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 Hammer 🙂
Chris hanmer won!!!!!!
4) The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
Chris Hanmer was the winner 🙂
The winner was Chris Hanmer!
What a great giveaway!
4. chris hanmer!!
1. made moms last birthday cake
2. Sally’s mom & sister
3. speculoos
4: Chris Hammer
this would totally make me enjoy cooking thanksgiving dinner this year 😉
Chris hanmer won
Chris Hanmer was the winner!!! The special memory is baking his mothers last birthday cake. I hope I win this giveaway!!! Thank you so much!!!
Chris Hanmer! Oh man am I going to turn into a baking machine if i win this!!
Chris Hamner won! OMG!!! I would really enjoy a Kitchen Aid mixer. My holiday baking would appreciate it too!
Chris won! I have been lusting after one of these mixers for years!
Chris won.
Chris Hammer won! THIS WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE! I need the mixer!
Mr. Chris Hammer is the winner! And I am seriously glad he did, compared to some of the others.
AMAZING giveaway. Fingers crossed!!
Chris Hanmer won!!!!
Chris Hamner won!
& WOW…this is an AWESOME giveaway!!!!
Chris Hammer won Top Chef last night. That mixer is a beauty. I’m dreaming about the desserts I would make in it!
This is an amazing giveaway!!!!
1. his mom’s birthday cake before she passed away
2. her mom and her sister
3. “speculoos”
4. Chris!!!
Chris Hanmer won the show!!
wow awesome giveaway!
chris is he winner !
Christ Hanmer won! Thanks for an awesome giveaway Julie.
1. Making his mother’s last birthday cake.
2. Her sister and mother inspired her dessert.
3. Speculoos (still not quite sure what it is?)
4. Chris
The winner of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris!
1. He made his mother’s last birthday cake before she passed away
2. Her sister for the coffee, her mom for the cashews.
3. Speculose
4. Chris
1. Johnny still loves that he got to make his mother’s last birthday cake before she died.
2. Sally was inspired by her sister and mom
3. SPECULOOS! (French) Speculaas (Dutch) was the word of the day
4. Chris Hanmer won.
Speculoos is the word of the day! I’ve been looking at getting one of these mixers!
BTW….my children and I love your cinnamon granola recipe!
Thanks!
Chris Hamner won! I am sooooo glad!
3. The word of the day is “Speculous”!
4. The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is CHRIS HAMMER!
I will eat just desserts forever with my new Kitchaid Mixer!
The winner is Chris Hanmer. LOVE this show (and Top Chef)!!!
The winner was Chris!
1. Johnny last birthday cake
2. Her mom and sister
3. speculose
4. Chris won! Good for him!
Chris won!!! He was my favorite the whole way through.
1. Made a bday cake for his mom right before she passed away
2. Her mom and her sister
3. Speculose
4. Chris Hammer won
Chris Hammer won, I love top chef! I actually love a lot of Bravo shows, Project Runway (even though it’s not there anymore) and the real housewives…Just waiting for them to make a Boston RHW!
4. Chris Hamner won
Saweeet give away!
What a great giveaway! The winner was Chris!
Oooomg….. PRAYING I win this!!! Chris Hammer is the winner!! Now Alex wants to be the winner of this MIXER!!!!
Chris Hanmer won, the lucky duck! I am so happy for him!
Chris hammer won. Thanks!
1. Johnny got to make his mom’s last birthday cake
I would love to win the mixer! what an awesome giveaway! =]
2. Her sister and mother
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1. Johnny talked about baking his mother’s last birthday cake. 2) Sally’s display was inspired by her sister and mom. Her sister loves coffee and her mom always made cashew desserts. It also represents femininity and strength. 3) speculose was the word of the day from Gail Simmons and 4) the winner is Chris
Chris Hammer won! Awesome giveaway!!
Chris won! Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
Chris won! Awesome giveaway!
Johnny got to make his moms last bday cake before she passed away. Fun Giveaway!
Wow what an awesome giveaway!! I have been wanting a Kitchenaid mixer forever!! Chris won Top Chef desserts!
and the winner is…Chris!
I admit: I am a BRAVO! fan.
and I was pretty excited to see that Chris Hanmer – though I was kinda routing for Sally to come off with the title!