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Ten Years Blogging!

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Hi friends! 

I wanted to pop on here with a quick pre-holiday post to tell you all THANK YOU!!

This month marks TEN YEARS of blogging! I can’t even believe it. So much has happened with my life and this little blog of mine in those years.

We added three more kids to our family, we moved from Idaho to Oregon, back to Idaho and now New York, we’ve bought (and sold) two homes, Gordon got a great job, got laid off from said job, got his masters and landed his dream job, I reached milestones online, have made and shared thousands of recipes, have consumed even more calories (😬🙈🎉) and have found my place and my voice online.

I probably am not the most popular blogger you follow online with the largest following and that’s ok. My purpose and goal isn’t to be the most popular (though the more the merrier!) It’s to provide the highest quality, most reliable recipes so you can have more confidence in the kitchen.

So, for all of you who have followed along for however long, THANK YOU for trusting me to be a part of your day and for being wonderful and positive and supportive of me and my family. We read every comment, every email, every Instagram message and appreciate it all.

So, because we love you and feel very much like you are our extended family, here’s a big big giveaway!

*Giveaway time*

Because I love ya, I’m going to pick one lucky winner to get a $1000 gift card to Amazon or Target, whatever tickles your fancy. Reader’s choice!

Here’s how to enter:

  1. Pick any post (other than this one) and leave a comment on it. It could be a recipe you want to try, a travel post, or something from my family section. It doesn’t matter what post you choose, just find one and leave a comment.
  2. THEN! Come back to this giveaway post to leave a comment saying you left a comment on a different post….does that make sense? One comment per person. Keep in mind that comments that you make on Facebook do not count because I have no way of contacting you by email to let you know you’ve won.

Please be aware that if you haven’t left a comment before, it won’t show up immediately…I’ll have to approve those comments first in order for them to appear. Sometimes even if you have left comments in the past, I’ll still have to approve them. So, don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away.

Giveaway will end October 30th and I will pick winners and contact them via email by October 31st.

That’s it 🙂 Have a wonderful day!

And don’t forget to find me on Instagram for more NYC fun in real time.

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  5. Nicole Thomas says

    I posted on the easy bruschetta recipe! Looks so yummy and easy! Happy 10 years doing what you were born to do! XOXO

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  6. Jill says

    I left a comment on your “Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole” post. Although I use many of your recipes, that is my favorite one! Thanks for doing this giveaway!

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  9. Amy Duprey says

    I left a comment under Porter’s arrival. Such a beautiful addition to your family. Really enjoy reading your blog. 😊

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  10. Tammy Trice says

    I commented! I love the recipes that you share and they are always a hit with my family. Thank you for also sharing your family with us too.

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  12. Jessica Smith says

    I left a comment under your Peanut Butter Fudge recipe. I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog and look forward to many more amazing recipes during the coming years!

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  15. Juju K. says

    Congratulations on 10 years of blogging and sharing your wonderful recipes! I posed a comment on your shortbread cookies—I love that I have all the ingredients on hand—I’m looking forward to making them soon!

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  16. Lisa Cicchitti says

    Love your blog!! I have enjoyed making several of your recipes in the past. 👍 I commented on the peanut butter & banana bread Facebook post…it looks yummy!! Going to make it soon! 😋

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  19. Priscilla says

    Hello! I left a comment on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread post! (Which I made and was delicious!) 🤤👍💯🥰

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  20. Kristen says

    I left a comment on the strawberry, avocado and kale salad because I love all of those things! I’m also excited to try the pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving!!

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  21. Lindsey Gaona says

    Left a comment on the Baja fish tacos. Your dessert recipes have been a go to lately! Thank you!
    Congratulations on 10 Years!

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  23. Allyson Cathey says

    I posted on the pumpkin donut recipe. I’ve always felt like donuts are a hard thing to make but those look so delicious I think I’m going to be brave and try!

