Moving On With A Cupcake Contest

For the last year I have been writing articles and showcasing some cool products for Creepy Queen Magazine, both online and in print. Yesterday I received a mass email stating that the blog portion of the site would close down - the part of the site I wrote for weekly. I was in the middle of two interviews with really nice people and was really bummed. This came after seeing the Gothic Beauty ad for Creepy Queen magazine that was supposed to showcase my product as well as a few others - well the others were in it, not me though. Also after two months I still do not have my copy of the print issue of #2 that I spent $18 on just to see my print article, yes I filed a PayPal claim.
I was going to quit this month. I talked it over with Matt and he said it was time after feeling so unappreciated. I was going to finish my two articles, have them posted and let the owner know I was disappointed for not being recognized as someone who busted their butt because they wanted to see the magazine grow.

Moving on, I will be blogging more, writing/testing out DIY beauty recipes for a vegan DIY skin care zine I want to put together, ready myself for the upcoming craft shows and much more stuff in the works. I need to get to things I put off for way to long!

To see MissMuffcake grow I am holding yet another fun contest! MissMuffcake came about as a name when my sister and I were discussing muffins that tasted as good as cupcakes and we came up with the term Muffcake! I love cupcakes and I love being vegan so to share my love one random lucky person will win a new copy of Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero! All you have to do is comment with the answer to this question: if you were a cupcake - what kind would you be? Please have your email/contact info on your blogger profile or leave your email* in the comment as well so I can contact you! This contest is open to everyone and will close on September 12, 2010! Good Luck!

*If you do not want to leave your email in the comments please email me at the email provided on my profile page with the name you commented with so I can keep track!

Easy Vegan Meals - Nachos

Lately we eat nachos on Monday nights here. They are easy to make and do not scare of teenage omnivores (Matt's little sister who eats here on Monday). You have room to explore with toppings such as tofu based sour cream, hot sauce, salsa vegan queso...Endless!



What you need:
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15 oz can of beans (we usually like black but you can try pinto and kidney)
1 package of Light Life Smart Ground - Mexican
3 tablespoons of salsa
a bit of canola oil to coat your skillet
tortilla chips
toppings - what ever you like!

Coat your skillet/frying pan with canola oil, place over medium heat and add Smart Ground and let cook for about 5-6 minutes till it is warmed through. Add beans (including liquid), stir and cook for about 4 minutes. Add salsa and combine and cook for a few more minutes. Serve this mix over chips and add your favorite toppings!

Winner, Products and Big Kitties

Congratulations to poopiebitch for being the winner of my contest! Your cookie cookbook is on the way to you!



Last week I got to try a sample of the new Luminizing Black Mask by boscia. It is interesting - it is actually like a thick black tar you slather on your skin. It is fun to peel off and your skin is really healthy looking afterward. Do not try talking to your kitty while wearing it - if your cat is like my boy - well, he will be scared!



Speaking of kitties my cat Mar is in a contest over on Modern Cat to win a comfort lounge. Please vote for Mar (#111) this week so he can be in the top 5! Thank you!

My Favorite Skin Care Products

I remember reading Sassy magazine in the late 80s and early 90s and clipping out beauty articles. Even at a early age I was into skin care and cosmetics, my sister and I would try out the homemade products I would make in the kitchen. Years later I still search through magazines for ideas and make some of my own cosmetics. I try to get my boyfriend Matt to try them but he is not to happy with me slathering things on his face!

I get a lot of compliments on my skin and when I am asked what I use or what I do I am a bit perplexed as how to answer. My skin has always been relatively clear and I have good genes to thank for this. I also think my vegan life style is a cause for clear skin - many people argue about the effects of what we eat and how that effects the skin, I believe food plays a role. I don't go crazy with diet but I drink a lot of water and skip soda and getting glowing with cardio. I do not smoke and never will and I keep drinking to a minimum. At night I wash my makeup off to let my pores breathe...

I have really sensitive skin that tends to be oily. Currently these products are in heavy rotation in my cabinet.


Angels on Bare Skin by Lush: When I was in a Lush store and this product was recommended to me I was hesitant because it contains lavender oil and lavender tends make me itchy in large doses. After one use I was hooked, my skin felt clean and soft with no itchy mess at all. I use it almost daily.


Ubtan Face Scrub by Skin Apothke: Yup - another face scrub. This smells like incense, rich with sandalwood and spices and it contains lentils - which is a favorite food of mine! It is gentle and leaves skin glowing. I use it mixed with water but need to try and use it mixed with soy milk!



Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads by Desert Essence: These are awesome for after washing your face at night and getting rid of any lingering makeup and oil. These keep my face spot free and do not dry my skin out at all.


Daily Face Cream by First Aid Beauty: This leaves my skin moisturized at night without it leaving it oily or filmy. It is really gentle and soothing to use after using a tea tree oil pad or toner.

Stay tuned for some of my tried and true skin care recipes coming soon, till then remember show your skin some love!

Contest Contest Contest!

In conjunction with Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! I announce this super easy contest to win a brand new copy of Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero.




For your chance to win this awesome book please answer this question: What is your favorite cookie? Contest is open to everyone, one winner will be picked and I will ship out your book after contacting you for your details. Contest ends August 15, 2010. Good luck!

Flowers In Bloom

These last few weeks I have been into making kanzashi flowers. At first it looked intimidating but after looking at a few tutorials and cutting out fabric I was on a roll. I found some really awesome vintage buttons that added extra sparkle!

This project is great for using up scraps of fabric and the center can be made from buttons to bottle caps, making it really green! Turn them into hair clips, brooches, or whatever, they are versatile!


I have more petals that need to be folded!

Hats Off To My Boyfriend!

This Saturday we will be in Sacramento - no not for home goods at Ikea or to hang out on the grid (however we are eating at Sugar Plum again!) but because my boyfriend's music video is being screened! My boyfriend Matt's video for Gabber Nullification Project's song "Sunday Sunday" will be screened at Sacramento's Film and Music Festival.


Congratulations Matthew. Mar and I love you and appreciate your talent!

If you want to check out the video please go watch it on his YouTube channel.