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Flip Video Camera Giveaway (Recipe: Bacon and Egg Cups)

Photo of Bacon Egg Cup Recipe

This post has nothing to do with this recipe for Bacon and Egg cups, which you can find here, but since I’m talking about back to school, I at least wanted to share a delicious and quick breakfast recipe with you!

This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen by Random.org, is Comment #277 – Laura from Vegetarian Hausfrau. Congratulations Laura!

Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter, may have noticed that I was having just a bit of a meltdown moment yesterday. You see, my kids started back to school today and yesterday morning, when I opened up my fridge to get out the milk, I noticed our “Things to do this summer” list tacked up on the door. I realized as I was glancing through the things on the list that very few items were checked off. Looking through that list of unchecked items really hit me hard.

This summer went by so quickly. I’m going to be 100% honest with you when I say that I have had a very difficult time balancing things this summer. My “real” job with HireBetter, that I am lucky to have, has kept me busy. Freelancing opportunities are continuing to flow in at a great pace. Blog trips, events and activities are in abundance. Things, professionally, are going very well.

The truth of the matter is though that my #1 job is to be the mom of my four kiddos. It has been my goal since my first baby was born to stay at home with them. I’ve been blessed enough to work from home part-time for some pretty amazing companies, but even so, I feel so torn sometimes about how I can balance my professional life and nurturing my goals with my life of being a stay at home mom. Is it possible to be able to do both well, without feeling like one thing or the other getting neglected?

This has been the summer of the professional me, and because of that, I have a horrible amount of mama guilt about not doing enough with my children this summer. Time is slipping away, and sometimes I feel like I need to just shove the whole career thing aside and focus 100% on my family. But would I be happy then? Who knows. Who knows…

Anyway, after my meltdown and some peptalks from some of the most amazing family and friends around, I began to reflect on the summer. I was searching through pictures and found actual proof… proof that my kids and I had a fabulous summer together. We vacationed, we played, we had lazy days, we swam, we visited family… we did so many things that will hopefully be embedded in their minds as part of the great summer of 2010.

I also have more proof. I took some really fun videos of my kids using my Flip Video Camera. Can I just tell you how much I LOVE my Flip Camera? I got it right before Leah was born when I was doing some work with the Chevy Traverse and it is the must have piece of equipment for Moms everywhere. If you are horrible about capturing things by video because you never have your video camera with you, you need a Flip cam. Lucky you, because this week, I’m giving you the opportunity to win one! I believe that every person on the planet needs to have one of these great cameras. Since I’m not Oprah Winfrey, I don’t have Flip’s to giveaway for every person on the planet, but I do have one to giveaway to a lucky Dine & Dish reader.

The details:

Up for grabs us is one white & silver Flip video camera, brand new in the box, with 4 GB of Memory. Enter to win by:

  • Leave a comment, including a way for me to contact you if you win, on this post anytime between now and midnight CST on Friday, August 20th.
  • For an additional chance to win, become a friend of Dine & Dish on Facebook. Come back to this post and leave an additional comment letting me know you did so. If you are already a friend of Dine & Dish on Facebook, thank you! Just leave an additional comment on this post to let me know!
  • And you know what, I’m easy. If you don’t Facebook, which I know not everyone does, and you want a 2nd entry, just leave a second comment on this post telling me just that.
  • Winner will be drawn by Random Number Generator and announced on Saturday the 21st.


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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nisha says

    I’d love to win a FLIP, considering the one I’m using is not mine…borrowing it from a friend. LOVE it though and need my own! Working from home is such a blessing. 5000moms can help with balance. This month, the theme is all about work, life balance. Check back later for more blog posts on the topic.

  3. Cookin' Canuck says

    What a great giveaway, Kristen! I can’t tell you how many times I have wished that I had my video camera near by to catch my kids playing at the park, doing cannonballs off the diving board, or just being silly. I have no doubt that you are a wonderful mum and that your kids appreciate your love and dedication.

