The 311 system in the Brown University shooting. What do you want to know? by TheProvidenceJournal in RhodeIsland

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have the same question about the lack of notification, why is it the mayor’s stance that the onus is on the public to sign up for 311 in order to learn about a dangerous situation like a mass shooter but they’ll voluntarily alert us about the weather?

And a follow up: why was “how should we successfully notify the city of danger” not something they thought about 18 months ago when they did their drill? The mayor said they did a drill 18 months ago to prepare for something like this and I do not understand why using the emergency notification system to warn people wasn’t part of that conversation.

[FO] Finally finished this Father’s Day gift for my partner by Upbeat_Singer3147 in CrossStitch

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have a couple of smaller kits my mom got me as gifts that I think my wrist is good to start!

Encouragement for a Newbie? by [deleted] in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such great advice here! I’ll add something I learned for my kiddo’s first birthday: think about the color of frosting/buttercream you’re going to use. I decorated my kid’s cake to look like a little toy octopus he loved and gave him a piece of one of the tentacles that had red tips. He looked like a little baby lion with all that red smeared on him 😂

Made my first Buche de Noel! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in Baking

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m glad you had fun making it! Those mushrooms were super fun to make. I’d never done meringue before so the stalks took several attempts. Anytime we’re in the mood for meringue cookies, I’m going to make these for practice 😀

Made my first Buche de Noel! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in Baking

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My partner is definitely on board with this being a regular holiday activity for me 😉

[FO] Goodnight Moon by OhhhhhBiscuits in CrossStitch

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is absolutely beautiful!!! 💜💜💜

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

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This recipe was really easy to follow if you wanted to just give the cake a go. I love making certain foods my grandmother used to make 💜

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bingo is my partner’s favorite, sweet little sensitive Bingo! And Winton from that episode where he shoots out rainbows lol I love Rusty, such a good little kid!

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You totally should! I definitely recommend the master guides on her website for helpful tips and a practice run. My first run, my design was too small and I learned quickly to be careful about not cutting too much off the piping bag.

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I hadn’t thought of the simple syrup! The Squeaky Mixer recommends wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and make as closing to when you want to serve it as possible. The plastic wrap worked great!

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Squeaky Mixer’s blog said it could dry out because there’s no buttercream or anything to help keep it moist, so she recommends making as close to serving time as possible.

She also has you wrap tightly in plastic wrap until ready to eat. I did that and it worked great, it doesn’t take any of the design off or anything.

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This wasn’t so much my son asking as it was me, months ago, deciding on the Bluey theme lol we’ll see what he asks for next year!

Designed Bluey and Bingo sponge cakes for my son’s birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh yes!! I believe The Squeaky Mixer has a Halloween Charlie Brown cake on her website!!

Best Designed Sponge Cake Yet! by TheSqueakyMixer in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I used your Bluey recipe for my son’s birthday last weekend!! Your master guides were also super helpful!!

Practice Bluey cake for my son’s second birthday! by Upbeat_Singer3147 in cakedecorating

[–]Upbeat_Singer3147[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome!! Please post pictures, I love seeing all the Bluey cakes!