tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60378748870873149322024-02-19T03:57:34.569-05:00Sweet Lollipop ShopTraditional Barley Candy & Sweet TreatsLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-43256173961781134832011-11-27T17:15:00.004-05:002011-11-27T17:39:13.300-05:00CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITkNmZptMdXLP7XRWBXIS3YnawZBZGRb-8t-xX0HmweLm_8Py_5VnUA1LHY4Vkfghpe-ZSbOtJ118FazVhVjkWjskaQvCiCGlc1rvYYa0Gbo5LibwulpXUJuu3WxdN7bcV5LHr8p5Nbrm/s1600/christmastree2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679807498219330066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITkNmZptMdXLP7XRWBXIS3YnawZBZGRb-8t-xX0HmweLm_8Py_5VnUA1LHY4Vkfghpe-ZSbOtJ118FazVhVjkWjskaQvCiCGlc1rvYYa0Gbo5LibwulpXUJuu3WxdN7bcV5LHr8p5Nbrm/s200/christmastree2.jpg" /></a> <div><br /><center>It's time for our BIG Christmas Giveaway and our best prize yet!! Your prize is not only festive, bright, cute and colorful but sweet and delicious too! Valued at $50+ it's a super size mystery box of tons of different styles of our hard candy, including holiday shapes, jewel candy and our all naturals selections from our <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span></a> store!<br /><p><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;"><strong style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-size:130%;">What you could win</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >HOLIDAY BARLEY POPS</span></strong></span><br /><br /><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.110979290.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.110979290.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span> </a>then come back here and post telling me what item would make you smile the most if you found it in your Christmas stocking</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to USA & Canada.<br /><br />The winner will receive a box of lollipops and candy from our store valued at $50 or more.<br /><br />Giveaway Ends: Monday 12th December 2011 @ 10am EST</center></p></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-8254064481518615362011-03-30T16:08:00.003-04:002011-03-30T16:37:02.652-04:00It's a New Year & a New Store!!<p><br /><p><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5zDtj89SNkhirQVKneUNPvC-m3cbnLFRyq8tsp0oUqZnEqa1ZZHLOXU2e83Tbw30F0SVqN5V27uQIdK8_yp8kwTuBkg-ZGBsyLWQM2eEreLiW9G5aFix_bX2RGLTR-ilM1eRsabhSauI/s1600/LollipopShopLogo2.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589973476536261090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5zDtj89SNkhirQVKneUNPvC-m3cbnLFRyq8tsp0oUqZnEqa1ZZHLOXU2e83Tbw30F0SVqN5V27uQIdK8_yp8kwTuBkg-ZGBsyLWQM2eEreLiW9G5aFix_bX2RGLTR-ilM1eRsabhSauI/s320/LollipopShopLogo2.gif" /></a> <br /><br /><p>I know I know .. it's been a long time since we last posted here at <br /><p><a href="http://www.sweetlollipopshop.com/">The Sweet Lollipop Shop! <br /><p></a>We've been hard at work making up new products, working on getting our new online store looking fabulous and just this last week we can finally make a new wonderful announcement .. <br /><p>We Are MOVING to Farmington, New Hampshire!! <br /><p>Now you may wonder, why are you moving and what's all the excitement about?! Well let me tell you! Up until recently we have only been able to provide our sweet treats through online stores and craft stores and had many customers ask us if we had a retail store where they could browse and purchase our products .. unfortunately we weren't able to do that .. but now we can!! Our new home will have an attached retail store, where we'll not only have our wonderful candy products but a whole new line of delicious treats and delightful craft items for sale .. <br /><p>Even better, the store sits right next door to Fernald Park, with it's fun children's playground, kids basketball area and views of the Mad River, a great spot to stop by, have a picnic and relax. We're even only 15 minutes from beautiful Alton Bay and Lake Winnipesaukee, so you can make a visit into a day trip, visit us on your way there or even on your way home! <br /><p>Our transition to Farmington will take place beginning in April and we're hoping to have the store up and running by the beginning of June, for sure by July 4th! <br /><p>Keep a watch here, on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">facebook page</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">our Twitter page</a> for updates as we post them and for great coupon deals and special grand opening offers!! </center></p>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-66118032190968577042010-10-05T08:07:00.005-04:002010-10-05T08:22:47.135-04:00New Designs just in time for Halloween!<center><br />It's been a while since posting, we've been busy trying to reorganize the new kitchen whilst catching up on a LOT of orders that had built up over the month we were away. We're finally almost done, some small finish work and painting to do and the last bit of sorting out 2 last boxes and then I'll be ready to take some pictures and show everything off!<br /><br />I've also been working hard this past week to create some brand new styles for the store, it's taken some effort to learn the techniques but I'm pleased to say that I'm getting a lot better at creating fabulous designs and so now I am comfortable finally adding a lot more of these to the store!<br /><br />Check out a handful of the newest creations below, what do you think?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vKguQJR2OCgpVOJyfvmQsjOKzY8g64p9axjVc7yaCCgfxNNpfKlRPVPOqfyVdfs-VscDHdH126cgawHDykxhlD_hRKnA71t7vLAj6-j1WFLuB5vKBmNkHUouTJVj1tRWj6xr4LlrQcBa/s1600/batpop.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vKguQJR2OCgpVOJyfvmQsjOKzY8g64p9axjVc7yaCCgfxNNpfKlRPVPOqfyVdfs-VscDHdH126cgawHDykxhlD_hRKnA71t7vLAj6-j1WFLuB5vKBmNkHUouTJVj1tRWj6xr4LlrQcBa/s320/batpop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524534067735774130" border="0" /></a><br />Bats on a creamy moon like lollipop in egg nog flavor.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7hhmWch5NbZku72-8W9bmRGUYw79rZQjISYDSeKZCdc5Mgvp3lzSflcGFpbbhpTFR-k0Sy5jhoBZrck-MdusShmqe4V5lAchuZlXYsUG-fh0J8yIwvlOfmw1mYybsCCnORK7ycIzJQuB/s1600/spookyhand.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7hhmWch5NbZku72-8W9bmRGUYw79rZQjISYDSeKZCdc5Mgvp3lzSflcGFpbbhpTFR-k0Sy5jhoBZrck-MdusShmqe4V5lAchuZlXYsUG-fh0J8yIwvlOfmw1mYybsCCnORK7ycIzJQuB/s320/spookyhand.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524534484782382658" border="0" /></a><br />This is my favorite .. creepy hand on a night sky blue raspberry lollipop!<br /><br />As always we are running regular giveaways on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook page</a> so be sure to check us out and recommend us to friends, the more friends we get the more free stuff we give away!!<br /><br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-77340283747611373442010-09-09T14:11:00.004-04:002010-09-09T14:19:52.306-04:00August Remodel Giveaway Winner!<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who entered our August Remodel Giveaway! For those of you that follow us on facebook you'll have seen we had a few delays that set us back about 10 days from the original ending date so we're a little late in announcing our giveaway winner!<br /><br />Congratulations to poster #6 who is Amber!!<br /><br />You win $25 of our delicious new style imprint lollipops and as an extra special treat I'll be including a bag of your favorite flavor jewels candy as posted in the giveaway!!<br /><br />Keep your eyes open for more giveaways coming soon here to our blog and over on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook page!</a></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-76761629155554539192010-08-17T16:32:00.006-04:002010-08-17T17:00:04.404-04:00August Remodel Giveaway!