  6. courtney says

    i am always in need of a video camera at the most cazy times. this would be awesome to have!

  10. Sarah Caron says

    Great giveaway, Kristen! I have been dying for a Flip for several years, but haven’t been able to justify the cost to myself when there are so many other things that need doing. I would love to have it to toss in my purse!

  12. Sarah R says

    So many bloggers have the Flip camera. It seems like the perfect camera to carry in you purse for those times you always wish you could get on film.

  13. Kelly says

    I’m glad you were able to see how much you DID do with your family this summer. I don’t have kids so I can’t imagine the pressure you’re under to be all things to everyone. And quite honestly that’s not fair to you or any working mom. Be kind to yourself. Try, like the rest of us, to find that delicate balance between work and family/fun. It can swing one way or the other as needs arise, just so long and it comes out right in the end. Good luck with all of the back-to-school stuff. I can’t believe that’s here already!

  14. patsyk says

    Oh, I’ve been wanting a flip camera for awhile… our old video camera suddenly died (after several years of non-use!).

    It’s good to read that you were able to go back and see that it was a summer of fun with your kids, that’s what I love about all the photos I take of mine… totally reminds me that no matter what we may not have done we still had fun together. 🙂

  16. Amy Kempf says

    Love reading your blog Kristen. It’s hard being a mom and working at the same time. Treasure each moment you can.

  19. Amy Kempf says

    I’m all ready a friend on Facebook and I love that I can keep up to date on your posts!

  20. Flavia says

    What a generous giveaway, Kristen! It’s been so nice getting to know you on Facebook and Twitter. I’m happy to be a fan and follower of Dine and Dish in both places. Enjoy the rest of your summer with your family!

  28. Sues says

    I was just trying to think of what to make for brunch tomorrow and my friend sent me a link to something veryy similar! Such a unique, fantastic idea… And so delicious too, I’m sure 🙂

  29. Kara says

    I think I’m the only person on the planet who doesn’t Facebook… so I’ll be your only lame commenter telling you just that.

  32. Sara Hoepner says

    Hi Kristen, I have a smaller flip that is mostly used by my children, they grab it and go and do all sorts of funny stuff on it! I love to watch them later when they don’t it–it cracks me up. Problem is, I never have my flip!! So, commenting here hoping to win one that is totally “mama’s”!

  34. Lauren says

    Well, half of my best memories come from things that you might not expect. The big, grand events only make up a few of those that I hold dear :).

  40. Caroline says

    What a great giveaway! We’re hopefully getting a new puppy soon (he’s our pre-kid furbaby) and that would be a great way to document his entrance into our family!

  42. Amy says

    This would be neat to win. Glad you were able to remember the good times you had. Still lots of daylight left in the evenings and the weekends! Enjoy and don’t be too hard on yourself.

  44. Deliciously Organic says

    I completely understand the “mama” guilt. The kids grow up so fast and we want to be there for every second! The bacon and Egg cups are so cute! I’ll have to give them a try!

  47. Malia says

    The recipe looks great, I’m looking forward to trying it! I’ve been wanting a Flip for like, forever! I recently got a Droid and it will shoot up to ten minutes of video, but it’s kinda awkward to use and not a lot of choice of what to do with the video.

  51. Christine Snyder says

    Yum! These look awesome. Definitely going to have to try these this weekend 🙂

  52. Christine Snyder says

    I just friended Dine and Dish on Facebook. I’ve been reading you for years but didn’t realize you had a FB page. I would love the Flip – I’m pregnant with my first and looking forward to capturing all the special moments coming my way 🙂

  54. Kristen O'Brien says

    Thanks for the chance to win Kristen. I love reading your blog and keeping up with you on Facebook. I know you are a marvelous mother. I have a Flip cam at school and would love one for personal use. Happy Back-To-School!!!

