Cheryl from TidyMom and I have been anxiously awaiting this day. The 2nd Annual SoupaPalooza Linkup Party is finally here! Last year we were amazed at the large collection of soups shared with us during our first SoupaPalooza. We know that this year will be even bigger and better and can’t wait to see the…
Giveaway
Ocean Spray® Cherry Juice Drink Taste-Maker Giveaway – CLOSED
You may not know this, but apparently if you want to be a juice model, it is very important to paint your fingernails beforehand. 5 year old wisdom, you know? This giveaway is now closed. The winner was Amy of www.utryit.com. Thanks for entering! Our family was recently asked to try the new Ocean Spray®…
Kraft Singles Panini Press and Grilled Cheese Kit Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen via Random.org, was Brenda of A Farmgirls Dabbles! Congratulations, Brenda and thanks to everyone who entered! Friends, today I’m going to share something with you that may cause you to deem me as “strange”… and that’s okay. This post has to do with growing up, my friend…
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Soupapalooza!
UPDATE: Soupapalooza Party is now LIVE – Over 300 recipe have been shared! you can find all of the details, and how to share your recipes here. After an extremely mild few months of winter, we finally had our first real snow of the season yesterday. As much as I love warmer weather,…
Cafe Escapes Dark Hot Chocolate Muffins
Giveaway closed. There are days where by 8am I am ready for an escape. Do you ever have days like that? I could sit here and run down what most of my mornings are like trying to get four kids plus myself dressed and out the door in time for school, but I’ll save you…
Entertaining on a Budget with Sam’s Club {KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Rebecca Olson! Thanks to all for entering. As part of my 2012 focus word to “connect” more with others, I have decided to shoo away my Reluctant Entertainer and open up my home to others more often. Occasions big and small, I’m happier and my home is a…
Connect in 2012 {Giveaway: The Rusted Chain Bracelet}
I am sitting here, at 4pm, stuck in bed with the flu. Not quite the start to 2012 I was hoping for! Flu aside, I am really excited for the start of a new year. Every new year I select one word to help guide my year. 2011 my word was “happiness”. I read and…
Alouette and The Adventures of Tintin Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, Deb Bishop, has been notified. Thanks for entering! Every year during holiday break, the kids and I try to get in as many movies as we can. There is something about heading to the movie theater during the middle of the day which is just fun. We recently…
My ABC’s of Happiness Snapfish Photo Book
My Snapfish Photo Book is done and thanks to your ideas, I think I have come up with something that truly represents what I hoped to capture of 2011. One of my favorite features of Dine & Dish this past year and something that seemed to be the most well received by you all was…
A Le Creuset French Oven Giveaway! CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner was Ashley Curcio. Thanks to all who entered! Before I had my first Le Creuset I just didn’t get it. What was it about these colorful pots that warranted all the attention they received from culinary enthusiasts. Sure, they were beautiful, but there had to be more to…
















