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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#4 – Chris Hanmer!!!
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hamner!
2) Sally’s mother and sister inspired her final dessert display!
Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display?
It was her mother and sister!
Chris Hanmer won!! Ahhhhh I’ve been eyeing one of those mixers for a long time!! 🙂
1.What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day? Making his moms last bday cake before she died.
2.Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display? Her mom and sister
3.“The word of the day is_____,” according to Gail Simmons. Speculoos
4.The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is …Chris Hammer.
3) Speculoos was the word of the day! And it makes me laugh.
Great giveaway Julie! I would definitely give this to my mom, she’s always wanted one.
3) According to Gail Simmons the word of the day was speculoos 🙂
Chris Hamner is the winner!!! YEAAA!
4) Chris won, but I was rooting for Matthew this season!
1. he made his mom’s last birthday cake
Chris Hamner is the winner! Would love to win this prize!
Sally’s mom and sister inspired her desserts!
1. Johnny’s special moment: opportunity to make his moms last birthday cake, right before she passed away
2. Sally’s inspiration: Sally’s sister (coffee) and her mother (cashews)
3. “The word of the day: Speculoos
4: Winner: Chris Hammer!
Chris Hamner was the winner =)
#4 Chris Hamner
Fingers Crossed!
Chris hammer!! Woo! Incredible give-a-way!
WHat a great giveaway!!!
1. Johnny got to make his mom’s last birthday cake before she died
2. Sally’s sister and mother were her inspirations!
3. Speculous! was the word!
4: Chris Hammer won! YAH!!!
So excited about this–what a great way to get people in the kitchen 🙂
2. sister and mother
Johnny talked about baking a birthday cake for his mother before she died.
Winner is Chris Hammer!
3. speculous
Chris Hanmer won! Woohooo!
Chris won! I caught a few episodes of it (obviously while at the gym, where I watch all my food related TV).
Chris Hamner Won!
Chris Hammer!
Chris Hammer won. I love Top Chef. If I won the mixer, I’d give it to my mom. She’s never had a proper mixer.
Chris Hammer
4. Chris Hammer wins!
Chris Hamner
Awesome giveaway – I would LOVE to win!
Johnny made the last bday cake for his mother before she passed away.
The word was speculous.
Sally’s mom and sister inspired her desserts.
Chris won!
The Kidless Kronicles
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hammer!
1. he made his mom’s last birthday cake
4. Chris won!! Awesome giveaway!!
Chris Hanmer won!!
Wow what a giveaway:) I will spread the word!
PS – Chris Hamner won !!
Chris Hamner was the winner! I’d love to be the winner of this giveaway!
Chris Hamner was the winner of season 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Hamner! Love the mixer!!
Chris Hammer won!
4. Chris Hamner won!
Such a great giveaway!! Maybe now I can stop trying to get my mom to give me her kitchenaid.
Chris Hamner won!
I have been wanting one of these for SO long, I told my husband that this Christmas would be the only time it would be okay to buy me a mixer 😉
This is a fantastic giveaway!
Chris Hanmer won!
1.What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day, birthday cake for his mom.
2.Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display? Her sister and mother.
3.“The word of the day is Speculous,” according to Gail Simmons.
4.The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts was Chris
OMG winning that mixer would be amazing!!!!!!! Fingers crossed
Chris Hamner is the winner!
WOW! My dream in a giveaway 🙂
Chris Hamner won!
I loved Sally’s final display, thought she would win! Congrtats to Chris for winning though! 🙂
Winner is Chris Hamner!!!
Those mixers are so nice!
1. Baking a cake for his mom’s last birthday
2. Mom and sister’s love of cashews and coffee
3. Speculoos
4. Chris Hammer
Amazing giveaway Chris hanmer won and I hope I win this 🙂