  58. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    I own a Flip already so no need to include me in the entries (great giveaway, I love the camera!). But I wanted to say that I completely understand your quandary about balance. I only have the two kids and I feel like I’m never giving them, my husband or my blogging the attention they each deserve. Working at home is so tough because the line between work and family gets blurred all the time. It’s a continual struggle but, like you said, the proof is in the smiling little faces. Guess I gotta be getting it at least a little right.

  59. Diana Lee says

    I would so love a Flip cam. Thank you for the chance to win one!

    I hope you had a good time at BlogHer. It was fun, but man was it a lot of people this year.

  61. SMITH BITES says

    I’m so glad you looked thru your pictures – I almost sent you another note yesterday suggesting that because I thought I remembered reading that you were doing a year-long photo project! And oh boy, mama-guilt – ain’t nothing like mama-guilt – can rip your heart out and stomp all over it, then start all over again. Work, not work? A question only you can answer but I do know this: being fulfilled in some way, how ever tiny, makes one a better mom. And Alice drove that point home this past weekend – she needed something that was just ‘hers’ and she found that in her blog. Does Alice experience mommy-guilt? Haven’t asked her, but I’d bet my last dollar that she does, yet she moves forward because she understands that’s what makes her whole. You’re a gem Kristen, and I’m so happy we’ve met!

  62. Ana de Paula says

    I think it’s time I get into new technology. I am sure a flip camera would be something I would actually carry around with me, so here I am, fingers crossed. And in reference to your guilt: I’ve realized that most children live in the present, the here and now, and that’s why they are always so full of energy. Just look at them when you go to the park, or to the movies. They are just enjoying their time there, they are not worrying about the groceries, dinner, laundry… So don’t worry, Kristen, I am positive they are not double checking the list.

  65. Ana de Paula says

    Here’s the double entry . I have been a fan of your blog in FB for quite some time now 😉 Good luck to me… lol.

  68. Sara D. says

    Oooh, a Flip camera would be so great to have in my purse, always ready to capture our latest adventure!

  72. Brittany says

    This summer has flown by for me too. Its sad 🙁
    I would love to have one of those cameras 🙂 They are so small and perfect!

  74. Michelle Milam says

    What a great flip video camera. We live overseas and having been shopping for a small video camera to send video back to family in the States.

  76. marla says

    I know Kristen, that guilt thing can get to us sometimes. It is hard to be a mom & business woman at the same time. Life is much fuller with both though. Glad you can reflect on a great summer even though it went by quickly 🙂 Please sign me up for this great giveaway!!

  78. christeen says

    Awesome website. This camera would be great to take everyday. Kids do the cutest things.

  84. Michelle says

    You’re right about the summer going too fast. I feel like it’s slipped right through my fingers.
    So happy to have a chance to win this! Thank you!

  88. camille says

    If I won, I’d give it to my husband – he makes movies.

    I had a big rant to put in here, but I’m cutting it because its effectiveness would be undercut by my following it up immediately with “woo extra entry, I friendsed you up on Facebook!”

  90. April in CT says

    I’ve been looking at one of these for months now, but just can’t bring myself to spend the money on it right now. I’ve got my fingers crossed!!

  91. April in CT says

    You are totally awesome for doing two entries even for folks without the FB. You rock!!

  93. Sharon says

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! My daughter and her best friend graduated highschool this year, and as a gift to her friend we bought a mini hd camcorder for her as she goes off to college. I would love to win this to give to my daughter, who is also a foodie. She is getting her associate degree in culinary arts as we speak. Thanks again!

  94. Yvonne Houchin says

    Throw my name in for the flip phone please. The family just loves keeping up with all the photos and blogs of your comings and goings. Keep up the wonderful work. You still have more time with your kids than most working moms that have to leave every morning. Give hugs and kisses to everyone for me.

  97. Elle says

    Just became your friend on facebook – and now I will keep my fingers crossed – thanks for the opportunity.

  100. Sara M says

    I would love this! My 18 month old does the funniest things and this would be a great way to save them forever! Thanks!

  102. Org Junkie says

    Don’t be too hard on yourself and I’m so glad you have photo/video proof of all the fun times you did have.