<center><br />Our Sweet Lollipop Shop is undergoing a major kitchen remodel this month so we're celebrating by having lots of super awesome giveaways here and on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">facebook</a> page!<br /><br />This month we're giving away a selection of our new style lollipops valued at $25! If we reach 500 fans on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">Facebook page</a> by the end of the month, we'll double that prize to $50 worth of lollipops!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwf5rgbx3V80Ic9wBt_HSAE_ZncAHGGGPXpjD6dgsH0sX_ifqXfyHuqUsp71A3Stf0nAv1Ad5rcSATkWKbEx6Cqj-WLbHeUO0aK2ejoOvbX_xO0QSyAYfyW8cTzAQic2Q1yOtBiSeSI-u/s1600/jellyfishpop.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwf5rgbx3V80Ic9wBt_HSAE_ZncAHGGGPXpjD6dgsH0sX_ifqXfyHuqUsp71A3Stf0nAv1Ad5rcSATkWKbEx6Cqj-WLbHeUO0aK2ejoOvbX_xO0QSyAYfyW8cTzAQic2Q1yOtBiSeSI-u/s320/jellyfishpop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506483352923283650" border="0" /></a><p><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/">Sweet Lollipop Shop </a>then come back here and post telling me which flavor or sweet treat you like the best.</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">Sweet Lollipop Facebook Page</a>(2 EXTRA ENTRIES)<br />-Refer a friend to become <a href="http://www.blogger.com/:http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">a Facebook Friend </a>(3 EXTRA ENTRIES)<br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(3 EXTRA ENTRIES)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is opened to USA only.<br /><br />The winner will be drawn on August 31st 2010 and receive a fabulous package of delicious crystal barley hard candy lollipops!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu_qawFEYpX6D_fSVFwq9-SxmJECM3tXBzvphnlao8JmI5JFrW4aiLiuNTjgt2neVtTJurUQnk1bV4EeQrmn0CloW4NJh1QGxlPwxb-bCGsbjwYLQxuJV9NO22XGSPU3U1_Sx9AU4iymz/s1600/heart.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu_qawFEYpX6D_fSVFwq9-SxmJECM3tXBzvphnlao8JmI5JFrW4aiLiuNTjgt2neVtTJurUQnk1bV4EeQrmn0CloW4NJh1QGxlPwxb-bCGsbjwYLQxuJV9NO22XGSPU3U1_Sx9AU4iymz/s320/heart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506486115558289954" border="0" /></a><p><br />Giveaway Ends: Tuesday 31st August 2010 @ 6pm EST</p></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-87848108541254617222010-07-22T12:29:00.006-04:002010-07-22T12:58:52.776-04:00Googly Bands Review<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6D2dGCmn7nKBGDazwsl3HVVUT-0g1-x1K2o4_eRqlsScJzmv7wEZIIewxjsvql3HIy3ZmQhR43c7egj8SW0bkMtAI3g2pUpPX77UAmG4fGOhXuAGhLhmPP3gocts1Qs1lINijDJbX5Xr/s1600/googlybands1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496774629058296994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6D2dGCmn7nKBGDazwsl3HVVUT-0g1-x1K2o4_eRqlsScJzmv7wEZIIewxjsvql3HIy3ZmQhR43c7egj8SW0bkMtAI3g2pUpPX77UAmG4fGOhXuAGhLhmPP3gocts1Qs1lINijDJbX5Xr/s320/googlybands1.jpg" /></a><br />The crazy silicone shaped wrist bands have become the latest "must have" collectable this year and have given lil bear yet another item to begin yet another new collection! I do like the price point on this new craze however, it's lower than most, the bands are small enough they don't take over the house and they're much easier to trade than a beanie baby or webkinz!!<br /><br />Caity received a package of series VI "Lets Sk'8" and series VII "Beauty" which are sparkle bands from the Imperial Toy Company's version called Googly Bands. She was very excited when she saw the sparkle bands, having been looking for that style unsuccessfully for a while now. <p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAk2pH9yhxxzAI9ajWrdli6NvVfm_Y2v24R932jawMEVhqt-kbXPrfYGL_k2cHL8xadXVWOJp7E_ZSFwlzw_vvw11qkL-l-yUtnbQ2rG0oyzf0qYIhk1F8nsnifbfEohKfzZpJJMFaNkCn/s1600/googlybands2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496774940283808482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAk2pH9yhxxzAI9ajWrdli6NvVfm_Y2v24R932jawMEVhqt-kbXPrfYGL_k2cHL8xadXVWOJp7E_ZSFwlzw_vvw11qkL-l-yUtnbQ2rG0oyzf0qYIhk1F8nsnifbfEohKfzZpJJMFaNkCn/s320/googlybands2.jpg" /></a><br />The packaging is minimal but eye catching and fun, which is nice because it's much more environmentally friendly and the bands are cute. She had a little trouble getting some of them to form their correct shape but I think that may be to do with the thin shapes of some of them. They do seem larger than some of the other styles she's tried, this is a definite plus because they don't limit circulation in the wrist and leave a mark!<br /><br />In her long hair they do tend to snag, but I really don't think many kids are buying them as hair accessories anyway, however it is something to keep in mind. The colors are bright and the glitter styles are really pretty and overall she's as pleased as punch with them. <p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwi_2THSREc3TEBwX3Kh-sCpMv9bXBsUBQijJ_vBXiZtzyhtuAjsDOWePzA9to2PCDdhyphenhyphen-6ykvemu9oFEamqk6R-Y4oB-6_pwi5Gb3eXBs7npOAG2nfzJdy6M8IHvK2DCP0PzV_5oxZX86/s1600/sillyband1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496775422636604546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwi_2THSREc3TEBwX3Kh-sCpMv9bXBsUBQijJ_vBXiZtzyhtuAjsDOWePzA9to2PCDdhyphenhyphen-6ykvemu9oFEamqk6R-Y4oB-6_pwi5Gb3eXBs7npOAG2nfzJdy6M8IHvK2DCP0PzV_5oxZX86/s320/sillyband1.jpg" /></a><br />I'd definitely recommend them, they are available in stores like Walmart, Toysrus and Christmas Tree shops, so if you have a youngster who just has to have some, I'd recommend you give these a try!<br /></p><br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-12156054741224771962010-04-24T16:05:00.004-04:002010-04-24T16:17:58.012-04:00Monday Madness!!<center><div>Last Monday we had a fun giveaway on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">Face Book Page!</a> We had so much fun that I'm thinking of making it a regular event at least twice a month starting this Monday with a "guess the new flavor" giveaway.<br /><br />Last week Melissa Vo won a bag of our brand new Lemon Meringue crystal barley hard candy jewels, this week if you guess our other new flavor & you are the first to post it on our Facebook page you could win a bag too!<br /><br />Keep your eyes on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">facebook page</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sweetlollipop">twitter feed</a> for updates on special offers, giveaways, new products and most of all good luck and have a sweet spring break!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTrAj4KsdQihLo26QYO6bOWU3sZllHksgWZ29Yy0lHypD2G9raBmN9YpBB6jJRQiRIdhXljkegMkztWB1CvzEGBzJl4QsqJl_wUD1up44SVQ22RXZFju9Iy_b2IGvF9j6Dqk5mYSlwHMG/s1600/crystaljewelspeachcream.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463800289516866610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTrAj4KsdQihLo26QYO6bOWU3sZllHksgWZ29Yy0lHypD2G9raBmN9YpBB6jJRQiRIdhXljkegMkztWB1CvzEGBzJl4QsqJl_wUD1up44SVQ22RXZFju9Iy_b2IGvF9j6Dqk5mYSlwHMG/s200/crystaljewelspeachcream.jpg" /></a></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-35453618670014075512010-04-22T13:01:00.002-04:002010-04-22T13:13:53.126-04:00William Shatner & Lin Yu Chun<center>It takes a lot to stun me into silence but today it finally happened after seeing a tweet about this performance on the George Lopez show by a new Internet sensation named Lin Yu Chun doing a duet with William I'm just a little crazy Shatner.<br /><br />Total Eclipse of the heart is like one of my all time favorite songs and to hear it sound so ... well lets say different seemed almost sacrilegious but I was strangely amused and I have to admit it did put a smile on my face and I felt compelled to play it twice! It also puts me right back to the days of American Idol auditions of William Hung singing Ricky Martin's She Bangs, except for of course Bonny Tyler's Total Eclipse is a good song & not some silly pop ditty.<br /><br />So what do you think? Funny, awful, down right appalling? Should Shatner be taken into a large arena to be publically flogged? Should Lin Yu Chun be permanently banned or totally adored? Tell me what you think ...