When I was little, I used to get in trouble for eating butter… like straight up, not with anything, butter. Back then I wasn’t even eating good butter. It’s probably fair to say old habits die hard. Not that I’m going around eating butter straight up still, but I have finally found a butter worth…
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Stop and Snap the Roses
Tuesday morning was hectic. I had 6 kids here (4 mine and 2 a friends) to get out the door to school on time. I had the Green Mountain Coffee virtual coffee tasting early in the morning as the kids were getting ready. I needed to drop my 2 year old at a friends house…
Babycakes Cupcake Maker & Cookbook Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen by Random.org was Nancy from Loves To Create. Congratulations, Nancy and thank you to everyone for entering! Cooking with kids is fun, right? I mean, aside from the giant sacks of flour dumping on the floor, the turning around and always tripping over someone, constant verbal instructions…
Just Ask – The Bucket List Canon DSLR Giveaway!
This giveaway is now closed. The winning comment was from Jeannette at The Whimsical Cupcake. Congratulations, Jeannette and thank you to everyone who entered and shared their Bucket List! By the time my brother was diagnosed with cancer, he was too sick to be able to mark some things off of his bucket list. I…
Cupping at Green Mountain Coffee {Video and Discount Code}
Pin It I recently had my first ever “cupping” experience. Don’t worry… I haven’t gotten all strange on you. Cupping is simply a fancy word for a coffee tasting experience. Kelby, Lisa and I are part of the Green Mountain Coffee bloggers ambassador team, and we joined up with our fearless Green Mountain Coffee leaders…
Happiness Report #14 – Birthdays, Blogs & More!
I just realized I haven’t done a Happiness Report since the first part of September. Eeeks! Well I have a lot to be happy for right now, so I’m going to share some of that with you! My first baby girl is celebrating her 8th birthday today! Kelly really is one of those kids who…
Happy November – Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Happy November to you all! This month, I am celebrating Dine & Dish being 5 years old! It’s hard to believe 5 years ago I started this baby blog of mine. What’s even harder to believe is how much joy it has brought me over the past 5 years. I have come to connect with…
Breakstone’s Holiday Showdown – Creamy Pumpkin Soup Shooters
Pin It You may remember back in the spring when I did some work creating a tablescape and holiday recipe for Breakstone’s Sour Cream and Better Homes & Gardens. I have joined together with these two great organizations again for a fun, 4 part, holiday showdown. You can find out about this Holiday Showdown event…
Carapelli Olive Oil Tasting {Recipe: Simple Focaccia Bread}
This post brought to you by Carapelli Olive Oil. All opinions are 100% mine. When was the last time you did a taste test with olive oil? You haven’t? Really? Well, to be honest with you I hadn’t either until Carapelli Olive Oil sent me an Olive Oil tasting kit, complete with three Carapelli Olive…
Blame It On Pinterest {Recipe: Millie’s White Cupcakes}
Pin It I’m going to blame it on Pinterest… You know the feeling that what you are doing just isn’t adequate? That feeling. This Halloween, that feeling is thanks to Pinterest. I volunteered to make the snack for my son’s 4th grade Halloween party. I’m a simple gal when it comes to baking and treats….
