Today, one lucky reader will win a cookbook from each of my favorite celebrity chefs, Giada De Laurentiis and Ina Garten.
Giveaway Rules:
1. Since this giveaway is NOT sponsored by an outside source, it is open to US residents only due to shipping costs. Sorry.
2. Anonymous posts will not qualify as I have no way of verifying your identity.
3. Giveaway closes Sunday July 31 at 8pm CST.
4. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced on Monday August 1.
Now comes the fun part! Just leave a comment on this blog post telling me about your favorite memory this summer. My favorite was our family vacation to Florida and watching our girls play on the beach together.
I have none yet-sadly!! Just been working!! Lol
ReplyDeleteOur best day this summer was our full day of babysitting for our 3rd and youngest grandson, Isaac James, now 7-1/2 months old. Doesn't seem too exciting, right? But for this Grammie and Gramps it was heaven! Bath time, playtime, cuddle time...all were joyful and glorious for us. Our grandchildren mean the world to us. :)
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Well I'lll have to say our anniversary yesterday. I just posted about it, even though it was nothing special, just really nice.
ReplyDeleteBy far the best memory: my sweet boy being born 6 weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteBest memory is spending time w/ my husband in the pool :)
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My dad's 70th birthday last weekend...got to see some cousins I hadn't seen since we were kids.
ReplyDeleteMy 50th class reunion. Some I have not seen since graduation 50 years ago.
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My favorite memory was going to my boyfriend's bands show :)
ReplyDeleteSelling our house and moving to our new one next week!!
ReplyDeleteSo far Rhondi, it's been my tomato sandwich from the first tomato from the garden. I'm easily pleased! Not particularly exciting but...a simple pleasure!
ReplyDeleteSo far my favorite thing has been opening up my July Air Conditioning bill and jumping up and down with excitement because it wasn't above $350.00.
ReplyDeleteWell, not to sound like a copycat but my favorite summer memory thus far as been spending 2 weeks in our favorite annual vacay spot, New Smyrna Beach Florida!!! We love it every year, but after a rough spring really needed to relax and reconnect as a family. And this year was just a little extra special b/c while there we found out my husband will be his little brother's bone marrow match to fight his leukemia! Amen to prayers answered and vacations!
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I took a mini vacation to daytona and spent some quality time with the beach, it was so nice!
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my favorite memory of this summer was my first stay-cation with my husband!
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Our favorite memory is Pine Cove Family Camp in Tyler, TX. Our favorite week of the year every year!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhondi on your lst year of Blogging. One of my best memories from this summer was watching the fireworks on the lake with our family on the 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a lovely giveaway.
Best Wishes,
Miz Helen
Catching up on my reading and enjoying my garden!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part about this past summer was getting to spend time with family.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of summer was a family trip for Ft Lauderdale for my brothers wedding!!
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I guess I'd have to say that my favorite moment of the summer was watching my daughter get married!
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My favorite part was taking my girls to Sea World and watching them pet dolphins for the first time. Got priceless photos! (amber@normandinphotography.com)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1 yr, Rhondi! What fun! Too many fun memories so far to count! Really just enjoying time with our kiddos!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory would have to be our July 4th celebration! Lots of food, family, and swimming! Hard to get everyone together in these busy times!
ReplyDeleteAny day I spend time with my kids and grandkids :))
ReplyDeleteWatching our 2 year old son play on the beach this year and get used to the ocean! Took him a few days, but he ended up loving the ocean!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite time this summer is vacationing in Rhode Island with my husband and no kids...we always run on our own time...eat when we want, get up when we want and go to bed when we want...without worrying about if they kids are bored or hungry..
ReplyDeleteI had a great roadtrip to Valdosta with my oldest granddaughter and wife to visit my three grandsons. My son in law flys A-10s and he demonstrated flying the big gun, 30mm. My favorite part was hanging out with my three grandsons and my oldest granddaughter. I had the time of my life! It doesn't get any better than this. :)
ReplyDeleteattempting to make vegan muffins with my older sister and making the biggest mess in our lives haha
ReplyDeletebest summer memory so far is the lazy days of layin in the pool and catchin some rays
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory so far would be the tour of the Poas Volcano and Doka Coffee plantation in Costa Rica.
