tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43529656633738492932024-02-06T22:36:39.163-05:00Barefoot in Portlandmore than a blog...a busy mom's sanctuaryKaren @ Barefoot in Portlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114710274153706416noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352965663373849293.post-30151720488884146872011-08-14T08:52:00.001-04:002011-08-14T09:01:10.243-04:00Winner Winner Winner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyoHTcYHK9TUJgXTt72EsN0vFTE6mpkersmLCSfDz6Vp4ARSgmqsDzeG-UEUhftC-B29xwh0gUzMzhUUPZ2x0317nIo1pAbIf7te5EkicpYd0cm-89qRD-JKYdysOC1J0Mjvzj9iyD8k/s1600/photo472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyoHTcYHK9TUJgXTt72EsN0vFTE6mpkersmLCSfDz6Vp4ARSgmqsDzeG-UEUhftC-B29xwh0gUzMzhUUPZ2x0317nIo1pAbIf7te5EkicpYd0cm-89qRD-JKYdysOC1J0Mjvzj9iyD8k/s1600/photo472.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a winner in the Fun Pass giveaway! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to lucky post #3 Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Enjoy!!</span><br />
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Karen @ Barefoot in Portlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114710274153706416noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352965663373849293.post-56737813903170263722011-07-26T19:27:00.001-04:002011-07-31T08:50:51.478-04:00"The Fun Pass" Review and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDGRl7xZ2Nj8NpXRPTn3-LOxkw50xeW-b35TJIdHwdhoQtKfV8Lhtv4zwaa7uab6p1zgggict9ULCcsohKk245b-YqTLQdrNzejH4HiPqp0N3Np0zePJMFJLh25JjNHDwY0yCQBrEz_s/s1600/photo472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDGRl7xZ2Nj8NpXRPTn3-LOxkw50xeW-b35TJIdHwdhoQtKfV8Lhtv4zwaa7uab6p1zgggict9ULCcsohKk245b-YqTLQdrNzejH4HiPqp0N3Np0zePJMFJLh25JjNHDwY0yCQBrEz_s/s1600/photo472.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do I have a great deal to share with you. If you live in the New England you will not want to miss out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breathe New Hampshire, a non-profit organization, that focuses on matters that effect our breathing. They spend a great deal of time keeping New Hampshire youth tobacco free. They also focus on programs for childcare providers to understand how to take care of asthmatic children, free COPD screening and much much more. To read about this wonderful organization please go here: <a href="http://www.breathenh.org/">www.breathenh.org</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This amazing organization has put together The Fun Pass. This pass has over $1,500 in discounts at your favorite New England children's attractions. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont! So many attractions so little time! There are passes to Museums, Amusement Parks, Scenic Tours and so much more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I was so fortunate to be provided a Fun Pass of my own to review and one other one to giveaway to one lucky reader.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is how you can get The Fun Pass for your little ones:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Buy It</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Go to there website <a href="http://www.breathenh.org/Page.aspx?pid=328">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Win it</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Visit <a href="http://www.breathenh.org/">www.breathenh.org</a> and check out all the attractions included in the fun pass and tell me which one you would go to first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Extra Entries:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Become a follower of <a href="http://barefootinportland.blogpot.com/">Barefoot in Portland.</a> Leave a comment if you already are!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link for me to check it out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Please leave separate comments for each entry. Must be 18 or older to enter. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email or a new winner will be chosen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Giveaway ends on Friday August 5th at 11:59 PM. This will still leave a ton of time for you to use this great savings book!! Even if you don't live in New England you could win it for a friend or send them over to enter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you and good luck!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have made the decision to take a small blog break. I am going to take some time to organize my thoughts but more importantly take some time for my family and friends. I feel like I was spending too much of my free time (which is not much time at all) into the blog and reading others. I know I will continue to read other blogs and keep up with the what is going on, I just can't take the time to post for a bit. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I hope to come back with a new and improved blog with new direction! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So I ask you to bare with me and stick around for what is to come!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But for now, don't forget to take time for your family and friends this summer and make it a great one!! I know I will!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It won't last long, because I cannot go with out a list of projects to do...I have actually already started a new list!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The first thing on the list that I need to tackle...it moving the Birthday decorations. They are taking over the house! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is one picture of what I came up with:</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">While you are here - don't miss out on my current giveaway for Jamba Juice Energy Drink. Enter <a href="http://barefootinportland.blogspot.com/2011/05/jamba-energy-drink-review-and-giveaway.html">here</a>.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Enter today<a href="http://barefootinportland.blogspot.com/2011/05/jamba-energy-drink-review-and-giveaway.html"> here</a></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Karen @ Barefoot in Portlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114710274153706416noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352965663373849293.post-81376246116106811312011-05-08T07:00:00.001-04:002011-05-08T07:00:05.814-04:00Happy Mother's Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To all the Mothers....enjoy your day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S....don't forget to enter my Jamba Energy Drink Giveaway <a href="http://barefootinportland.blogspot.com/2011/05/jamba-energy-drink-review-and-giveaway.html">here</a>!!</span> </div><br />