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    • Christa Ackerman says

      Hi there! 👋 I left a comment on your fondue recipe- it looks out of this 🌎 delicious! 😋
      Happy 10years 🎉

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    • Salamonia Mametieff says

      I left a comment on your pumpkin pie recipe that’s made with sweetened condensed milk, I’ve never seen a recipe like that before, I’m definitely going to be making it for the holidays, thank you for sharing your recipes. Congratulations to you on 10 years of blogging.

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      • Sommer Lynn says

        Commented on the yummy Sunday meatloaf!

        Would love to finally win something for the first time ever! I have a new little baby I could shop my wishlist for! Thank you so much for the opportunity and if I dont win congrats to the winner 💕

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    • Erika Adkins says

      I commented on ur b-q recipe along with your apple crumb breakfast cake. I made it with the apples we picked from our local Apple Farm. I love following your family pics and post. My husband and I have 5 boys. CONGRATULATIONS on the handsome little boy.

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  26. Lyndi says

    I left a comment on your pulled pork. Pulled pork is one of my go tos when I don’t know what else to make. I’ll have to try yours!

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  28. Sarah J says

    I left a comment on your bruschetta post. Hands down a favorite app! Congratulations on 10 years! I love following you, your recipes and your growing family!!❤️

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  30. Carol says

    I posted on your All Butter Pie Crust post. I love your easy recipes. Congratulations on 10 years! And Congratulations on baby #4…love seeing your sweet family navigate life in NYC!

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    • Stephanie Whitaker says

      I just love you!! I look at your page every single day because there are always amazing recipes I want to make. And you’re so fun and I feel like I would want to be friends in real life if we lived close. Haha not a creeper, promise!

      Oh and I left a comment.

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  32. Linda Brocki says

    Hi Lauren,

    I just left a comment on your french toast sausage. My 2 year old loves them. I love all the recipes. Thanks for the last 10 years.

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  38. Ashley Schlatter says

    I commented on the creamy tomato bisque recipe (which I will totally be making because, yum!) Happy 10 years! Loved following you for the last 5!

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  39. Lisa Shira says

    Love your web site. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for all you do as a busy mommy ,of four growing hand. Your family is important to you, I can see it in all the pictures you share. Good luck to everyone, in the $1000.00 drawing.

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  40. Morgan Koontz says

    I left a comment on your chocolate pumpkin bread recipe. I made it last week and it was so good! Thank you for having the best cooking blog! Every time I need a new recipe or in need of finding something to make for supper, I come here and find the best recipes. Congrats on 10 years of having a successful blog. I have no doubt you will have many more!

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    • Jacqueline Matteson says

      I left a comment on your twice baked sweet potatoes. Those look amazong. A just found your page through a friend and surfing through recipes found this giveaway. Your amazing for doing this. Congrats on 10 years blogging.

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  42. Linda Brocki says

    I left a comment on your french toast sausage blanket recipe. My 2 year old loves them. Thank you for the last 10 years.

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  44. Megan Otruba says

    I posted on your Banana flax muffins post! It’s one of my kids favorite recipes, and it’s got great fiber for my little guy!

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  46. Betty Jo says

    I commented on your pumpkin cheesecake dessert! It will be a new addition to our thanksgiving desserts this year! Congratulation on 10 years! Looking forward to following you for 10 more!

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  48. Holly Ivie says

    I commented on your Super Mom Stir-Fry post. Thanks for all the delicious recipes over the years. They have been great additions to my family dinner menus. Some of them have become family favorites we make all the time.

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    • Terri Hanway says

      I posted on the Shortbread blog. Empire biscuits my all favorite. LOve & your family & watching your little ones gets bigger. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes, your my go too when I’m not sure what’s for dinner! 10 years & getting better ! You look wonderful! That smile speaks a thousand words 😊💜😊

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  50. Erin in IA says

    Congrats on 10 years!! Loved watching your family grow and found your recipes easy and yummy!
    I commented on the pumpkin bread, have it saved to make.

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