Fall Giveaway

Ok everybody, do some finger streching because you have some typing to do! Shannon over at Rocks in My Dryer is hosting a fall giveaway carnival. Just head on over to her Bloggy Giveaway site to enter tons of cool giveaways and to sign up to do one of your own! "http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/reviews/2007/10/the-fall-yall-b.html

Now for the good stuff!!!!!! As some of you may know, I am a Creative Memories consultant. I am giving away a $10 Creative Memories giftcard! You don't have to be a scrapbooker to enjoy these products. There are lots of fun new products out for the digital photographer and for those who don't have time for traditional scrapbooking. Just leave me a comment below to enter! I will be drawing a winner this weekend! Any non-bloggers make sure you leave me a way to contact you! This contest is only open to residents of the U.S. for shipping reasons! If you don't win, but are interested in learning more about Creative Memories, let me know! Good Luck to everyone!!!

Update: For anyone who does not win, but would like to order some CM stuff- I am offering a 10% discount on all orders through the end of November. You can check out the products online at creativememories.com and get in touch with me by posting on my blog or by e-mailing me at lizzy_142@hotmail.com

This contest is now closed!!!!! The winner will be announced soon! Thanks!

New Recipes are Fun!

So I have decided that once a week, I will post a new recipe to share with all of you out in bloggerland! If you like recipes, you will love this giveaway for a free cookbook and a year subscription to your choice of magazine (mostly food magazines!). Check it out!
http://molly-coddled.com/2007/10/22/time-for-a-giveaway/#comment-1174

In honor of fall, today's recipe is for Pumpkin Bread! It is to die for!!!!!! It make 3-4 loaves and it freezes great! I love having a loaf to pull out of the freezer when we have overnight company! Let me know if you try it and how it turn out! Also, if you are looking for a certain type of recipe (main dish, a snack for a holiday openhouse, dessert, side dish, etc) let me know! I'm not giving any guarantees but I will try to help you out!

Pumpkin Bread

31/2 c. flour

3 c. sugar

1 c. Oil ( can substitute applesauce for 1/2 the oil)

2 c. pumpkin

2/3 c. water

1 c. chopped pecans

4 eggs

2 t. baking soda

2 t. sal

2 t. cinnamon

2 t. nutmeg

1/2 t. cloves

1/2 t. allspice

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into 3 or 4 loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. You may want to start checking the bread after 45 minutes of baking, it doesn't always take the full time.

Jewelry Giveaway

Check out this cool giveaway! They are giving away a beautiful pair of earings from Elite Bead Creations over at The Island Life http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/giveaway-elite-bead-creations/ Enter to Win!

I've finally done it!

Yes, that's right! I have finally stepped out and created my own blog. After months and months of reading everyone else's blogs and signing up for contests as a non-blogger, I have finally done it! I am not sure why I haven't done it sooner. Goodness knows, I am always looking for a good forum to show off my latest baby pics! So welcome to all and let the fun begin!