October 2006
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This contest is just too silly for words. The odds of winning are high because as of today there are very few entries.
Submit your photo of a strange looking vegetable grown in your garden, or purchased at a farmers market. Winning entry will receive a $50 gift certificate.
ENTER YOUR PHOTO HERE
If anyone else wants to have a bit of fun … go to the site and vote on your favorite entry.
Digital Food Photography 
Written by guru on October 31st, 2006 with no comments.
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I’m planning on winning this one, so everyone else should just not enter? OK???
Just kidding … but I’d sure love to be the first-place winner who wins a gourmet three-course dinner for two delivered once each month for one year from GourmetStation.com. The runner-up prizes (5) aren’t too bad either …a free cheesecake dessert that serves 16, worth $90 each.
So get a camera out, take a great pic and then send in your best original Mac and Cheese Recipe.
Eligibility: USA & Canada
Deadline: November 7, 2006
Macaroni & Cheese 52 Recipes, From Simple to Sublime
Here’s a Harry S. Truman Recipe … no kidding!
Written by guru on October 30th, 2006 with no comments.
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I love making healty heart smart muffins, but the other day I accidently left my trusted muffin pan in water for too long and it rusted out on me. I went to the local cookware shop expecting an easy decision. Insead I was totally surprized by the number of silicone baking products: cake pans, muffin tins (what on earth do I call it when it’s not tin?), jelly moulds, oven mitts, spatulas and more.
So I succumbed and decided to give the new fangled muffin tin a try. The store clerk told me a few interesting things about my new purchase:
1) unlike metal, silicone is a poor heat conductor.
2) Silicone can stand temperatures from freezing to high, high heats without cracking or warping and bonus … it doesn’t rust!
3) It’s light and very easy to store.
The down side? Because it doesn’t conduct heat, it doesn’t brown. So my muffins are just brown on top. AND I had to put the muffin tin on a cookie sheet because I couldn’t figure out any other way to get it into the oven.
The jury is still out. What are YOUR baking experiences with Silicone in the Kitchen?
Melanie
Silicone Mini-Muffin Pan
By the way, any of the new silicone products would make excellent gifts for anyone interested in cooking and baking! I’ve got a few of the things I saw on MY list!!
Written by guru on October 29th, 2006 with no comments.
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Be sure to take photos of your costume before you go out to the parties!
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Miss Fiona\’s Stupendous Pumpkin Pies
Submit your homemade costume photos and tips to win a Canon 7.1 Mega Pixel Digital Camera or $250 Online Shopping Spree.
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GRAND PRIZE:
Canon 7.1 Mega Pixel Digital Camera
(Or $250 Online Shopping Spree)
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2nd Place: $50 in Party Supplies
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3rd Place: $25 in Party Supplies
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Only submissions with BOTH IDEAS AND PHOTOS will be eligible to win.
*The photos must be of costumes that you or a family member MADE. However, if you’ve come up with a really creative idea to add-on to a purchased costume - send it over. You’ve got nothing to lose.
*Send a series of costume pictures that show how you made the costume stage-by-stage.
*Submissions are judged not only on “looks”, but on creativity, your write-ups, photo composition, and whatever else may catch the judges’ eye.
*Explain how you prepared the costumes, where the idea came from, a few how-to tips that’ll help make it easier for others to prepare it themselves, or provide any other information you’d like to share. A detailed writeup will increase your chances of winning a prize!
Deadline: November 15, 2006
Eligibilty: Open to all
ENTER YOUR COSTUME HERE
Written by guru on October 28th, 2006 with no comments.
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Do you do LISTS? You know, the to-do kind of lists? I’ve tried dozens of online programs, from 3-M’s post-it notes to very expensive and hugely difficult to use programs like Maximizer. They have never worked for me simply because they require a level of organziation that I don’t have. I want something I can access on-the-fly from anywhere I am. From my lap-top or my desk-top or one of my clients computers. I want lists that I can transfer to my clients and visa versa.
So when I found “ta da” I was totally blown away. And that is WHY they let you use it for free … they know that if you love ta-da you might try the next step … which is their next level program … Backpack. Backpack includes a limited trial version and several paid subscriptions (really cheap). After trying ta-da and then backpack, I upgraded to one of their paid subscriptions because it includes a calendar.
It’s all online, accessible from wherever there is a computer, OH SO EASY to use and totally useful. My clients and I have an easy way to communicate and make sure nothing drops through the cracks.
On their forum I’ve seen people using it for their personal lists, for planning weddings, websites and more, way more.
Check out the totally free version: http://www.tadalist.com/
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Last week’s Freebie Flash focused on some free and “pay-the-shipping” health related samples.