<br /><br /><object width="660" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/a_zYD3aekbk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/a_zYD3aekbk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></embed></object><br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-18751978315795648722010-03-23T17:57:00.004-04:002010-03-23T18:27:37.491-04:00Yorkshire Pudding Secrets<div align="center">Yorkshire puddings are a favorite treat in our home, no sooner do they come out of the oven they're being snatched up before they can even make it to a serving dish! Now I sometimes cheat when I make mine and use a mix, but if you don't have a British food store close by then here's the recipe to make your own!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Aa7VpoGHDDfdKaLF1ZtqA-Y8wrC5hm2hi-TGZJJT_Aywpu5BaQz_fAZFAGMCnAWM3i41cuUtMj1wDjTv3nnhRLIZe2DZfkShebBHgyk27HrldchzfGBPDlisCOwTzx9jC7QNDkucY5Sp/s1600-h/yorkshire_pudding.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451958893378072194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Aa7VpoGHDDfdKaLF1ZtqA-Y8wrC5hm2hi-TGZJJT_Aywpu5BaQz_fAZFAGMCnAWM3i41cuUtMj1wDjTv3nnhRLIZe2DZfkShebBHgyk27HrldchzfGBPDlisCOwTzx9jC7QNDkucY5Sp/s320/yorkshire_pudding.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Ingredients</strong><br /><br />•100g / 4oz plain flour<br />•2 eggs<br />•200ml milk<br />•50ml water<br />•1/2 teaspoon salt<br /><br /><strong>How to make it</strong><br /><br />The most important thing when making Yorkshire pudding is to get your oven VERY hot or they won't rise properly - 230 degrees celcius/450 degrees fahrenheit.<br /><br />Add a little oil to each compartment of a muffin pan & place in the oven, you want the oil to get so hot that it sings to you when you open the door!<br /><br />Whilst that's in there, mix together your flour, salt and eggs and then bit by bit add in the milk beating it into a creamy smooth mixture and then let it sit out for a few minutes whilst the oil gets to it's sizzling best.<br /><br />Once the oil is hot enough carefully take out the pan and pour in the batter dividing it between the 12 sections. The oil should sizzle as you pour it in, this will give you more confirmation that it is hot enough but watch out as it does tend to spit!<br /><br />Put immediately back into the oven for approximately 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the puddings. You'll know they're ready when they rise up nice and big and become a nice golden brown.<br /><br />Serve with a roast dinner and gravy, or alternatively as a desert with sugar and lemon.<br /><br />For another variation on this fabulous treat you can make toad in the hole by using a larger single bakedish and adding sausages and then pouring the yorkshire pudding mix on top, it used to be my kids absolute favorite when they were little.<br /><br />Enjoy!</div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-86593962331779323302010-03-20T12:35:00.009-04:002010-08-17T16:59:57.228-04:00Step Into Spring Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOoZKEQwWa1_JYhASTSf-WFebuxvTLQYkcMZFX-y5heuovAje2HeVpfdcrzf0y2aSlIQ3zRxECf3NX69RWWAlLG8XWnCX1M7gsXCewzZkmRyjVP8PJ3suE_uxtxXC0Gm0j04tzO-y6BWw/s1600-h/duckies.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; display: block; height: 92px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450769554929201858" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOoZKEQwWa1_JYhASTSf-WFebuxvTLQYkcMZFX-y5heuovAje2HeVpfdcrzf0y2aSlIQ3zRxECf3NX69RWWAlLG8XWnCX1M7gsXCewzZkmRyjVP8PJ3suE_uxtxXC0Gm0j04tzO-y6BWw/s200/duckies.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><center><strong>It's officially Springtime and time for a brand new giveaway!! </strong><br /><br />The giveaway is for a fabulous box of ducky crystal barley hard candy lollipops just in time for Easter and valued at over $10!!<br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/">Sweet Lollipop Shop Etsy shop </a>then come back here and post telling me which flavor or sweet treat you like the best.</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">Sweet Lollipop Facebook Page</a><br />-Refer a friend to become <a href="http://www.blogger.com/:http://www.facebook.com/sweetlollipopshop">a Facebook Fan </a>and if they post they were referred by you & they win the giveaway I'll send YOU a matching prize too for referring them!<br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NQC0fzTHqto6Y-cm6GdG8QzhsyILZCKLR1AwSRo0zzB6ft3_22q6FYZV4h66pGgeMEk7qsb2q9PHzuHA0CF_CCyrB_RF72bXtiAE0xxJjnfC9ouepOdatA-WASd3vAbanf6YIqSN2ay5/s1600-h/Ducks.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; display: block; height: 162px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450768919605263490" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NQC0fzTHqto6Y-cm6GdG8QzhsyILZCKLR1AwSRo0zzB6ft3_22q6FYZV4h66pGgeMEk7qsb2q9PHzuHA0CF_CCyrB_RF72bXtiAE0xxJjnfC9ouepOdatA-WASd3vAbanf6YIqSN2ay5/s200/Ducks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is opened to everyone, everywhere.<br /><br />The winner will be drawn on Easter Sunday and receive a fabulous package of ducky crystal barley hard candy lollipops!<br /><br />Giveaway Ends: Sunday 4th April 2010 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-61435767779451643092010-01-25T19:09:00.006-05:002010-01-25T19:57:08.059-05:00Curried Turkey & Vegetable Soup<div align="center">It's a New Year and that means of course we're all thinking of our resolutions. Losing weight is always a biggie and one that generally is undertaken by many a woman wanting to get in shape for the upcoming summer months. One of my favorite recipes is this one for turkey and vegetable soup, you can make this up in big batches and refridgerate and/or freeze portions. It's filling, delicious and low in fat and calories and it's versatile enough that you can switch out veggies for your favorites! It's also VERY easy to make.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzZIpTJQvPOUlyoLPGcYnqOzjDABf-2e-_1De6Z7F846yoBRxfQ_jEBycqjAqGu4VRaAYzzIVg5B8x2fT578DJlp2X4MHTfLc2Cah65-I5csZl7xJu96aP1IrnJFG2RnGEjVvsTzMi753/s1600-h/soup1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430845023351063202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzZIpTJQvPOUlyoLPGcYnqOzjDABf-2e-_1De6Z7F846yoBRxfQ_jEBycqjAqGu4VRaAYzzIVg5B8x2fT578DJlp2X4MHTfLc2Cah65-I5csZl7xJu96aP1IrnJFG2RnGEjVvsTzMi753/s200/soup1.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Ingredients</strong><br /><br />Head of broccoli<br />8oz mushrooms<br />1 med onion<br />1lb carrots<br />1 small white cabbage<br />1 bunch celery<br />1 large turkey breast cooked & shredded<br />Fat free, low sodium chicken broth (2 large)<br />2 tbls curry powder<br />1 tbls tumeric<br />fresh or dried oregano<br />basil<br /><br /><strong>How to make it</strong><br /><br />Wash and cut up vegetables and put into large stockpot, pour over chicken broth, add curry powder, tumeric, oregano and basil, stir and add just enough water to be 1 inch below vegetable line. Heat to a boil then simmer for approximately 5-10 minutes.<br /><br />Take off the heat whilst the vegetables still have a little firmness to them, I always test by tasting the carrots and take off the heat as soon as they begin to soften but still have a little bit of crunch to them. The vegetables will continue to soften in the broth after you remove from the heat so this prevents them from going mushy.<br /><br />Don't like turkey breast? You can substitute a couple of chicken breasts instead!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSyfO1mZljrlDjMIU21n-RScJoG0Z63NZ-ZT9AzLR3TW9CZq5WApIVIwEvVq-1zHh0T0iYOA9HDmKtHKTfQjo9TisHyeCnrmZJOKpU4dQ_mtFo-nC0ZxHrBvlYu-Lw6bHzzhQF82szXVJ/s1600-h/soup2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430845573121909074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSyfO1mZljrlDjMIU21n-RScJoG0Z63NZ-ZT9AzLR3TW9CZq5WApIVIwEvVq-1zHh0T0iYOA9HDmKtHKTfQjo9TisHyeCnrmZJOKpU4dQ_mtFo-nC0ZxHrBvlYu-Lw6bHzzhQF82szXVJ/s200/soup2.