When was the last time you hosted a lunch for your girlfriends? For me, it’s been a long time… I’ve been a stay at home / work from home mom for 10 years now, and I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve actually had girlfriends over during the day for lunch. [...]
The Freshman Fifteen {Recipe: The Best Buttery Dinner Rolls}
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Gina Kleinworth who was selected by Random.org. Thanks for entering! Like many young people, who leave the nest and head off to college, I gained the “Freshman Fifteen”. I can pinpoint my extra pounds to one thing… it certainly wasn’t from the not so great dorm food. It [...]
Thinking of You {A Harry & David Giveaway} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to winner, Jackie Davis! Thanks to all who entered. There are few greater feelings in the world than knowing you’ve helped to make someones day special. When I asked the question “Do you prefer to give or receive?” on the Dine & Dish Facebook Page, so many of you [...]
$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway {Recipe: Baked Alexia Onion Ring Dip}
Since joining the team at Alexia Foods as one of their blogger tastemakers, I’ve had a fun time trying to recreate old classic recipes using some of my favorite Alexia Food products. You might recall the Sweet Potato Casserole Bites I made awhile back, using Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs. Well, I’m at it again, but [...]
Making Homemade Butter with the Blendtec Blender {Blendtec Giveaway!!}
So, ya’ know, I was just sitting at home this morning and decided to make homemade butter. No big deal. For some of you making homemade butter may not be a big deal, but to me? Homemade butter = big deal. I had no idea how easy butter was to make. Heavy whipping cream and [...]
Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Challenge #1: Girls / Guys Night In
Last week I mentioned that I’ll be one of the judges for the Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Challenge. Just in case you didn’t make it over to the Sterling Vineyards facebook page to see what the first challenge was, I’m going to give you a little reminder. I’d love nothing more than to see a [...]
Be Happy – A Happiness Project Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Debbie Mauer. Thanks to all who entered! I have a ton of things I should be putting up today but I feel pulled instead to share a spontaneous giveaway with you. As I look around and see the people around me, living our daily lives and [...]
Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knife Set Giveaway! CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Nicole Newman! Thanks to all for entering. Knives are one of those things you don’t really appreciate how bad the ones you have are until you have a set of really awesome ones. You don’t know that slicing an apple shouldn’t count as your upper arm workout for [...]
5 Things I Like About the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone & A Giveaway! CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen by Random.org, is Tammy Northrup. Congrats, Tammy, and thanks to all who entered! Over the past few weeks you’ve read about my experiences with the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone. Now, you get the opportunity to enter to win one as well! You may be wondering what some [...]
For the Love of Keepsy and Instagram
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Tania of Love Big Bake Often for the winning comment chosen through Random.org. Thanks for participating! Today I am sharing a combination of two of my very favorite things with you! You all know I love Instagram. In fact, I love Instagram so much people have started to [...]
