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December 1, 2013

Food Bloggers Favorite Things Giveaway!

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Food Bloggers Favorite Things Holiday Giveaway including an Erin Condren Planner

 

1) Bakeaholic Mama 2) Pineapple and Coconut 3) Fabtastic Eats 4) Lemon Bowl 5) Foodness Gracious 6) Rachel Cooks 7) Dine & Dish  8) Big Bears Wife 9) Nutmeg Nanny 10) Savory Simple 11) What Megan’s Making 12) Beeroness

 

Happy December! To kick this month off, the month of giving and sharing, Bakeaholic Mama thought it would be fun to get some food blogger friends together to share some of our favorite things and to have a massive giveaway for our readers! I loved that idea so am joining in! Below the picture, you will find links to each of our giveaways. Make sure to head to everyones blog to see what wonderful things they are offering and enter their giveaways too!

Favorite Things Giveaway with Erin Condren Planner, Sharpie Markers, Coffee Mugs at dineanddish.net

My giveaway today includes a few of my favorite things… an Erin Condren Life Planner ($50 credit to create your own Life Planner at www.erincondren.com), a set of my favorite Sharpie Pens (the perfect writing utensil for my Erin Condren Life Planner), and a set of  6 coffee mugs!

To enter the giveaway simply enter through the PromoSimple widget below. Once you are done, make sure to check out my friends links to enter their giveaways too! Thanks for supporting Dine & Dish! I hope you enjoy this giveaway for some of my favorite things.

1) Bakeaholic Mama 2) Pineapple and Coconut 3) Fabtastic Eats 4) Lemon Bowl 5) Foodness Gracious 6) Rachel Cooks 7) Dine & Dish  8) Big Bears Wife 9) Nutmeg Nanny 10) Savory Simple 11) What Megan’s Making 12) Beeroness

Thanks for entering and good luck

Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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  1. Celeste says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I love the weather! It finally gets a bit cooler here in Florida in December… plus, December has Christmas- my favorite holiday!

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  2. SandyN says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:31 am

    Christmas! Everything about it…what it means, the food, spending time with family, love it all!!!

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  3. Beth @ Musing Mainiac says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:32 am

    The kids excitement in December is contagious!

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  4. Loretta Shumpert says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I think I love it all, love the cooler weather, yard if finished for the year, all the great deserts, the christmas programs, parades, etc

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  5. Nancy says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:35 am

    The anticipation of Christ’s birthday. It keeps everything in perspective for me.

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  6. Stephanie says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Snow! 🙂 and how it makes everything extra quiet! :/)

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  7. Tina H. says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Christmas… and being with family!

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  8. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Snow days where I don’t get out of my pjs and sip on espresso all day

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  9. Cheryl G. says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:47 am

    I love Christmas Eve Mass with my family.

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  10. Katrina says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Christmas time, of course! Being with family and friends, my church’s candlelight service, driving around looking at Christmas lights! My list could go on and on 🙂

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  11. Katie says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:54 am

    I love getting together with family and friends around the holidays and curling up with a warm drink and a good book while it snows outside

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  12. Annemarie says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Baking!

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  13. Emily says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:04 am

    The lights!

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  14. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Christmas in general is my favorite. Seeing family/friends and talking about the year is just so wonderful!

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  15. Suzze says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:16 am

    I love the shorter days and the snow!!!

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  16. Megan C. says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:26 am

    My favorite thing about December is Christmas!

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  17. Michelle says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:38 am

    I love all the family time!

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  18. Shelby says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:40 am

    December is full of big dates : our wedding anniversary, my parent’s wedding anniversary, my nieces birthday, my husband’s birthday. Lots going on!

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  19. Jennay says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:45 am

    My favorite thing about baking is holiday parades,festivities like The Nutcracker, The Festival of Lights, The Lovefeast, caroling through the neighborhood! Love the holiday spirit. Can’t forget about the baking-my prime time for baking!

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  20. Tammy says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Everything- the scents, the lights, the mood to give.

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  21. Lisa Evanoff says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:58 am

    Snow! Is the best thing about December, bring it on!

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  22. Hannah says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Making Memories with my boys is my favorite part of December!!

