Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Just to let everyone know.

When I post blog hops on my
page they are not mine. I
just post other peoples linky's
on my page as part of their blog
hop rules. If I ever have a blog
hop I'll be sure to let everyone
know!:0) I'm happy to know that
you guys would link up if I had one.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Follow Me Back Tuesday!!!!




It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
So that means it’s time to link up & follow for

Follow Me Back Tuesday
Hosted By:

Survey Junkie, Little Yaya’s & Boobies,BabiesAndABlog

This week’s Guest Hosts are:
Kimberly from Shelton Made
&
K from Big K, little a













How it Works

* Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host’s - Spots 1-5 leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back
* ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )

* Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
* After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name

( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE) These entries will be deleted.

* Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
* And most importantly – Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!




Hi everyone It's Tuesday! You know what that
means! Let's start linking up! Have Fun!:0)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

We're Halfway There!!!! 150 and Counting!!!

Yayyyy!!!!!!!!!! We're half way there!!!! Let's make 
it to 200!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:0)

Lemon CheeseCake!!!















Hmmm Lemon Cheese! Looks Tasty
doesn't it? Would you like to try it?
Here is the recipe! Happy Eating:)


LEMON CHEESECAKE!!!!

1 sponge or pound cake (loaf size)
2 1/2 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. orange juice
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 beaten egg
Sm. piece butter

In double boiler, boil to custard above ingredients. Set aside to cool. Split 2 layers of cake (now 4). When mixture cools, add 1/2 pint of heavy cream whipped. Spread filling between each layer, on top and on sides. REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT.


Chocolate Chip Cookies In A Jar!!!














Ever had Chocolate Chip Cookies
in a Jar? Like to try it? Here is the
recipe! Enjoy!(-=



Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Mix the salt and baking soda in with the flour, then layer the ingredients into the jar.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375ยบ Sift dry ingredients through a colander to separate the chocolate chips
from other ingredients.
Beat 1 cup of butter or margarine in a medium bowl. Beat sifted ingredients into butter until
blended. In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix beaten egg mixture into
butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Friday, March 25, 2011

It's Boost Your Blog Friday!

Hi everybody! Today is Friday, that means it's time again to catch up with Boost My Blog Friday here on Design It Chic!



BoostMyBlogFriday





For those of you new here, it's very simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
So just make sure you link with us, follow us as the host (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!





Hey everyone it's that time again! If you like
to link up click on the Survey Junkie pic in
the sidebar! Have Fun!

Social Parade Blog Hop!


















It's that time again everyone! It's a
Social Parade on Friday! So let's
link up and meet some new friends!!

Click on the button in the sidebar
if you would like to join the fun!:0)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Wednesday is Friendsday!






WednesDay is FriendsDay at The MamaZone, so get ready to link up again.

The goal of this hop is to give you a quick glimpse into some other great blogs and to give you an opportunity to share a glimpse of yours. Feel free to grab the button and blog hop code to add it to your site as well! Here's how it works:

*
Add your blog name and a short description. For example, "The MamaZone: great t.i.d.bi.t.s. for mamas!" Feel free to link directly to your blog, or to your favorite post.
*
FOLLOW AT LEAST ONE PERSON and as many other blogs as you'd like to have follow back. This is what makes FriendsDay work, so if you're not willing to follow, please don't link up.
*
Remember to leave a comment on the blogs you follow to let them know you found them here at The MamaZone, and if someone follows you, be sure to follow back. If you follow me and leave a comment, I'll definitely follow you too!
*
(Optional) Take the WednesDay is FriendsDay button, and if you want to put the blog hop on your blog, click the "get the code here" link under the blog listings. Feel free to cut and paste my instructions, then tailor your post to your blog.
*
Tweet, blog and yell at your friends about this so it can grow more and more each week.

I'll repost every week, so be sure to return and link up with some new folks and if you're not listed on my Mama'z Friends page, make sure you add yourself now. Enjoy...

List your giveaways on my Giveaway page while you're here and check my sidebar for my current giveaways. You also might want to check out my Blog Boost VIDEOS to help you build a better blog!










Hello everyone! It's that time again! Let's
link up!:0) 

~Toodles~

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Follow Me Back Tuesday!!!!















It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
So that means it’s time to link up & follow for

Follow Me Back Tuesday
Hosted By:


This week’s Guest Hosts are:
&
Nikki from Mommydom with MS




How it Works
  • Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host’s - Spots 1-5 leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back
  • ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )
  • Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
  • After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name
( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE ) These entries will be deleted.
  • Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
  • And most importantly – Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!

Link up every Tuesday at 12:00 am est







Hey everyone it's Tuesday! So let's start linking up
and making new friends! K! Gooooo! lol!:0)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Vote on this Poll Please!( This Poll Is Closed)

Which Gift Card choices do you like best?















Help Me Reach 200 Followers!(GiveAway)!

Yay! I've reached 100+ followers! Help me reach
200 and win a prize!!! You guys no what to do so let's
Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! lol! :0)




~Toodles~

In Honor of my 100+ followers! I'm having a GiveAway!($25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card)!















