional experience and her creative talents.

Each giclee print canvas measures 12 x 12 and is gallery stretched around a 1.5" wooden frame, so you don't have to bother with framing.  Ashberry Baby loves that these stylish canvases teach children to believe in themselves, to reach for their dreams, and to love others along the way.  Check out the complete line of smART Quotes for Kids at Ashberry Baby!

Bouncing Frogs Designer Bedding on Sale!

Bouncing Frog Crib Bedding

We just love the fabulous designer baby bedding sets from Bouncing Frogs and right now you can save 10% on the entire collection at Ashberry Baby!  Bouncing Frogs uses the finest fabrics and quality workmanship to insure an heirloom quality that will look just as beautiful for your second child as it does for your first.

Our favorite is the Ben Crib Bedding Set...or the Jake...and the Melanie Bedding Set is lovely...oh, and Lullaby is beautiful too.  Oh...well we are sure you will have just as much fun picking out your favorite!