I Love Williams-Sonoma!

And have you told Kimmifunn about this new discovery? ;-)

Wouldn't it be funny if she got losts of bunny -themed gifts for Easter?

Well, Mermaid and PK305 influenced me to spend $29 plus about $10 shipping on this sandcastle cake mold this morning. It will be worth it, though. The kids will love it and we'll get lots of use out of it.

My youngest daughter earned an "architectural" award in 5th grade because she designed a "flip flop" house out of clay in school. I'm sure her clay flip flop house was noticed for its creativity (most of the houses were more traditional -- you know, four walls and a roof). Mostly, I thought it was quite sweet that our days in SoWal and our beach cottage has influenced her so much. Part of my long-term plan, of course, is for the cottages and beach to become such a part of the kids lives that they'll come back again and again as adults with their own families (tradition, tradition, tradition). So, if this $39 cake helps make that dream come true, it's $39 well spent! I'll be making sand castle cakes for decades to come. And, when I'm gone, the kids will fight over who gets the sentimental sandcastle cake pan... Egads, maybe I need to buy another one... Someone stop me...

Paula (and everyone else), you'll get a kick out of this article from a website called "high maintenance mom." It's all about the sandcastle cake pan. Very funny!

http://highmaintenancemom.com/drupal/node/246

That's very funny, Mermaid. I have a friend who said that it's important to be an imperfect parent so that your kids won't have an unreachable standard to live up to when they grow up.

That's very funny, Mermaid. I have a friend who said that it's important to be an imperfect parent so that your kids won't have an unreachable standard to live up to when they grow up.

Good, then I haven't failed my son.

Good article!! I actually gave one of these pans to my dearest friend, who is truly June Cleaver!!! She is one of the few people I know who would really really use it and get excited about it too!!

That's very funny, Mermaid. I have a friend who said that it's important to be an imperfect parent so that your kids won't have an unreachable standard to live up to when they grow up.

Yes, it's pretty certain that my kids won't have any standards that are difficult to reach. They probably have already reached them.:shock:

Yes, it's pretty certain that my kids won't have any standards that are difficult to reach. They probably have already reached them.:shock:

Mine have surpassed mine!

I tell my kids they're already nicer, smarter, and better looking than I ever was! (they love to hear that)

I love Mermy and dd, because they are going to make sandcastle cakes and they are so nice, they will share!!!

Awwww . I would make you one of your very own!

the williams-sonoma catalog for christmas had these things called modjeskas in it - they are large marshmallows dipped in caramel - heaven !

the williams-sonoma catalog for christmas had these things called modjeskas in it - they are large marshmallows dipped in caramel - heaven !

There is a candy store here that makes modjeskas- it is weird 'cause I am not a big marshmallow person, but these things don't taste like marshmallows to me. They are sold at the checkout counter where I buy my fruit/veggies- and about once a week I get a "special treat"---I LOVE them.

There is a candy store here that makes modjeskas- it is weird 'cause I am not a big marshmallow person, but these things don't taste like marshmallows to me. They are sold at the checkout counter where I buy my fruit/veggies- and about once a week I get a "special treat"---I LOVE them.

i saw on the card that comes with them that they are made locally and wondered if anyone knew what i was talking about. they are super, and i am like you, i am not one to sit around and eat marshmallows, but that caramel on them just gives them a kick !

i saw on the card that comes with them that they are made locally and wondered if anyone knew what i was talking about. they are super, and i am like you, i am not one to sit around and eat marshmallows, but that caramel on them just gives them a kick !

I think I will add modjeskas to my beach list.

I admit it. I am weak. I also have a penchant for what borders on corny, so I bought myself a sandcastle cake pan today at W-S.

Cake served in SoWal first week of April and second week of June. First come, first served! (That's my little guy eating cake.)

I admit it. I am weak. I also have a penchant for what borders on corny, so I bought myself a sandcastle cake pan today at W-S.

Cake served in SoWal first week of April and second week of June. First come, first served! (That's my little guy eating cake.)

I love it Mermaid! :clap_1: I'm glad you bought it! I am still looking at it!

I admit it. I am weak. I also have a penchant for what borders on corny, so I bought myself a sandcastle cake pan today at W-S.

Cake served in SoWal first week of April and second week of June. First come, first served! (That's my little guy eating cake.)

mmmmmm...what flavor will the April cake be????

I admit it. I am weak. I also have a penchant for what borders on corny, so I bought myself a sandcastle cake pan today at W-S.

Cake served in SoWal first week of April and second week of June. First come, first served! (That's my little guy eating cake.)

And I am happy now!:clap_1:

Great cake pan. I have a very nice apricot brandy poundcake recipe that would work very well. I may have to buy that cake pan if I get in one of those whimsical moods... You are an inspiration, Mermaid!

Paula,

Would you be willing to share this apricot brandy poundcake recipe? It sounds yummy, and I'm always looking for new recipes to try...

Thank you

I admit it. I am weak. I also have a penchant for what borders on corny, so I bought myself a sandcastle cake pan today at W-S.

Cake served in SoWal first week of April and second week of June. First come, first served! (That's my little guy eating cake.)

I cannot come till the last week of August...any luck then??

I cannot come till the last week of August...any luck then??

How about October????

End of April, beginning of August?

I admit it. I am weak. I also have a penchant for what borders on corny, so I bought myself a sandcastle cake pan today at W-S.

Cake served in SoWal first week of April and second week of June. First come, first served! (That's my little guy eating cake.)

Oh, I missed that you'd bought this! Hooray, hooray! :clap_1: Can't wait!

End of April, beginning of August?

You keep changing your tar!!! I love it. I am changing mine tomorrow!

You keep changing your tar!!! I love it. I am changing mine tomorrow!

Everyday's a holiday...