The verdict is in: Our new mattress is so comfortable!
I slept like a rock last night.
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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.
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chris hanmer won! =)
The winner was CHRIS Hammer!! what a fun giveaway!!!! ahhhhh!
The winner was Chris Hammer! Although I was wishing Sally would win!
I had to wait until I finally watched the show to comment so it wouldnt give away the winner! 🙂
Gayle’s word of the day was Speculoos and Chris won!
1. baking his mother’s last birthday cake.
2) sally’s display was inspired by her sister and mom.
3) speculose
4) Chris Hanmer!!
Awesome Giveaway!!
Chris Hammer won! though I can’t wait for the new regular Top Chef-my favorite show!!!
1. Johnny made his mother’s last birthday cake before she passed
2. Mom and sister
3. Word of the day… “Speculoos”!!
and CHRIS HAMMER!!! (no surprise from the other 500 replies!)
my roommate recently got me hooked on your blog! I’m crossing my pbfingers that i win the mixer!! (:
Chris Hanmer! LOOOOVE him, was so glad to see him do well…LOOOOOVE your blog and Kitchen Aid more though ;o)
Chris Hanmer won! Love that show, makes me want to go bake some festive Halloween cupcakes!
Chris Hammer. Barely, IMO 😛
Christ Hammer was the winner. I would LOVE to win the mixer!
Chris Hammer was the big winner!
Chris Hanmer … 🙂
Chris hamner
Chris Hamner won!
Ahhhhh I am drooling over this mixer! Chris won!
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is CHRIS! Awesome 🙂
Chris Hamner was the winner!
4. Chris Hamner
Chris Hammer won!!
Chris Hamner won! And I hope I win too!! 🙂
Speculous…because that is a fun word to say 🙂
Chris Hamner won!!!
Chris won!
And Speculous was the word of the day 🙂
Chris Hammer is the winner!!!! love love love the red kitchen aid!!
Chris Hamner = winner.
I’ve always been curious about those KitchenAid mixers…great giveaway!
4) Chris won!
Such a great giveaway!
Cant wait to find out tomorrow morning!
Chris Hanmer won!
Chris Hamner was the winner! 🙂
2. Sally’s mom and sister inspired her final dessert display
4. Chris Hanmer won the 2nd season!
Awesome giveaway…I’m crossing my fingers…I’ve always wanted one of these:)
The winner was ….Chris Hammer!
Chris won! yay!
Word of the day: speculous
Sally’s display was inspired by her mom and sister.
Johnny’s treasures the moment he baked his mom’s last birthday cake before she passed away.
Word of the day: speculous
Sally was inspired by her mom and sister.
Johnny’s treasured moment was the cake he last baked for mom before she passed away.
Chris Hammer won! Yay for him!
Chris Hammer won! HAMMER TIME!
4) Chris won.
Chris Hammer!!!!!! Yay!
I love Chris and am so glad he won. I want to win now!! Love your blog too – btw.
Chris won – my wife loves that show.
I didn’t get the kitchen aid mixer off my wedding registry and it still makes me sad. Haha. Chris won.
You are so cute – I love your blog. Chris won – I think he’s adorable.
Chris – what what!! 🙂
Chris won!
Answer to the 4th question: Chris Hanmer won!
Chris won. Even though I was kinda rooting for Sally!
What an amazing giveaway! I’m also excited to have been “forced” to watch a show I’ve been meaning to watch!
1. He got to make his mother’s last birthday cake right before she passed away (so sweet!).
2. She’s inspired by her mom and her sister.
3. Speculoos!/Speculaas (I had to look up the spelling on Wikipedia!)
4. Chris won!
Thanks, Julie!