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-70570290654189898042009-12-11T13:52:00.007-05:002009-12-11T14:40:58.583-05:00My Christmas Top Ten Foodie Favorites<center>It's the most wonderful time of the year!<br /><br />With that comes the tastiest time with the most delicious food choices imaginable and being a Brit living in the US our Christmas always tends to be a mixture of flavors and fun. So here's our families top ten yummy must haves for the holiday season.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXxQB1s-kLe4YTBmg8HAZZ2F-yRjhsFV67qYwRsadJhQqRd73JnUmB7EtmkXkJgbSRD7fumH6EePpT2cNMURlt4nNNOu-G0dLlP16qtRnxMrMNHin-FoxhMaLpgwfCV9M1aWPNMnPBm7A/s1600-h/yorkshire_pudding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXxQB1s-kLe4YTBmg8HAZZ2F-yRjhsFV67qYwRsadJhQqRd73JnUmB7EtmkXkJgbSRD7fumH6EePpT2cNMURlt4nNNOu-G0dLlP16qtRnxMrMNHin-FoxhMaLpgwfCV9M1aWPNMnPBm7A/s200/yorkshire_pudding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414061568935736850" /></a><br />1. Yorkshire puddings!<br />These are a total must have with Christmas dinner, made from a batter similar to pancake batter, they are cooked at high heat in the oven and rise into delectable puffy goodness which not only taste fabulous with dinner, but are to die for warmed up with some lemon and sugar for desert!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglWhWW_qFUGbG51LcJg-yXIfPlhvcSwXAVqS5tDEyAJuMuY6Mol8l4z_2r3Pc2xNZOrm62O0NqjMtKBF5n3iYX0omhG94Iw660ATVOScsJ-Eg7Vt5-Kjt812R_-9Qwc7EyYssvo6B9HRX/s1600-h/roasties.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglWhWW_qFUGbG51LcJg-yXIfPlhvcSwXAVqS5tDEyAJuMuY6Mol8l4z_2r3Pc2xNZOrm62O0NqjMtKBF5n3iYX0omhG94Iw660ATVOScsJ-Eg7Vt5-Kjt812R_-9Qwc7EyYssvo6B9HRX/s200/roasties.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414064892168940354" /></a><br />2. Roast potatoes<br />Cooked in the meat juices, continuously basted and fabulously crispy, my mum showed me how to make the perfect roastie and they're a huge favorite in our house.<br /><br />3. Paxo Sage & Onion stuffing<br />This is one of our British must haves. In fact if I didn't buy this my oldest daughter Lauren would be very upset. It's very different to American stuffing and it's totally yummy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaGM4y2A4l0CMAepJTiTYEK5R4bpRuDzV_XUG3q-b7o2CR6tAWhlLnrovyhi1e99blVYxcJcm2tRRjHkMEnlpB_a20zNO9nM_lfa8nInDp9n336MlMizx8alP8nh1udiweSbZsbn-IDfW/s1600-h/cadburys.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaGM4y2A4l0CMAepJTiTYEK5R4bpRuDzV_XUG3q-b7o2CR6tAWhlLnrovyhi1e99blVYxcJcm2tRRjHkMEnlpB_a20zNO9nM_lfa8nInDp9n336MlMizx8alP8nh1udiweSbZsbn-IDfW/s200/cadburys.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414064433260176962" /></a><br />4. Chocolate Tree Decorations<br />A family tradition, has to be by the British Cadburys company and the kids try every year to hide them within the branches of the tree to fool me!<br /><br />5. Bisto Gravy<br />Yes it's granules out of a container but it's our favorite gravy and it's darn easy to make which makes it a perfect choice from back home in the UK.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVqrvIiVIi-kEtQ7XQXYrs2_OiAYGzRykaGT5jYZWhBK9FnmSzFfbH-PtH7IoagjrVAIkmE8XhseemisoUwfM467dtFU2No2FKst7cUq1ja_sjTKkCMvtOVA-jWG0yt8G9SjKjN0SlaqF/s1600-h/selectionbox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVqrvIiVIi-kEtQ7XQXYrs2_OiAYGzRykaGT5jYZWhBK9FnmSzFfbH-PtH7IoagjrVAIkmE8XhseemisoUwfM467dtFU2No2FKst7cUq1ja_sjTKkCMvtOVA-jWG0yt8G9SjKjN0SlaqF/s200/selectionbox.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414065052172242066" /></a><br />6. Selection boxes<br />Another British tradition, something my children have grown up with every year and I still buy at least 2 each for them every year.<br /><br />7. Mashed potatoes<br />An odd choice you may think, but I barely eat potatoes the rest of the year and I love to indulge at Christmas on copious amounts of the fluffy stuff made with obscene quantities of butter before being joined by at least 3 veggies and a sea of gravy. It is mandatory to make at least enough to last 3 days!<br /><br />8. Baby Brussel sprouts<br />Only my older daughter and I love these, so it's about the only time of the year that we add them to the menu - great to go with the leftovers!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz65BiUG3hvadklQx46ECss5qE1lo2cQBIe8KsYfwsvYlES3XjvD_bR8y7x-TPVtkLou8o3-8CeGQTmVfdYd5xpNj_o7J94fX9OtbT69u6eSpYa07lo8n9h-AODAd2M0oJ29Tib1sifWGP/s1600-h/MincemeatPie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz65BiUG3hvadklQx46ECss5qE1lo2cQBIe8KsYfwsvYlES3XjvD_bR8y7x-TPVtkLou8o3-8CeGQTmVfdYd5xpNj_o7J94fX9OtbT69u6eSpYa07lo8n9h-AODAd2M0oJ29Tib1sifWGP/s200/MincemeatPie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414061832136358162" /></a><br />9. Mince Pies<br />A huge favorite of my oldest daughter Lauren, made with a sweet mixture of mincemeat and another British tradition<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxynn1sy9UrNsqzwmpluq4A-Q1U0K_-6nwtW_XiKA0sYVsZ3LyziWb6p-1xS_pWAKjASM4p7eq0fgPurWgAkCd3s-K9DJIwHAnfVlMPTXUKvP_Adj2wO01_hwV_qG82IHz3LQMS-ZGgPD/s1600-h/custard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxynn1sy9UrNsqzwmpluq4A-Q1U0K_-6nwtW_XiKA0sYVsZ3LyziWb6p-1xS_pWAKjASM4p7eq0fgPurWgAkCd3s-K9DJIwHAnfVlMPTXUKvP_Adj2wO01_hwV_qG82IHz3LQMS-ZGgPD/s200/custard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414064589134515970" /></a><br />10. Birds custard<br />Personally I'm not a fan but all of my kids love this hot creamy desert topping, Lauren loves it over her mince pies whereas her baby sister loves to eat it alone straight from the jug!<br /><br />Do you have any Christmas favorite foods or must have items you enjoy every year? Share them with me, I'd love to hear about your traditions!</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-44929382752240726552009-12-04T21:14:00.008-05:002011-11-27T17:18:12.265-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 12<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P9TUGlt7M_N510jnrDgocseUYHOUm3eF4nP23yZrZCOa2XOryh4nH1KEW3rIYchF5afEusmwTsgdJTWwmmYDjVwBE08rPi97OvsrpnNRVJoldvPRyCrVXheYTTfVo0Icy09Nc-DNzJXu/s1600-h/day12_penquin_12daysofchristmas_250x250.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411571833803116018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P9TUGlt7M_N510jnrDgocseUYHOUm3eF4nP23yZrZCOa2XOryh4nH1KEW3rIYchF5afEusmwTsgdJTWwmmYDjVwBE08rPi97OvsrpnNRVJoldvPRyCrVXheYTTfVo0Icy09Nc-DNzJXu/s320/day12_penquin_12daysofchristmas_250x250.jpg" /></a><br /><center>It's our final day of the 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway and our best prize yet!! Todays prize is not only festive, bright, cute and colorful but sweet and delicious too! It's 4 prizes all for one person from both our <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span></a> store and from our <a href="http://duckysoaps.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ducky Soaps</span></a> store!<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;"><strong style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAY 12 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >RAINBOW JEWELS CANDY<br />AND<br />THREE HOLIDAY DUCKY SOAPS</span></strong></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXIGngTA12xvJivcZBYAe4kYwwyiC4GgeDXfB3of6vYUtJ0GijAvEe2fuw9Gh6YgYt9nOXS5rpYd5OuMRJH5sOHNqhPltPCdl630LmkMb3oHAqTUxnaEgn6tzK92C279RTrK2ETL73ffR/s1600-h/day12giveaway.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411571260419710674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXIGngTA12xvJivcZBYAe4kYwwyiC4GgeDXfB3of6vYUtJ0GijAvEe2fuw9Gh6YgYt9nOXS5rpYd5OuMRJH5sOHNqhPltPCdl630LmkMb3oHAqTUxnaEgn6tzK92C279RTrK2ETL73ffR/s320/day12giveaway.