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Because it’s Monday….and because my baby slept longer than 4 hours last night, and because I love you AND because it happens to be a long weekend, I’m giving away 3 hard copies of my cookbook! Hooray!

All you need to do to enter is tell me what you did over your Labor Day weekend in the comments below. That’s it!

Please only 1 entry per person. I will hunt you down and smack you on the side of the head if you enter a million times. And contest open to EVERYONE. No limits today. Contest will end on Wednesday,  September 4th at 11:59pm PST. Winners announced Thursday morning.

Enjoy your long weekend!

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  1. Julie Robtly

    I made a roast chicken dinner with all of the fixings and an apple pie, and delivered it to one of my dearest friends and her husband. He was recently diagnoses with stage 4 lung cancer that has spread into his spine. The pain in his back has been unbearable, and his wife has been burning the candles at both ends, caring for him at home. I stayed and visited with them for a while, and they were both very appreciative of the chicken dinner and dessert. I am going to continue to bring a meal for them every week, as it lessens the stress on them both. They are such dear and wonderful friends of mine, and they deserve so much more than the hand that fate has dealt them.

    I spent the rest of that weekend with my husband and young daughter, thankful that we are all healthy and happy living our simple life here in the north country. <3

  2. Carolyn

    Quality family time! Three days of travel, swimming, BBQs, and fabulous times with family and friends. A wonderful last hurrah of summer. I am now ready for fall. =)

  3. Jennifer

    Does a Canadian celebrating Labour Day qualify 😛
    We rented a cottage in my favourite sleepy beach town and had the extended family join us!

  4. Molly

    Worked all weekend! But Sunday night my hubs made a great dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Congrats on the cookbook, it looks great!

  5. maritza estrada

    Got to have a weekend visit from my little brother who is in military school we had a HUGE pig roast for him and we took a trip to the Oregon coast it was a blast!

  6. Tamara

    Spent labour day enjoying my kids before they all go back to school. One in grade 7, one in grade 11, one in 1st year university and one taking off university this year to work. I was savouring every last second with the family before everyone goes in separate ways for the school year.

  7. Katie S

    Saturday I took advantage of Hubby’s late work schedule to go for a long run before the girls (all under 5 years) and I went shopping for fabric to recover a “cheap” antique find. Sunday was another long run before a picnic at the neighbor’s… yeah!! We brought a box dessert and arrived to someone’s home-made version at the picnic… The girls coated the Slip and Slide with soap (to go downhill in the rain), gorged on picnic fare and potato chips, and then we all collapsed at home after eating, socializing, and supervising! Monday Hubby worked and the girls and I decorated for fall, even though they wanted to put up Christmas decorations…

  8. Jen

    I moved from Boston to Philadelphia! I’m still unpacking and finally went food shopping yesterday. There was a lot of take out meals this weekend!!

  9. M.C.@ ThousandStoryKitchen

    I want one!! #iamahoarderofcookbooks….and over labor day weekend, I went to a birthday party with the kids and both sets of grandparents came to our house to grill the most gigantic steaks I have ever seen with my own two eyes! They were excellent. All was good. Thanks for the giveaway!

  10. Karen Meyer

    Finely a quiet day at home after a great weekend spent with Family and Friends. Labor Day I caned some of my tomatoes while hanging out with my parents in my yard enjoying the garden and flowers before they all go away.

  11. Christine

    I went to Charleston, SC with 5 close friends to attend a wedding! We spent the weekend brunching, exploring, cooking, and enjoying time together.

  12. sarah hussey

    I spent labor day weekend with my wonderful husband and children! My husband is preparing for his 3rd deployment so any extra time we get to spend together is amazing 🙂 I’m crossing my fingers I win this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

  13. Saima ateeq

    We went to wonderland with my sister and her family .
    Enjoyed fireworks and got a beautiful memory for all of
    us to cherish.
    On Labor Day well I cooked all day for my kids n hubby dew. It was labor of love
    of course . My lil girl is starting JK from sep 3rd , will miss her but happy for all her new discoveries each day she will make. She is one picky picky eater .hope gets better with time.
    Stay in peace every one

  14. Emily Adams

    Saturday we went to our county fair. Sunday we went swimming and hung out with our friends around the pool. Labor Day we cleaned out the garage.

  15. Suni

    This would help me mix up my 3 meal rotation that’s going on in my house lately! Over the weekend we visited in-laws in Iowa and enjoyed some amazing weather in the gorgeous countryside.

  16. Valerie

    Had coffee with friends. Spent some much needed time organizing some things at home. Grilled out with family. Love reading your blog-always makes me smile!

  17. Jami Roberts Hill

    I was the on call nurse for my job, so I labored on Labor Day. Then I enjoyed grilled burgers at the in-laws that evening!

  18. Tara

    Lots of back to school shopping for my 2 kids, grade 6 & 3 this year. We finally got to meet the adorable baby boy of a friend and have them over for dinner. Movies and trivia with the kids on Monday and lots of good food and drinks throughout.

  19. Joanne

    Worked 16 hours. As a paramedic, you do not get alot of holidays, birthdays, anniversarys off. You just learn to deal with it and do your job.

  20. Karen

    Spent the weekend in the coast range helping out at a friends “homestead”. My husband did the hard stuff…building an outbuilding. My friend and I kept our husbands (and kids) well fed.

  21. Jane S

    My daughter’s best friend got married over the weekend, so we were all at the wedding! They have been best friends since preschool, and she is also like a daughter to us! It was a very special weekend. 🙂

  22. Leslie

    I spent the day with our children while my hubby had to work. That night after my kids were in bed, we stayed up watching The Great Gatsby and ate some cherry pie I baked!
    Blessings,
    Leslie

  23. Kerrie S

    I canned chili sauce, worked two days at a college bookstore, and threw a birthday party for my daughter. I guess that’s why they call it Labor Day.

  24. Ariane

    I have been spending the weekdays away from my husband for the past month for work, so I spent the weekend relaxing with him and catching up on my favorite shows.

  25. Lisa

    Went to farm market on SaturdAy and then babysat my granddaughter. Took her to my nephews goodbye party who is leaving for the marines.

  26. Tanya

    On Saturday one of my children and I did our bi-weekly grocery shopping. Then spent the rest of the day just hanging out together with rest of the family. On Sunday we went to church and afterwards my husband and I left our children with friends and drove 5 hrs to spend time with our niece whom is in the hospital for heart surgery. We spent the night there and came back the next day. It was an interesting weekend to say the least and not at all how we thought we’d spend it!!

  27. Debbie

    I spent the weekend stressing over getting things ready to homeschool my daughter for 9th grade! The glory of the high school years starts this week and I just want to make sure I know what I’m doing!! LOL Couldn’t think of what to cook all weekend long because my brain has been so scrambled. Would definitely love your book. Thanks for giving us a chance to win a copy. 🙂

  28. Connie Lee

    Saturday we cooked for some family and some of their visiting relatives. We fished a little in the backyard pond. I washed clothes and cleaned the house. We visited a sick relative in the hospital. We played with the puppy, bought her a pink swimming pool on sale. We ate burgers at Sonic and went to Walmart to buy bananas.

  29. Janessa S.

    I spent my first Labor Day weekend as a married woman with my wonderful husband in our new (to us) boat! This weekend also marked our first month as a married couple! Woo hoo! Here’s to many many more Labor Day weekends!

    PS- I LOVE your blog! Love this cookbook! Love YOU!

