I have a not so secret crush.  His name is Johnny.  Johnny Cupcakes! I’ve been a huge fan of the Johnny Cupcakes t-shirt brand since I was in college. When I found out that Johnny was going to be giving a free lecture at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center in Cambridge (aka [...]

I’ve recently noticed that my body has been trying to tell me things. If my body wrote an e-mail to me, I imagine it would read as follows: To: melissa@crunchesforcupcakes.com From: body@mylife.healthsos.this is a made up e-mail address.com Hey Mel, What’s up? Thanks for the run yesterday. Lungs and Heart told me that they appreciated [...]

We didn’t do many tourist activities during my NYC trip.  But one thing was a must-see: Rockefeller Center, the skating rink, and the Christmas tree! Obligatory self-portrait. I had really hoped to see the Rockefeller tree before Christmas, but I never made it.  Seeing the tree post-holidays may have been less festive, but it was [...]

While out and about in New York City, I walked by Crumbs Bake Shop.  I LOVE cupcakes.  I couldn’t pass by the bake shop without stopping to try one. Natalie and Jesse were good sports.  They browsed the huge display case at Crumbs. Ahhh, so many cupcakes to choose from! I couldn’t believe all of [...]

I want to tell you all about my visit to NYC. I want to tell you about the fun blog/website that Natalie and I are working hard to launch… and I want to tell you about my thoughts for the future of Crunches for Cupcakes!  (It was really motivating to spend so much time with [...]

I gathered with my mom’s side of the family for my Memere and Pepere’s Christmas Party.  And there’s absolutely no way to sum up how I spent my day yesterday. Here’s what happened: I ate the traditional bowl of chicken soup… Santa visited… There were presents hanging from the ceiling… The Yankee Swap was wild… [...]

With Thanksgiving just over 3 weeks away, lots of people begin to reflect on things that they are thankful for. Today I’m feeling fun and carefree.  I’m thankful for cupcakes. Well… cupcakes or any item closely related to cupcakes! (And I’m also thankful for presents from thoughtful friends!  Thank you very much for the cupcake [...]

It’s no secret that I love cupcakes.  I shout it from the rooftops.  I like to eat cupcakes.  Wear items that feature cupcakes.  Smell like cupcakes. But did you know that my all time favorite cupcake location is Magnolia Bakery?  I have been to the original Bleeker Street location multiple times while visiting NYC. Since [...]

Congratulations Jenna!  She’s going to be a beautiful bride! Jenna and Jared’s brother Bryan are getting married at the end of July.  Yesterday family and friends gathered to celebrate their upcoming wedding and shower Jenna with presents. Happy Bridal Shower! Bridal Shower lunch buffet.  So much delicious food! Jenna had lots of help opening presents.  [...]

On Thursday night, I attended Meghan and Michelle‘s wine tasting event at Boston Wine Exchange. Complete with cupcakes, Cabot cheese, wine, and bloggers, I think the event was a definite success! We sampled 8 wines, 4 whites and 4 reds.  I liked everything that I tried, but had some definite favorites that needed to come [...]