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span> </a>or my <a href="http://duckysoaps.etsy.com/"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Ducky Soaps Shop</span> </a>then come back here and post telling me what item would make you smile the most if you found it in your Christmas stocking</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to USA & Canada.<br /><br />The winner will receive a bag of rainbow crystal jewels candy plus a snowman, Rudolph and elf ducky soap valued at $20.<br /><br />Day 12 Giveaway Ends: Tuesday 15th December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-87534888622547360672009-12-02T14:45:00.008-05:002009-12-07T23:21:21.898-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 9, 10 & 11!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D9nW-sJ8-axyuKzp5MUKdPcGh4e7EeFnzAmmD4XiE27L6nxW-SsihkBEpY0CjKecR76frqypqFSDaesEOdZarkyiN_xV__LBr9EMlbx5l7YyCZzBWeKm_ZJfLjK7v4jbYqdg5U4gkVkq/s1600-h/day8910.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410732217655320402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D9nW-sJ8-axyuKzp5MUKdPcGh4e7EeFnzAmmD4XiE27L6nxW-SsihkBEpY0CjKecR76frqypqFSDaesEOdZarkyiN_xV__LBr9EMlbx5l7YyCZzBWeKm_ZJfLjK7v4jbYqdg5U4gkVkq/s320/day8910.jpg" /></a><br /><center>Do you like surprises? Then you'll love todays giveaway and even better there are 3 of them up for grabs!! Today we're combining days 9, 10 and 11 to give away 3 prizes all at once!! Now you have even more chances to win!! Todays prize is from our <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span></a>. A delicious sweet treat gift pack of delicious handmade candy!<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;"><strong style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">DAY 9,10 & 11 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;" >SWEET TREAT GIFT PACK</span></strong></span> </center><center><br /> </center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-4Tav_cS89p1rOALfGTYXl3jnaKY4OEsrY_lVCV0wgn9TD_0e-wu8LPk0pO5AoTgbDvaOn1q7SfoBy1C8mt_jpmZETaeLBHfcepGrbQAi37uAkAXwanIFttTIInoGemo5jBO9K-BqCAE/s1600-h/crystaljewelsjars1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410730194611742898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-4Tav_cS89p1rOALfGTYXl3jnaKY4OEsrY_lVCV0wgn9TD_0e-wu8LPk0pO5AoTgbDvaOn1q7SfoBy1C8mt_jpmZETaeLBHfcepGrbQAi37uAkAXwanIFttTIInoGemo5jBO9K-BqCAE/s320/crystaljewelsjars1.jpg" /></a><center><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span> </span></a>then come back here and post telling me which Christmas lollipop is your favorite.</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on<span style="color:#3366ff;"> </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TWITTER</span></a><br />-Become a fan on facebook<span style="color:#3366ff;"> </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</span></a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrZjRLrJbA3IUSncTM22I5517CotKLG-4eQUZAo7kPL5rbZDkxq-fM675NseZVUFWp9xD4FoK_PH-qBIJKZ0kFyoAfO4sLR34KRCMBQvbYNYOxMBvxfFxejfiD2zjrGa2G5yD_bTUO4uc/s1600-h/mysterybox.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410729924355790610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrZjRLrJbA3IUSncTM22I5517CotKLG-4eQUZAo7kPL5rbZDkxq-fM675NseZVUFWp9xD4FoK_PH-qBIJKZ0kFyoAfO4sLR34KRCMBQvbYNYOxMBvxfFxejfiD2zjrGa2G5yD_bTUO4uc/s320/mysterybox.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide.<br /><br />Each winner will receive a mystery sweetie pack valued at $5.<br /><br />Day 6,7 & 8 Giveaway Ends: Sunday 13th December 2009 @ 10am EST<br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-4562502472403718502009-11-30T20:45:00.008-05:002009-12-07T23:20:39.867-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 6, 7 & 8!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHBrDu33IkqOfvKKDEk894JErp9GODlC3zhf8qpzoo__B3LUhDgOgOrSxuhAvHSYvSfDwEnFHgu7vs5IkA1APmpbqscDWxtWPqCkDPLn_izQiFPDd_zBi5hiVBUF4rejk_-5dNM0mAsCw/s1600/giveaway678.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHBrDu33IkqOfvKKDEk894JErp9GODlC3zhf8qpzoo__B3LUhDgOgOrSxuhAvHSYvSfDwEnFHgu7vs5IkA1APmpbqscDWxtWPqCkDPLn_izQiFPDd_zBi5hiVBUF4rejk_-5dNM0mAsCw/s320/giveaway678.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410084041428135554" /></a><br /><center>What a wonderful Thanksgiving and crazy busy week! Today we're combining days 6, 7 and 8 to give away 3 prizes all at once!! Now you have even more chances to win!! Todays prize is not only festive but was a special request as a prize from one wonderful <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=117484567418#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418"><span style="color:#3366ff;">facebook</span></a> follower! It's 3 great days of giveaways and today our prizes come from our <a href="http://duckysoaps.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Ducky Soaps</span></a> store!<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;"><strong style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;">DAY 6,7 & 8 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;" >SNOWMAN IN A SNOWFLAKE DUCKY SOAP</span></strong></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauFdh4mZplWt1Vh2bCZwT_sMLlavL9Dhahb_xEBlDpMu8EcUxKNVohHrhsNjQcCOkruJX0q9ZA3KUc6mLQbaU5Yyntfjko13eqlo3bIqMKq6DQAWo2v6yKp-ep_RTum8VNh4Fuyj60ChQ/s1600/il_430xN_47920589.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410082882047996386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauFdh4mZplWt1Vh2bCZwT_sMLlavL9Dhahb_xEBlDpMu8EcUxKNVohHrhsNjQcCOkruJX0q9ZA3KUc6mLQbaU5Yyntfjko13eqlo3bIqMKq6DQAWo2v6yKp-ep_RTum8VNh4Fuyj60ChQ/s320/il_430xN_47920589.jpg" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://duckysoaps.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Ducky Soaps store</span> </span></a>then come back here and post telling me what ducky soap reminds you most of Christmas.</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on<span style="color:#3366ff;"> </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop"><span style="color:#3366ff;">TWITTER</span></a><br />-Become a fan on facebook<span style="color:#3366ff;"> </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</span></a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide.<br /><br />Each winner will receive a snowman in a snowflake ducky soap valued at $6.<br /><br />Day 6,7 & 8 Giveaway Ends: Friday 11th December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-32222732980027280402009-11-23T18:45:00.011-05:002009-12-04T21:33:22.730-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 5<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAYUu2rLVzlxif0shHsYkCbo9JnzUdJqa5zmDVNgDIQe56ecuAgV4xzul5BjUgH62HZXPJI61GXoo8X9zjHWVCOoFvw0uBPVQ57mkQh4LWba0Cxi5kXyxeOoC-um2K7XQz-vxqDAbIJhL/s1600/day5_penquin_12daysofchristmas_250x250.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAYUu2rLVzlxif0shHsYkCbo9JnzUdJqa5zmDVNgDIQe56ecuAgV4xzul5BjUgH62HZXPJI61GXoo8X9zjHWVCOoFvw0uBPVQ57mkQh4LWba0Cxi5kXyxeOoC-um2K7XQz-vxqDAbIJhL/s320/day5_penquin_12daysofchristmas_250x250.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407466000917431362" /></a><br /><center>Todays prize is not only festive but sweet and delicious too! It's day 5 of our 12 days of Christmas giveaway and today our prize is from our <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span></a> store!<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;"><strong style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAY 5 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >CHRISTMAS LOLLIPOPS</span></strong></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6D5JzAoJo4RAHlHcs0GPVbtSoIMRM57Zs9wtdLoyhnihML1TmMsVEa4jOQgg2yAIPzRhohpU5aSVBWs6n_NvSqRyHyYFneFyufS2VFR4QmqChDqlT6D2-rdLDRYZpVpBpKpTp0EPKKGR/s1600/mysterybox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6D5JzAoJo4RAHlHcs0GPVbtSoIMRM57Zs9wtdLoyhnihML1TmMsVEa4jOQgg2yAIPzRhohpU5aSVBWs6n_NvSqRyHyYFneFyufS2VFR4QmqChDqlT6D2-rdLDRYZpVpBpKpTp0EPKKGR/s320/mysterybox.