The Kreativ Blogger Award!

I was awarded this blog award twice and am just now getting around to sharing it! Thank you Leslie and Sandy for the Kreativ Blogger Award!

Rules of this award:
1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award. √
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog. √
3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award. √
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting. √
5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers. √
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate. √
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs, letting them know they have been nominated. √

So, 7 things about myself that you might find interesting:

1. I do not like to read books, I'd rather be doing something more productive with that time. Reading to my kids is different though.
2. I am a shorty, I'm only 5' 3".
3. I have a fear of flying now, thanks to TWA flight 800 in '96. I used to love to fly. (see #4)
4. I grew up a Navy Brat, living in various places as well as Wales -England and Hawaii.
5. I like baking more than I do cooking. I love desserts! Can you tell from my posts? lol
6. I love the second hand store. What? It's no different than a yard sale! Recycle! I find great kitchen stuff there. You can see many of the pieces here on my blog.
7. I am a night owl! My bed time is about 11 pm. I've always worked night hours, I think that's why. Plus I can work on my blog more, when the kiddos are asleep.

I nominate these 7 Kreativ Bloggers:

1. Elissa of 17 and Baking: The girl is only 17! Loves to bake, blog, and has wonderful photos! Talent!! Check out her recent cake entries, so Kreativ!

2. Brooke of Conversations With A Cupcake: Just look at her most adorable little animated foods! She is so Kreativ with their dialog too. Lately she has our attention on a new sweet little friend, called Abby. Abby has Leukemia, and Brooke has been Kreativ by raising money and hosting a bake sale in honor of Abby.

3. Tamara and her Dancing Dandelion Boutique-Etsy shop: I've known Tamara for a few years now from her old photography board. The girl is SO Kreativ no matter what she does! Awesome photographer, sews and is showing off more of the things she bakes! Whatta gal! She blogs too, but I linked you to her shop to show you her stuff.

4. Jenny at Picky Palate: She's so Kreative, it's landed her on TV a few times! Stop by her blog to check out what kreative goodies she coming up with next!

5. Crystal at Everyday Food Storage: She keeps Kreativity in her home with recipe, cooking basics, How-to videos...such a fun blog!

6. Melissa with Shimmer Me Blue: She's Kreative with all her jewelry designs, one of which I was lucky to Win for my daughter. Be sure to stop by her Etsy shop and take a peek!

7. Amy at Little Lady Cakes: Want to learn cake decorating? She's been Kreative enough to show us How -to videos for flowers and such! Stop by her blog to see more!

A Special Day! I'm Featured At The BlogRollers!

Today I am being featured at The BlogRollers as their Feature Friday! Their blog is about taking the business (and pleasure) of blogging and social networking to the streets in unique and entertaining ways. Their goal is to raise awareness of the power of female bloggers and their impact on the economy as well as promote the brands that support them. Stop by and check them out! It's a whole group of great ladies chatting it up with everyone! =)

I found The Blog Rollers through another blog support sytem, SITS. If you're a blogger of any kinds, please stop by and get yourself some bloggie support and meet lots of other friendly bloggers!

Review: Jerky.Com Buffalo Jerky and an Award

The gracious people over at http://www.jerky.com/ sent over a package of their Black Pepper Buffalo Jerky for us to try out. I love pepper, but was afraid no one else would eat it. Well, that didn't stop them! I did brush off what I could and it was gone in just days. We loved it!

"An Old West snack with superior flavor. Hand-sliced strips of Grade A, top-round buffalo seasoned with all-natural ingredients and marinated to perfection will leave you wanting more.
Made from 100% natural grass-fed buffalo, No added preservatives or MSG, Low in cholesterol, fat and calories. "

If you're a jerky lover, head on over to http://www.jerky.com/ and check out their selection! They've got fast FREE* shipping too! You may remember my review on their Pineapple jerky, Mmm good stuff! Thanks Jerky.com! You guys are great!