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  23. Consuelo says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Christmas morning with Mexican Hot Chocolate!!!

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  24. Jeanette says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Getting together with family and friends all month long.

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  25. Allison Krzastek says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:14 am

    I love decorating for Christmas!

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  26. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:14 am

    I LOVE the Chrismtas lights!

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  27. Kayla Price says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I love December because of all the fun things I get to celebrate during it. Both my sisters and my husband were born in December , and we got married in December!!

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  28. Andrea T. says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I love December because my kids are getting excited for Christmas!

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  29. Kim says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:20 am

    my fav thing about December is all the holiday parties!

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  30. Avery K. says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:27 am

    Christmas lights!!

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  31. lyn says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I love getting the tree & decorating it.

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  32. Stacey B says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I love all of the Christmas lights!!

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  33. Brenda says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Christmas lights, riding through neighborhood seeing all the lights and decorations

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  34. Donna says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:40 am

    time spent with family and friends

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  35. Ryan Richeal says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:52 am

    My reliving the excitement through my 4 year old!

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  36. Melissa says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Christmas Day with my boys!

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  37. Shelly says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:05 am

    All the pretty Christmas lights!

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  38. Meghan says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Holiday baking with my family!! It’s my absolute favorite time of year.

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  39. michelle riebeek says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:10 am

    snow lights fireplace

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  40. Kirsten says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Elving for Christmas.

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  41. Karolyn says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:22 am

    All the family time and traditions

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  42. Lady J says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Decorating for Christmas

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  43. Charlsey G says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Christmas Music and Advent at church!

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  44. Megan says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I love all the family traditions!

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  45. Kathy J says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I love the decorations and the smell of pine in the house.

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  46. CathyH says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:48 am

    I love all the lights and decorations

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  47. Heather says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:52 am

    The best part of December is spending time with family. I look forward to the road trips and the arrivals and the warm conversations fueled by coffee and hot cocoa every year! But let’s be honest, the cookies aren’t bad either 😉

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  48. Kelster says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:55 am

    December includes my birthday and Christmas. Love it!

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  49. Jennifer says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Holiday vacation from work!

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  50. Jamie Smith says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Putting up the Christmas tree is always my favorite!

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  51. Linda says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    My favorite thing about December is Christmas, and my daughter’s birthday! 🙂

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  52. Sarah C says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    I love getting to see all of the crazy decorations that go up in December. I used to drive a golf cart around Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World and see all of the displays (including a RV sized red wagon!).

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  53. Amber C. says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    My favorite thing about December is the cold weather and the delicious winter food – soups, casseroles, and all the yummy desserts!

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  54. Meredith says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    My favorite thing about December is going skiing.

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  55. Rachel Cooks says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    My favorite? Christmas Eve church service. Love the candles, the calmness in the midst of the craziness. Love it.

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  56. Nutmeg Nanny says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    My favorite part about December is the snowy days. While I hate driving in the snow I love watching it fall from the sky while I’m cozy in my house. I’m also a big fan of all the Christmas movies. I could watch them all day everyday!

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  57. Tonya Seilhan says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    The wonderful scents of Christmas is my favorite thing… spices, wonderful things cooking, hopefully the crisp scent of snow on the air.. heaven

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  58. Dawn @ Butter And Sprinkles says

    December 1, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    My favorite part of December is doing a ton of holiday baking!

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  59. Jennifer says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Christmas Eve service at church by candlelight!

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  60. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Family time 🙂

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  61. Kristin says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    My favorite thing about December is hearing all the great music and seeing the fun Christmas decorations around town. There’s a special spirit around Christmas time that you don’t seem to get any other time of the year.

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  62. Sara says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    I love the holiday scents! And time with family!

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  63. itzia says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    my favorite thing about December are all the holiday, birthday, and anniversary celebrations

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  64. Joann Jozwiak says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I love the lights of Christmas. Love to walk my dogs and look at the decorations.

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  65. jennyonthespot says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    All of us in our family feel that extra closeness… even the kids long for more family togetherness. As my kids get older, I treasure their appreciation to enjoy things together more and more!

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  66. charj says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Seeing all of the decorations and the excitement in the air

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  67. Brandy says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    My favorite thing about December is having just me and hubby time for a couple of weeks (we’re both in academia) to recharge our marriage. Also, the smell of pine.

