Windows Phone 8 #MeetYours {Giveaway}

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The other day I mentioned that I was working with Windows Phone to review their Windows Phone 8. I also hinted at a really fun giveaway that you are going to love!     The Windows Phone 8 centers around you so it is easy to personalize your phone just the way you like it. Read More

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A Pinch of This and That {2}

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Oh my goodness! I have way too many things stored up for A Pinch of This and That this time. I had thought I’d do these posts twice a month, but now I’m thinking more often may just be in order!   Around the Farm   The girls are doing great and still giving us Read More

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Top Chef :: Sushi and Fried Chicken

This week’s Top Chef was another fun nail biter. First, the show started with the weekly quickfire challenge where contestants quickly create a dish based on a theme. If you enjoy sushi then the quickfire challenge was definitely for you. Master Sushi Chef, Katsuya Uechi of Los Angeles came to Seattle to judge the quickfire Read More

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Chocolate Anyone? {Giveaway}

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What is it about chocolate? Just the smell of rich, velvety chocolate makes my mouth water. Does it yours? If it does, then this is absolutely for you.   A while back, I was sent a tasting kit from Brookside Foods of the dark chocolates to sample. Friends visited later that same day and I Read More

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Top Chef Restaurant Wars

Have you been watching this season’s Top Chef? Last night’s episode was a doozy and certainly didn’t disappoint. Honestly, the Restaurant Wars shows are never my favorite. I am always too nervous for all of the contestants. But last night’s show proved my Grandmother and my Daddy right once again. Never put off for tomorrow, Read More

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There’s an App for That

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We’d planned on finishing our bee boxes today, but overnight our plans changed rather quickly. We went from thinking of making the top bars for our boxes to making sure we had extra Ginger Ale and Kleenex – oh, and plenty of Tylenol. Little Buddy started not feeling well yesterday and then as the night Read More

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A Pinch of This and That

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I thought it would be fun to periodically share just a few things going on with my family, that may have caught my attention that I think you’ll be interested in, or just a bit of randomness. I’m calling it A Pinch of This and That just because it really won’t all fit into one Read More

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The Best Laundry Tip

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Okay, y’all. I have the very best laundry tip to share that you are not going to believe the difference it makes in your laundry. I’ve been using this method for my laundry for a little over a year and can not believe the difference it has made. I never, ever, ever want to go Read More

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Happy New Year

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Can you believe that tomorrow begins 2013? Are your black-eyed peas soaking for tomorrow or, like me, does your new diet need to begin at 12:01 am STAT? With all this holiday eating, I really should consider becoming a flavored water blogger rather than a food blogger for 2013. Don’t worry though, that’s not likely Read More

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Kitchen Design Style Quiz with Cultivate + $200 Giveaway

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When my husband and I were designing and building our home, I spent most of my time pouring over kitchen and entertaining area designs. I knew I spend most of my time in the kitchen and whenever we entertain, it seems that most guests gather there as well. I had a few requirements – open Read More

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