One of my readers, D. Jensen, emailed me and asked if I had heard about Purity Products … mainly because these were available both in Canada and the US. I followed up and found the website, where they offer a nice selection of FULL SIZE samples, and you only pay the postage … in fact, the shipping charges ($4.95) are so low I was surprized.
One word of caution about these free offers … they automatically enroll you into their shipping program. So unless you actually want a shipment of products, be sure to CANCEL before the 30 days are up.
Here is a list of the samples you can get:
One months supply Omega 3 Fish Oil for healthy heart, brain and joints. I have a tablespoon of omega oil every day! So this is my first choice!
Super Reds Berry Formula. This is an antioxidant formula for cardiovascular health, heart health, skin health, memory and recall… as well as supercharging your immunity.
H.A. Joint Formula for healthy joints, skin and vision.
Omega Berry Fish Oil Formula. I’m not sure what the difference is between this and the Omega 3 Oil … I think it is berry flavored. Fish oil that is berry flavored? My tastebuds are doing weird things!!
Perfect Multi Super Greens. This is a super duper antioxidant multi vitimine formula. “Optimally Balanced, Dark Greens, Phyto-Nutrients, Multivitamin and Mineral Super Formula. A Superior 5000+ ORAC/Antioxidant Blend.”
I don’t think you can order all the trials at one time, so pick the one you like best and then try again for another a few days later.
Enjoy your GOOD HEALTH, and your free stuff!
Melanie
Written by guru on October 27th, 2006 with comments disabled.
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Whether it’s a favorite hobby or a relaxing turn in the tub, tell us how you ease life’s tensions.
The first-place winner will win a gift certificate to the spa of her choice, a three-month supply of Lean Cuisine meals and a wellness pack, including a scented eye pillow, aromatherapy votive set, notepad, stationery set and Sudoku puzzles, worth $500. Ten runners-up will win a one-month supply of Lean Cuisine and a wellness gift pack, worth $200 each.
Elegibility: USA & Canada, 18+
Deadline: November 7, 2006
ENTER YOUR STRESS RELIEVING TIPS HERE
EASY HOME MASSAGE DVD
Written by guru on October 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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Bring-a-dish dinners set the theme for Taste of Home’s next national recipe contest, “Potluck Pleasers.” We look forward to sampling appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts that lots of people (including kids) will love.
Whatever potluck favorite you choose to enter, please include any tips you have for preparing, transporting and serving your dish. A simple technique you’ve discovered or a helpful hint passed along by a relative or friend
WINNERS:
The Grand Prize winner will receive a KitchenAid stand mixer and food processor, together valued at $650.00, or $500.00 in cash.
The second-place prize is dinner for four at the restaurant of the winner’s choice.
Each runner-up will receive a free copy of our Contest Winning Annual Recipes 2006 cookbook.
Deadline: December 15, 2006
Eligibility: Open to all
ENTER YOUR RECIPE HERE
Emeril\’s Potluck: Comfort Food with a Kicked-Up Attitude
Written by guru on October 25th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Maui Millionaires: Discover the Secrets Behind the World\’s Most Exclusive Wealth Retreat and Become Financially Free
Is your husband hot stuff? Send in a photo of your guy and tell us why he’s a winner. If he scores enough votes, he could even earn a place in the Hot Husband Hall of Fame. In 500 words or less, write why your husband should be selected as REDBOOK’s Hottest Husband 2007. Include photo with your entry.
Win a trip for two to the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Value $5335.Deadline: November 1, 2006
Eligibility: USA, 18+ENTER HERE see the Rules Here
Written by guru on October 24th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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Capture Your Kids in Pictures:
Simple Techniques for Taking Great Family Photos with Any Camera
Enter Parenting’s 17th annual photo contest, and your best photo of your child could end up in Parenting magazine!
We’re looking for a mix of originality, charm, and technical proficiency. Winning and runner-up shots will be published in a summer 2007 issue.
Winners and runners-up will also win a digital camera.
Deadline: October 30, 2006
Eligibility: USA, 18+
Written by guru on October 23rd, 2006 with no comments.
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The other day I was talking to a friend who lives in Mexico. We were discussing our favorite reality television program “The Biggest Loser” … and were joining a mutual admiration society for Kim, the new trainer. (see my Big Blob Blog)
At one point, it occured to me to ask, how she was able to keep up with all the American/Canadian TV programs … and she told me about this nifty program. Basically what you do is download the software, and it allows you to use your computer connection to watch your favorite TV programs. She says she has hundreds of choices including some of the high priced movie channels.
I figured that she would be paying a premium price for this service … but NO. It is a one time charge of $30 US … so WOW, what a deal.
Here’s the link … you may even end up disconnecting your cable service!! OH … and it has a 60 day guarantee, so you aren’t out of pocket if for some reason you don’t like it.
CLICK HERE to Turn Your Computer Into A TV
Written by guru on October 22nd, 2006 with no comments.
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