    I would love to win a video flip cam!

  103. Pam says

    What a wonderful giveaway! With this camera, I could video tape my grandson. If you think child raising guilt is bad, wait until you get grandma guilt. I’m sooo busy and soo tired all the time, it’s hard to squeeze in grandma time.

  105. Pam Kennedy says

    Kristen, I’m always amazed at all you juggle & do. Just keep doing it because you can.

    Yeah, I want to win the flip too! It’d be perfect with my 11 grandchildren!

  106. Laura says

    I have no doubt that your kids had a wonderful summer! The grand summer you had planned, was just that, your plan. Our kids are happy with some of the simplest things (my son loves when I give him a wipe to play with, as opposed to the latest and greatest toy!) with a little spice thrown in on occasion. Your pictures are proof that you all had plenty of that! 🙂

  107. Laura says

    I think I’m already a friend on FB, but I can’t find out where to check that. But I can see your FB page, so I think that means you’ve already approved me as a friend – right?

  110. Mary Mitchell says

    My heart totally resonated with what you said. We try so hard to be everything for our children. It is very easy to forget to nurture ourselves. Blogging and “work” makes you creatively happy. Don’t forget that and don’t feel guilty 🙂

  111. Mary Mitchell says

    And no, I don’t have facebook. Just like scrapbooking, I avoid it like the plague. Scared I’ll get sucked in 🙂

  114. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    I so need one of those phones! Well, need, maybe not but want desperately, yes.

    I am big on if you are financially ABLE to stay home with your kids, then you will never regret it. If you NEED to work to make ends meet, than that is what you have to do and just do what you can. I feel bad for the parents who only need both mom and dad to work so they can afford luxuries in their lives. I have a daycare parent who can’t wait to drop her 3 kids off to me on Monday as they “drive her crazy” all weekend. She has 2 year old twins so I GET it but still I feel bad. I’m rambling aren’t I. I am a firm believer that family needs to come WAYYYYY first here. Well, God first, then family, everything else will fall into place if you strengthen those. 🙂

  118. Jane Hurtig says

    I like you on facebook and I like your blog. I like your recipes… but most of all… I like your honesty in this post. Thank you for sharing and making my mommy guilt of being a work from home mom understood by at least another soul.

  119. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    Gosh, girl, I know how you feel. Sometimes I look at my 2 kids, and as my heart bursts with love for them, I sigh to my husband that I should quit blogging – and make about four more babies. I love babies!

    We’re entering a new chapter, though – school! My eldest is starting kindergarten, so perhaps that will help provide the necessary time for daily blog related work…and mommy time with the kiddos!

  121. Babs says

    Flip videos are great. I get videos of my kids all the time. I’ d love to be able to send some in return.

  124. Ciaochowlinda says

    Wow what a great giveaway. I hear you on the mom vs. career thing. There is no easy answer, but it sounds like you’re working hard to figure it out.

  126. Zahra says

    oh wow I can thoroughly appreciate your concern about being a stay at home mom, I’m not even married yet and I’m worrying about the future! lol

    My mom was a stay at home mom and I am eternally grateful to her for that. I however have big ambitions and hope to get into law school when my undergrad is done…and everyone knows what kinda hours lawyers have….Believe it or not, at this age *I AM* thinking about how that will affect my future kids….I’m an odd one. I know.

    Oh and

  128. Ana says

    That recipe looks great… I may have to try it soon!

    And by the way, the fact that you spend time thinking about your job as a parent already says a lot. Your kids will probably remember all the things you did for them while they were growing up, and they will be better because of it. (Try to remember that your toughest critic is usually you).

    PS- I pooh-pooh Facebook… can I still have a second chance to win the camera so I can take even more videos of my kid?

  134. Pearl Lee says

    you are an amazing mom. a “list” made before summer can’t possibly topple the joyful memories you and your children made DURING the summer.