  30. Claudia

    Spent the weekend in Sumpter, OR with my in-laws. We hung out at the cabin, listened to fiddle music, rode the steam train, panned for gold, and had a great time!

  31. Karin Burgess

    Went to my baby’s graveside 🙁
    Visited a friend who just had surgery a week ago & is now doing great!
    Took a nice long walk with a friend
    Went to a friend’s 50th birthday party
    And… BBQ & Pool party on Monday!

  32. Aleah

    I took the weekend off of work, and just relaxed! Watched the boat races and did a lot of grilling out with the boyfriend and our families : ) Happy Tuesday!

  33. Vicki L Smith

    I hung out with my daughter and granddaughter looking through triple wide mobile homes and dinner with the family. Had a great weekend!

  34. Stephanie

    I had a wonderful mix of chill time and chores, eating out and baking, couch potato-ing and exercising. I’m 16 weeks pregnant and made it a point to get to bed at a decent hour and sleep in and I’m enjoying actually feeling rested today while back in the office.

  35. Mary-Clay @ Cooking with the King

    I went to a Darius Rucker (go Hootie!) concert and visited my mom in the hospital (it’s nothing too serious). Pretty fun weekend! I’d love to add your cookbook to my small-but-growing collection!

  36. Ana R.

    I spent my Labor day weekend, working, doing homework and studying, and finally on Monday the family and I grilled and had an amazing meal together.

  37. Kristi C.

    Ran errands, went to the farmers market, went grocery shopping, laid around Sunday some, celebrated my niece’s 6th Birthday which included a “friends” party and family pizza party with Auntie here making poppers, crab ragoon dip, and stuffed mushrooms, ooooo and 24 heart shaped cupcakes for the first day of school. It was kind of a busy weekend but very good and fun and yummy!

  38. Marina

    I am from Spain and our Labor Day takes place in May… I spent all the weekend painting and redecorating my room with the help of my father

  39. heidi

    had a great weekend- grilled some yummy food, puttered around the gardens getting ready for fall, harvested tomatoes and squash, took naps [ my favorite part] and spent time with family.

  40. Anita Krul

    Work, work, work. Wash my bus in prep for school, cleaned out garage and shed, cleaned boat, a little fishing, like I said, mostly work!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  41. Jackie Watson

    We babysat my 4 year old granddaughter Saturday and Sunday while son went to college football game! Had a blast. Also made Pad Thai for the first time last night and it was good.

    I love to collect cookbooks.

  42. Lesli W

    We watched some football Saturday, finished up back to school shopping on Sunday and had some family over for a little get together.

  43. Kori

    Took my boys camping for the first time. 5 year old and a 3 year old. Everyone survived! Mount St. Helen’s is perfect this time of year!!!

  44. Dena

    My husband and I (without the kids) and another couple went to the Crandon off road races all weekend. Camping at the track, so it was crazy.

  45. aimee @ like mother like daughter

    Oooh I so want to win! We did a lot over the weekend, went to the local “swiss days” hiked to the top of a mountain and I got my hair cut!

  46. Avi

    We went to a baseball game Saturday and out to dinner Sunday, on Monday we had a fabulous bbq with some family where we made a ton of food and I am very much looking forward to leftovers and a quiet night tonight! 🙂

  47. Meredith Villcheck

    I went out to my favorite local diner with my husband and mother :). Then, my husband and I did some shopping at TJ Maxx!!

  48. Kayla

    I nested in the form of finishing up some sewing projects. putting out fall decor, and baking a pumpkin cake. It’s time for this baby to get out!

  49. Lora

    This weekend, I spent a day at Coney Island with friends (yay for going on my first rollercoaster and boo for missing Beyonce!) and went horseback riding another day. I also got my first taste of frog legs and fried oreos. So pretty much all my excitement of the summer happened this weekend!

  50. Lynn

    Spent a wonderful 5 day weekend with my daughter and son in law at Camp Pendleton (they just were transferred 8/15). We landscaped the front yard, planting Aloe, lobelia, dianthus & marigolds. Evenings where spent hanging picture frames, putting up shelves and spending quality time together. And on top of already great weekend, my 11 month old grand daughter doesn’t want to be away from me. Love your book Lauren. We have 2 downloads, but it would be a nice house warming gift for my daughter!!

  51. Karen P.

    yea for Labor Day we went on a family hike 3 miles, The youngest is 8 and was a real trooper! We went swimming, watched movies and ate yummy grilled hamburgers. A wonderful day with my family!

  52. steph.a.rubesh

    My husband and I went for a hike on Saturday, went to church Sunday, then had my sister-in-law and her boyfriend over for dinner on Monday. I made your perfect chocolate cake recipe for dessert–it really was perfect! Thanks for the great recipe!

  53. beth w

    Went to hang out with friends and had game-a-palooza! Disc golf, Dominion (card game), jokers and aces, Kuub, Hoopla, Spot It!, and more! Excellent good times.

  54. Lacy

    Saturday: swam in our pool and had a seafood boil
    Sunday: Went to Seaside to celebrate my Dad’s 79th Birthday
    Monday: Went to Bridgeport village with my two daughter’s and husband!
    Another PNW mama, holla! 🙂

  55. Amy Reed

    We had a very relaxing weekend taking our puppy swimming and walking A LOT at the dog park. She has SO much energy!! Also, the typical grilling out for our meals since we had great weather.

  56. Lori A.

    We spent Saturday at Six Flags with my brother and his family. Sunday we went to church and relaxed. Monday we ran a bunch of errands.

  57. Kelly

    I spent the day getting ready for school to start…packing lunches, backpacks, etc… big fun. NOT 😉 I’m sure I need to bake something yummy, and totally need the cookbook. LOL

  58. Holly

    Sunday was church and playing with my sweet 21 month old Grandson,later went for a walk with my dear husband and did a little target practice. Monday I continued to declutter and baked 2 loaves of Garlic Rosemary Braid (one for the neighbors that we dined with that evening) and 3 loaves of WW Oatmeal bread. (a staple at our house!) Hope I win one of your terrific new cookbooks!

  59. Alicia J.

    Friday night high school football, Saturday shopping with my parents, Sunday trip to the peach orchard that turned into a trip to the beach, Monday – I took a nap!

  60. Emilee

    Instead of visiting friends in Tallahassee, we spent the weekend at home with two little girls with runny noses! It was good to have some relaxed family time though.

  61. Meghan

    Spent Saturday getting my hair cut and colored. Cooked most of Sunday in preparation for our bbq with family on Monday. Also finished setting up the nursery for our peanut due on Oct. 8th!

  62. Leslie Gagne

    My weekend was spent moving and winding up in a hotel. I sure hope I find something soon.
    Congratulations on your new cookbook!

  63. Stephanie

    We spent the whole weekend with family and friends. We also held our annual wiffle ball tournament for charity in honor of my husband’s grandfather.

  64. Kimberly Hill

    After spending the last few weeks stressed out from the move into our new home, our family spent a relaxing holiday weekend in downtown Detroit at the 2013 Detroit Jazz Festival! The weather was perfect, the music was phenomenal, and the food was so delicious. We had an unforgettable time making memories with our kids. 🙂 Happy Labor Day!

    1. Lauren

      Hi Julie! I had no idea you followed my blog 🙂 Tell everyone I say hello! And, so jealous you go to Maine every year! I’ve seen the photos, it’s GORGEOUS over there!

  65. Christina

    We had a quiet weekend as my husband was working
    But the kids and I set up the kiddie pool a couple of times, went for slushies and had a fire.

