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Monday, November 29

Inspired by Turkey Cupcakes

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I hope you all had a yummy Thanksgiving break much like this awesome turkey cupcake photo above! *Have you started on your fan food creation?* ;) Brandon and I stuffed ourselves and we still have leftovers! We didn't have turkey this year but definitely got our Honey Baked Ham fix. If you haven't had one from them, you're missing out! (Unless, of course, your mother makes it better!)

My family came up to visit and Bruce got to meet his grandpa and his other aunt for the first time. My dad got teary-eyed when he held him. :') Such a sweet moment with everyone watching with huge smiles. I'm bummed that time flew by but I'm excited for Bruce's first Christmas! So much I want to do, my mind is going a million miles per hour, which is why I dreamt of an octopus the other night. I know, random, but I looked it up and it said if you dream of an octopus, it means you got too much going on. I periodically check what my dreams mean. :P

Anyway, I got two packages in the mail today: Handprint ornament kits and a wooden "B"! The ornaments will be Christmas gifts to grandparents (and us, of course) from Bruce and the "B" will be going up in our bedroom. A lot has changed since that photo was taken so I'll be sharing an updated photo once I get the chance to get these projects done. :)

Ok, enough of my ramblings for the day. If anyone has tips on getting the perfect handprint of a squirmy baby, please share! :D Thank you!

Monday, November 22

Inspired by Harry Potter Food

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Good morning! I hope you had a lovely weekend. :) We sure did! Every weekend since October, we've been having guests visit to meet baby Bruce. I have to say, we are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends to bring/make us food and help out! Thank you to all!

Speaking of FOOD, I decided to try and share some cool food creations I found via Flickr to help inspire you with the Fan Food Contest. I've started it off with some awesome Harry Potter inspired food! Hehe, yup, I'm a fan! I haven't seen the latest movie that just came out so don't spoil it for me. ;) But let me know if you enjoyed it or not. I'll be seeing it regardless, but it's good to hear what other people are thinking. I'm SUPER excited that we might be going on our first major family trip to Florida to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter sometime next year!! :D I dreamt about it before it came out and couldn't believe they actually made the theme park! Lol, okay, enough nerdy Harry Potter talk. I hope you have a wonderful week!


P.S. Here's a link to 12 Ways To Throw A Happenin' Harry Potter Party

Monday, November 15

Fan Food Contest 2010

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Yes, it's back! :D

Think you got the skills to create a My Dear Darling character out of food?

From now until Sunday, December 5th, you have the chance to create any, a few, or all My Dear Darling characters out of any type of food you choose. Take a photo and send your awesome creation to Submit (at) MyDearDarling (dot) com! And like last year, there will be two winners: an Official Winner and a Fan Favorite Winner!

PRIZES:
OFFICIAL WINNER will WIN A $50 My Dear Darling GIFT CERTIFICATE!
FAN FAVORITE will WIN A LET'S GET PERSONALIZED TSHIRT!

RULES:
*Entry must be a My Dear Darling character made out of 100% edible food.
*No entries will be accepted after Sunday, December 5, 2010.
*Keep it clean.
*Be original & creative.
*One entry per person.
*Must have a valid delivery address.
*If you do NOT follow these rules, you will be automatically disqualified.
*Contest rules and details may change without notice.

JUDGES for OFFICIAL WINNER:
Brandon and Akiyo

Check out last year's entries to inspire your creation! :D Good luck to all!

WHAT News: I'm Back! Well, Sort Of

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Brandon and I are happy to announce that we welcomed baby Bruce on September 30th. :) And although I'd like to say I'm back to business, my little Brucie is my priority so I'll be slowly getting back as I adjust to motherhood. If anyone has any tips being a mother, a SAHM or any parenting advice, I'm all ears! Even helpful links or parenting magazines that you'd like to share... Anything would help. ;)

So while I have a quick minute, I'd like to announce that I've finally listed the Let's Get Personalized! shirt in my Etsy shop. I know, a year later, right? (-_-)" On a even better note, I'll be posting contest details for the annual My Dear Darling Fan Food Contest! :D