Prepare cupcakes according to package directions EXCEPT: use an extra egg, substitute milk for water, and substitute melted butter instead of oil. Spoon batter into cupcake liners.
Bake according to package directions. Remove from oven when done; immediately flip them out of muffin pan. Allow to cool.
Frosting
Whip frosting with vanilla.
After cupcakes are cooled, frost.
Decorations
Generously sprinkle light brown sugar on top of frosting…it should look like sand.
Cut off pieces of “Airheads” to make beach mats. Place on left side of cupcake.
Add a teddy graham on top of beach mat…you might have to use a little dab of frosting to make him stick.
Add a gummy lifesaver to the right side. Press it in lightly to make it stay. (Alternatively, you can prop it up slightly against the umbrella).
Poke a beach umbrella in (open the umbrella).
Stand back and watch everyone be impressed.
Notes
Disclaimer: When the ladies were making these, they may or may not have interviewed the teddy grahams to make sure they were worthy of being included. You can decide whether this is a necessary step.