  66. Meg Jenks

    Aside from going to a fundraiser Barn Dance on Friday night, I spent the weekend cleaning, organizing, and cooking. Very hot and humid here so good excuse to use the extra time catching up on things I don’t always have time to do.

  67. Sandy

    I kept by two grandsons so my daughter could go to her 20th class reunion. Can’t believe it’s been so many yrs. since her HS days. Then I worked on a crochet shawl as a little happy for my aunt. Also worked cleaning up at the cemetery on Sunday.

  68. Katie

    We drive to a state park that was a little over an hour away. There we met my sister and her family, had a great picnic, and hiked one of the trails. Besides that, we just kind of bummed around and ran errands.

  69. Rebecca Valdez

    We enjoyed a lazy morning and then spent some family-time going to a new exhibit called Orbi in Yokohama, Japan. It was pretty neat, very high-tech. It was good to spend time out of the house and away from the daily grind.

  70. Anita Burdzel

    I volunteered to help sell apple and blueberry crisp at the blue hill fair to raise money for the local civil air patrol program.

  71. Roni

    Unfortunately it rained here and we couldn’t really do much! But we spent time together as a family just hanging out inside! It was nice!

  72. Mark Matthews

    I worked 🙁 Being over in scotland we dont celebrate Labour Day but I do work for an American company so it was quiet 😀

  73. Carol Schlitt

    I had a very relaxing day and didn’t even get out of my jammies until 3 pm! Did a lot of cooking including making homemade hamburger buns to go with both BBQ pulled pork and hamburgers. For dessert made blueberry and buttermilk sorbet – yum!

  74. Emma

    Happy Labor Day too, we had an awesome weekend, had the kids baseball practice, went to a Blake Shelton concert, went to church, had my goddaughters birthday party and then had a BBQ and pool party with great friends and work colleagues yesterday. Now exhausted but all for good 🙂 have a great week

  75. Emily G

    I did absolutely NOTHING all weekend. It was nice and relaxing and actually bordered on boring, which is just how I like my long weekends 🙂

  76. G. Randazzo

    Well the weekend is over and it flew by as usual, the kids and I caught up on some housework on Saturday and Sunday we went to the local water park for one last summer hurrah, and then Monday I cooked most of the day in preparation for the upcoming school week!

  77. beth

    first of all, i love you and your family. first e mail i open in the morning. gives me a smile. this weekend, i golfed, ate, golfed, spent time with family, and golfed some more and ate again, lol

  78. Alesha

    Went shopping on Friday, Saturday ordered new phone and Date night on with my amazing boyfriend (Carnival, bowling, and dinner), Sunday family movie time and Monday built nanoblock stuff (like Legos, but tiny) and watched a movie.

  79. Paula Peart

    I refinished a roomful of furniture for my new Granddaughter Alicia due in Dec. Armoire,2 dressers, night stand, tall shelf–sanded it all last wknd when 100* temps and stained it so this wknd all I had to do was put varnish on–looking nice ; ) Now just to paint the knobs for everything.
    Glad to hear u got some extra zzz’s!!!
    I’ve made several of your delish recipes–love your postings for the humor and the yumminess ; )
    Its early a.m. here–sorry about not putting my name in when I sent this 1st time–

  80. I refinished a roomful of furniture for my new Granddaughter Alicia -due in Dec. Last weekend it was 100* temp and I got it all sanded down so this wknd all I had to do was stain & varnish. Looks very nice. Just need to paint the knobs and it will be

    I refinished a roomful of furniture for my new Granddaughter Alicia due in Dec. Armoire,2 dressers, night stand, tall shelf–sanded it all last wknd when 100* temps and stained it so this wknd all I had to do was put varnish on–looking nice ; ) Now just to paint the knobs for everything.
    Glad to hear u got some extra zzz’s!!!
    I’ve made several of your delish recipes–love your postings for the humor and the yumminess ; )

  81. Shannon

    my fiance and I are getting married in a month, so instead of doing anything, we did a glorious NOTHING for the first weekend in what feels like forever!

  82. Leanna R

    Took a long ride and visited various garden centers. Came home with lots of peaches and apples to work up. Labor day isn’t named that for nothing in my household.

  83. Mary Moore

    Went to a high school football game, babysat grand children so parents could go to dinner with friends, and cooked out. Oh, I did do a little work around the house!

  84. Rebekah Miller

    Out for ice cream, sleepovers for the children, birthday parties, went to see The Lion King (the musical) and spent lots of time at the pool.

  85. MaryBeth

    A little landscaping on Saturday, birthday cookout on Sunday for my twins girls who turned 14, and went to the One Direction movie on Monday. And I stayed off the computer and iPhone ALL weekend.

  86. Barbara Button

    My girlies and I built Sandcastles at the beach two nights in a row at sunset. It was a perfect way to end two great family days together.

  87. Nicole Mendez

    I worked all weekend getting ready for my Classical Conversations class..I tutor little 6 and 7 year olds….and my family and I had an awesome bbq with a friend at our house. My family played Star Munchkin…a card game. Overall, a really great weekend. Thanks for the giveaway.

  88. Bonnie Howard

    Threw a baby shower with my daughter on Sun., then had a lovely rainy Labor Day. Seriously. With thunder and lightning! Unusual in these parts.

  89. Molly

    I would LOVE the cookbook! 🙂 we were home with a sick kid all weekend 🙁 I spent a significant amount of time on Pinterest and repinned a bunch of your pins though!

  90. Lauri

    We don’t have “Labor Day” over here in Germany, but I spent the weekend at my parents house, we had a nice BBQ and wonderful end of summer 🙂

  91. Rieneke

    We actually don’t celebrate Labor Day here in the Netherlands but the weekend was spent doing grocery shopping, visiting friends for their birthdays and unfortunately I spent Sunday in bed with a giant headache 🙁
    This Monday was the first day back to school for my four kids, so I am back to my normal routine.

  92. Michele Christmas

    It originally looked like it was going to be a quiet weekend. Everyone was away camping and I stayed home, with no car, with the dogs. The thought was awe, peaceful..
    Then Sunday night unexpectedly while walking the dogs, at dusk, I mis-stepped in a small pothole, twisted & chipped a bone in my ankle, and badly bruised the other knee as I went down …
    So today when everyone came home spent the afternoon and early evening in emerg. Now I’m sporting a new fashionable boot that looks like something out of a transformers movie! 😀

  93. Emily Kephart

    On Friday I had the day off so I got my hair colored and cut, Saturday my husband and I spent the day with out granddaughter who is 8, took her to lunch got her a few new things for school, Sunday relaxed at home and Monday I had to work.

  94. Annette English

    I spent sat/sun at my second job, I’m a nanny for two girls, went to some friends house for a BBQ on Sunday evening and finished with helping a friend move on Monday morning and spent the rest of the day with my son, husband and dog.

  95. Kim F

    I worked on Saturday, but the rest of the weekend was spent with family * friends doing boating, potlucks, bonfires complete with smores..beautiful sunshine, warm breezes, & filled with lots if fun & laughter by both the adults & kids alike!! 🙂

  96. Jennifer Sanford

    Sent kids #1-3 to waterpark with Grandma while I cooked a feast for after waterpark….also, 2 weeks after having baby #5 =)

  97. Brenda L

    We spent the weekend relaxing as a family – went to the park and let the kids play and visited with my husband’s grandma today. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  98. Jessica galindo

    Had a great weekend. I had my little baby 8 days ago had my mom over this weekend to meet her granddaughter. I would love one of your cook books..

