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.
Chris Hanmer takes the win!
The winner is Chris Hamner!
1. Making his mom’s last birthday cake
2. Mom & sister
3. Speculose
4. Chris Hanmer
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this mixer. I was given a KitchenAid mixer about 10 years ago as a Christmas gift. When I moved out of my ex’s place, he refused to give me back my mixer.
And by “Hamner,” I mean “Hanmer”
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hamner!!
4) Chris won!
I would love a great mixer – mine has seen better days!
1.What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day? He was able to make his mother’s last birthday cake!
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!!
1. He was able to make his mother’s last birthday cake!
2. Her mom and sister
3. “Speculoos”
4.Chris Hammer!!
Chris Hammer won!! Love the mixer! xo
2) sally was inspired by her mother and sister
4) Chris won!
LOVE this giveaway, such a great idea!!
I’m a huge fan of Top Chef….Chris Hammer was the winner!
Chris Hamner won the second season of top chef: just desserts 🙂 He was my favorite 🙂
Johnny’s treasured moment was baking his mother’s last birthday cake. I thought it was sweet that he shared that!
1. baking cake for his mom’s last bday
2. sister and mom
3. speculoos
4. chris!
hope i WIN!
Chris Hammer won!
Sally’s dessert was influenced by her sister’s love for coffee and her mother’ love of cashews. I loved her display the most!!
Definitely the best giveaway EVER!!!!!!!!
Chris won… I hope I do too! 🙂
4. Chris Hammer!! This is my ultimate fantasy kitchen item.
4. Chris Hammer is the winner!!!
4. Chris won!!
I absolutely love this show and would love to win the mixer so that I can try to make amazing desserts! I’ve never had a standing mixer, so this would be an awesome win!
Chris Hamner is the winner!!
Chris Hamner won!!!
I guess the word of the day is “speculoos”! I’m still not sure what it is, but he said it was similar to peanut butter so I’m in! 🙂
4. Chris Hamner!! I would LOVE to win this as I am getting married on TUESDAY and need to bake for my new hubby 🙂
Chris Hammer won season 2!
Chris won!
Best giveaway EVER!
The word of the day is speculous! And I would love love love that mixer. I tried making a cake the other day and it was a total disaster and I’m definitely going to blame it on my lack of a mixer (though let’s be honest here… it’s probably just me)
4. Chris Hammer won!
That mixer is awesome and this is such a great giveaway opportunity!
wow, what an AMAZING giveaway girl!
As everyone knows Chris Hammer won this season of Top Chef: Just Desserts!
The winner was Chris Hamner… I hope you get something awesome out of this giveaway too!
Chris won!! I would love to win the mixer! I am a broke college student who loves to bake 🙂
GOOD THING I DDRed it.
1. The last birthday cake for his Mom before she passed away.
2. The inspiration was from Mom(Always made Cashew Desserts–Household Staple) /Sister(Coffee Drinker)
3. Speculose
4.Congrats to Chris..how exciting would that be..
Chris Hammer Won!!
The word was speculous! 😀 I want a kitchenaid mixer more than my life – just kidding, but I do want one really bad!
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
4) Chris Hanmer — this has got me craving some sweets!
Chris Hamner won!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE the mixer 🙂
Chris Hamner won!!!!
fabulous giveaway!
#4- Chris Hanmer won!!
4) Winner: Chris Hanmer 🙂
Chris Hamner won!
4. winner was Chris Hanmer. I’d love to get a stand mixer!
Chris Hamner WINNER!!!!!!!!
Chris won. :). And what a wonderful idea for a giveaway!! Hopefully you have one just like it in your kitchen!!
Chris Hamner won! Amazing giveaway!
#4 Winner = Chris Hanmer
AMAZING giveaway!
Chris Hammer won! I love Top Chef!!
Chris Hanmer was 2nd season winner! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this 🙂
Chris Hammer won! This is an amazing giveaway!!!
4. Chris Hammer