A random collection of favorites for April!
1. favorite online class addiction: Alt Design Summit classes
I don’t know what my favorite part about these amazing online classes is. Maybe it’s the attractive $15 price tag. Maybe it’s the blogging and social media tips from experts in design and blogging. Maybe it’s the fun craziness of trying to keep up with the teacher’s slide show and lecture while simultaneously taking notes and participating in a live chat, all crammed into 1 hour while I try to keep my kids occupied and out of my hair. I’ve taken two classes so far and have plans to sign up for at least half a dozen more!
2. favorite Easter candy: Cadbury Mini Eggs
We’re trying to go mostly candy-free this Easter, but I’ve made an exception for a few packs of Cadbury Mini Eggs. Of course, the kids might have to pry them out of my hands if they want some… {photo seen on Cherry Blossom Fitness}
3 & 4. favorite Easter outfit tutorials: Layered Skirt Tutorial from MADE and T-Shirt Dress Tutorial from Make It and Love It
My last foray into Easter dress-making was so frustrating that I almost swore off of it completely. But these little outfits were so adorable and sweet, and the tutorials so easy, that I couldn’t resist dusting off my sewing machine. And I was not disappointed! Cute, easy, quick. {photos used with permission, from MADE and Make It and Love It}
5. favorite cookbook: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home by Jeni Britton Bauer
For dinner club a few weeks ago, I was assigned to create sundaes using ice cream flavors from Jeni Britton Bauer’s new cookbook. I chose Lemon Frozen Yogurt and Roasted Strawberry with Buttermilk, and they were both amazing! Both flavors achieved the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the ice creams were incredibly silky and smooth. I decided to buy myself a copy of the cookbook, and I bought you a copy too–hurray hurrah!
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Give-Away: I’m giving away one copy of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home and one bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. You won’t get them in time for Easter, but I actually think that’s better. You’ll get them after the stores stop carrying them–a sweet little post-Easter treat!
To enter, leave a comment on this post. Please include your email if I can’t otherwise find it. Mention the give-away on facebook, twitter, or your blog and you can get one extra entry; just leave an additional comment. I’ll choose a winner next Wednesday. Best of Luck, and Happy Easter!
yum!! I LOVE Cadbury mini eggs – I wish they had them all year round š
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YUMM! Me too! Please enter ME! My email is [email protected]
PS: My entire families favorite winter meal is you Cheesy Vegetable Chowder! HANDS DOWN! The best cold night dinner! Thank you for it!
ooh i love the mini eggs!
I wholeheartedly agree with your choices. I love Make It and Love It and Cadbury eggs. I haven’t seen Jeni’s book yet, but I just bought a great ice cream maker last week. š
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Those mini eggs ARE the best! I love it when its a little after easter and they’re a gajillion percent off. š Cool giveaway!!
Ooh, please pick me! I’ve been eyeing that cookbook for months!
Jeni’s is the BEST ice cream in the entire world!! I miss living in Columbus for that reason! I would love to win the cookbook! Jeni’s is close to my heart!!
i love jeni’s! we have one here in nashville and it’s such a treat to go there. i can’t wait to take my little girl there someday. my fiance is will be ecstatic if i can make the brambleberry crisp at home.
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Love the eggs–and love your blog! Happy Easter!
Cathy
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Commenting, commenting! I have this little ice cream maker at home, and my family LOVEs when I make homemade ice cream. I would love to expand my repertoire with these recipes. And post-Easter goodies sounds dreamy. š
I’m going to mention it on Facebook and my blog too–so extra entry please!
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Thanks for spreading the word Sara!
This is big in Columbus, Ohio. I think it started there? I lived there for two years but never went to a shop! Great giveaway idea. KV nickels05 at gmail
Hi this is [email protected] Sara. I’ve been wishing for just that cookbook, so here’s hoping. Thanks for the great give-away and all the great things you post.
I love that cookbook. Please include me in the drawing…[email protected]
Seriously addicted to those mini Cadbury Eggs! š [email protected] P.S. I’m making your Ratatouille recipe for a second time tonight…LOVE IT!
Cadbury Mini Eggs are the best!! š I would also love a copy of that book; my lovely, lovely roommate recently bought an ice-cream maker, and we’ve been dying to try some recipes. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!
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You’re amazing. How do you do it all? Sign me up for the book š