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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The winner was Chris Hanmer—what a great giveaway, Julie!!
This is the best giveaway ever! Chris Hammer was the winner of the second season!
Chris Hamner Won! Can’t wait for the all the yummy things I would make in this mixer!!!
Chris Hamner won
Sally’s final dessert display was inspired by her mother and her sister.
Chris was the the winner, and Char the winner of this contest?!? Just saying 😉
Ohhh, bridges. They ARE super awkward when you’re around people, you’re right – especially strangers. Probably why I stopped doing them. I think people get the wrong idea when they glance at someone doing them lol
Chris Hamner Won! Awesome giveaway!! I hope I win!!
Yay, Chris Hanmer! <3 the mixer so much! It's on my christmas list!
Awesome giveaway! Chris is the winner 🙂
Chris Hanmer won!! Loved that show, and most definitely love this giveaway!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Chris Hamner was the winner, i was a fan 🙂 (and the word was speculous)
this is such a cool giveaway.
ok I’ll answer the first question, which was sweet 🙂 Johnny made his mom’s last birthday cake, and still treasures that fact.
this is an AMAZING giveaway!
Chris won!!!
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is CHRIS HANMER!
What an AWESOME giveaway! Definitely my favorite one to date!
Till this day, Johnny still treasures the moment when he baked his mother her last cake before she passed away.
What an amazing giveaway… The winner was Chris! So happy for him.
Chris Hanmer won!!
Chris Hanmer won! I was excited! He is a great chef with great ideas!
Chris won! Great giveaway!
What a fun and fitting giveaway! Chris Hanmer won!!
CHRIS IS THE WINNER!!!
1. Johnny’s special moment that he treasures is that he baked a cake for his mom before she died.
2. Sally’s mother and sister were her inspiration for her final dessert
3. Specculos!!!
4. Chris Hammer!
Love Top Chef!
CHRIS, CHRIS, CHRIS! What a fantastic giveaway!
what a great giveaway!! fingers crossed 🙂
Chris Hanmer won!
wow…look at all these entries! everyone wants a kitchen aid mixer…including me 🙂 Chris Hanmer won!
Such an exciting giveaway! Chris Hammer is the winner!
The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
🙂 I was rooting for Sally, but I’ll shout about Chris for a mixer anyday 🙂
Chris Hanmer won! What an awesome giveaway
Sally’s mom and sister inspired her dessert and Chris Hanmer won. I love your blog, pictures of Sadie make my day better! Man, this mixer giveaway is just in time for all the holiday baking! Somebody is going to be so lucky!!! 🙂
Chris Hammer won!!! Love Top Chef and what a great giveaway! I have been dying to take a cooking class but working full time makes it hard to commit to certain days/times but I love the idea of being able to learn how to cook online!
Chris Hanmer Won! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE this mixer. I bake professional cakes and cupcakes and you have no idea how much easier it would be to have this mixer!
4. Chris Hanmer won!
I have always lusted after a Kitchenaid Mixer!
And the winner is….Chris Hanmer!!!! Loved him and Wow what an incredible giveaway!!! How fun for you!!!
Chris Hanmer won!!! 😀 I would LOVE the mixer!!
Chris Hanmer won! What a great giveaway!
Chris won! Awesome giveaway!!!
CHRIS HAMMER WON! I would love to be able to cross this gift off my Christmas list early 🙂
Chris won the second season!! And great giveaway – the color is gorgeous! 🙂
Chris Hammer is the winner 🙂
Chris won!
Chris Hanmer was the winner! So excited for Top Chef Texas!!
word of the day was speculous! and best giveaway ever! 🙂
Chirs was the winner! and Johnny is a total babe 🙂
Chris Hamner! I’d absolutely love a KitchenAid mixer… it would save me from mixing all my cookies and cream cheese frosting by hand, and would free up one spot on my Christmas list!
Chris Hanmer won! Love desserts 😀
The winner of Top Chef Just Desserts season 2 is Chris!
Chris Hammer won 🙂
Chris Hanmer! I’d LOVE that mixer!
CHRIS WON! Whoot, whoot! p.s. BEST GIVEAWAY EVA’!
Chris Hammer! 🙂