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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1. Making his mom’s last birthday cake.
2. Her sister & her mom
3. Speculose
4. Chris
What an awesome giveaway! Love your blog and Bravo so I’m thrilled about this combo!
Chris Hammer won the 2nd season. Kitchen aid will make me feel like Ina Garten!
Chris Hanmer won! Thank you for the giveaway!
Cool giveaway. Would be the perfect gift to give my best friend! (she’s getting married 11/11/11!!)
The winner was Chris Hanner! I was totally rooting for him too =)
Sally was inspired by her mom and sister!
The word of the day is speculoos. I hope I win!
Chris Hanner won!! He was also one of my my favorites!
Chris won and I would love to win… Such a great giveaway!!
4. Chris won!
I really hope to win this oh my gosh!
2. Sally’s mom and sister inspired her
Cris won!!! That mixer is beautiful!!!!
1. making a birthday cake before his mother passed
What an incredible giveaway!!! I actually havent seen the last episode (its still on my TiVo) but I heard that Chris Hamner won which is super exciting!!
1. He had the opportunity to make his mom an birthday cake before she passed.
2. Her mother and sister
3. Speculose!
4. Chris
Chris Hanmer won! I can’t wait for the next season of Top Chef to begin SOON!!!!
Awesome giveaway!
The winner was Chris Hanmer.
1. Making his mom’s birthday cake just before she passed on
2. Her sisters
3. I cannot remember what it was called but it was where you toast flour 🙂
4. Chris
Chris Hammer won!!!! 🙂
I’ve been eyeing this mix master for years now! 🙂
Speculoos was the word of the day.
I LOVE THAT MIXER!!!
Chris won! This is an amazing giveaway. 🙂
Chris Hammer won!! I want the mixer! 🙂
I’ve been dying for a Kitchen Aid Mixer! What a great give-away!
I will have you know I read your post last night and watched my first episode of Top Chef…. ever… because of it. 🙂
And Chris Hanmer won!
I had to record the show and watch it this morning–I’m early to bed. 🙂 Johnny’s special moment is when he made his mother’s last birthday cake. How sweet!
And the winner is…Chris!
the winner was Chris Hammer! Thanks Julie!!
The winner was Chris!!! I would absolutely love this mixer, so awesome!!
4.) Chris Hammer was the winner.
Great giveaway!
4. The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
And hopefully the winner of the Top Chef KitchenAid Mixer Giveawayy is ME!
Thanks Julie great giveaway!!
Q. Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display?
A. Her mother and sister!
LOVE this mixer! No more mixing by hand, means more treats to share!
chris hamner won season 2!
Chris Hamner won!.
1. Making a bday cake for his mom before she died.
2. Her mom and her sister.
3. Speculous
4. Chris
1. Making his mom’s last birthday cake before she passed away.
2. Her mom and sister.
3. Speculous
4. Chris Hamner!
Love this show! Love this giveaway! 🙂
Chis Hamner was the winner! I would love love love to win this mixer in time to make all kinds of holiday recipes!
Chris Hanmer was this season’s winner of Top Chef: Just Desserts! Love the show and this giveaway.!
Chris Hammer was the winner! I would LOVE to win this mixer!!!!!!
Winner: Chris Hamner
Those puppy pics are super cute!
Chris Hamner for the win 🙂
1). Making his mom’s last birthday cake before she passed away
2). Mom and sis
3). Speculose
4). Chris won!!
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a KitchenAid Mixer 🙂 Great giveaway, Julie!
Johnny’s special moment was baking his mom’s last birthday cake before she passed away 🙁
Chris Hamner was the winner!! And I hope I’m the winner of the mixerrrrr! 🙂
What an amazing giveaway!! And I love Top Chef! And PB Fingers!! What a great trio!!
Speculous was the word of the day, and Chris Hammer won!!
Chris Hanmer won.
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is CHRIS H.
Would LOVE a mixer! I don’t have one!
Chris was the winner!
A KitchenAid mixer would be so awesome right now! 🙂
the winner was CHRIS!!! oh my goodness, this is such a wonderful giveaway! i would LOVE a KitchenAid mixer 🙂
Chris Hamner was the BIG Winner!!
Me likey that mixer, me want! 🙂
Johnny made his mother’s last birthday before she passed away. It’s something he will always treasure. Love to win the kitchen adi mixer!
Chris Hanmer! Ah I loved him!
And if I won the mixer I think I would die of happiness–but not before I made some sweet treats! 🙂
Chris Hanmer won!!!
Love the mixer, especially in cherry red!
Chris won!