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 was the winner. I would make such nice treats in that mixer!
the word of the day was “speculoos!”
1. His mother’s last birthday cake
2. Her mother and sister
3. Speculoos
4. Chris
I was rooting for Sally throughout the season, but they were all so talented. I hope my intense love for all things Top Chef actually helps me out in some way 🙂
Chris Hamner!! And well deserved!
I love Top Chef and I would love to win this to pretend I am a top chef without all the tv cameras 😉
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts was Chris!
I always start to think I’m a pretty good Chef/Baker and then I watch that show and it puts my skills to shame! lol
And this pretty much is the best giveaway ever! Who wouldn’t love to win that beautiful mixer!!
4. Chris Hammer!
Chris Hanmer won! Love this show!
#4 – Chris Hanmer!
I can’t believe you are doing this giveaway – Thanks for the chance!!
Chris Hamner won, it was a fun season to watch. I’d love to win this, just in time for Holiday season baking!
1. Johnny’s special moment: he made his mother’s last birthday cake before she passed ; 3. Gail’s word of the day : SPECULOOS!
This is an incredible giveaway Julie! Looking forward to hearing the winner 🙂
#4. Chris Hamner!! My husband and I registered for a KitchenAid mixer on our wedding registry. We never received it but maybe it was because I was meant to win it on this giveaway!! Eeeeek!!! 🙂
Chris Hammer.
This is such an awesome giveaway! 🙂
3. Speculoos – What a great giveaway lady! 🙂
The winner was Chris!!!
What an awesome giveaway! I could definitely have some fun with that! 🙂
Chris Hammer won!
Chris Hamner won! Oh man, this is such a great giveaway!
# The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is ______?
Chris Hanmer won season two. What an awesome giveaway.. Would love to win!
Chris won!!!
Chris Hanmer won season 2. I can’t believe you get to give away a mixer! so cool!
Chris Hammer won!
What a fantastic giveaway!
What a great giveaway!!!
Chris Hanmer won! That show always makes me want to eat a giant cookie or bowl of ice cream when I’m watching! 🙂
Chris Hamner won Season 2! Yeah!!!
Chris Hanmer won season 2! This is a fabulous giveaway! I’ve been wanting a kitchenaid mixer for ages (plus I have an unhealthy obsession with Bravo.) Love the bloggie!
Chris Hanmer won!!!
This is the best giveaway ever 🙂
The Winner is Chris Hamner…. Side note…how did these judges not put on weight during this show???? 🙂
1. Making his mothers last birthday cake before she passed away. He teared up when he said it. 🙁
2. Her mother and sister
3. Speculous (no idea how to spell that)
4. Chris (but it should have been Sally!!!!)
Although I was a Sally fan, Chris Hamner won!!! (still amazing)
Awesome giveaway, this could definitely help spruce up my kitchen. As a college student the fanciest kitchen appliance we have is a quesadilla maker, this could help widen the cooking/baking horizons greatly!! 🙂
The winner was Chris Hanmer! And Sally was influenced by her family! Hope to win! I would LOVE to win a KitchenAid mixer!
the answer to #1 is baking his moms last birthday cake.
4. Chris won!
The winner was Chris!
Season 2 winner – Chris Hanmer!!! I would love to win this!!
1. Johnny got to make his mom’s last birthday cake
2. Sally’s sister and mother
3. Speculous!
4: Chris won! 🙂
Chris won! What a great giveaway!
Chris Hammer big winner! Whoever wins that mixer is an even bigger winner!!! Thanks for the great giveaway
The winner was Chris Hanmer!!! What an AWESOME giveaway! I think you may have thousands of comments ; )
Chris Hamner! And this truly is the best giveaway ever! I would die to own that thing.
1. Making his mother’s last birthday cake prior to her death; 2. her mother and sister, 3. speculose, 4. Chris.
chris won!
The word of the day was Speculoos! What an awesome giveaway – thanks for the opportunity, Julie!
Chris won Top Chef: Just Desserts! What an awesome giveaway!
Sally was inspired by her mom and sister!
Chris Hamner won!
The winner of season two was Chris Hanmer!
Chris Hanmer won! Such an awesome giveaway!!!
1. Johnny got to make his mom’s last birthday cake
2. Her sister and mother
3. Speculous
4: Chris Hanmer won!!!
🙂
Chris Hammer won! I would die to win this and I love sleeping puppies!
4. Chris Hammer
I would love this!!!
Chris hanmer won!! What an amazing giveaway!!!
Chris Hammer won!
Chris Hammer won season 2!!! and I would absolutely LOVEEE to win this!!!!