  99. Barbara P.

    I helped to give a baby shower with my daughter for a friend of her’s – they’ve been friends since they were in second grade and they’re now 24!! I love that! Then I went to the lake and enjoyed some time with family and friends. It was a great weekend – I hope yours was, too!

  100. Tonya

    I baked some Banana Oatmeal bread; grilled some steaks; cooked some Iowa sweet corn; made some cauliflower salad and spent a relaxing day with my hubby..

  101. Lisa B

    We were canning all day long and then my husband brought in my cut comb honey in the frames to cut out and put in jars for our neighbor’s Christmas gift. We usually give them a jar of honey or jam and a loaf of my homemade bread. The comb in the honey is new but it’s gorgeous!!!

  102. Laura S

    BBQ at my parents’ house Saturday and then went to St. Pius Festival to watch my awesome brother’s band play (Annabelle Road). Sunday another BBQ (vegetarian this time) at my inlaws. Today I was sick, but hubby and 4 kids did some cleaning and then went to the movies to see Despicable Me 2.

  103. Sue Wright

    I enjoyed my last Labor Day with my youngest daughter at home, doing whatever she wanted to do. Next year will find her starting her freshman year at college and from there, she’ll be off conquering the world!

  104. Teresa L.

    Reunion with old friends followed by my son’s first football game of the season; Lazy Sunday in PJ’s, changing only to go to the grocery store and make dinner; Last Fling (End of summer fest) for lunch – fresh jumbo corn dog, funnel cake and fresh made thin and crispy potato chips topped with cheese sauce and bacon (called the Heart Attack!).

  105. Francesca

    We moved our four month old daughter from the cosleeper next to our bed to her crib in her own room. Also did five loads of laundry, cleaned the spit up stains that have been on the floor for three days, polished off the last of a container of trader joes turbinado sugar and sea salt chocolate covered almonds, went for walks in our beloved neighborhood with Miss Monkeypants (our daughter) and guzzled espresso to recover from the 2 am, 4 am, 6 am crying. Now settling down to watch Breaking Bad on Netflix. 🙂

  106. Larissa Prusak

    We headed home from our visit to see our granddaughter who turned 4 on Wednesday. It was so wonderful to see her and our grandson. And I made my first Fondant cake together with my daughter.
    Larissa

  107. Megan Deitchler

    Our family got together everyday this weekend to just hang out and enjoy each others company. We baked, played games, did our fantasy football draft and just relaxed. It was a wonderful long weekend.

  108. Laura @ The Rookie Cook

    I promise I’ll only write one comment – no hunting down and smacking necessary! 🙂
    I would love to win a copy of your cookbook!
    We went to visit my husband’s family for an early labor day weekend and then we had a couple over for dinner tonight.

  109. Ramona Humphrey

    I hosted my in-laws, cleaned carpets, held a garage sale, went to church and did accounting homework! But, the time spent with my children was the best! I need a vacation from my vacation!!

  110. Amanda W

    I flew to AZ with my 12 week old son (his first airplane ride btw) and visited my sister. It is sweltering hot there! We enjoyed going to the pool and shopping. We flew back on Sunday and then spent Monday unpacking and spending time together on my last day of maternity leave. It’s back to work for me tomorrow.

  111. Melissa Knowles

    We shot a wedding, went to my sister in laws baby shower and hosted my son’s 7th birthday! Now, we’re reading your blog! 🙂 Thanks for a fun giveaway!

  112. Jackie Ellis

    It was the first football game for our sleepy little college town. But it was far from sleepy this weekend. First Friday parade, dinner with friends, attend ESPN Game Day show broadcast, tailgate before game, attend game (which included a victory for my team!), tailgate more before finally leaving and getting home at 3:15 AM. Sunday was nothing but rest and breakfast with one daughter and ice cream with the other. Today was work and finally a soccer game to cap off a very busy, but completely awesome weekend. Perfect in every way!

  113. Shannon Ostler

    Hi Lauren! I love your blog and posts on fb!
    This weekend I went windsurfing, swam across the Columbia river, taught CTR ten primary class, sailed our hobie cat boat and went on a long run. I would love your fun cook book for my first year at BYU I!! Hope all is well with you!

    -Shannon Ostler

  114. Chelsea

    Great weekend spent with family and friends! Warm apple crisp and Cheaper By The Dozen. Living room slumber party, swimming and nachos! Fun times!!

  115. Melissa Jackson

    I work at the local shelter here in my city. Even tho it is a holiday, the animals don’t know that, and still require our care to keep them happy and healthy. I work with the cats, so I gave them all just a little bit extra canned food to celebrate. I only worked a half day, then came home took a nap, played some facebook games, and caught up on my shows and movies. Relaxing before I have to get up and do it all over again tomorrow! It’s not really a job when you enjoy what you do!! Meow, meow!! <3

  116. Tina

    I flew home to be with family in Florida for the weekend.. went to the Gator game on Saturday and spent today by the pool! Oh, and baked at least one thing each day. Gotta love it – I know my family did! 😉

  117. Donna

    Well I painted our mudroom, went to church, went for a picnic, got 2 weeks worth of snacks for school ready, made chocolate zucchini loaf, chocolate chip cookies, helped someone move and that’s about it! Always looking for more easy recipes to shorten the time to make snacks, dinner etc for my kids. After years of doing this for 7 kids! im down to 3!

  118. Courtney

    I just started graduate school, so I actually used the long weekend to go back home to Milwaukee, WI so I could attend the 110th Harley Davidson Festival, which was absolutely fantastic.

    …I spent actually labor day returning to school, so that wasn’t that much fun, hah.

  119. Lisa Brasuell

    Planted bamboo and pulled goatheads out of the back yard for our labor day weekend. Feeling pretty good about all we accomplished

  120. Yvette N.

    I helped my husband split and stack firewood, from trees that we had taken down as they were a danger to our house. Made clam chowder on Friday,from razor clams we dug this past Spring on the Washington coast, took our 89 year old cousin to church, baked some Snickerdoodles, and made some Smokey Pork Fajitas for dinner tonight 🙂

  121. Susy Slais

    My husband and I went to Frankenmuth (Michigan’s Little Bavaria) on Saturday and had a blast! Sunday we went metal detecting and today we had a nice lunch out after he came back from playing golf. Lovely long weekend, indeed! 🙂

  122. Stephanie

    I spent the day with my son and husband hanging out and relaxing…..then we headed to a local pizza place to celebrate the last day of summer break with yummy pizza, breadsticks, and salad 🙂

  123. Heidi

    Saturday I picked my dad up from the hospital afterhe had a heart attack. Spent Sunday catching up on sleep and recipe planning heart healthy meals. Today was housework and a dinner with thefamily. All in all a eclectic weekend that I need another vacation to recover from 🙂

  124. Tena Gilbert

    Well I worked most of it, either on things around the house or actual work I get paid to do BUT today my husband, daughter and I went shopping for a crib for our first grandchild. Very special day!

  125. Michelle P.

    We had 3 families from our church over for a BBQ Sunday night. The kids had a water balloon fight and we had ice cream sundaes for dessert.