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407465782396668114" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Sweet Lollipop Shop</span> </a>then come back here and post telling me what Christmas item you like the most</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to USA & Canada.<br /><br />The winner will receive a selection of Christmas lollipops valued at $10.<br /><br />Day 5 Giveaway Extended: Tuesday 8th December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-3163016126197560422009-11-23T15:12:00.007-05:002009-11-23T19:24:30.428-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 4<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm8IzuWIuqBigJU-D4_sgBA3avcHsS45ucocNVx8E58iQVTLvM_HZhC7JEZM2V0tDyXr7uBpb6MzgS0kovSMEKC8U9g6EqPSXhkPYY6KKA9OIiD4F2WVr4WFsadTmw-6O6kIhHbChoWP0/s1600/day4_santa_12daysofchristmas_250x250.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm8IzuWIuqBigJU-D4_sgBA3avcHsS45ucocNVx8E58iQVTLvM_HZhC7JEZM2V0tDyXr7uBpb6MzgS0kovSMEKC8U9g6EqPSXhkPYY6KKA9OIiD4F2WVr4WFsadTmw-6O6kIhHbChoWP0/s320/day4_santa_12daysofchristmas_250x250.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407395282748930434" /></a><br /><center>Todays prize will keep you toasty warm this coming holiday season! It's day 4 of our 12 days of Christmas giveaway and today our prize is from Sweet Lollipop Shop's <a href="http://bodybeautiful.etsy.com">Body Beautiful</a> store! It's a pair of matching natural cherry pit handy heat therapy bags in a Christmas "Candy Cane" red and white striped print. They are perfect pocket hand warmers for teenagers and adults, can be used for muscle cramps, arthritic conditions, joint pain and are proven to provide relief in the treatment of fibromyalgia pain! Easy to use - just pop in the microwave for 1 minute for heat therapy or place in a freezer bag and chill in the freezer for bumps, scrapes and bruising. Cherry pits are all natural, safe and retain heat and cold much better than alternative fillers.<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAY 4 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >HANDY HEAT THERAPY BAGS<br />CANDY CANE DESIGN</span></strong></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-WRKe2Sf0TN0YWtWk0ZWN1IKbxR-1g3HContB8Mr95GnFrG5ZF3TRKkTxNrdNTpz0SXgRewao5aOAPcdESgayphoDG22mOENIdEgrZGdLPfCckbVAB5VTLRB7qEq4N24HdckBHQQQKIT/s1600/cherrypitcandycane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-WRKe2Sf0TN0YWtWk0ZWN1IKbxR-1g3HContB8Mr95GnFrG5ZF3TRKkTxNrdNTpz0SXgRewao5aOAPcdESgayphoDG22mOENIdEgrZGdLPfCckbVAB5VTLRB7qEq4N24HdckBHQQQKIT/s320/cherrypitcandycane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407397912076300034" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://bodybeautiful.etsy.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Body Beautiful Etsy shop</span> </a> then come back here and post telling me what item you like the best from my store</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to USA & Canada.<br /><br />The winner will receive a pair of natural cherry pit handy heat therapy bags in candy cane stripes design as seen in the picture above.<br /><br />Day 4 Giveaway Ends: Friday 4th December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-37747958386352252442009-11-20T22:11:00.006-05:002009-11-23T15:26:57.068-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 3<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlURzu7RFDjr0lvTJ2frH-gfnuaJCC0KpWgKJJyzkJgxXdiwfWh4pn5ud5Yhacp5oo4tQrh83JW4Y93D4-mosi4_3zJ8AjvK8TBPT-8EJiH3FgcvT9OwIlEyUMfXkF2_XgX1fdYZvgMfKA/s1600/day3penguin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlURzu7RFDjr0lvTJ2frH-gfnuaJCC0KpWgKJJyzkJgxXdiwfWh4pn5ud5Yhacp5oo4tQrh83JW4Y93D4-mosi4_3zJ8AjvK8TBPT-8EJiH3FgcvT9OwIlEyUMfXkF2_XgX1fdYZvgMfKA/s320/day3penguin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406393424473153586" /></a><br /><center>Todays prize looks deliciously sweet! It's day 3 of our 12 days of Christmas giveaway and today our prize is from Sweet Lollipop Shop's <a href="http://bodybeautiful.etsy.com">Body Beautiful</a> store! It's a handmade resin pendant made with real candy sprinkles and comes complete with a chain for you to wear and show off your sweet side!<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAY 3 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >SWEET TREAT CANDY PENDANT</span></strong></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGVDQVLV0dGP1_DqsQpwH1KBeTv3Bb1wzOrdvLvbnIXF6i0oRN0KXE_jGGANQWmsQocXqAN7C8unbAM0cM9yoHgoG9JH6iI4G8-1OWmelMEYG3cNiCoHnitTRKXrzenPnfqJp6fnxHsuP/s1600/rainbowpendant1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGVDQVLV0dGP1_DqsQpwH1KBeTv3Bb1wzOrdvLvbnIXF6i0oRN0KXE_jGGANQWmsQocXqAN7C8unbAM0cM9yoHgoG9JH6iI4G8-1OWmelMEYG3cNiCoHnitTRKXrzenPnfqJp6fnxHsuP/s320/rainbowpendant1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406389878751376402" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://bodybeautiful.etsy.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Body Beautiful Etsy shop</span> </a> then come back here and post telling me what item you like the best from my store</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to everyone, worldwide.<br /><br /><br />The winner will receive the fabulously cute pendant above complete with chain and ready to wear!<br /><br />Day 3 Giveaway Ends: Thursday 3rd December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-13172884646097382812009-11-19T22:27:00.010-05:002009-11-20T22:12:39.359-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwUIao9kyqDMcKjCn-RIq4A7FcK52YEvEGG8lR2KkgXWiK1l8O07mHpkYmVxTGeQRsqBqiL2Qq-PgCdGLOV1yPRXofVc-8zbQCUPghNGfm29hMGfw_qtgn0RhLS5e449ThkIKdTIJSMBP/s1600/day2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwUIao9kyqDMcKjCn-RIq4A7FcK52YEvEGG8lR2KkgXWiK1l8O07mHpkYmVxTGeQRsqBqiL2Qq-PgCdGLOV1yPRXofVc-8zbQCUPghNGfm29hMGfw_qtgn0RhLS5e449ThkIKdTIJSMBP/s320/day2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406026875204132626" /></a><br /><br /><center>Wow the last 24 hours went so fast and so here we are and it's day 2 of our 12 days of Christmas giveaway and today our prize is from Sweet Lollipop Shop's ducky soap store!<br /><br />So Lets Get Going!<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAY 2 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >CHRISTMAS ELF DUCKY SOAP SET</span></strong></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswhMXOsJFMm9Gy0zB-9ViBT0v4HEdMu5ftxS35loaO58gEDDkjp3VQqrAHEQ-rCzHFtbUDerm9U92gu_ltQszJgkV1l2a6UmjG0TiAV2vu11VtIXLof3_HoCBae1vKg09sIvsQwXl8W8L/s1600/ELFSOAPS2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswhMXOsJFMm9Gy0zB-9ViBT0v4HEdMu5ftxS35loaO58gEDDkjp3VQqrAHEQ-rCzHFtbUDerm9U92gu_ltQszJgkV1l2a6UmjG0TiAV2vu11VtIXLof3_HoCBae1vKg09sIvsQwXl8W8L/s320/ELFSOAPS2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406026636904673490" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://duckysoaps.etsy.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ducky Soaps Etsy shop</span> </a> then come back here and post telling me which ducky soap you like the best</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US & Canada only.<br /><br /><br />The winner will receive a fabulously cute <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17770370">Christmas elf ducky glycerin soap set</a> with 3 adorable mini ducky soaps in a delicious holiday berry scent.<br /><br />Day 2 Giveaway Ends: Wednesday 2nd December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-42872026785214238902009-11-16T23:18:00.015-05:002009-11-19T22:50:39.650-05:0012 days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWPDH6OxmkV0TpYg5FC-2P4ADcj1tlSvqCQW2B_i-l6jJZ1iDhi4ZZn07sPfiaDc5zpLR1_b0m9LmLfGDGKc6bRPZuaJDc6-2qKpUSY1QY2DYL9CgBbuA9Qc6sj1x9Rx6-qDsJQwtpm3R/s1600/giveawayicon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWPDH6OxmkV0TpYg5FC-2P4ADcj1tlSvqCQW2B_i-l6jJZ1iDhi4ZZn07sPfiaDc5zpLR1_b0m9LmLfGDGKc6bRPZuaJDc6-2qKpUSY1QY2DYL9CgBbuA9Qc6sj1x9Rx6-qDsJQwtpm3R/s320/giveawayicon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405669744992352754" /></a><br /><center>As we all begin preparations for the upcoming holiday season it's hard to believe how quickly it crept upon us. This year I have decided to hold a very special 12 days of Christmas giveaway, what this means is there will be 12 consecutive days of goodies giving you even more chance to win a little something.