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  68. sonya says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I like december because it seems like the christmas spirit makes everyone treat each other a little better, and be more generous to those in need.

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  69. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I love time off from work to spend time with family and friends!

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  70. Joni Owada says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I love the sounds of the season, the Christian Christmas carols etc.

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  71. Caitlin Scott says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Christmas of course!

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  72. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I love decorating and watching Christmas movies with my little ones!

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  73. April says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    My favorite thing about December is SNOW! (And my birthday!)

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  74. Maureen says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I like the decorations. I love the reason for the season and I love the getting together with family and friends.

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  75. camille says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    I think my favourite thing is the old carols – and if we had a fireplace, a fire to sit in front of while listening to them.

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  76. Emily S. says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    My favorite thing is getting to spend time with friends and family on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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  77. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    My favorite thing about December… Celebrating Jesus’ birthday! 🙂

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  78. Heather says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    My favorite thing about December is all the decorations. My home feels more home-like this time of year.

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  79. Alison says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I love the first snow!

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  80. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    The joy that is in the air…plus the cookies!

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  81. Jennifer says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    My favorite part is putting up Christmas decorations

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  82. Autumn H says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Christmas programs at church!

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  83. Jenna O says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    My favorite thing is cooking and eating 😀

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  84. Heidi Babi says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I love the weather, the holiday spirit that everyone shares, but most of all… I love eggnog.

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  85. Lynn Chen says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    My birthday! It’s Christmas eve.

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  86. mysweetiepiepie says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    My favorite part is baking cookies.

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  87. Urban Wife says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I love getting together with family and the seasonal FOODS!

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  88. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I love all of the decorations – especially the lights! my favorite is to drive around at night and look at them all… it really makes everything look so pretty!

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  89. Allison says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Family time

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  90. Jenne says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    The fun movies and decorations!

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  91. Jennifer Madigan says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    I love the spirit of the season. The kids live in constant wonder.

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  92. Anna says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Baking, decorating the tree, and spending time with my family.

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  93. Meagan says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    family time 🙂

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  94. ann hayashi says

    December 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Christmas music

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  95. Daphne says

    December 1, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Christmas lights, movies, music, decorating the tree, family time and baking! Guess I love it all 🙂

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  96. Polly says

    December 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I love cooking holiday food.

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  97. Jenny says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Seeing friends and family over the holidays!

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  98. Dawn says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    I love holiday food, eating, cooking, baking and sharing it!

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  99. Barb says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    favorite thing about december is getting to see family and the calm quiet evenings

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  100. Susie says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    My favorite thing is spending time with friends and family.

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  101. Francesca {Love.Bake.Read} says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Love driving around looking at Christmas lights!

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  102. Jamie says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    I love the joy and spirit of December. The excitement of children.

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  103. Mimi of Mimi Avocado says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Directing the choir and orchestra at church on Christmas Eve.

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  104. Carol P says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I love the excitement in my grandchildren’s faces.

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  105. Martha Waugh says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    I love the Christmas music while I shop

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  106. Chelle says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    I love the cold weather, the christmas music, the happiness that *most* people have…I love Christmastime!

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  107. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    My favorite thing about December is sharing and giving and seeing other people so happy!

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  108. Jenny says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    My birthday is in December, so that’s one thing I love. But, I also love time off from school to spend with family (one of the benefits of being a teacher). 🙂

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  109. Cori R. says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Decorating the house and buying the perfect gift for someone.

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  110. Christine says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    My birthday is on the 25th, seriously!

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  111. Mimi says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Hot chocolate!

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  112. Pam Gurganus says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    My favorite thing about December is Christmas!

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  113. Bri says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    All of the get togethers with friends and family.

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  114. Brooke says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    The cold weather and the warmth and love during the season! Parties, meals and holidays while laughing and visiting with friends and family.

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  115. Abby says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Extra holiday baking and time with family!

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  116. Teresa says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    I love making special cakes and pies for Christmas time.

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  117. Nicole S. says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    I love making all of the festive holiday recipes!

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  118. Sara Wagner says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    I love the snow and Christmas.