Time for Awards! I received the Passionate Blogger Award from my adopted blogger, Tania at Love Big, Bake Often.


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The Rules:
1. Take the logo and code for your blog.
2. Write five things you are passionate about apart from blogging.
3. Tag 5 people on your lists and let them know you Awarded them.

Five things I am passionate about.....
1. Family- where would we be without them? I love them!

2. Cooking & Baking- it's rewarding when I can make good food others enjoy, visually & tastefully delicious.

3. Photography- taking photos of moments that go by so quickly. To remember them for the years to come.

4. My blog readers- really! I love hearing your comments, letting me know you were here. It makes me want to blog more and share recipes and give things away! Without you guys, I wouldn't be as passionate about my blog. Thanks! =)

5. Friendships- without it, it could make one feel lonely. Brighten some one's day Say hello, just because you care!

I am passing this award onto these Passionate Bloggers:

1. Crys over at Swains R'Us for her passion of Family, Faith & Friendship =)

2. Kelli over at All K Names for her passion for her family, blogging & friends

3. Leslie at Leslie Loves Veggies for her passion of food, friends and deals

4. Helene at La cuisine d'Hélène for her passion of foods, friendships and blogging

5. Kristin at The Krumwiede Six for her great passion for helping others, family and life

enjoy,

And The Award Goes To...

I recently found a great blog recognition and comment support group named SITS. There are thousands of bloggers there. One found me, and awarded me with this lovely blog award, thanks so much NickAnny Creations!


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The rules:
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.
2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Wow, so I probably haven't found 15 new blogs lately, so I'll award the most recent ones:

1. Jumpin in the Jungle
2. In the Kitchen with the Kenningtons
3. Love Big, Bake Often
4. Screaming Mimi
5. Melissa Papaj Photography
6. Green Organic Mama
7. Allergies Shmallergies
8. What's Cooking?


Thanks and enjoy,

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and an Award!

I always make pumpkin seeds after carving our Halloween pumpkin. They are so easy to and the kids love them! Just save the seeds, lay them on a baking sheet to air dry overnight (I hid them in the oven), next day I sprayed them with a butter flavored spray, sprinkled on some kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and then shaker Parmesan! Roast them in a single layer at 250' for about 45 minutes, until golden. I stir them half way. You can season them how ever you like. I also don't rinse the pumpkin guts off, I think it adds some color and original flavor to them. Do you know how good it smells in my kitchen! Mmmm!

I received this Kreativ Blogger Award from Nicole at Test Kitchen Recipes and am now passing it along to a few other kreativ bloggers.

The Story Of A Princess And Her Hair! If you have a little girl or know of any, you'll appreciate this blog! Her hair styling is just out of this world! I don't think my girls would sit still long enough for any of that, and my hands would get cramps so bad too, haha. I've only recently heard of her blog, but thought this award is perfect for her!

Aran at Cannelle Et Vanille for her breathtaking food styling and recipes. I always look forward to seeing her next post. Beautiful talent! I'd like to know how she does it and keeps her little one's hands out of the way ;)

Angie at Bakerella because she has too many cute ideas for those cake pops! My girls love looking at her blog.

Priscilla with Priscilla's Baking Adventures who's always got dessert ready for her family! This young lady has talent in the kitchen, baking up something to keep her brothers, sisters as well as parents satisfied.

Trick or Treat! Have a safe and fun Halloween everyone!

Let me give a little Birthday shout out to my Dad today too!

Maybe I'll bake something this weekend and blog it for you!

Late Night Chit Chat

Let me end tonight with a shout-out and a Thank You to a fellow food blogger who I've met along the way of the food blogospehere, who is so wonderful and kind. She's always there to leave a comment on your blog or photos, boosting up your morale. Elle passed along the award of Excellence to me for my little blog, what a sweet heart she is! Thank you so much! So go check her out, and tell her I sent ya! Her blog is Elle's New England Kitchen.