  135. April says

    I have pretty much been a stay at home Mom as well as homeschooling them. This is my first time in nine years that I will be going back to work as well as school myself. I think I am in for a bumpy ride. :o)

  141. Natalie says

    Oh, winning a flip cam would be so great. I still don’t have one 🙁
    Thank u for giveaway

  148. Allison says

    The first thing I thought of when I saw this post was my kindergarten class. We take lots of pictures, but video catches things in a totally different way. A number of my parents aren’t able to make it to our class during the year since their kids go to school so far from home, so adding video to our (brand new and still very small) blog would be a great way to see their kiddos in action.

  154. Anne-Marie says

    I subscribe to your feed. A Flip Video Camera would be awesome!!!! Thanks for the give-away!

  155. Kristy R says

    I feel the same way- I am a work at home Mom too- and this summer was tough- I feel like it slipped away- maybe I will go look at the pictures now too to make me feel better 🙂 We all do the best we can with the time we are given and I am sure your kiddos had a wonderful summer! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  156. LyB says

    Kristen, you are a great mom! I don’t think I could do half of what you do, and certainly not take trips alone with my 3 kids! I know how you feel though. Time flies by so darn quickly, we just want to make the most of every second.

    Thanks for the breakfast recipe, I’m sure my kids will love it! 🙂

  159. Nikki says

    Oh, I would love this flip video camera. I completely understand the mom guilt! Lots of tears in our house this week.

  162. Amy from She Wears Many Hats says

    Hey! I don’t need a flip camera but I wanted to tell you that you’re rockin’ the mama thing. We all fail to measure up to our to-do list but I’m learning to cut that list a little slack (and maybe a little shorter list to begin with).

  163. Lissete says

    Been a subscriber for a long time! Love your blog <3 Mom guilt is somehow with you forever! My girls are older and I still feel it. And my mom still suffers from it as well! 🙂

  169. Lisa says

    I share your “mommie guilt”. I think its universal. Love your blog. Been following you for a while.

  170. Marisue says

    Hi Kristen,
    Ann was using the flip camera lots during the 2 weeks before her passing. She told me how great they are! You know how to contact me if I was the lucky winner!! How fun. I also wanted to tell you how moved I was by the peice you wrote about Ann on this site it was amazing. Thanks for all your great receipes and beautiful words.

  174. betsy says

    got drawn in by the photo of bacon-egg cups on foodgawker and was thrilled to see your giveaway! As someone whose parents both worked full time, I can tell you from experience that if you love your kids (which you obviously do), all they will remember is how much you loved them and how much fun you had together. They won’t blame you for anything, so why blame yourself?

  179. bunkycooks says

    I am impressed that you juggle what you do and I know that you are a great mom just by staying home! This Summer did fly by this year. The temps haven’t changed, but it’s almost over!

  183. Abella says

    I can completely sympathize with the summer list guilt. Working from home seemed like the perfect solution, but I often feel like I’m missing out on my little guys. Regular days are fun, too, though!

  185. Pat says

    Just love your post! Summer may be over but there is still plenty of sunshine in the evenings for a few more memories!

  186. Joanne says

    First of all you are an AWESOME mom. And don’t you ever forget it!

    Second of all OMG the summer has gone by SO fast. It’s not just you.

  189. Carrie Oliver says

    Wow, school starts early for you! I’d love to win the flip, I’m always trying to take videos of the farms I visit or the cattle or my tastings and my existing video camera is too old and not up to the task.

  192. Amy says

    I feel your pain. My youngest child is entering hi senior year in high school. The only thing we got to do this summer is watch him grow more independent. But the great thing is we get to watch them grow and become strong resilient adults.

  195. Jenn Eastman says

    I think it’s great that your #1 goal is to be a great mom to your kids, and I’m sure that you are! 🙂 And it’s totally ok to have meltdown moments, especially when you realize that everthing is going to be ok! 🙂

  205. Tiffany says

    Those bacon and egg cups look delicious!

    And I’d love a Flip Cam. I’ve used one for work but never had a video cam of my very own.