<br /><br />Now traditionally the twelve days of Christmas begins on December 25th through until January 5th until the beginning of Epiphany on January 6th. However Sweet Lollipop Shop doesn't want you to wait that long so our giveaway begins on the first day of advent, December 1st until December 12th so that you get your goodies just in time for the real first day of Christmas!<br /><br />So Lets Get Started!<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><strong style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">DAY 1 - PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >CRYSTAL BARLEY HARD CANDY JEWELS<br />EGG NOG & CRANBERRY FLAVORS</span></strong></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfxN62MhdVlif0rP1GojwpJv8aqchLJdM-DavGIf28eQvUaFY1aFBB7bj8KHVqgv8A6XgIUohPAAshoCxhwdqhEkIIzQaTNmoaQE3u-EbcLO_4cjDAzhJ4hrQdh_zQBmk5FByORYE0g-M/s1600/eggnog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfxN62MhdVlif0rP1GojwpJv8aqchLJdM-DavGIf28eQvUaFY1aFBB7bj8KHVqgv8A6XgIUohPAAshoCxhwdqhEkIIzQaTNmoaQE3u-EbcLO_4cjDAzhJ4hrQdh_zQBmk5FByORYE0g-M/s320/eggnog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405631246288975298" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here's how you can win:</span><br /><br /><strong>Entry is easy, just visit my <a href="http://sweetlollipopshop.etsy.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sweet Lollipop Shop Etsy shop</span> </a> then come back here and post telling me which flavor crystal jewels candy you like the best</strong><br /><br /><em>*Want more entries?*<br />-Post this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook.<br />-Follow me on <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://twitter.com/sweetlollipop">TWITTER</a><br />-Become a fan on facebook <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/Londonderry-NH/Sweet-Lollipop-Shop/117484567418">Sweet Lollipop Shop Facebook Page</a><br />-Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where.(2 EXTRA ENTRIES!!)<br />-Add my button to your blog<br />-Subscribe to and/or follow my blog (Make sure you activate your subscription!)</em><br /><br /><strong>Each of these can give you another entry! Please leave a separate comment for each one and what it is for!</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Rules: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email.</strong> The winner will have 24 hours to respond to me with their name and address. If this information is not received within 24 hours new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US & Canada only.<br /><br /><br />The winner will receive 2 bags of crystal barley hard candy jewels in <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34678547">egg nog</a> and <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34382812">cranberry</a>.<br /><br />Day 1 Giveaway Ends: Tuesday 1st December 2009 @ 10am EST</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-26889378876241818782009-11-10T19:16:00.007-05:002009-11-10T20:01:49.889-05:00Tasty Tuesday - The Power Of Tumeric<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5qhkHnrDQln1yoUgQxWLOa_QgAXJ8OOFqSY45sQZHAFTJ7ysP6a34WC4dRP8H95T5RWQyW7fQ0UDmj_8nhUIkxartw6Flq341gcJh6ynmBURotnhrxbDlMSf1Bx9VgTDEbDnqyBZ0aI2/s1600-h/cajunshrimp1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402640775262582226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5qhkHnrDQln1yoUgQxWLOa_QgAXJ8OOFqSY45sQZHAFTJ7ysP6a34WC4dRP8H95T5RWQyW7fQ0UDmj_8nhUIkxartw6Flq341gcJh6ynmBURotnhrxbDlMSf1Bx9VgTDEbDnqyBZ0aI2/s320/cajunshrimp1.jpg" /></a><br /><center>For those that know me, my dislike of taking medications is quite well known. I'm always looking for ways to improve medical conditions in the most natural way possible and after another day of intense shoulder and arm pain due to inflammation I decided to create a meal packed with natural anti inflammatory foods.<br /><br />After stocking up on the basics and things I really enjoy like strawberries, fresh spinach and fresh bell peppers, I wanted to create a recipe for myself and lil bear to enjoy for supper. During my research I found turmeric is supposed to be one of the most effective natural anti-inflammatory foods, so below is tonight's recipe for Spicy Shrimp & rice with garlic infused vegetables. </center><center><br /></center><center><u><strong>Spicy Shrimp & Rice with Garlic Infused Vegetables</strong> </u></center><center><u><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong></u><br /><br />1/2lb raw shrimp (shells/veins removed)<br />1 tablespoon butter<br />Cajun Spices<br />Basil<br />Turmeric<br />1 clove fresh garlic<br />2 cups cooked rice (whichever you prefer)<br />1 small head broccoli<br />4 oz whole button mushrooms<br />Steam fresh bags (great for steaming veggies)<br /><br /><u><strong>How to make it</strong></u><br /><br />Set oven to 375 degrees. Lay a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet(double the size of baking pan)and give a light spray of Pam or similar. Sprinkle a little of your Cajun spices, basil and turmeric onto oiled foil, then lay shrimp in a single layer on top. Take the butter and place a very small amount on each shrimp, then finish with another sprinkling of Cajun spices, basil and turmeric. (the more you use the spicier they will be so use to your particular taste preferences) Fold over foil to cover shrimp so that they will steam, gathering up sides to form a pouch and place in oven for 18-25 minutes.<br /><br />Wash broccoli and mushrooms, cut broccoli into smaller florets but leave mushrooms whole and place inside steam fresh bag. Dice garlic clove and add to vegetables. About 5 minutes before shrimp are cooked, put steam fresh bag in the microwave (follow manufacturers instructions for timing) on high for approximately 4-5 minutes.<br /><br />When ready serve over a bed of your favorite rice, we like to cheat so use the little minute rice tubs but you can use any style you prefer.<br /><br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-13116220828879548422009-11-10T17:03:00.004-05:002009-11-10T17:10:06.539-05:00Team EEAT Silent Auction!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8S95RsbNLV33Im6drJnYsU5RjSpNnJGukwRPjQ1U4z-8QRiJ5o5RC-2VXkB-GhLuG1jtwML7fX-1sgY7WL3bL3M8Fkg1DehUAsCOC_8cugXcZcCL1XEDQP-90wp2huozyYPM6a0UT2mGQ/s1600-h/team+eeat+silent+auction.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8S95RsbNLV33Im6drJnYsU5RjSpNnJGukwRPjQ1U4z-8QRiJ5o5RC-2VXkB-GhLuG1jtwML7fX-1sgY7WL3bL3M8Fkg1DehUAsCOC_8cugXcZcCL1XEDQP-90wp2huozyYPM6a0UT2mGQ/s320/team+eeat+silent+auction.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402600460691011058" /></a><br /><center><a href="http://etsyedibleartsteam.blogspot.com/">Team Eeat Silent Auction!!<br /></a> <br />The Team Eeat Silent Auction has began!! There have been so many awesome donations! We would like to thank each and everyone of you that have donated! You have made this auction possible! All of us espiring culinary artist are very grateful for your support in our on going quest to acheive our individual goals in the culianry field.<br /><br />The Auction Info:<br /><br />Starts: Midnight EST, Sunday Nov. 8th<br />Ends: Midnight EST, Saturday Nov. 14th<br />Auction Link: http://www.32auctions.com/view_auction?id=TeamEeat&pwd=teameeat <br />Auction ID: TeamEeat<br />Auction Password: teameeat<br /><br />Go check it out and support the small foodie business owner!<br /><br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-70480100355769311532009-11-06T13:48:00.006-05:002009-11-10T14:05:56.910-05:00The H1N1 Curry Cure<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2cUWgJRFZA7357Ky9hKWdfhLY6ncstSVFrzUQmDVAvpe36LIS215jbkaJvTOsanCA-Sy2PlqTqH3osVNfsmmcnzQ6-ftqmR9eSMH1kPgl1fHy3ImoiISDv4k7B-02KuaO3qZwImwahq8/s1600-h/mushroom+curry.