Casi Densmore-Koon

Casi is Founder & Editor of cupcakeMAG & cupcakeMAG Littles, ringleader of her 5 Littles under 9 and let’s not forget to mention her darling hubs. When she isn’t writing, interviewing celebs and styling clients, you can find her reading the “weeklies”, wishing she had a nanny and chasing after her Littles! Oh, and writing for The Party Dress + Spearmint Baby! Check out Casi's lifestyle blog where she gives readers a glimpse into her personal life + behind the scenes of all the chaos, cupcake + co. Connect with her + the cupcakeMAG team on Facebook,Twitter and Pinterest.

Winter Brights: 22 Handmade Ways to Add a Pop of Color to Your Little's Wardrobe

Winter blues. They sometimes happen when we break into winter. You say goodbye to those bright summer prints and hello to lots of layers. But you can still spruce up by adding brights into your littles’ wardrobes this winter. Don’t stray towards the dark winter hues. Instead, opt for great bold and fun colors to show off your little sunshine. Everyone needs some pop of color pretties in their life.

So, how about a little inspiration before you shop? Browse through 22 must-have brights to add the perfect pop of color into your baby’s wardrobe. From fun headbands to bright stripes, you will have plenty of reasons to add color for the winter season.

10 Tips From A Professional Photographer For Getting The Perfect Photo

Looking to snap that perfect holiday card photo but don’t have time to book a photographer? Well, I am bringing her to you. Virtually. Meet Kim Flores. The lovely photographer of Whimsy Baby Photo. A well-known newborn photographer who specializes in capturing those Anne Geddes type photo sessions. You can see Grayson’s newborn shoot taken by Kim here. But she doesn’t just specialize in newborns — Kim spends tons of time behind the lens snapping babies and their siblings. She has lots of practice with 5 littles of her own. 

Shooting a family holiday card can be a difficult and a frustrating process. Believe me, with 5 littles, I couldn’t do it without Kim. But with a few at home tips right from the number one gal herself, you can bet you will have the perfect photo by the weekend. Just in time for your holiday card!

Here are ten tips from one amazing photographer when it comes to shooting with siblings and capturing that perfect photo!

19 Easy and Delicious Appetizers For Thanksgiving Day

While you are cooking the big ole’ turkey bird, let guest mingle and munch! Browse through 19 super-yummy appetizers perfect for your thanksgiving spread.

Disclaimer: Be prepared to be very hungry after clicking through these mouth-watering recipes. 

10 Must-Have Fall Boots for Baby

One of my favorite things about the colder season is that I get to buy super-cute boots for my Littles. I love them because they are easy for you to just pull on and go. And well, you don’t always have to find matching socks. But, no one has to know that. 

Keep those little toes warm with some of the cutest handmade boots around.

Grayson Update & 18 Photos of His First Month

So — I am a little late in posting since I am the newbie on Disney Baby but, Grayson turned one month last week, November 1st. It’s hard to believe that after my seriously-high risk pregnancy, it has already been a month since our little man arrived. So, here’s a little update. He is sleeping 6-7 hours every night. I know, I feel so lucky. He still has pretty bad reflux but with new formula, added rice cereal and some good ole’ meds, he is finally able to enjoy drinking his bottle. He is taking 2-3 oz. now. Weight gain? Not much. Little guy is still under 7lbs. 6lbs. 6oz to be exact. He was only 5lbs 7oz at birth and the weight has been all over the place but his team of doctors are finally happy with his weight gain for a preemie. His 4 sisters are droolin’ over him. Literally. He is pretty much covered in slob from all their kisses. I would say he averages 60 plus a day. He is definitely loved. He melts our hearts to pieces!

Over the past month I’ve been snapping pictures like a crazy person. My iPhone keeps telling me “storage needed” but, I keep taking them! So – I thought I would share them all with you. See how Grayson has changed in the last month and browse through a few of my favorites via my iPhone.

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