  126. Courtney

    tried a new restaurant with friends in the city, worked then stayed in, got take out and watched movies…kept it pretty low key. And today I spent my afternoon cooking! 🙂

  127. Candy Crystal

    Was so excited to go camping & 4 wheeling, got to the mountains tried to set up camp and was swarmed by bees, loaded up to go to another camp site & got stung by a bee, ouch…then it got so cold at night about froze and couldn’t sleep, next day was so hot and dusty 4-wheeling wasn’t any fun, so we packed up and went home early..should of went to the fair and had tiger ears but it rained..need a new weekend :}

  128. Lindsay K

    I spent this Labor Day weekend with four of my closest friends who all came into town to throw me the most wonderful bachelorette party. It was the most fun weekend that I have had in a long time!

  129. julie

    I STARTED organizing my glass studio and my sewing room. Whew! I could use a copy of your wonderful cookbook. I’m not so good with online, prefer hardcopy.
    Thanks!

  130. Shannon Nance

    Had a fanstastic 4 hours of alone time at an outlet mall on Friday… first time in a VERY long time. Saturday my husband and I took our boys (9 months and almost 3) to a tailgating party, had a relaxing day on Sunday and went to the zoo today! A full weekend… with more crazy days ahead! Love your blog!

  131. Debra Whitehouse

    I spent the weekend with my family in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The last time we had been there was when my 14 year old was 1 year old. So it was nice to go back with her and our 10 year old!

  132. Heliana O.

    Attended a baby shower on Saturday, had friends over for a BBQ on Saturday night, attended a wedding on Sunday, and today we went on a short hike!

  133. Lisa V.

    Cleaning, home improvement projects, and watching the rain (a rare sight in AZ). Lauren- I am so happy for your success doing what you love! You are such an inspiration to me! If I don’t win a recipe book, I will have to order one.

  134. Debbie Caraballo

    Food shopping Saturday (a madhouse!), Sunday, had birthday cake with sister in law, that’s about it. Today, we had a Thanksgiving type of meal instead of cooking out…had a turkey we needed to use. Good thing too, it rained nearly all day!

  135. candy crystal

    Was dying to go camping and go 4 wheeling..got to the mountains and it was hot and dusty lots of bees swarming around; got stung by one..ouch..supposed to be warm at night it drop to the 30s..so was cold all night couldn’t sleep..so hot and dusty the next day 4wheeling was no fun..went home early..should of went to the fair & ate tiger ears but it rained most of the day 🙁

  136. Anne Aroneck

    We spent most of the weekend doing house organization and buying our toddler a bed but today I made a smores pie and had friends and their 11 month old over for lunch.

  137. Gwen

    We went to a school family camp to get ready for the new school year. Lots of fun until the almost kindergartener melted down on the way home.

  138. Dana

    We had a landscaping crew put in a retaining wall. So we stayed out of their way, but watched the progress with excitement! Oh, and we hung out with good friends!

  139. Kathy E.

    The biggest and most important thing I did this weekend is start my health-improvement plan. I need to get fit, lose weight and exercise. Today was the first day and it went great! Day by day is all I can do.

  140. Heather

    Saturday and Sunday tried to kick a cold that was creeping up on me my little boy…rest and orange juice did the trick! And spent Labor Day with family for a cookout! Yummy!

  141. Kathy Godwin

    Spent Sat. getting my “baby girl” married off…I DID ALL THE FOOD! Whew! Glad I only have ONE girl! Rested on Sunday and visited w/ family….watched tv and cleaned on Monday (and ate some of the wedding leftovers 🙂 !

  142. Lisa D.

    I’m a teacher that just started the school year last week. I, joyfully, spent the weekend doing lesson plans, perfecting new ideas for the classroom, making a new recipe, and enjoying the extra day off to be able to do those things!!!

  143. beth@fabulouswon

    oh i went with my gf’s to the blueberry festival which was a gas, then sunday to a family party–i made football whoopie pies (so yum) and oreo krispie treats. thanks for the chance to win!

  144. Debbie Simcox

    Shopped Labor Day sales, watched football, went to an end of summer cookout anf then had to go to a strength class and zumba to work off all the food I ate at the cookout! Grouted my first mosaic piece!

  145. Brittany Fowler

    I spent Labor Day with my husband and 7-month old in the quiet city of Lometa, TX! The population is under 1,000 people, so it’s a nice city to get away to!

  146. Heidi Straw

    Spent the whole weekend with extended family at summer camp. Great to spend time together yet everyone could have things to do for their age group.

  147. Lisa D.

    Well, I’m a teacher, so I’ve been working on classroom stuff most of the day. I did take some time to go to lunch with my family though, and we’re going to see a movie tonight before the craziness starts tomorrow. 🙂

  148. kylie luth

    Had some excellent quality family time. So very proud of my mother in law who completed the annuel Columbia River swim. We meet in Portland and had breakfast to celebrate!

  149. Marjory Betchkal

    We went to see a band Saturday night, celebrated our anniversary a day early with a really nice home cooked/grilled dinner and put up a beautiful flag pole to fly the flag proudly today.

  150. Miranda G.

    Tailgaited all afternoon before cheering on my Huskers! Then spent the rest of the weekend with my extended family swimming and relaxing.

  151. Meg

    I’m currently living in Thailand so I ate yummy Thai food, attended a Burmese/Karen church service, had a delicious Saturday dinner at British friends’ home with other new friends, and spent time helping at the Infant Home (the organization my friend and I are serving with has a home for abandoned babies) and playing with kids the Dump (they also go two evenings a week to the local city garbage disposal where Burmese refugees literally live and make their living by going through the mountains of trash).

  152. Vicki Tunell

    Went on a date with my hubby, hung out with my kids, and spent the night in the hospital with my son because he jumped from his top bunk and hurt his wrists…sigh 🙂

  153. Brenda B

    I canned Tomatoes, salsa, Carrots, Green beans, yellow beans & Pickled banana peppers. I also froze corn, zucchini & Salmon. We cleaned our house, walked our dog, took recycling in and got everyone ready for school. We also had dinner with my oldest son & his family 🙂

  154. Libbie Lamott Rutherford

    We participated in a local Labor Day Parade. My two year old daughter spent more time scouring the ground for candy than waving to the crowd!

  155. Teresa Edwards

    Spent time in Columbus, Ohio. Took daughter to COSI science museum. Went shopping at Easton Mall. Went to the Columbus Zoo. Ate at our favorite burger place which was on Man VS. Food……Thurman’s

  156. Emily Jetvig

    I went to WMSTR (Western Minnesota Steam Thresher’s Reunion) with my parents and little sister, then we drove four hours down to the cities. The next day we met family for dinner, spent a few hours at the Science Museum of MN, and went to the state fair so my little sister could show for her last year in 4-H before wandering around the fair; eating deep fried snicker bars and roasted corn on the cob! Just drove back home today. 🙂 I would loooove one of your cookbooks!!!

  157. Jan Johnson

    We have had a sad weekend – our cat delivered two stillborn kittens. While I was upset she got pregnant before I got her spayed, I am sad the kittens died. Also I had to work on both Saturday and Sunday but at least have Monday off to just read and chill.

  158. Britany Dicus

    Kabobs on the grill on Sunday, breakfast picnic at the park with the kiddos today, now a much needed movie night with the hubby!

  159. Tina

    My long weekend consisted of doing nothing on Saturday, cleaning on Sunday (& had a date with my honey but we should have picked a different place to eat—not good!) and today I cleaned even more. God bless those who have made it possible for us to have today off!

  160. Ruth Phillips

    I went camping with my husband at the beach in Australia. He went skydiving, while I watched from the beach. I am 29 weeks pregnant and sleeping terribly, but not this weekend!!!!

