Aunty Ollie $100 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Aunty Ollie $100 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

This is a super cool giveaway that you all may be interested in entering

Saturday 9

1. What was your favorite subject in high school?

english I loved the plays, and writings

2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones?

yes most all of them except like the reality shows around celebrities lives

3. What's your favorite all time reality show?

top chef or project runway

4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked?

well they are exciting and I they seem pretty well so I would say real

5. What did you look like when you were a teenager?

I was alot thinner and a bit prettier I would say

6. Whose advice do you listen to?

my husbands, friends who I respect I used to seek advice from dad and grandma but they are gone now

7. How often are you sick?

try not to get sick much

8. Do you like or dislike change?

dont do good with change

9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart?

several too many to count

Sweet Shapes cookie cutter giveaway

Sweet Shapes is the place to go if you ever need a cookie cutter for a holiday, celebration or just a special occasion. I have shared my thoughts with you about Sweet Shapes before and you can read the previous review here Sweet Shapes offers the perfect cookie cutters for this holiday season from turkeys to snowflakes whatever you need Sweet Shapes can help you. You can purchase Sweet Shapes cookie cutters on their website located at http://cp32.heritagewebdesign.com/~swshapes/cart/

Once again, Debra from Sweet Shapes would love to offer a giveaway of some wonderful cookie cutters. This time not only one (1) winner but four (4) will be able to win some lovely cookie cutters.

First Prize to be given would be the 5pc Fall Set 5pcs include Squirrel, acorn, apple, oak leaf and maple leaf

Three other winners will each receive a turkey cookie cutter Perfect for Thanksgiving.


To enter this contest visit Sweet Shapes and let me know what cookie cutter you would be most interested in
Extra Entries:

• follow my blog
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Good Luck All are eligible to enter. Email must be in comment or on blog Contest ends November 20, 2009

win a $100 visa card

The Frugal Rhode Island Mama is hosting giveaway for a $100 visa card The contest is sponsored by Scotts tissues and runs through November 16. I know everyone could use a bit of extra christmas cash so head over and sign up.

win a bit of fun

Does your little one love Wubbzy? Do you love to have fun with that special little one? Well you are in luck as She Scribes is hosting a giveaway where 3 lucky people will win a copy of the
Wow! WOW! Wubbzy!: Wubbzy's Christmas Adventure. So if you are interested in getting in on this giveway hurry over to She Scribes before November 14, 2009

Pearl Distribution Giveaway @ PB and Pickles blog

There are so many great blogs out there that I have trouble getting to all of the ones I love. I went back and visited a lovely blog named PB and Pickles (dont you just love the name) and found a cool giveaway. They are currently hosting a giveaway sponsored by Pearl Distribution where the winner will receive a pearl necklace of winners color choice. This is super cool but you have to enter by November 10, 2009.

Bummas Wipes review and Giveaway

Bummas wipes are 100% cotton woven velour terry cloth that eliminates the use of talcum powder. Bummas wipes are available of variety of colors and sure to fit most nursery themes. Bummas wipes are the perfect hand size measuring 5" x 7" and are durable to last simply throw them in the washer and use again and don't worry Bummas wipes will not pill, shrink, or fade. Bummas wipes can be used over and over and last through months of wear and tear possibly out lasting the time your child is in diapers.

Besides being used to change babies bottom Bummas wipes are great for burp and feeding cloths, perfect for that quick emergency clean up, perfect for those little red runny noses, or for the babies bath. Whatever you need a small soft wash cloth Bummas has the wipe for the job.

Buy: you can purchase Bummas wipes directly from their website

Win: One lucky Annie's Home winner will receive their choice of Bummas Wipes.

How To Win: Tell me a color choice or theme that you think would be great for Bummas Wipes

Extra Entries:

• follow my blog
• grab my button and let me know where you put it (5 entries)
• follow my blog on twitter
• subscribe to my blog
• tweet about the giveaway (1 entry per tweet) link in comment
• blog about the giveaway (5 entries) link in comment

Contest starts today and ends December 1, 2009. Good Luck and all are welcome to enter. Please have email in comment or on blog.

Thousand Word Thursday

Autumn has entered the neighborhood

Peanut Butter and Butterscotch Chips

I found another super recipe on the myrecipes.com website this one is for

Peanut Butter and Butterscotch Chips

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter (not "all natural")
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 11-oz. package butterscotch morsels
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.

2. Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating to blend. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture and butterscotch morsels. Form into a large disk and wrap in plastic. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F; line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Use hands to form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place balls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using a fork, press balls flat, then press again to form a crisscross pattern. Bake cookies until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough

Bean Burrito Casserole

Guess Who's Coming to dinner is a meme hosted by THe Krazy Kitchen where guest share their recipes and ask you to do so as well.