  206. Tricia Bruna says

    Hi Kristen! I went straight to your site after seeing you at the pool today. Love your blogs! I will definitely be coming back. Also, I actually made these bacon and egg cups this morning! I have never had an actual recipe so I have never been sure what temperature or how long to cook them. I previously baked them at 400 degrees for 15 min, but now I am going to try out your recipe! Thanks for the info and I look forward to reading your blogs more often.

  207. Rachel J says

    Love your recipes! Thanks for all the time and energy you put into sharing with us!! And I would love one of these babies!!

  212. Wenderly says

    You’re a fantastic lady, genuine, grounded and with a heart of gold. After meeting you in *real life* and chatting with you in cyberspace, I feel it safe to say without living close to you, that you are indeed a fabulous mom as well. This summer has been challenging for me as well, it is so hard to balance the two…our children and ourselves/career. The fact that you even question that fact shows what a loving mom you are.

  231. Mireille says

    Hi Kristen, I’m following your blog for some while now and I want to say that I absolutely love it! Keep up to great recipes and stories.

  237. Anna says

    if i won this flip camera i would be one happy camper! i could videotape my mother (age 71) doing her gardening. that’d be awesome! (: I’ve wanted a flip video camera for ages.

  238. gail cox says

    First, it is my birthday today… imagine… so winning this little video camera would be wonderful! I have looked at one with great longing but have been making do with with my regular camera.

    I also want to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. Thanks for taking the time!

    I’m off to facebook to say “I like You”

  239. gail cox says

    I did the facebook thing. Glad you reminded me about that. I now have to learn how to twitter.

  240. stacy says

    Hi there! I need to try and win something to turn this horrible luck of mine around before vacation. Hope all is well and keep the new recipes a coming. I am making a Mexican Breakfast Pizza for dinner tonight, if it is good I shall let you know!

  246. Kelli Schue says

    I would love to win this. My little boy is starting Kindergarten on Sept. 2 and I would love to get every smile (and tears from me)!

  247. Jamie says

    The balancing act is a struggle for all. We have to do the best we can for ourselves and our kids. The summer does go by so quickly. The flip camera is awesome. My daughters have one. Now I need my own : )

  249. Kathy says

    I keep staring lovingly at those new, itty bitty tiny video cameras. We bought a really nice one right before my first son was born…11 years ago. That camera was wonderful, but bulky enough that we have to plan when and where to take it along. I’d love to be able to slip a camera in my bag and just run, catching things as they happen.

  253. Karen says

    I would love to win the flip camera. We are in the process of adopting and will need that very soon!!

  257. Laura says

    I have been eying a flip camera for quite some time! I end up taking up all the card space on my digital camera filming videos… so this would prevent that!

  259. Phil says

    Nice to see you on FB, too. I’ve had you in my RSS aggregator (RSS OWL) for quite some time now. Love the site.

  263. Siri says

    Such a honest post Kristen. and yes, this summer did fly by. I am newly married and we had such a big to-do-list. Sigh, we could only a few. It would be so cool to win the Flip camera. Lovely giveaway.

    Siri

  264. Siri says

    ..and also now that we are friends on Facebook, hence the second comment. 😀

    Love your blog. will subscribe to it right away.

    Siri

  265. Chez Us says

    Kristen,

    What a lovely post. I am not a mother but have helped raise 3 wonderful children since they were infants and can definitely understand where you are coming from. This was the first summer in 8 years, that I felt guilty that we did not have an abundance of “summer fun”. I realized last night that summer is almost over as they start school in two weeks and we only have 3 more days together to fulfill our three lists of fun summer activities. Like you, I feel so guilty. I know for me I want to make the most of it but what I probably do not realize is that the little time we are together, they are actually incredibly overjoyed – I can tell by their smiles in the photos we have taken as well! From what I know of you, you are doing a GREAT job at being a wonderful mother and a professional. Keep up the amazing job!!!

    xx oo

    D.