  161. Melinda Kern

    Over labor day we stayed home and had an end of summer bbq with friends and Family! We also did last minute school shopping! Hooray tomorrow is the first day of school!!!

  162. Lyn

    I have a 5 month old baby that only sleeps in 2 hour stretches at night & my husband was home all weekend so I used this weekend to catch up on some much needed sleep & quality family time 🙂 I love long weekends!

  163. StacyM

    Volunteered for the bike ride for our city’s celebration on Sat am. Sunday hung out with friends and Monday got up to run a race and spend some time getting ready for school.

  164. cher

    I slept. I kept emptying the garbage pail collecting the water from my leaking roof until I can get it repaired. I made cauliflower soup while doing the laundry.

  165. Ellen B

    We didn’t do anything this weekend – raining – but I did get a pastry board and now I have to season it or something – so I will be reading the instructions about that.

  166. Alison Amaismeier

    I discovered your blog while searching for a pizza dough recipe, cleaned the house while my husband took our nephews camping, and went to a lovely wedding where we enjoyed a date night out and kicked up our heels a bit! 🙂

  167. Barbara Ratell

    My husband and I lounged around in the backyard on Saturday. We had an awesome salad for dinner that night with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and veggies from the garden. After church on Sunday we went into Vancouver B.C., our hometown and rented a hotel room for the night… right down in Coal Harbour! A beautiful place with walking paths, eateries and views of the mountains and water. We rented bikes and road around Stanley Park. For those of you that don’t know anything about Stanley park, it is the largest and probably one of the oldest parks in Vancouver. Located right down on the waters edge, with many beaches and views of the lions ( they are peaks on grouse mountain), I think it is the number one tourist attraction in Vancouver. We spent the whole two hours that we had the bikes, riding and stopping at all the sites in the park. We had a fun dinner at a pizza joint on Denman street, where we had pizza made with spelt flour. Whatever type of food you are looking for, you will find it here on Denman. A little people watching, then we walked along the water back to the hotel, where we went for a late night swim and hottub in their outddoor spa area. We had such a beautiful night view of the water and Grouse mountain it was hard to settle down and get some rest. Today after we checked out, we went for lunch at the Urban Fair market across the street. this place is awesome and with great prices. I had homemade macaroni with real chedder cheese and my husband had the roasted chicken, one of each, Italian herb and cajun, along with mashed potatoes and gravey. Oh my …it was yummy! We then took a nice walk the other way on the walkway. Past the new convention centre and along the waterwalk past the 5 sails at Canada Place, where the Disney cruise ship “the Wonder” was loading new passengers for their last Alaskan run of the season. We spent the rest of the afternoon down in Gastown. Another favourite spot for tourists to visit. All this in 24 hours! We so enjoyed playing tourists in our own hometown of Vancouver, B.C. Now, as I am typing this my husband is crashed in the lounge chair beside me out in our backyard. Awwww it’s good to be home and rest! 😉

  168. Katie

    I visited family, caught a Tigers game (my favorite baseball team!) and had a cookout/surprise birthday party for a friend. it was a great weekend! I hope yours was great too!

  169. Deborah S

    Celebrated my daughter’s 15th birthday (9/1) all weekend long. Made her favorite dinners all weekend: Fri- Philly Cheesesteak Sandsiches, Sat- Tacos, Sun- Meatloaf, Tonight- Roasted Chicken & Stuffing. Saturday – took her to the One Direction movie, Sunday church & birthday party, today shopping trip for clothes. : )

  170. Malissa W

    This weekend my husband and I participated in the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge in West Dover, Vermont. It entailed hours of hiking, following clues, and of course getting lost but was a ton of fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

  171. Nicole Macisaac

    I worked Friday and Saturday, helped a friend move on Sunday and then worked again today. BOO! But, I’m having a nice mall day with my little brother tomorrow!

    Ps I just got thinking that if I won the cookbook I would share it with my brother. Our dad is an awful cook and there is a big age difference between us so I don’t live at home and the boy needs to learn how to cook to impress the ladies!!!:-P

  172. Alexis

    Breakfast with my family and church family … then a relaxing day around the house, sprucing up yards and such! Would LOVE to have your cookbook in a hard copy!!

  173. Michaelene Doyle

    We MostlY Spent Time Together As A Family Of 4. My Husband Preached Sunday Night, And Then We Went To local carnival. we StayEd In All Monday And It Felt GREAT! (I Don’t Know Why My Phone Is CapitaIzing Every Word)

  174. Kel

    We ran and cleaned house on SAT. On SUN we went to church, biked, and relaxed. Today I spent the day making my first online photo album. thanks!

  175. Courtney H.

    Nursed my sweet, 14-year-old fur-kid Bear (98 in dog years) back to health — poor boy! Plus, cleaned the house and baked — but did not get around to landscaping. There’s always next weekend!

  176. Sandy Lasher

    busy weekend started with a trip to the ER on friday, 2 weddings on Saturday 1 wedding on sunday back to urgent care on Monday!! ready to rest!!

  177. Jennifer Sappington

    Friday we drove to missouri, funeral Saturday, drove home Sunday, Monday I updated my coupon binder and got my shopping trips ready for tomorrow.

  178. Stef

    My husband worked all weekend so I spent some quality hang out time with my little boy. We went on walks, went to the park, colored, read A LOT of books, sang songs, chased each other around the house, and gave lots of hugs & kisses!

  179. Danielle Rivera

    It was supposed to be a nice relaxing weekend, but instead we made it a productive weekend. Painted two rooms, upcycled a coffee table and completely redecorated the living room. We also had some fun and went to a parade. Now my poor husband needs another day off to relax from all the work i made him do… good thing he loves me so much 🙂

  180. Pauline Gudas

    We have been prepping for home remodeling. Our living room floor will be refinished to it’s original red oak. We are also installing red oak in our bedroom which was an adition to the original house. No more carpets for me

  181. Donna Ingalls

    I painted the porch rockers, weeded the gardens, baked blueberry bread, made chocolate chip cookies, helped my neighbor with her yard sale and enjoyed a relaxing time with my husband.
    Happy Labor Day weekend to all.

  182. Cherie

    I made dinner for my oldest and his friends, one who moved away, and my younger kids. Justissed my second son and hubby didn’t feel we’ll. had a great time chatting.

  183. Jan G.

    My husband & I went camping! We started out in Bowling Green, KY, but decided we couldn’t stay there because there was no phone service and I would’ve been devastated if anything happened to my Dad and no one could get in touch with me…..he’s 87! So we left and came back to TN and ended up staying at a wonderful campground in Crossville TN and fished and fished and fished! I missed my kitchen so much! Tomorrow I WILL bake something…..and if I had your cookbook, it would definitely be something from that!

  184. Lisa Land

    Spent the weekend with my amazing family at the lake in Northern Michigan! My two old had his first campfire complete with s’mores! My 5 month smiled lots which is what he does best!

  185. Cat Davis | Food Family & Finds

    We haven’t done much at all … softball in the yard with the kids, tossing the frisbee, cleaned the landscaping. Boring everyday stuff.

  186. Deborah

    Whoot! I would love to win this. What a generous offer! My family rode bikes over the weekend. I hope you had a fun weekend as well.

  187. Amy Higgins

    Had a quiet weekend for the most part. Went shopping on Saturday with my husband. Mission of the shopping trip was to purchase some new clothes for my new job! I have been unemployed for 4 years and finally found the right job!

