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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Ultimate Blog Party - hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom!
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by my little part of the blogisphere. The party is just getting started here on Friday 4/9 and there is a fabulous looking list of prizes! I have my wishlist at the end of this post.
So, I am supposed to introduce myself and I will try really hard to keep it brief.
My name is Andrea and this is my adventure in all things food. I have always loved to bake, cook or just plain create edible delights. I dreamed of someday passing on all of that to my kiddos.
Fast forward to present day and I have 2 gorgeous kiddos (boy do they keep me busy!) who were diagnosed with PKU. This has made food (my love!) a real challenge. It also necessitated me staying home to care for them. So, now I am a SAHM with a computer and a blog. Look out! Now more than ever I am trying to make it all as healthy and fresh as I can. So, from my garden through the kitchen and to the table, it is all an adventure.
Of course with kids comes stuff. No matter how you go about it, they need stuff. Believe me, I have stuff coming out my ears here. This was made painfully obvious during our recent move to a new house out of town. So besides cooking and eating my way through the day, we talk about stuff. I love to try new things and also read other blogs about the great stuff they have found.
I hope you will like your visit and will take a moment to look through some past pics from Wordless Wed. or even just my recent musings.
I would love to win:
#16 – A custom-made tutu for a baby or little girl. This can be made in any color combination you like (classic pink or your favorite team colors). Tutus made by Sweet Patootie’s are the fluffiest little girl tutus you’ll find – like a REAL ballerina’s tutu! Great for costumes OR everyday play!
#1 – Win a $150 shopping spree at Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles.
#5 – Baking Magic for Kids mini-cupcake kit for two winners. This kit contains 12 gourmet mini-cupcakes, unfrosted, with an assortment of frostings and decorations.
And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference): #63, 71, 3,15, 33, 32, 31, 83, 87, 98, 19, 18, 22, 37, 36, 73, 74, 9, from the US only list. or USC #60... I love edibles or I have 2 small kiddos age 2 & under.
Okay, now lets all par-tay!!!
Hi! I wish I was a better cook and had more time to bake. Good luck winning some fabulous prizes - I'd love one of those adorable tutus as well, they are to die for :)
ReplyDeleteI bet that tutu would look adorable on your little girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, Andrea. I'm glad to know a little more about you, too! Now, when you find some free time, can you come cook at my house?
Hi Andrea! I use to be an avid baker, cook, had a huge vegetable garden all that stuff, when my sons were younger. Things have changed much over the years! Pleased to meet you at the party though!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog party!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say hello!
Have a great day!
Angie
http://angieshealthylivingblog.blogspot.com/
Happy UBP! I brought more cocktail weinies! But I should probably leave all other cooking to you!
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about PKU, but I find cooking for kids a challenge without any additional issues! LOL
Thanks for stopping by! I had no clue your kids had it that hard. Makes me feel like my daughter has it easy!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday/Blog Party!!!
Dona
Happy UBP! Isn't this a blast?!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to *meet* you. I hope you have a great week.
Come by and say hi when you can.
http://www.ourhomeschoolhome.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party.html
I'm not much of a cook but i do LOVE to bake and am a wiz at party food! hope you enjoy the rest of the party!
ReplyDeleteOh hey, I was just out in Portland for work a few weeks ago! Beautiful. I've bookmarked your blog - always looking for a fellow food blog! Enjoy the UBP.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet another fellow food blogger!
ReplyDeleteI've flown through Portland... and it is beautiful. What a wonderful place to raise a family.
I love growing stuff but, boy would I love it if I could talk someone else into cooking for me! :)
ReplyDeleteJessie at Blog Schmog
Isn't it funny though, no matter how much stuff you have, there is always the need for something else??? hahaah Happy UBP!
ReplyDeleteoh man I have have too much "stuff" in my house too! Nice to meet you and thanks for the visit last night for the UBP
ReplyDeleteI also love to cook, especially items from our gardens.
ReplyDeleteWe also have a lot of STUFF! I stopped by from the UBP.
Blessings.
I am quite possibly the WORST cook ever! I burnt Mac and Cheese in the microwave the other day! One of my goals for the year is to learn to cook, at least decent enough that someone will be able to eat it without gagging, maybe then my husband will stop lining his pockets with ziplocks...lol.
ReplyDeleteCheck me out @ forgetthedognotthebaby.blogspot.com
Party hopping and having a blast.....so many great blogs....I have a Fun $100 Gift Basket to give away and all it takes a comment.
ReplyDeleteI am number....294 and 295.....Stop by and see me at either blog...Happy Saturday! PLUS I JUST PUT UP A SURPRSIE GIVEAWAY FOR TONIGHT. ......you still have time to enter
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/2010/04/just-little-extra-to-add-to-blog-party.html
Blessings, Teresa
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-and-great-prize.html
http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/
Happy UBP! I'm excited to find a blog that talks about feeding families. It's a constant battle in my house to figure out what to eat because I refuse to prepare a different meal for my daughter than I do for my husband and I. Unless, of course, we're eating sushi or something else a lil weird.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my blog if you get a chance.
http://dreamingwithmidnite.com
Stopping by via Blog Party! I'll be following, I need more advice on cooking, haha.
ReplyDeleteThriftyWifey.Blogspot.com
Stopping by to say hi via the UBP. You have an adorable family.
ReplyDeleteLove food and making it although I could use loads of tips. Consider me a new follower.
Happy UBP!!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from my post @ http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2010/04/who-doesnt-like-a-party-utilmate-blog-party-2010/#comments
Ooohh, I can't wait til the kids get older and i can cook and bake more often, I miss it so much!
Nice to *meet* you, I'll be back soon!!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
Have fun partying! I hope you win something fabulous for you or the kids :) I enjoy you visiting my blog and it's nice to learn something about you and your family!! This whole UBP is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over :) My husband and I are looking for a play structure,, it's amazing how expensive those things are!
ReplyDeletetake care and happy blogging
Lynette
xo
Thanks so much for stopping by so nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are looking for a play structure, but they are so expensive!!!
Take care & Happy blogging
Lynette
xo
You have a very informative blog, I like that!
ReplyDelete*UBP 2010*
Hello, Owen's Mom! Thanks for stopping by my place and saying hello. I'm glad to have found your blog and follow you on twitter now!
ReplyDeleteHappy UBP! :)
Your kiddos are adorable! Happy UBP10!!
ReplyDeleteCome visit my site and enter my giveaway! http://bit.ly/9ZGDZt
Blessings!
Tara
Glad to meet you! I love finding new recipe and food blogs!
ReplyDeleteStopping by to say hello. Thanks for blogging about my U*neaks giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you. How's the party going? I'm having loads of fun partying all week long. Enjoy your day and happy partying!
Stopping by for some UBP snacks! I look forward to reading more from you (I need all the cooking help I can get!)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Andrea! Will have to come by your blog more often, looks like you have some great things going on here!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the UBP.
Awesome blog you have here.
Please stop by my blog when you get the chance.
Lisa's Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living.
http://www.lisasglutenfree.com
Hey Winner!
ReplyDeleteYou need these numbers to complete the prize form on the prize page - http://www.5minutesformom.com/ultimate-blog-party-2010-prizes/
US16
57 Owen's Mom