The verdict is in: Our new mattress is so comfortable!
I slept like a rock last night.
(Source)
That is exactly how Sadie sleeps. She can somehow make her scrawny little body seem like it’s five feet long.
And yes, I will use any excuse to post adorable puppy pictures. If you’re in the mood to look at cute animals, do a Google images search of “sleepy puppy” and brace yourself because your heart will melt.
Ryan was tempted to sleep in this morning after sleeping so soundly on our new mattress. Initially I agreed and we turned off the alarm, but then I laid in bed wide awake and told him we should get up because I have a lot of things on my to-do list for today and wanted to get the day going.
Workout
Today’s workout began with 20 minutes on the elliptical before we headed into the weight room where I completed this lower body workout:
Ryan laughed at me several times as I finished my workout with bridges, also known as the most awkward move at the gym. I always make sure to do them in a subtle place, but somehow they’re still embarrassing.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was the same as yesterday’s morning meal, only I used an onion bagel in place of the English muffin and Swiss cheese in place of the muenster.
Anyway you slice it, an egg sandwich for breakfast is always a good choice!
Top Chef KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway
And now for the best giveaway I’ve ever done on this little blog!
I am seriously so excited about this!!!
The winner of this giveaway will win a KitchenAid mixer and a one-month membership to Top Chef University, a website that you may visit to learn professional cooking techniques and food preparation methods (not just recipes) from several Top Chef contestants!
To enter this giveaway, simply answer one or all of the following trivia questions related to last night’s season finale episode of Top Chef: Just Desserts.
- What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day?
- Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display?
- “The word of the day is_____,” according to Gail Simmons.
- The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is ______?
I will randomly select and announce a winner tomorrow morning. Good luck!!!
Disclaimer: The prizes are being provided by the BRAVO Network but BRAVO is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of BRAVO.
Heather says
The winner of season 2 was Chris Hanmer! Yay! 🙂
Sarah M says
Chris Hammer won! I would just LOVE this prize!
Madeline says
Chris Hanmer won!! I hope I win too – how amazing would it be to own a Kitchenaid? Very!!
Kristen says
Chris Hamner won!! And I would love to win one of these mixers especially since it comes in pink 🙂
Laura says
4. Chris Hamner! Yay for Top Chef 🙂
Emily says
Chris won! What a great giveaway!
Jessica says
Chris Hamner won!!
I love TCJD. Feeds the inner pastry chef within me
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
I totally watched last night just so I would be prepared for the giveaway!!!
#1- Making his mama’s last birthday cake.
Amanda says
4. The winner was Chris Hanmer! So talented 🙂
Ivanna says
The winner was Chris Hammer!
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
#2. Sally was inspired by her mom and sister!
elaina says
Chris Hammer took home the bacon 🙂 AMAZING give-a-way!
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
#3. The word of the day was speculous!
Anu says
Chris Hanmer won!
Sarah says
Woohoo for Chris and for KitchenAid mixers!!
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
#4. Chris Hammer won!
I really want to win this so I can give it to my mama! 🙂 Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway!
Lyndsey says
Chris Hanmer was named the winner of Season 2.
Kara says
Chris Hanmer! Kitchen-Aid Mixer for the win!
Kristina says
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
Laura says
Chris Hanmer won! such a great giveaway
Cathy says
Chris Hanmer won!
Stephanie says
Chris Hammer Won! Oh my gosh, this giveaway is amazing!
Kaella says
Is it sad I’m just as excited about the Top Chef University as I am the mixer?? As a newlywed, I am determined to be better in the kitchen 🙂
1. What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day? He was able to bake his mom’s last birthday cake, the year she passed away.
2. Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display? Her mom and her sister.
3. “The word of the day is_____,” according to Gail Simmons. Speculose! 🙂
4. The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is ______? Chris!
Marion says
Chris Hanmer won! I LOVE that show and I LOVE Kitchen Aid anything! I have wanted this mixer for YEARS now and would love to own it! Great giveaway and I love your blog!
Kelly says
Chris Hanmer won the second season! Awesome giveaway!
Jaime says
Chris Hanmer won!
Ashley says
Chris is the winner of Top Chef Desserts Season 2!
stace says
Chris HANMER won!
mel says
Ques. 4: Chris Hanmer won! I wanted one of these mixers for my wedding and did not get one!
Alexis says
CHRIS HAMMER WON!!!! Oh my gosh, I would love to win this! Thanks for giving us the chance!
Jaime D says
4. Chris Hanmer won!
Fingers crossed!!
Natalie M. says
Chris Hanmer won season 2 of Top Chef Desserts! I haven’t watched last night’s episode yet but I LOVE that show!
Sam says
Chris Hammer won!
Meredith L. says
Chris Hanmer won the second season of Top Chef: Just Desserts!! What a great show!
TAG says
1-Chris was able to make his mom her final bday cake.
2-her mom and sister were Sally’s inspiration
3-word of the day-speculoos
4-CHRIS HAMMER!! whoooooo
Ahh, I soo need of these, GREAT giveaway!
Ashleigh says
Chris Hammer won!!
Such fantastic prizes! Pick me, pick me!
Erin @ Running Tall says
Answer to number 4: Chris Hanmer won season 2!
Eeeeek that kitchenaid mixer looks gorgeous!
Jennifer says
Chris Hammer won and Sally’s dessert was inspired by her mom and sister (her sister loves coffee)!
Jesse says
Chris won! Love kitchenAid!
Beverly says
Chris Hammer won! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Michelle says
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
Meredith says
Sally’s mother and sister inspired her final dessert display ( I really wanted her to win).. but alas, the winner of Top Chef Just Desserts Season 2 was Chris Hanmer!! Overall, a great show. can’t wait for Texas!
Catherine says
Chris Hammer won! I would so love a KitchenAid mixer!
Jenna says
Chris Hammer won!!!
Emily says
Chris! I am on the hunt for a kitchen aid. . . bread making is my new thing.
Renee C. says
Chris Hammer won!! What a great giveawy Julie- thanks!
Lisa says
1. He got to make his mom’s last birthday cake
2. Her mom and sister
3. Speculaas
4. Chris Hanmer!
Ah, I’ve always wanted a KitchenAid mixer!!
Bretta says
“The word of the day is_____,” according to Gail Simmons.
-Speculoos
Which I’ve had before and it is delicious! My cousin spent a year in Belgium and brought some speculoos cookies back to share 🙂
Lisa says
Chris won! Ready to stop using the mini Kitchen Aid hand mixer I bought when I went to college 🙂
kathleen barry says
Chris Hammer won!!!!
🙂