  188. Stephanie Stevenson

    Spent some much needed quality time with my bf being home-bodies this weekend. Got the lil tasks that have been neglected done & a ‘Walking Dead’ marathon! Hope you had a wonderful weekend as well!

  189. Cassie

    We’ve been working on a few projects in our basement…and managed to get a few of them off the checklist this weekend! WooHoo for long weekends!

  190. Liane Townsend

    I cleaned house worked a little in the yard and boxed up some dishes and other kitchen items to sell. My 82 year old Mother is moving in with me at the end of the year. (moan/groan/yippee) Groomed my two Shelties, sketched and painted while my favorite movies were playing in the background. Today I baked a ham, saved some for me, dogs and the kitties, then took the rest to my Mom. She was soooo excited, she is easy to please. I had a nice poke and piddle weekend! I hope you had a wonderful weekend too!

  191. Kim E

    My son came home from college on Friday and I spent all weekend cooking stuff for him to take back to his apartment. I smoked brisket, and chicken, made meatloaf, homemade bread, two chocolate pies and two cheesecakes. He went back yesterday with his bounty and I am resting today. I have labored a lot this weekend. 🙂

  192. Miss Rachel {Young Homemakers}

    Sadly I have a nasty case of poison sumac, so I’ve been lazily sittin on the couch for over a week now just reading and watching movies. It would be fun except for the aggravating itching going on. 😉 But it was nice to spend moments in laughter with various members of my family – they always brighten a day. 😀

  193. Kate

    I went kayaking for the first time, watched the first season of Elementary (yes the whole thing), took the kids to see Turbo and then did regular household chores. I love having an extra day on the weekend.

  194. Alison M

    I found some long hidden motivation this weekend and thoroughly cleaned my kitchen! I chipped away a little each day, spreading it out around friends and church. It feels great now to see it (especially my junk-free ‘junk’ counter!)

  195. Shannon Wing

    Spent the weekend cleaning out & reorganizing my garage, while hosting a houseful of kids. Today I’ve given haircuts & am now writing out lesson plans for my homeschooled children to do tomorrow. All while being on call for the nursing agency I work for! Busy but blessed! 🙂

  196. Shannon Topp

    We are smack bang in the middle of calving, So weekend or not.. we work! Calves gotta be fed.. cows gotta be milked!! At least the sun was shining!

  197. Haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine

    We cooked out at my Aunt and Uncle’s house and then I headed back to Athens, GA because classes start back tomorrow!

  198. Christina M.

    We decided to hit up all the places in town that wouldn’t be open after Monday or if so with very limited hours. The kids favorite was the outdoor swimming pool. I am sad to say goodbye to summer! 🙁

  199. Christina Gathright

    Finished party shopping for my daughter’s 1st birthday. Now in the process of baking her a cake while the boys are out fishing, and then giving my little lady a bath and finishing the night with snuggles and stories.

  200. Christina @ The Pastry Posts

    The hubby and I are doing a deep clean of our condo and purging things we don’t use/need. Oh, I’m also drooling over the Instagram pictures of ice cream you keep posting 🙂

  201. Fran Seabeck

    Celebrated my 66th birthday on Saturday with my family. One of my birthday gifts was an ultrasound of my future grandchild. I also continued training for a marathon taking place later this month.

  202. Dea Zufelt

    Spent the weekend at the Jersey Shore (still here!) fielding homesick phone calls from my son who just moved to Portland OR. Leaving now for drinks at The Reeds, where Oprah was spotted two days ago. Life is good. PS I have an e-copy of your book, but would send the hard copy to Michael in Portland. Love your stuff!

  203. Killeen Higgins

    WOW – what a weekend! Favorite burger place on the lake Friday, Saturday football, Sunday grilled strip steaks w/ blue cheese cream sauce, rosti pork butt with a bourbon mop and coleslaw. Yummy! Ready to begin the week tomorrow!

  204. Mary Moorefield

    My Labor Day weekend – getting jipped out of going to the beach because friends were worried it would rain. Ended up doing nothing, so I guess relaxing is a good thing!

  205. Angela

    I didn’t get much accomplished since I had to work all weekend, but I did manage to make a 3 envelope roast in the slow cooker and it was delicious! Would LOVE to have this book for more ideas! 🙂

  206. Christy Spurlock

    Labor Day 2013 was bittersweet as my sweet mother-in-love passed away and we were grieving and remembering her sweet and precious memories.

  207. Michele R

    Heading back to school tomorrow so I squeezed as much summer fun as I could into the weekend. A boat ride, grilled hot dogs, ate fresh corn on the cob and juicy tomatoes, rode my bike and played in the sun with my doggies. I’ll sure miss summer.

  208. Deborah Martin

    Aug. 31st was my birthday… so my son & daughter surprised me with a weekend at my daughters (brought my granbaby:), daughter lives at the beach. I don’t get to see my son & his family often, it was a WONDERFUL weekend, cake & all. 🙂

  209. annie

    House projects, grocery shopping, company for dinner, hike in the park, church and clothes shopping to name a few things. Busy, busy and ready for the crisp autumn weather!

  210. Cindy Truax

    Spent my weekend recuperating from my recent business trip to Austria…got caught up on some sleep, laundry, and cleaning…all the fun stuff!

  211. Hayley

    Had a nice long weekend! Helped my fiance get ready for his upcoming school year on Saturday, binge-watched the newest season of Arrested Development, went to LA yesterday to see the Padres play the Dodgers, and relaxed and did a little cleaning and grocery shopping today 🙂

  212. Kathryn P

    Worked, helped friends move, did house and yard chores, and enjoyed my evenings knitting and watching Downton Abbey dvd’s. Very enjoyable weekend.

  213. Meagan B.

    I spent the weekend putting up a new fence in the front end of the farm…ok, I really just supervised BUT it was hard work 😉

  214. Eileen Deliz

    Slept late (really late), finished a book. ordered takeout. Watched Diana Nyad on TV, and started another book. Perfect day for me, no stress at all.

  215. Betty

    Had some friends over for ribs on the grill, corn on the cob and garlic biscuits. And of course apple pie for dessert. Also watched the Red Sox game on TV.
    Good friends, baseball and the dogs. Doesn’t get much better than that. Hope your baby sleeps long hours every night in the future.

  216. Marie

    We took in two week-old kittens that my dad found abandoned next to our church. They have been hard work, but are SUPER cute! We already have a cat and can’t keep them, but we have a friend that’s going to take them since she just put her cat down last week 🙁 Quite the unexpected excitement we’ve had this weekend!

  217. Michelle Stephens

    Saturday we took a drive to the high desert, stopped for prime rib lunch & ended our day looking at motor homes (did you know you can write it off as a second home on your taxes?!). Sunday I did laundry and cooked. Monday I made chicken jerky for my dogs and took a long nap 🙂

  218. Michael Ann

    Friends (2 women and 5 kids) drove up to the mountains to spend time with me. We hiked in the forest, ate, molded with play clay, ate, decorated ceramic pieces to take home, ate, walked the dogs, ate, slept in, ate, sat on the deck and talked. Did I mention that we ate?

  219. Kristin

    Had a GREAT weekend preparing for school tomorrow. Went to the gym, the beach, for a long walk, and to a teacher store. I made homemade pesto, kale chips, and granola bites. I prepared seating charts, created a “get to know your teacher” video for my website. Best of all, I spent some time each day with some really awesome friends! Feeling blessed as we head into a new school year! Thanks, Lauren!