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  119. Elizabeth says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    I love Christmas music and baking!

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  120. Erin R. says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Snow! Please snow soon…

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  121. Allison Rogers Furbish says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    I love my family cookie baking day!

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  122. Shawna says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Christmas parades and gift giving!

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  123. claudia ellis says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    it’s my birthday month!

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  124. Nicole says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    December is a huge month in my house! Me and my SO will be enjoying 7 years together in a couple days and later his birthday! I have to say my favorite thing is seeing our kids faces on Christmas morning!

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  125. Elise says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    My favorite thing about December is the end of the year- visiting friends and family, celebrating holidays, enjoying good food, and getting a fresh start.

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  126. Katrina says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I love the cozyness of the advent time, when I can snuggle on the sofa with a blanket and a cup of tea and a good book and everything is lighted by candels.

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  127. Tania S. says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    One of my favorite things is driving around with my husband and children to look at Christmas lights.

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  128. Christine P says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    My favorite thing about December is my mom’s Christmas party and being able to spend some quality time with family!

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  129. Melissa says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    my favorite thing is driving around with family looking at Christmas lights 🙂

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  130. sylvia waters says

    December 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    My favorite thing about december is it is the season to snuggle and break out the candles

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  131. Laura C says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    My fav thing about December is hot chocolate!

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  132. Michelle B says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    My favourite thing about December is the excuse to drink hot chocolate all of the time 🙂

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  133. Melissa says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:14 am

    My favorite thing about December was today… my mom’s birthday!

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  134. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:42 am

    I’m a (graduate) student, so my favorite thing about December is winter break!

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  135. MaryB says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I love our annual Christmas Eve brunch with family and friends. It is a fantastic day filled with love and laughter.

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  136. Margot C says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Christmas is the best thing about December.

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  137. Katie Contests says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:14 am

    I like the higher probability of snowfall!

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  138. Queenie Helenie says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:22 am

    My favorite thing about December is all the Festive Holidays with all the loving preparations of gifts from your heart. I just love cooking all the holiday treats, and in particular love to bake cookies with friends and family. Let’s just say I love all the Traditions!

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  139. Trisha Thompson says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:23 am

    My favorite thing about December is watching all the Christmas lights go up.

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  140. Queenie Helenie says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I just love December for all the festive holidays and all the loving preparations. I just love cooking all the holiday treats and baking cookies with friends and family. I guess I just love all the traditions!

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  141. Sheri B. says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:37 am

    I love seeing family and friends in December, and the crispness in the air!

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  142. Meghan Finley says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Snow! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH2KGboA35c Yes, the video is required to feel my excitement 😉

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  143. Heather B says

    December 2, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Besides Christmas and being with family would be freshly fallen snow. I love the way it sparkles in the sunlight.

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  144. Amanda Buccieri says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Playing outside in the snow with my daughter!

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  145. Sandy says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:42 am

    I love celebrating the birth of my Savior with family and friends. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  146. Vicky says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:44 am

    My favorite thing is Christmas!

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  147. April says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:11 am

    I really like all the wonderful food and family and friends…

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  148. Karen P says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:26 am

    I love dressing in sweaters and scarves, wearing boots, giving gifts, and enjoying the true spirit of the season.

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  149. Jen L says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Spending time with family

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  150. Alicia J. says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    I love the cooler weather.

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  151. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Having friends over for hot chocolate! Warms my heart (literally and figuratively 🙂 )

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  152. meredith says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I like the kids excitement and the family time

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  153. Amanda says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I love December because it’s when I get to see my family the most!

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  154. Cindy A. says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    My favorite thing about December is Christmas. I love putting up all the sparkly decorations and picking out the tree.

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  155. Kaitlin says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I love the holiday baking!

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  156. JJ @ My Chicken Fried LIfe says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Family traditions with my kids! We’ve already cut down our tree and have started our advent readings!

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  157. Shaina says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I love the anticipation that comes in December as Christmas nears.

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  158. Meagan says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:35 am

    the smell of fresh Christmas trees!

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  159. Laura R says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    My birthday!!

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  160. Elaine says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Colder weather makes the holiday spirit come easier!