In Honor of my 100+ followers! I'm having a GiveAway!

So if you would like to enter this GiveAway leave a
comment in this post!!! Good Luck!!!!:0)

~Toodles~

Saturday, March 19, 2011

AppleBee's Gift Card Winner Is!




















AppleBee's Gift Card Winner Is!!!!!!!!!!!


The winner of your drawing is…
1st mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Congrats mami2jcn!!! I'll be
contacting soon so you can 
claim your prize!!!!






My Dollar Tree Haul!

























Some of the deals I found
at Dollar Tree! Pretty Cool
Huh?

Friday, March 18, 2011

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies!!



















Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies!!

Hmmm! Ever tried these? Don't they
look delicious? Want to try em? Here
is the recipe!!!



1 1/2 C Flour
1/2 C Unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 T Salt
1/4 T Baking powder
1/4 T Baking soda
1/2 C Butter (or margarine,)
Softened
1 C Sugar
1 Egg
1 1/2 t Vanilla
48 Maraschino cherries
Frosting
6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C Sweetened condensed milk
Cherry juice (4 to 5 tsp)
1. In stir together flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking
soda. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and
vanilla to butter-sugar mixture and beat well. Gradually add dry
ingredients to butter-sugar mixture and beat until well blended.
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and
push down center of each ball with thumb. Drain cherries and reserve
juice. Place 1 cherry in center of each indentation. Heat oven to 350
degrees.
3. For frosting, put chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in
small saucepan. Heat until chocolate melts. Stir in 4 teaspoons cherry
juice. If too thick, add more juice.
4. Spoon 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry. Spread to cover cherry.
Bake 10 minutes or until done. Do not overcook. Remove to wire rack and
cool. The cookies freeze nicely.





Social Parade Blog Hop!

Smart and Trendy Moms








It's that time again everyone! It's a 
Social Parade on Friday! So let's
link up and meet some new friends!!

Click on the button in this post
if you would like to join the fun!:0)

Jello Pudding Dirt Cups!

Want to make a nifty and sweet treat
for your kids this spring? Try these!














Jello Pudding Dirt Cups

2 c Milk
1 pk Chocolate Pudding, instant
3 1/2 c Cool Whip
16 oz Oreos
8 Gummy Worms (opt)
8 Plastic flowers (opt)

Pour milk into medium bowl, add pudding mix. Beat until well blended, 1 -2 minutes. Crush Oreos
and set aside. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cool whip and half of cookies. To assemble: place 1 Tb
crushed cookies in bottom of 8 oz cup. Fill cups about 3/4 full with pudding mixture. Top with
remaining crumbs. Optional garnish: place flower in middle and put gummy worm halfway out of
"dirt".






It's Boost Your Blog Friday!

Hi everybody! Today is Friday, that means it's time again to catch up with Boost My Blog Friday here on Design It Chic!

BoostMyBlogFriday



For those of you new here, it's very simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
So just make sure you link with us, follow us as the host (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!



Hey everyone it's that time again! If you like
to link up click on the Survey Junkie pic in
the sidebar! Have Fun!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Wednesday is Friendsday!



WednesDay is FriendsDay at The MamaZone, so get ready to link up again.

The goal of this hop is to give you a quick glimpse into some other great blogs and to give you an opportunity to share a glimpse of yours. Feel free to grab the button and blog hop code to add it to your site as well! Here's how it works:

*
Add your blog name and a short description. For example, "The MamaZone: great t.i.d.bi.t.s. for mamas!" Feel free to link directly to your blog, or to your favorite post.
*
FOLLOW AT LEAST ONE PERSON and as many other blogs as you'd like to have follow back. This is what makes FriendsDay work, so if you're not willing to follow, please don't link up.
*
Remember to leave a comment on the blogs you follow to let them know you found them here at The MamaZone, and if someone follows you, be sure to follow back. If you follow me and leave a comment, I'll definitely follow you too!
*
(Optional) Take the WednesDay is FriendsDay button, and if you want to put the blog hop on your blog, click the "get the code here" link under the blog listings. Feel free to cut and paste my instructions, then tailor your post to your blog.
*
Tweet, blog and yell at your friends about this so it can grow more and more each week.

I'll repost every week, so be sure to return and link up with some new folks and if you're not listed on my Mama'z Friends page, make sure you add yourself now. Enjoy...

List your giveaways on my Giveaway page while you're here and check my sidebar for my current giveaways. You also might want to check out my Blog Boost VIDEOS to help you build a better blog!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR BLOG






Alright everyone you know
what day it is....let's get to
 linking up! Have Fun!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Follow Me Back Tuesday!!!!






It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
So that means it’s time to link up & follow for

Follow Me Back Tuesday
Hosted By:

Survey Junkie, Little Yaya’s & Boobies,BabiesAndABlog

This week’s Guest Hosts are:
Julie from JulzJewlz
&
Barbara from Coupons, Coupons and more coupons







How it Works

* Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host’s - Spots 1-5 leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back
* ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )

* Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
* After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name

( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE ) These entries will be deleted.

* Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
* And most importantly – Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!