  220. Heather N

    I watched my husband coach his first high school football game, hung out with some of the coaches and their families, almost finished registering for our first baby, and am now currently working on lesson plans for this upcoming week. Nothing too exciting, but overall, a really good weekend!

    Heather ([email protected])

  221. Susan

    We celebrate my son’s 2nd birthday with some some friends and today I’m reading the DMV handbook. Would much prefer reading your cookbook though. 😉

  222. stephanie diaz

    My hubby was off and we finished a couple projects around the house on Saturday and Sunday and then today we took the kiddos to the zoo and enjoyed seeing all animals including the dinosaurs… We had a long day ….

  223. Shari K.

    Labor Day 2013 was very quiet for me. Hubby and daughter went fishing, so I just spent time with our two tiny, but loud, dogs and our cat. Oh, and entering this awesome contest!

  224. Maggie Wallace

    My family and I got together for a last BBQ to end the summer and a farewell to me as I move back to college! Bittersweet but it was a great holiday weekend!

  225. Julie Y

    I worked since I’m a pre-school teacher and there’s never any REAL day off there! Then, I helped my husband with HIS job so he might have to work a few less hours. 😀 Now, I’m waiting for my son to finish football practice (first game tomorrow) so we can have dinner! I’d love to have a copy of your book!

  226. Lisa M

    Saturday was “mom” day. Visited my mother-in-law in the hospital and luckily was able to take her home. Visited my mom as well. Then finished off the day with a cookout with friends! Sunday was lazy with errands and a cookout/pool party in the evening. Finished off with a round of golf today!

  227. Lauren

    We went to the beach with our family and I got to dip my little one’s toes in the ocean for the first time! (Also have a 4 month old little boy!)

  228. Cynthia Jamieson

    I drive a school bus , so it’s back to school tomorrow! I stayed home all week end and bred goats with a new buck I picked up on Friday :). And have been doing canning & baking , and now to relax for the rest of the evening !

  229. Lauren S.

    Spent the weekend getting baby #3’s room/clothes together, making Rainbow Loom bracelets with my 2 girls, bbq with the fam and then a back to school brunch. Spending rest of tonight getting ready cause we go back to school/work tomorrow!

  230. Amanda Gilds

    My brother was home for the weekend so we spent as much time as we could with him before he is deployed to the Philippines! We ate at our fav seafood place…and had fried pickles (major pregnancy craving) and had an ‘appetizer party’ at my grandma’s last night! Today..we did unfun stuff…organizing closets.

  231. Paulette Aldrich

    Worked on a new quilt for our bed, golfed with friends and exercised! Hubby is busy harvesting our almond crop, so no vacation for us!

  232. Debra T

    I spent Saturday with my adult daughter. We went shopping, ate lunch at a wonderful seafood restaurant. I then kept her company while she waited on her car getting fixed!

  233. Sandra T.

    This weekend I helped hubby close the swimming pool, checked out the class lists at the elementary school, ran a lot of errands, and finished up some kids craft projects! We’re just about ready for school to start!

  234. Chantal

    The highlight of my weekend was hosting a get-together with a few friends to swap healthy recipes and tips. We sat outside under the gazebo, sampled some new recipes, and had great conversation. 🙂

  235. van p

    Helped my friend with wedding stuff, trying out her rehearsal dinner caterer and canceling her hair appt after 1 disastrous trial and rebooking with a new person that she feels more confident in. Still need to find jewelry for her wedding for myself now.

  236. Patti Keil

    My family worked all weekend, so I started too many small projects and didn’t really finish any of them. Spent most of today trying to clean up my “multipurpose” room; getting readyin to rearrangemake and paint in there so it can become what I want it to be: my cookbook library! Sure would love to add yours to the collection 🙂

  237. Ruby S

    We went to a Labor Day picnic in my hometown. I only make it there a couple times a year, they have fried fish and chicken. So good and I get to see old classmates/friends. Other that that, we are just relaxing with family. I’m off tomorrow and we are going to make homemade eggs rolls!!!

  238. Sarah Hughes

    I’m a middle school teacher so this weekend consisted of: lesson plans, grading. My dad flew in for a visit and to meet his newest granddaughter (4mo old) and played with my other 2 kids at the AK state fair. I’m exhausted. Wish my baby slept more than 4 hours straight… I could really use the sleep!

  239. Brenda D

    Saturday took my 7 year old grandson (with his Cub Scout Troop) and his 2 sisters to Camp Shelby to tour the military museum and eat lunch in the mess hall with the soldiers. He had a blast. Sunday just relaxed all day. Then today, Labor Day, went to my daughters and lunch out in the yard under the oak tree. The food was delicious and we all had a great time.

  240. Linda Richards

    I fortunately had to work this labor day. I find it gratifing to improve lives especially on Labor Day. I woyld love to win
    Thank yoh

  241. Kristi

    Had a picnic lunch with my hubby and two little boys, played in the park, explored an old train and bridge and little town, and bought chocolate covered potato chips for the drive home…in beautiful Prince Edward Island!

  242. Cindy S. Martin

    Unfortunately, I’m laid up with a neck injury. I was able to make a plum/blueberry crumble yesterday…I was THAT bored! 🙂

  243. Cydnee

    I made cupcakes on Saturday for a friends son birthday, spent Sunday with my Dad and today I participated and went to a charity event for a dear friends son that is battling a rare form of cancer. It was truly a beautiful event and I was so glad I could help.

    1. Aubrey Wilkey

      It didn’t let me add my comment it just added the first part. I made your yummy granola bars and spent timr with my hubby and daughter

  244. Paulette

    it was an absolutely delicious weekend…..I did whatever I wanted whether that was absolutely nothing or little projects that struck my fancy.

  245. Genette Schneider

    We went to the state fair, kids spent the night at the grandparents one night and we hit the farmers market, park and grocery store in prep for first day of school tomorrow!

  246. Sarah Hughes

    Being a new mommy of a 3 week old and a husband working overnight’s left me with a Labor Day weekend spent at home with my new baby, looking at Pinterest and coming up with different meal ideas since we have only eaten lasagna the past 3 weeks!!!

  247. Astrid Torpy

    I spent the weekend with my kids for the most part and saw a couple friends for dinner and a playdate. nice, quiet and relaxing.

  248. Diana

    I was able to dig my way through paperwork and find my dining room table! I then unearthed the piano bench, truly a successful weekend! I also made some jam and visited our local farm stands.

  249. Suzy Meredith

    Had a wonderful weekend of boating, bbq’s, kareoke and and hanging out with great friends..now watching a Bravo Marathon of Miliionaire Matchmaker..getting ready for a long work week!!

  250. Jamie Stein

    I picked up a rental car after my 18-year old daughter got into a car accident with my car. She also broke her phone and I’m in bed, sick with a cold. Can’t wait for this weekend to be over!

  251. Tasha N.

    Spent most of the weekend being lazy while the kids played outside. Today we went to see Planes for an early birthday present for my oldest son. Very cute movie!

  252. Seana C

    Family movie night on Friday. Does it count as “family” movie night if Hubby and eldest child were in one theater, while youngest and I were in another theater? Read almost all day on Saturday. (OMG, such an indulgent feeling.) Bought new shoes for my ever-growing 13 year old on Monday, followed by DVDs with both kiddos on a rainy Monday.

  253. KIM A

    went to a funeral on Saturday, read a book on Sunday, cleaned my desk off today after lazing around in the backyard this morning drinking coffee with my husband

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