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  161. Emily {Pink Tiger in the Kitchen} says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    My favorite thing about December is taking time off of work for the week of Christmas! A relaxing week? YES PLEASE!

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  162. Jessie C. says

    December 2, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Holiday is my favorite thing about DEC.

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  163. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Christmas baking with my mom

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  164. AmyP says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I love the COLD. snowy, winter weather that comes in December!

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  165. Mandi says

    December 2, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    My favorite thing about December, to be honest is my birthday 🙂 and the fact that my birthday is so close to Christmas, I almost always get to spend it with family.

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  166. Adele Daniels Forbes says

    December 2, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    My husband and myself walk our two big dogs (a yellow Lab-Jeb & Bernese Mtn dog (Max) everyday and in December you can expect there to be snow on the ground. The dogs love to play in it and frolic all over our property. It’s a wonderful thing to do together.

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  167. Gianna says

    December 2, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    All the treats.

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  168. Julie says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    My favorite thing about December is spending time with family and friends…generally over some decadent dessert!

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  169. Rachel M says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Decorating the Christmas tree, because I love going through all the old things from my childhood, & some newer things, that is only get to see once a year!

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  170. Jan says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Favorite thing about Dec. is the holiday

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  171. Marie says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    I love December because I get to come home to Christmas decorations and especially Christmas lights! They just put me in such a good mood and they’re bright enough that I can turn out my other lights so that I can have a dimmer, more relaxing environment.

    Reply
  172. Koko @ Koko Likes says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Presents!

    Reply
  173. Mona says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Spending time with family cause I’m off most of December

    Reply
  174. Cristina says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    My favorite thing is the 25 days of christmas on ABC family!

    Reply
  175. emily says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    i LOVE drinking hot chocolate all wrapped up in a warm blanket. love it.

    Reply
  176. Ashley says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    My favorite thing about December is spending time with my family!

    Reply
  177. Dana says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Snowball fights!

    Reply
  178. Caroline says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Hot cocoa, xmas music and children giggling when the open their presents.

    Reply
  179. Becca F says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    I like Christmas, my birthday and all the baked goods that come with it

    Reply
  180. rayana benson says

    December 3, 2013 at 1:06 am

    The first snow is my favorite

    Reply
  181. Jessica Williams says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:17 am

    My favorite thing about December is making lots of Christmas cookies with my kids.

    Reply
  182. Kim C says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:19 am

    My favorite thing about December is the holidays because that means family, friends and food!!

    Reply
  183. Carla S says

    December 3, 2013 at 5:20 am

    My favorite things about December are the Christmas decorations and the snow.

    Reply
  184. Ria Moline says

    December 3, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I don’t even butter my bread; I consider that cooking.

    Katherine Cebrian

    Reply
  185. Athena R says

    December 3, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Christmas

    Reply
  186. Elle says

    December 3, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    My favorite thing is Christmas of course!!

    Reply
  187. Hillary G says

    December 3, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Christmas lights!

    Reply
  188. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    December 3, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    My favorite thing about December is watching my kids’ joy over the Holiday season and each little piece that goes with it.

    Reply
  189. JG says

    December 3, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Holiday stories, hot cocoa, cookies, and snow!

    Reply
  190. Darla says

    December 3, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    My favorite thing about December is all the holiday baking!

    Reply
  191. stephanie says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    my favorite thing about december is spending time with family and friends during the holidays!

    Reply
  192. Stephanie M. says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    My favorite thing is being able to spend time with family and friends

    Reply
  193. mary fanara coleman says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    My favorite thing is that it is our Lord’s birthday.

    Reply
  194. Nikki says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    winter boots, mittens, hats, just winter accessories in general!

    Reply
  195. Nikki says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    My fav thing is celebrating the magic of the season with my kids!

    Reply
  196. Riley H says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Christmas, of course 🙂

    Reply
  197. erin says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    all the time with family!

    Reply
  198. Rebecca says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I love baking Christmas cookies!

    Reply
  199. Ayesha says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    I like that most people have holiday from school at the same time

    Reply
  200. Ashley Bee @ Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I like the Christmas cookies–also that I’m going home for Christmas 😀

    Reply
  201. Leah Ruth says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Hot cocoa, friends, family, snow!

