I’m over on Fierce & Fashionable today, talking about all the ways to a man’s heart–mainly, through his stomach with these cute ombre mason jar cupcake Valentines! I would love if you’d pop over and check it out!

A while ago, I put a feeler call-out on Twitter to see if people would be willing to take a blog  survey to help me improve The Glossy Life in 2013. The response to the idea of the survey was amazingly positive–especially when I mentioned cupcakes (I have this theory that people will do anything for a cupcake or free t-shirt). Obviously I can’t send you all cupcakes personally, but I can give you the recipe to make your own.

To make the cupcakes, I used this cake and frosting recipe from Sweetapolita, which never fails me. Once the cupcakes are cooled, core the center with a knife and fill with preserves or jam (I love the triple berry version from Anarchy in a Jar!).

Once you’re done, “re-cork” them (so to say) and frost generously–it is the best part, after all!. I garnished mine with some fun pink rock candy to make them feel extra special.

Now that I’ve buttered you all up with a yummy cupcake recipe, I’d love to ask a favor: take this little 10 question survey about your thoughts on The Glossy Life thus far (bonus: it’s anonymous, so be honest!). I’m dying to hear what you like, dislike and want to see more of. It will only take you five minutes and will help me improve this little space for you in 2013. Thanks, all!