Bean Burrito Casserole


1 onion, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
two 1-pound cans black, pinto, or pink beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 fresh or pickled jalapeño chilies if desired, seeded and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander if desired
twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas warmed
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces)
guacamole and tomato salsa as accompaniments

In a large heavy skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the beans, and mash about half of them coarse with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the tomato sauce, the cumin, the chilies, and salt and black pepper to taste, simmer the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is thickened slightly, and stir in the coriander.

Working with 1 warmed tortilla at a time and keeping the others covered, spread about 3 tablespoons of the filling down the center of each tortilla and roll the tortillas, enclosing the filling but keeping the ends open. Arrange the burritos, seam sides down, in one layer in a baking dish, sprinkle them with the Monterey Jack, and bake them, covered with foil, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 minutes. Serve the burritos with the guacamole and the salsa.

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Kids Thanksgiving Recipe Snack Mix

Kids Thanksgiving Recipe Snack Mix:

In a bowl mix:

Bugles, horn shaped snacks
Pretzels (that symbolize arms folded in thanks and pray)
Candy corn (see the gratitude tradition further on)
Circle shaped cereal (circle of unity)
Dried fruits (represent fruits available at harvest time)
Seeds or Peanuts (represent planting new crops)
Goldfish Crackers (fish was available and part of the first thanksgiving dinner also is resemble for christian faith)

This snack can be used to teach your child a lesson of thanksgiving to your children as well.

I listed this at:

• Feels like home
• Me and lu blog

Two Blue Peas featured on Oprah

Two Blue Peas was featured on Oprah Magazine. Yeah. Currently there is a contest on this blog sponsored by Two Blue Peas. Check out the 12 days of socks as featured in the magazine or any of the other lovely goodies at Two Blue Peas by visiting their website.

Sleepy Wrap review and giveaway

I am a mother of six and grandmother to 1 and have 2 special nephews that I have cared for since birth. I have to tell you that I love the special times of cuddling together with the little one.
The Sleepy Wrap was created in 2003 when a mother was looking for a healthier and more natural alternative to baby strollers. Since holding a little one seems to comfort, provide safety and is the natural thing to do then why would one ever decide to use a stroller with their little one? The problem was that with all the baby carriers on the market which one is the perfect one? You want one that distributes weight evenly on back and shoulders as well as the material needs to be sturdy enough to provide support for the baby. The sleepy wrap provides both of the first needs and also offers a soft material that helps provide comfort to the little one. As with any wonderful product word began to spread and soon the decision was made to make the sleepy wraps available to everyone.

Buy: Want one of the Sleepy Wraps for your self? You can order directly off their website located at http://www.sleepywrap.com/ For the next 30 days you can use the code "shopannies" and save another 10% or locate a store near you by visiting this link.
http://www.sleepywrap.com/shop/index.php?main_page=retailers

Win: I received a Sleepy Wrap of my own to review and would love to pass it on to one of my readers. All that you need to do is follow my blog and place my button somewhere. Then come back here and let me know you did that. Easy as can be I will draw the winner on December 1, 2009.

Thanksgiving Day preperation Place Setting Cards

Whose coming to dinner and where will they sit when they get there? Why not make some super cute place cards and create a lovely place setting where everyone belongs and no one fits out of place. You can find great place card printouts and ideas all over the internet but here are a few I found.



This super cute place card can be found on the website kaboose

you can printable place card holders at About.com as well. Simply print out on cardstock and fold in 1/2.

you and also print off some cute pumpkin place holders at family fun

Mini Pumpkin Muffin Mix

Mini Pumpkin Muffin Mix

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, or chopped nuts (optional)
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin


COMBINE all ingredients, except pumpkin, in large bowl. Pour into 1-quart resealable plastic bag; seal. Wrap muffin mix and can of pumpkin in fabric; tie with ribbon or twine.



While Browsing the internet for Thanksgiving tips I found some wonderful post on other blogs that I think you all may be interested in as well. This particular recipe was found on Libby's site

Princess at Childrens Hospital

Princess had a short stay at children hospital and here are a couple of the doctors that took such great care of her

for more special pictures visit 5 minutes for special needs

Two Proud Papas

This is a picture of two proud papas. Picture was taken a year ago when Princess was born.

share your way back when picture or see others at the blog Twinfatuation

Say What Wednesday

I did not think that I would be able to play along with this one but the other day while cooking in the kitchen with my nephew he commented "you have a fat but" to which everyone in the room cracked up.

what has your little one said? Share it at the Two Little Monkeys

Family Pictures at the Park

This is my big boy on the horsie

here is my little boy on the horsie

what about the bunch in the picture with the kids having fun

find more great pictures at the blog A Southern Day Dreamer

Pit Stop Princess - wordless wednesday

Taking a pit stop this is princess in the doorway taking a quick sip before moving on

shared at 5 minutes for mom where you can share yours as well.