    Reply
  202. Jenn says

    December 3, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    baking cookies!

    Reply
  203. Bethany says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    getting ready for the holidays, family and extra time off work!

    Reply
  204. lisabella says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Snow!

    Reply
  205. Karen S says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Christmas and my daughter’s birthday

    Reply
  206. Makayla says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Snow, hot chocolate and sledding with the family!

    Reply
  207. CindyB says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Knowing that a new year will be beginning…A new chance, a new start,
    a blank canvas to paint new memories on.

    Reply
  208. Lisa Stover says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I love getting together with family and driving around to see the Christmas lights 🙂

    Reply
  209. Elizabeth says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I love December because it’s cold enough to curl up and get cozy on the couch.

    Reply
  210. Megan says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Getting to decorate my first apartment for the first time for the holiday!

    Reply
  211. Michelle says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    One of my favorite things about December is the scents – baking cookies, Christmas trees, seasonal candles. It just makes me feel all warm and cozy!

    Reply
  212. Amy Grey says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Lights and family!

    Reply
  213. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Putting up the tree, spending time with family and friends, and of course, all of that holiday baking! 🙂

    Reply
  214. Christina Main says

    December 5, 2013 at 11:39 am

    All the cookies!!! And celebrating the birth of Jesus!

    Reply
  215. Deirdre says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I love celebrating my wedding anniversary in December.

    Reply
  216. natalie says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    i love the smell of cold air and warm fires

    Reply
  217. trenda t says

    December 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    SNOW!

    Reply
  218. Tabathia B says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    the possibility of snow, putting up a christmas tree

    Reply
  219. Denese Ogles says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Eating, of course–the reason for all that cooking I do.

    Reply
  220. Krissy says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Christmas!

    Reply
  221. AmyRuth says

    December 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Tonight its the Sound of Music … I’m a goofball

    Reply
  222. Karen Lynch says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I just signed up for your newsletter and saw that we are almost neighbors. Live in Lenexa.

    Reply
  223. Jeannette says

    December 6, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I LOVE that feeling of pure joy in the air. and the lights twinkling at you from all over.

    Reply
  224. karel says

    December 6, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Decorating the tree and wrapping presents is one of my favorite things to do in December.

    Reply
  225. Charity says

    December 6, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    My fave dec. thing is food! Cooking it, baking it, sharing it, eating it…. and decorations. (Looking at them, but NOT hanging them LoL)

    Reply
  226. Natasha says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    My favorite thing is wrapping gifts!

    Reply
  227. Marissa says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    My favorite thing about December is the whole Christmas “spirit” – just the general feeling of merriment you can sense everywhere!

    Reply
  228. Michelle says

    December 6, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    I love baking and cuddling up in the warm house with a good book!

    Reply
  229. Rachael {Simply Fresh Cooking} says

    December 7, 2013 at 12:17 am

    SNOW!!!!

    Reply
  230. KelleyAMurray says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:01 am

    Making snow people with my little girls =)

    Reply
  231. Carmen says

    December 7, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I love several things: first snowfalls, my daughter’s birthday, baking cookies, and the celebration of Christmas.

    Reply
  232. Sarah says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    My favorite thing about December is hot apple cider – yum!

    Reply
  233. Mason Canyon says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    My favorite thing about December is that it brings families together to enjoy love, laughter and good food.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

    Reply
  234. Katie says

    December 7, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Spending time with family

    Reply
  235. JenniferB says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    the lights and the love of family

    Reply
  236. Teresa says

    December 7, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    I love the frosty dew on the grass outside.

    Reply
  237. Nirit says

    December 8, 2013 at 5:15 am

    My fav. thing in the cold days and nights: Hot creamy boozie coaco

    Reply
  238. Vicki says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I love having time off from work to spend with friends and family.

    Reply
  239. Lynette says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Snow! I love to ski.

    Reply
  240. lesley says

    December 8, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    we live in florida and the best part about december is the weather…..it is finally comfortable with no humidity and the temps are awesome

    Reply
  241. latanya says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    baking cookies and other goodies for Christmas time

    Reply
  242. Melanie Ann says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Baking with my grammy & my little boy now!

    Reply

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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