ReplyDeleteGetting up very early on a Saturday morning, getting some worms, and going fishing with my love. Sitting on the edge of the lake, with my feet in the water, enjoying the sunrise and quiet time. Best day of summer so far!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite moment this summer was when my 5 year old son said "Mommy - since I'm going to kindergarten this year, that's like the big time, right"?
ReplyDeleteMy favorite summer memory is sitting by the fire pit in the evening and seeing the smoke roll out over our pond as darkness moves in. {bee tree studio (at) gmail dot com}
ReplyDeleteI love Giada AND Ina! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite summer memory for this summer is the ease! By that I mean, my kids are not scheduled to here and back with activities so we are getting some to relax!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite summer memory is camping by the jetties in Mayport, Fl. watching the dolphins swimming and the sun setting over the navy ships in the basin while taps played. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGoing to the bowling alley with the Fam.. It is so hott here in Louisiana.. That we had to find things to do inside.. It was fun just watching them have. Fun but they surprised me when my nine year old beat me in the last game we played..
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory this summer was sneaking out of work early and taking my little boys to see Cars 2. We had a blast and they couldn't stop talking about what a great day it was!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory so far of this summer??? Just the simple fact that our AC kept right on working through this terrible heat wave we are having. lol Brenda
ReplyDeleteMy summer memory is sitting on the deck with my family and watching the kids play in the pool and on the swing set!!!
ReplyDeleteJust staying home and relaxing with the kiddies at the most going to the playground.
ReplyDeleteI have a new favorite memory everyday I think, because each day brings a new adventure with my three boys because me husband works so hard so that I can stay home with them. We haven't gone anywhere we have just enjoyed picnics in the park, swimming, movies, playing games and just enjoying each other's company.
ReplyDeleteHi, enter me please! I don't have a favorite memory yet. But I think I'll make some tomorrow! We are having a family get together! :)
ReplyDeleteElla,
I feel like I have a new favorite memory every day. My 2 yr old keeps it interesting. I think the most recent memory was her first visit to the zoo several weeks ago and seeing her eyes light up in amazement at all the animals especially the elephants!
ReplyDeleteWe are making many lovely memories this summer as it is my daughter's first. Experiencing all of her firsts has been magical! Today was her first visit to the fountain on the water front of our small town. I think she enjoyed watching the other children more than dipping her toes in. Her name is Lydia and she is 8 months old with the sweetest disposition ever.
ReplyDeleteSo far this summer our favorite memory is my daughter coming if First place Overall for her solo at her dance Nationals!! So glad to have met you!
ReplyDeleteOur favorites? All of them. We have grown so close over this summer. Spending every minute at home, soaking up the sun, lounging by the pool...Working in the garden. Each day has brought something to treasure!
ReplyDeleteWe just got back from A week at the beach in Florida. We saw a sea turtle come up in a little gully and then went back out to sea. My kids were so excited to be able to see a sea turtle and we even got a photo of it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory of summer is when my teenage kids were younger and loved spending all day outside with the kiddie pool and sprinkler. Now it is a chore to get them to go outside at all unless it is to a public pool or water park.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite summer memory was picking blackberries with my family, and having blackberry cobbler later that day.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory hasn't happened yet but will soon. On August 19th I will celebrate my 50th class reunion with numerous friends and on October 7th will celebrate our 50th wedding annivesary. Can't wait to celebrate both and I know they will both be memories for life not just this summer. Thanks Connie
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory is our Trip to Charleston!! What great food and the scenery was wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to go back!
My favorite summer memory is going camping by the lake with my parents and brother. We fished, swam and cooked over an open fire
ReplyDeleteMy family went to Gulf Shores, AL for the first time this summer and loved it. I think I ate my year's worth of shrimp! Looking forward to getting together with you guys, Rhondi! - Amy Foulger
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