  266. Zahra Duffy says

    This is lovely. I don’t have children of my own just yet, but I can assure you, even the summers my mom said we didn’t do “enough”, my siblings and I had made many, many memories. We’re also four kids!

  268. Amanda says

    Oh man would I love to have one of those!! I used to have a video camera eons ago when my first two kids (now 18 and 16) were 4 and 6. Somehow it was lost, or more likely stolen, and I’ve never replaced it.

  270. Sharon says

    I’ve followed your blog for awhile & love that you are making your family your top priority! You won’t have regrets ! But as a Mom .who has been a stay at home most of the time, sometimes I worked part-time too..hate to tell you ..We Moms always carry the guilt..no matter what we do or not do. As an empty nester now, I cherish the times I have with my Girls & thankful for every moment I had with them when they were young. Just ENJOY!:) Your blessed with technology now to capture those quick moments! ENJOY!

  271. Leslie B says

    I’m trying out your buttermilk biscuit recipe right now. They seem like they will be scrumptious. Thanks for the recipes and the opportunity to win!

  272. brilynn says

    I’m constantly asking where does the time go? Especially while traveling. I can’t believe it was 10 months ago that I left home and now it’s almost time to go back and I have no clue where all those months went!

  273. Deborah says

    I totally know how you feel, but I had to go back to work outside of the home this summer. Even though Abbi is only 18-months, I still feel like I missed out on so much summer!!

  275. Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says

    Summer went by so fast! I think I did a pretty good job this year of balancing my son’s time and my time. But, I will admit there was a lot of screen time too. It’s hard not to beat ourselves up so I get where you’re coming from. 😀

  278. Niki says

    Mmmm…. bacon egg cups. Just the thing not to see when you’re already at work, hungry.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  280. Tickled Red says

    This is simply the sweetest post ever. Mommy’s always feel like they are coming up short in some way or another but I know for a fact that you are always thinking of your 4 kiddos. I am so glad that you went through your photos so that you could see for yourself. Here’s a hug from me to you. You amaze me and I am so glad to know you.

  281. Michele says

    I’ve been considering the camera for my disney vacation which I went on without getting the camera. Wish I bought it!

    I’m a facebook fan!

    Love the bacon and egg cups! I love breakfast!

  284. Samie says

    I love your honesty about the “todo list.”
    But i am happy you were able to capture the memories you did make which will last a life time!
    And yes 🙂 I would love the flip camera

  286. Esi says

    I think you do a great job as a mom! No one ever gets through their to-do list, but as long as we keep trying… 🙂

  288. The Teacher Cooks says

    Summer does go by quickly. I am sure that you and your family have had a great summer. Most times it is the small things that children remember. It does not take much to make them happy. And I would love the flip phone.

  291. Venus Connelly says

    I ALWAYS stop by the FLIP video sections in any store and visit them on-line, knowing that with cancer, It REALLY is only a dream, to own one. Then MY BFF (showing You BIG LOVE) told me about this contest! Now I am right back to dreaming BIG!!!

  294. Brandi S. says

    I could totally use easy recipes. So glad I found your blog! And of course a flip cam would be cool! I just recently heard about them…yeah I’m behind the times LOL

  295. Elle says

    A flip camera would be a good introduction to digital photography for this user of a film camera. Thanks for the opportunity to maybe win one.

  298. Susan says

    Love your blog – Work/life balance is hard – it is constantly changing and you’re always going to need to adjust. Just gon’t get “having it all” with trying to “do it all” confused. Follow your gut – you’ll be fine!

  299. Gary Noles says

    It’d be a nice thing to hand the wife and tell her…. “don’t point that at me…. it’s for the kids!”

  302. Christine H says

    I’ve been thinking about getting this camera for a while. Glad to hear from another mom who loves to use it. Just wasn’t sure about it before.

  305. Tram says

    Wow, it’s so nice of you to be holding this give-away!!! That’s a fancy looking little cam right there!!!! Have a great day!

