Happiest Little Baker Giveaway!

I am not a very crafty person.  Some moms have the most pinterest-worthy art projects up their sleeves, but when it comes to doing something creative with my kids, I've always preferred baking.  Which is why I was THRILLED to discover the Happiest Little Baker -...

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Acacia Wood Giveaway!

Are you the type of person that has all their holiday shopping done early?  Teach me.  Teach me the way to not stress every single day until the very end when I realize I'm WAY behind.  What did people even DO before online shopping?  Did they actually rub...

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Jello Cookies

My little boy had a temperature yesterday, and he overheard the doctor telling us that she lets her own kids "cook" when their fever is low enough.  When we got home, he started asking me what he could make in the kitchen.  It was right before dinner, so I told him...

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Help a MN girl out and VOTE!

You know those weekends that center around food?  (Oh you mean every weekend, Siri?)  Boy did I just have one.  Two of my closest friends came to visit and if you are a close friend of mine, then you love food.  Pizza, pasta, bagels, burgers, tacos, pastries,...

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Giveaway: Garlic Press & Peeler

Is there anything worse than your fingers smelling like garlic?  Listen, I LOVE the stuff and overuse it in almost every recipe, and the scent of it cooking on the stove is glorious... but on your fingers for sometimes days afterwards?  No.  However, I've never...

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More Kohl's stuff + Winner

Another item I picked out from the Food Network line at Kohl's was this cute potholder.  I tend to burn, stain and ultimately destroy oven mitts, so I'm going to try and keep this one nice and pretty.  Ok, on to my Kohl's $25 Giveaway Winner...Nicole Adeline!  Nicole,...

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#CookWithKohl's Giveaway!

Have you guys seen the new Food Network line of products at Kohl's??  It's incredible.  Everything from drinkware to small appliances to baking supplies to kitchen decor.  And more.  Kohl's reached out to me (have I mentioned how much I love writing this...

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Takeya Iced Teas + Giveaway

When I'm pregnant, more than any other time, I drink iced tea like mad (I almost wrote "like a Mo-Fo" and then remembered this isn't 1997).  I am not a hot tea fan, but iced tea is so refreshing, and with summertime fast approaching now is the perfect time to keep a fresh...

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Giveaway Winner

I was all set to make Patty Melts yesterday and announce the giveaway winner when... STOMACH BUG ATTACKED.  Me.  Stomach bug attacked me.  The photo above is from last week, when it attacked my son.  Yup, we've been all BRAT diet up in here for awhile now....

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Madhava Baking Mixes + Syrups Giveaway!

I'm sorry I haven't been around this week... both kids have been sick, we took a surprise day trip to Disneyland and mostly... getting ready for a MASSIVE cross-country move!  I will be back next week, with cookies and patty melts and more.  Maybe something healthy.But...

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And The Winner Is...

Number 2, drawn by Molly Davin!!  She entitled it "Salad is for Losers" - obviously.Congrats Molly!!And congrats to Jennifer and Ellen as well, the ladies behind Number 1 & 2.  It was a close race.  This was fun, if you have any suggestions for future contests,...

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Top 3 Photos - VOTE!

Without further adieu (a lot of vowels in that word), here are the Top 3 photos for the contest!  It's up to YOU to choose the winner, so comment below and vote!!  Winner will be announced this Friday, Jan 3rd.  If your submission is in the Top 3, I suggest you...

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I'm full.

If you celebrate Christmas, I hope you had a merry one.  Mine was merry, and full of food.  Above is yesterday's southern breakfast: grits with cheddar, eggs and bacon, sliced tomatoes, biscuits and of course Carson's famous Bloody Mary.  I'm full.  (Still...

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Milly & Grace Winner

Here is a horrible photo of me, because I am horrible. I haven't cooked or blogged in far too long. HELP! Tell me something delicious to make for dinner. (Also I chopped my hair off.)I do have some good news though. The winner of the cake stand is Julie (the Julie who liked...

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Milly & Grace: Pink Cake Stand Giveaway!

Hello Gorgeous.Before we begin, I have been missing.  Travel, sickness, broken computer, mom-of-two, do I need more commas?  You get it.  Even if you don't get it just say, Siri, I get it.  Say it to your iPhone, and she'll be like, whaa?  (That idiot...

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Panache Pantry Chicken, Pasta + Giveaway

Have you ever heard of gourmet bread crumbs?  I had not, until the nice people of Panache Pantry sent me some samples.  Panache, a company founded by two at-home moms, have taken bread crumbs to a whole new level, whether it be their classic Sicilian line or their...

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Spunky Stork Giveaway Winner

So long for now New York, back to cooking next week.  And after MANY meals out, you can look forward to some lighter recipes.  How do people live in NY and not eat bagels, pizza, hot dogs and pasta ALL, THE, TIME?  I'm large.  Anyway, excited to get back...

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Spunky Stork Giveaway

As a mother, I'm really excited about this giveaway.  The Spunky Stork, an online baby and toddler clothing boutique dedicated to eco-friendly materials (from organic fabrics to recycled packagings) is offering this adorable "Future Foodie" onesie or toddler T (your choice)...

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Temptation Candy Giveaway Winner

The winner of the Temptation Candy Giveaway is Jamie Leigh Martin!  Thank you all for your comments, it was fun to read what everyone is going as.  My favorite was Niles and Frasier Crane because, my first job in Hollywood was a......Production Assistant for the final...

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Halloween 'Temptation Candy' Giveaway!

I don't know about you guys, but we have been planning our Halloween costume since last November. And by "we" I mean, Jack.  I don't think a month has gone by without a costume discussion.  Of course, each month a new character is in the lead... Iron Man, Captain Iron...

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