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2cUWgJRFZA7357Ky9hKWdfhLY6ncstSVFrzUQmDVAvpe36LIS215jbkaJvTOsanCA-Sy2PlqTqH3osVNfsmmcnzQ6-ftqmR9eSMH1kPgl1fHy3ImoiISDv4k7B-02KuaO3qZwImwahq8/s320/mushroom+curry.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402553254349232178" /></a><br /><center>When you're a mom and you're little one is sick you feel helpless, your heart aches in a way that you really can't describe and you'd gladly be sick for them if it makes them feel better again.<br /><br />After 2 days of a high fever whilst suffering with the flu, Caitys appetite had all but disappeared. She'd lost 4lbs in a few days and she's already a petite 62lbs for her 10 years, I was desperate to find some way, any way, to find something she could enjoy and keep down. First with the aid of some tylenol I was able to get her fever down but she was still barely managing the odd spoonful of ice cream.<br /><br />Her dad and I had assumed jello, ice cream and ginger ale would be her hearts greatest desires whilst she felt icky but apparently we were wrong, so I offered her anything she wanted, didn't matter how crazy, how complicated, I would get it for her if it would help her feel better.<br /><br />I was thinking chicken noodle soup or another comfort type food ...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Oh No!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">She chose homemade curry with mushrooms and white rice!</span><br /><br />Yes you heard right, a 10 yr old wanting mushrooms - the same 10 year old that HATES them normally wanted me to cook a curry with them for her!<br /><br />What's even more amazing is that not only did she eat a full dish of it, she kept it down, had one more bedtime dose of tylenol and woke up this morning with NO fever!<br /><br />Did my curry cure the flu? I doubt it - but this mom will happily take some credit for helping her lil bear feel better.<br /><br />Do you have any foods that make you or a loved one feel better when they're sick? Maybe you have a funny food story? I'd love to hear about it!</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-47948771456036458822009-11-06T13:04:00.005-05:002009-11-06T13:46:52.919-05:00Frantic Follow Friday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVbhCovs6Bv_Mpf_GFYQiCB3siT9dZiKAqMpa09xvBm-FVrEzhDsGh-AZdDFDM12946x9nN_9j-_u-NMHEu4hXh56Sv0FwtJ1ltbXepVUZUjZtm0P6Gyeaq0bA1EQORhc0gfTZrXGAOwN/s1600-h/uk2009+095.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVbhCovs6Bv_Mpf_GFYQiCB3siT9dZiKAqMpa09xvBm-FVrEzhDsGh-AZdDFDM12946x9nN_9j-_u-NMHEu4hXh56Sv0FwtJ1ltbXepVUZUjZtm0P6Gyeaq0bA1EQORhc0gfTZrXGAOwN/s320/uk2009+095.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401062963431498930" /></a><br /><br /><center>It's been a crazy week here in the Sweet Lollipop Shop and the feeling of going stir crazy is overwhelming. My youngest munchkin came home sick from school on Monday, complaining of a sore throat and cough, with all the insanity with this new flu I decided to keep her off school and as it turns out that was the right thing to do as she got steadily sicker, finally yesterday getting diagnosed with flu (suspected H1N1).<br /><br />The pedeatrician seem almost irritated by the question of H1N1, it seems that they feel that it's been totally blown out of proportion. She said they don't even test for it unless you're so sick you need to be hospitalized, it's assumed instead that because it's too early for the seasonal flu, that it must be H1N1 and asked me to simply let my daughters school know that she is having flu like symptoms.<br /><br />The confusing messages that are being sent out I believe simply adds to peoples panic, I have to say at one point yesterday morning I was really at the point where it flashed in my mind "what if she doesn't get better". Her temp was 103, she couldn't eat/drink or keep medicine down and she was so sick I was feeling guilty that I'd thought this whole swine flu craziness was a media hyped nonsense. I honestly had never seen her so sick before and it scared the heck out of me and so I can see clearly where any parent would go to panic mode.<br /><br />Thankfully today she's done a total turnaround, temperature is back to normal, she's back to talking a mile a minute and bouncing around the house sounding like a croaky frog, the sore throat being the only real noticible symptom remaining and I'm back to realising as the doctor said, H1N1 is just another strain of flu, no better, no worse, just slightly different. Most people will exhibit symptoms for 5 days or so with no long lasting ill effects, just maybe some fatigue for a few weeks afterwards. And yes for some just as with the seasonal flu, it can develop into something much worse and you should be particularly careful if you are in one of those high risk groups.<br /><br />Want to know the symptoms of the flu? The main ones are sore throat, cough, fever, sore/achy body, nausea, diarreaha, runny nose. Because it's a virus, there isn't a magic medication and tamiflu the doctor explained only shortens the length of time you may experience symptoms and carries it's own risks of side effects and currently is impossible to find anyway.<br /><br />I hope everyone can stay healthy this coming holiday season.<br /><br />Have you been affected by the flu/H1N1 virus? Do you have an opinion on the subject? Let me know what you think!<br /><br /><br /></center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6037874887087314932.post-78442749665972055632009-11-02T16:30:00.004-05:002009-11-02T20:07:06.309-05:00Just Another Manic Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOwApkK-J1vBHH6iMByxpq-6q_nwup4RwvRNK2aO0Ptzr_tLpVKvYmf12zaukUAx0wsPb6L6-3cOoXxDSZedf2Uguw0xBP-848GLu9cXbDHCKBPDpWsVb5i65XLLDCowfmoKfqbfy2rvD/s1600-h/chickenbake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOwApkK-J1vBHH6iMByxpq-6q_nwup4RwvRNK2aO0Ptzr_tLpVKvYmf12zaukUAx0wsPb6L6-3cOoXxDSZedf2Uguw0xBP-848GLu9cXbDHCKBPDpWsVb5i65XLLDCowfmoKfqbfy2rvD/s320/chickenbake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399677272385425746" /></a><br /><br /><center>Can you believe it's only a matter of weeks until Christmas? It seems like this year has flown by faster than ever before and that summer sprang into winter without giving fall a second thought!<br /><br />It's also been a busy year and with that in mind what's a crazy Brit to do when it comes to cooking something delicious, nutritious, yet quick and easy? The following is a simple recipe requiring very few ingredients and minimal preparation, yet it tastes fantastic and combined with a favorite vegetable even my fussy husband love its!<br /><br /><u><strong>Creamy Chicken Bake</strong></u><br /><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong></center><center><br />3 boneless/skinless chicken breasts<br />1 1/4 cups of regular long grain white rice (I like to use Uncle Ben's)<br />1 can Campbell's condensed 98% fat free cream of chicken soup<br />Fresh oregano (dried if no fresh available)<br />1 tsp Paprika<br />1/2 tsp Basil<br />1/4 tsp Black Pepper<br />2 cups of water<br /><br /><strong>How To Make It</strong><br /><br />Place your rice, soup, water and half of your paprika, basil, oregano and black pepper into a good sized Pyrex lidded baking dish and mix together. Once mixed together, lay the chicken breasts on top of the mixture and sprinkle the remaining paprika, basil, oregano and black pepper over the top. Cover and place in a hot oven at 375F degrees and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes.<br /><br />Serve with your favorite vegetable, personally I love fresh steamed broccoli made in those fabulous steam bags you can now buy at the grocery stores!<br /><br />Enjoy!!</center>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14692526429481599344noreply@blogger.com0