Free Cakes for Kids is a non-profit organization developed for families who are going through financially hard times and can't necessarily afford to provide their child with a birthday cake. With over 30 talented volunteers in the Killeen chapter, we devote our time and talents so no child will have to be without a cake any time soon.
I've always believed that food has a special power; there's a reason why holidays revolve around food, that we look for comfort in treats and why the kitchen table is where happiness is shared. And so I feel blessed to be a part of a group that offers families a little bit of happiness during a tough time through a very special birthday cake.
My first volunteer job was a Blue's Clues themed cake for a little boy's birthday...
Even though I don't have my own children, I've spent my fair share of time babysitting and Blue just happens to be one of my favorite cartoon pup. I tried to stay true to the show and incorporated her clues around the base of the cake.
"You gotta find Blue's paw print, that's the first clue!
And we put 'em in our notebook, cuz they're who's clues?!"
"Blue's Clues!"
For those of you out there that love to decorate cakes, I hope you'll look into local chapters of Free Cakes for Kids. Not only would you be a part of a great cause, but you get to practice your decorating as well! Practice or not, his mother's warm words of gratitude were enough for me.
Happy Baking!
20 comments:
Wow, such an adorable cake!!!
What a great cause to be a part of! The cake you made is too cute. :)
Your cakes are awesome and will truly make a child's birthday so special! What an honor!
What a wonderful mission and organization - beautiful cake!
Absolutely amazing!! What a fabulous cause and an amazing cake! Great job!!
What a beautiful cake and heartwarming cause! Thank you for sharing your talent and brightening a child's day :)
I've never heard of this organization before, but love the idea of it! You are awesome to volunteer your time and talent :)
that is such a neat idea!
What a great organization, and a great looking cake! Adorable!
Oh MY!!! I love Blue's Clues!! This is seriously so adorable- and I'm super jealous of your awesome decorating skills! This is so great of you- way to go!!
Kudos to you Evan! I love volunteering. It feels great after you realize what you could do in your power to help your community.
"we look for comfort in treats and why the kitchen table is where happiness is shared" I really like this line. It's so true and beautiful. I would be very happy if i would have received this from you!
I wish I could decorate like you, that looks just like blue's clues from what I remember. I'm sure the birthday boy is going to love it.
WOW! That cake is incredible!!!
What a beautiful cake for a wonderful cause... You are so talented, Evan, and this cake is a true symbol of that. Thanks for sharing your delicious and creative concoction! :)
You are so talented
Such a great idea and the cake is adorable! I'm sure that child had the best birthday yet!
What a wonderful organization, I am not surprised that they contacted you...Such a beautiful cake and I am sure that little boy was thrilled :)
That is so sweet of you! I can't even imagine how happy you made the lucky little boy! The cake is amazing!
We are very blessed to have Evan a part of our team! I've been admiring her blog quite some time and inspired by the cakes she's been making to try different techniques Thank you so much Evan for jumping on board! You do beautiful work and I look forward to seeing your next cake for Free Cakes for Kids Killeen, the Justin Beiber cake. :-) We are very glad to have you!
What a cute cake! And for such a good cause!
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