  308. Catherine says

    Hello, it’s my first time visiting your blog 🙂 I just went through some of your pictures on flickr and yum! everything looks so delish! The photos are very nice too!
    Sorry to hear that you didnt have enough time to do all you wanted to do this summer.. but I am sure that the moments you shared with your kids were great!

  313. Teri says

    What a nice thing to do!
    This is my first time at your blog and I’m going to start exploring.
    Thanks again for the great giveaway!

  315. Kendra @ My First Kitchen says

    Hi, Kristen! So I totally came over to say hi and to thank you for coming to visit me! I love getting comments from new readers, and I’m glad you like what you’re hearing. Umm, and how awesome that of all the posts you have up right now it’s THIS one?!? So I get to say hi, say thanks, AND maybe win a Flip. This is good stuff.

  316. Heather S says

    Oh my goodness what a lovely giveaway! I’ve been eyeing these beauties since they’ve arrived and would la la la LOVE to win one! I never record my kiddos and I know they would love it!

  321. JoAnn says

    Would love to win this camera. We have been looking at these. We are adopting a baby and this would be great. josiecroix(at)gmail(dot)com

  324. Teresa says

    I thought the recipe was terrific for busy parents, or even college or high school students in a hurry. I am a school cook, so am always looking for new ideas to make work for our kids. I recently was graced with the gift of a granddaughter and oh, how much fun would this flip video be for her. Thanks!
    Teresa

  333. Shelly Reddell says

    I just liked you facebook page and left a commet.I found out about you on Twitter.Playing catch-up reading your blog post.The Eggs and bacon look wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.

  335. Kristin says

    My summer feels like its flown by too! Where did the time go? Can it be summer all the time please?

    Now it’s time to go make those bacon and egg toast cups…

  338. Bess says

    Wow…I just came across your website today, and it’s amazing! You are definitely going into my fav blogs list! 🙂

    And thanks for the opportunity to win this camera! 🙂

  340. Chris Cox says

    This camera would be great! My daughter is in high school, and is very involved…volleyball, softball, marching band…and all of her grandparents live a few hours away, so being able to share videos of what she is up to would be great!!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

  344. Becky says

    This summer has really gone by much too quickly. I love the fall in New England, but I could certainly take a few more months like this! 🙂 Thanks for the great giveaway!

  347. Natalie Belinsky says

    I would love a flip phone, I am a fan on FB and I love your webiste , Good luck with your kids starting school so early!!

  348. Tina says

    That camera sounds awesome and so does your FB page. Still reading up on stuff. It’s great! I know what you mean, i looked at the house and can just see what we didn’t get done this summer. ugggg lots to do still but with the kids being in school I can now do it while they are in school. It may actually get done this way. lol

  351. Carey Campbell says

    What a great idea!!! Easy to carry and stash in your purse so if a spur of the moment thing comes up, you are so ready to capture the moment!!! I can best be reached at my email caberkle@hotmail.com .

  353. Leanne says

    I have been wanting a Flip Video Cam for so long now and have been doing some serious hinting for christmas, but unfortunately it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen for me this year. Lucky me that I found a great new site and have a chance to win one! Thank you!

  356. Lauren E says

    I have always wanted a Flip Camera. I would love to win one from Dine and Dish! I might have to try the bacon egg cup for breakfast tomorrow too!

  360. Mare Petrelli says

    You have a really nice site. I’ve been wanting one of those flip camera’s for a long time………I’ll definately be keeping my fingers crossed and hope I win. Thanks!

  361. Mare P says

    I “Like” you on Facebook. You’ll have to excuse me since I’m not to familiar with the computer lingo…….I looked for a “Friend” or “Fan” button on Facebook but didn’t see one, so the only one close to that was the “Like” button. I believe you can find me by my email on Facebook. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

  362. Zeta Mcmillan says

    Great site and super nice Giveaway.
    My Camera just dies…lol and I have been wanting a camcorder for along time.
    This is a nice product as you have the 2 in one.
    I am folloing ylu on twitter @thekaraokechick
    and am a facebbok fan
    Thanks!

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