On this page we will let you know what we've been up to. Much of what you'll find here has to do with charity, Ridgewood, and giving back to our loyal customers.
Cupcakes by Carousel is dedicated to supporting our Ridgewood community and causes we hold dear. In the past we have supported numerous non-profit organizations in the area and continue to do what we can to support those groups. We encourage you to do the same. Lend your time, expertise, knowledge and service to a charitable organization - we will all be the better for it!
"Life without cupcakes is like a tree without blossoms or fruit"
Cupcakes for a Cure
(Go 4 the Goal fundraiser)
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Blake Buffa, a Ho-Ho-Kus 4th grader, and Michael Feeney, a Ridgewood 2nd grader are two great kids who are suffering from pediatric cancer. They had a great time designing their own signature cupcakes and will be selling them to raise money for a cure. We will be selling their cupcakes for $2.75 and donating $1.00 per cupcake. On Sunday, September 12th both kids will be outside the shop selling their tasty creations at the Ridgewood Street Fair. Come support this great cause now till the end of September. For more information on Blake and Michael visit: Go 4 the Goal
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Cast your Vote for Cupcakes by Carousel
Now until the end of October, the Bergen County Magazine (201) has its polls open for the public to voice their opinion and choose the Best Bakery in Bergen County. The winning bakery will be featured in their 2011 Best of Bergen issue. We hope that you will support us by voting.
Vote for us at www.201.net
(HINT: If you love our cupcakes extra-much,
you can vote more than once!)
Ridgewood Sidewalk Days, August 5th thru 7th
Come and spend the day walking about Ridgewood. Get your shop on and then stop by Cupcakes by Carousel for a FREE mini cupcake (while supplies last), FREE toppings on icing shots or a $10 deal on 4 pre-packaged cupcakes! Plus, the kids can color their own cupcake picture! Stop by and visit us!
Ridgewood Parade, July 5th
Blue skies, sunshine and fantastic neighbors made for a great parade this year in Ridgewood, NJ! From the flag-raising to the festive floats, the celebration had a little something for everyone. And Cupcakes by Carousel loved handing out a special treat to parade-goers - we gave away 1000 free mini-cupcakes! Yum!
Lend a Helping Hand for the United Way 
During the month of July, Cupcakes by Carousel will donate $1 to the United Way for every Blue & White cupcake sold! The United Way is dedicated to identifying and resolving community issues. Let's make a difference!
Celebrate an amazing year with 1000 free cupcakes!
Join us at the parade! Thank you for making our first year a sweet success... and so much fun! We look forward to serving many more sweet delights in the years to come. Let's all celebrate with cupcakes! We'll be giving away 1000 festive mini-cupcakes during the Ridgewood parade on July 5th!
Comfort Zone Fundraiser was a Success!
On June 5th, Cupcakes by Carousel sold over 400 S'mores cupcakes to help send a child who has lost a parent or guardian to Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp for children. Free massages were given by Namaste Organic Spa. Between cupcake proceeds, a matching donation from Kohl's department store and community donations, we are happy to be able to send 3 children to camp this summer!
Coloring Fun!
Time to grab your crayons, kids (and kids at heart!). We're going to have our logo for everyone to color in during Ridgewood's Sidewalk Sale on May 15th. But for those who can't wait to get coloring, download the page now!
Cupcakes Helps "Idol Gives Back"
For every Sparkle Cupcake sold during the month of April, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Idol Gives Back program. Idol Gives Back has raised over $140 million to benefit charities around the world and across the United States, including the Children's Health Fund and Feeding America, among others.
April 3rd is Community Trolley Day for Easter
Hop on and hop off just like the Easter Bunny! Visit Ridgewood's business district and enjoy all the fun family events! But be sure to stop at Cupcakes by Carousel! Try a delicious Easter cupcake and take a shot at guessing the amount of jelly beans in our jar! Six winners will each receive 6 Easter cupcakes!
The Great Purple Cupcake Project 
"Purple Day" is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people from around the globe wear purple to promote awareness about epilepsy. Purple Day was founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada.
For every purple cupcake sold in the month of March, we will donate 10% to the The Anita Kaufmann Foundation to help with Epilepsy Awareness.
It's a Carousel Cakes CAKE GIVEAWAY! Hurry for your chance to win!
Carousel Cakes has donated a Chocolate Mousse Supreme cake for 100StreetCafe.com's Giveaway contest! Simply visit the Carousel Cakes website, then tell 100StreetCafe.com which product is your favorite! Additional entries available through Facebook, Twitter, and more! Check out 100StreetCafe.com for more details!
Have a Heart, Make a Difference
During the month of February, we will donate a portion of the proceeds per Red Velvet cupcake or Red Velvet cake with a "heart" to the American Heart Association and to the Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund. This is the same delicious red velvet cake that Oprah made famous on her "O" list. Now it's one of our best selling cupcakes. The delicious cream cheese frosting is topped with a sugar heart.
Ridgewood Cupcake for Scholarship Program
Cupcakes by Carousel will donate $1.00 per Ridgewood cupcake sold throughout the entire month of January to Ridgewood High School's scholarship program.
National Cupcake Day Art Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our winner, Jessica Nunes, grade 5. She receives 2 dozen cupcakes, and her artwork will be featured in our store and on our calendar cover!
Our other winners each won a box of baby cakes and are featured in the 2010 calendar:
National Cupcake Day Art Contest!
Cupcakes by Carousel is holding a cupcake art contest in honor of National Cupcake Day, December 15th! So grab your paintbrush, crayons, construction paper... whatever! And you could win free cupcakes! Submissions due by December 5th. (Contest open to children age 13 and under. Download registration form for how to enter and complete contest rules.)
Ridgewood Newcomers Holiday Boutique
Cupcakes by Carousel is participateing in the Ridgewood Newcomers Holiday Boutique on Thursday, November 19th. We will be selling holiday pies and Thanksgiving baby cakes (mini cupcakes). Stop by and pick up something special. Boutique is being held at the Unitarian Church, 113 Cottage Place, from 9:30am-4pm.
"What We Do Together Makes a Difference" in the Fight Against AIDS
For every Red Ribbon Awareness cupcake sold in the month of November, Cupcakes by Carousel will donate $1 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Their impact is the result of millions of simple gestures of generosity and concern that come together as one phenomenal show of support for people with HIV/AIDS and their families. Learn more about their cause on the Broadway Cares website.
Cupcakes by Carousel Joins Forces with Betsey Johnson in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and from October 2nd through the 7th, a Breast Cancer Awarness fundraising event took place at Betsy Johnson's retail store in Hackensack, NJ.
Cupcakes by Carousel was proud to be a sponsor of the five day event and contributed hundreds of cupcakes for the cause. All of the procedes from cupcakes will go directly to Breast Cancer Research.
Cupcakes by Carousel was proud to be a sponsor of the five day event and contributed hundreds of cupcakes for the cause. All of the procedes from cupcakes will go directly to Breast Cancer Research. And for the entire month of October, we contributed $1.00 for every pink velvet cupcake sold and $2.00 for every pink Velvet Cake we sold at our store.