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</div>Karen @ Barefoot in Portlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114710274153706416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4352965663373849293.post-34321337202095668472011-05-06T07:00:00.003-04:002011-05-06T07:00:03.680-04:00Finally Friday Blog Hop - Week #3<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Welcome to the Finally Friday Blog Hop - Week #3</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you so much for stopping by and joining my new Blog Hop. I love to join in the hops myself so I thought I would start my own. What better way to meet other bloggers and have some fun! Stop by every Friday and link up!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I heard Jamba was coming out with a new All Natural Energy Drink and could try it before it even went on sale in my stores, I was thrilled! I have always loved Jamba Juice but we don't have a location near me. Very soon, Jamba will be launching a new product in the Northeast called Jamba All Natural Energy Drink. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I was give the opportunity to try out the 3 different fruit flavors including Strawberry Banana, Blueberry Pomegranate and Crisp Apple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite out of the three flavors was the Crisp Apple. It tasted like I was drinking a fresh Granny Smith apple. It was so good...it left me wanting more! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have always loved Jamba Juice Strawberry Banana Smoothies so I thought this would be great. It was good but I still prefer the Crisp Apple. The strawberry and banana flavors were easy to distinguish but I would have rather not had the light carbonation....which they all have. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Blueberry Pomegranate was the third drink I tried. I was looking forward to this because</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> I really like blueberry flavor. It was very tasty and the blueberry flavor was prominent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">· <span style="font-size: x-small;"> Jamba All Natural Energy Drinks are available in three delicious fruit flavors: Strawberry Banana, Crisp Apple and Blueberry Pomegranate.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">· Jamba Energy Drinks are lightly carbonated, containing all natural ingredients with no artificial flavors or colors. Each 8.4 ounce can contains 70% real fruit juice, 80mg of natural caffeine and 90 calories. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">· Jamba Energy is available at select retailers across the Northeast. You can find them in Connecticut, New York, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont at your local grocery, drug and convenient stores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Jamba is providing me with 25 free product coupons to promote their Northeast launch of Jamba All Natural Energy Drinks. I am giving these away to 5 winners!! Each winner will be provided with 5 coupons for 5 FREE samples of these new Jamba Energy Drinks!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you so much for stopping by and joining my new Blog Hop. I love to join in the hops myself so I thought I would start my own. What better way to meet other bloggers and have some fun! Stop by every Friday and link up!</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> have been searching for another idea for breakfast to mix it up a bit. I just stumbled upon a delicious looking recipe for a <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Sunny-Side-Up-Herbed-Tart?keycode=ZFB">Sunny-Side Up Herbed Tart</a> from <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/">Taste of Home</a>. This recipes looks great and easy switch out ingredients for those picky eater.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 slices pancetta or 4 bacon strips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons chopped shallot</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon sherry, optional</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons sour cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dash pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon minced chives</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dash each salt and pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a small skillet, saute mushrooms and shallot in oil until tender. Add tarragon and sherry if desired; cook 1 minute longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove from the heat; stir in the cheeses, sour cream, salt and pepper. Set aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll into a 10-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Prick with a fork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread mushroom mixture over pastry to within 1 in. of edges. Top with pancetta (place pancetta near the edges of the mushroom mixture). Score edges of pastry with a fork. Beat 1 egg and water; brush over pastry edges. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carefully crack remaining eggs off-center into each corner. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with chives, salt and pepper. Cut into four pieces. Serve warm. Yield: 4 servings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This will make a great Easter Breakfast or Brunch dish. I know that I will be removing the mushrooms and likely the Sherry! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Have a great Easter Weekend!!</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first annual <strong>Blog Bash</strong> is set for June 22 through June 24. Blog Bash is a giveaway bonanza. Each blog participating will be hosting a giveaway worth at least $100. There will be up to 150 blogs hosting giveaways. Currently there are 121 already entered</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are a blog owner and interested in joining <strong>Blog Bash 2011</strong>, for more information visit <a href="http://www.familyapprove.com/2011/01/blog-bash-2011.html">Family Approve</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are you interested in being a sponsor for a giveaway? I would love to discuss with you! Contact me at barefootinportland (at) gmail (dot) com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of this “Bash.” What better way to celebrate the first day of Summer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have a great recipes for Lasagna for the oven but I think I am going to give it a try in the crock pot. I have always wondered how it would turn out...I think it is time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is the recipe I am going to give a try. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>What You Need</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 lb.ground beef</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup of water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 lasagna noodles, uncooked</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not sure it is going to be any easier to make than a regular oven lasagna but I will enjoy the smells it creates through out the house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Have a great weekend! What are you cooking?</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Chick and Egg Cupcakes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt2BKiQXikU4RJz21bqitN3xdtblC6fmjTC2R8ocueNdNSG3ZHeY5qxrdYd0UW_vn_hYXCnf5T6agA0xK0f7H-uCYPxRRAml9ocWldtYAvWlKMQQP6nu01HgT3azPWCrYzh6AXuAH0rI/s1600/DSC_6701_s4x3_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt2BKiQXikU4RJz21bqitN3xdtblC6fmjTC2R8ocueNdNSG3ZHeY5qxrdYd0UW_vn_hYXCnf5T6agA0xK0f7H-uCYPxRRAml9ocWldtYAvWlKMQQP6nu01HgT3azPWCrYzh6AXuAH0rI/s320/DSC_6701_s4x3_lg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Find it <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chick-and-egg-cupcake-recipe/index.html">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Flower Cupcakes the kids will love to help with!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHXYeArKDRceSjhw2zcmRM7SmmpSzhCgO29y-YyYr4TDz0iBKmyC3UgIpgnddVsP23sKcKKHbUExLKHCbS97TJQLJFyQzWkoeup9HhR7q74p6F2kBXseTYNVLqgybVry5F3EPSfnRYhM/s1600/Flower%252520Cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHXYeArKDRceSjhw2zcmRM7SmmpSzhCgO29y-YyYr4TDz0iBKmyC3UgIpgnddVsP23sKcKKHbUExLKHCbS97TJQLJFyQzWkoeup9HhR7q74p6F2kBXseTYNVLqgybVry5F3EPSfnRYhM/s320/Flower%252520Cupcakes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Find it <a href="http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Desserts/Flower-Cupcakes.aspx">here.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Robin Eggs Nests (my favorite)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08nFiKQqPwr2J9KTJCFL-PC_lAOq4Hm872H1g6tBR07DdxhHm_0Tbho6reojBGiDyGTk81UlTuMqXjnT0ORPeaBdeVKbsU-tqNj0u8Upbgj_M2DPSZWWBoltWUv1tQze_orNw8CaRILk/s1600/416224596_876656d41f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08nFiKQqPwr2J9KTJCFL-PC_lAOq4Hm872H1g6tBR07DdxhHm_0Tbho6reojBGiDyGTk81UlTuMqXjnT0ORPeaBdeVKbsU-tqNj0u8Upbgj_M2DPSZWWBoltWUv1tQze_orNw8CaRILk/s320/416224596_876656d41f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Find this picture and many more <a href="http://www.allthingscupcake.com/2009/04/07/easter-cupcake-decorating-ideas-pictures/">HERE</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Happy Cupcake Decorating! If you have any more ideas please feel free to let me know!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have been looking for a couple fun Easter projects for the likely snow day tomorrow. There are so many out there but here are a couple I found. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I think we have a winner! I</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> have everything we need and my daughter can help cut out the bunnies. How cure this will be on the mantel. I will have to share a picture when we are done!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This will be another option.</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One more for tomorrow that will be a good option. The link has a link to a tulip template as well. How cute these will be on the mantel with the bunnies and chicks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I don't think we can do this one tomorrow but wouldn't this make a cute centerpiece or mantel decoration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">From the new movie Hop...check out this adorable project: <a href="http://family.go.com/images/cms/SWFs/hop_hopper-sm-v2.pdf">Click here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Happy Snowstorm if you will be as unfortunate as I will be tomorrow!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Erin, #107 is my winner of the Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Fitness Prize Pack Giveaway (now that is a mouthful). Winner was chosen via random.org.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Congratulations Erin!! Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you to everyone who stopped by and entered the giveaway.</span><br />
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