Link up every Tuesday at 12:00 am est





If you would like to link up click on 
the Survey Junkie  pic in the side bar! Have Fun!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Vote on this Poll Please!( This Poll Is Closed)

Which Gift Card choices do you like best?























Help Me Reach 100 Followers!(GiveAway)!

Since the Help Me to reach 50 followers
went so well I thought I'd try it with 100 
followers too! So if you would like 
to win another fun GiveAway help
me reach 100 followers! Come on
you know ya wanna lol!:0)

T.J. Maxx Haul Pt. 2































Here is part 2 of my 
TJM haul! they are 
having a major clearance
sale! So you better hurry
on over there before it's
all gone!




Sunday, March 13, 2011

Social Parade Blog Hop!

Smart and Trendy Moms

I'm a lil late with this but this
blog hop is still open! So scurry
on over there and link up! I did!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Tanya's Tips !(How To Burn Calories At Work!)

How To Burn Calories At Work!

Use the restroom on a different floor,
take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Walk as much as possible, hand deliver
documents and visit people in their offices
down the hall instead of calling them.


Tanya's Tips!!!!

It's Boost Your Blog Friday!

Hi everybody! Today is Friday, that means it's time again to catch up with Boost My Blog Friday here on Design It Chic!

BoostMyBlogFriday

BoostMyBlogFriday


For those of you new here, it's very simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
So just make sure you link with us, follow us as the host (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!



If you would like to link up
click on the B.Y.B.F button
in the side bar! Have fun!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

In Honor of my 50+ followers! I'm having a GiveAway!

























In Honor  of my 50+ followers! I'm having 
a GiveAway! I'm a giving away a $25
AppleBee's Gift Card! If you like to
enter to win leave a comment in this 
post! Good Luck!:0)

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Wednesday is Friendsday!

    WednesDay is FriendsDay at The MamaZone, so get ready to link up again.

    The goal of this hop is to give you a quick glimpse into some other great blogs and to give you an opportunity to share a glimpse of yours. Feel free to grab the button and blog hop code to add it to your site as well! Here's how it works:

    • Add your blog name and a short description. For example, "The MamaZone: great t.i.d.bi.t.s. for mamas!" Feel free to link directly to your blog, or to your favorite post.
    • FOLLOW AT LEAST ONE PERSON and as many other blogs as you'd like to have follow back. This is what makes FriendsDay work, so if you're not willing to follow, please don't link up.
    • Remember to leave a comment on the blogs you follow to let them know you found them here at The MamaZone, and if someone follows you, be sure to follow back. If you follow me and leave a comment, I'll definitely follow you too!
    • (Optional) Take the WednesDay is FriendsDay button, and if you want to put the blog hop on your blog, click the "get the code here" link under the blog listings. Feel free to cut and paste my instructions, then tailor your post to your blog.
    • Tweet, blog and yell at your friends about this so it can grow more and more each week.
    I'll repost every week, so be sure to return and link up with some new folks and if you're not listed on my Mama'z Friends page, make sure you add yourself now. Enjoy...

    List your giveaways on my Giveaway page while you're here and check my sidebar for my current giveaways. New this week: Blog Boost VIDEOS to help you build a better blog!

    PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR BLOG
    Responses: This is a Blog Hop! 4 entries so far... you're next!






    Tuesday, March 8, 2011

    Follow Me Back Tuesday! F.M.B.T!!!!

    Photobucket


    It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
    So that means it’s time to link up & follow for
    Follow Me Back Tuesday
    Hosted By:


    This week’s Guest Hosts are:
    Laura from Midget Momma
    &
    Melanie from It’s Me Melbie

    How it Works
    • Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host’s - Spots 1-5 leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back
    • ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )
    • Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
    • After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name
    ( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE ) These entries will be deleted.
    • Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
    • And most importantly – Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!

    Link up every Tuesday at 12:00 am est

    If you would like to link up click on the
    button in the side bar!
    Have fun!

    Monday, March 7, 2011

    Swap Followings Linky Party 03.07.11

    It's time to link up with Home Maker
    on a Dime!!! If you would like to link
    up click on the button in the sidebar!

    Happy 23 rd Anniversary to Me and my Hubby!!!!



    Happy 23rd Anniversary to Me and
    Hubby! This is for you Babe! Luv
    U!!!!(muah)!!

    A few things from Walgreens(Haul)!!




















    I hauled a few items from Walgreens.

    Top pic
    Snuggie $5.99 regular price $19.99

    Bottom pic:
    Computer  Sponge Cleaners
    2 for $8.00

    Grated Parmasean Cheese $2.00

    Rush Hour 3 Movie $5.99 regular
    price $19.99-$24.99



    These are some of items I hauled from
    Walgreens! All great deals IMO!


    Sunday, March 6, 2011

    One of my T.J Maxx Hauls!!!



    These are some cute lil slippers I
    found at TJM! aren't they adorable?












    Here are the markdown prices! I tried to get
    as close as I could for you guys.










    Well there you have it folks! Some of the
    great deals at your local T.J. Maxx! :0)

    Help Me Reach 50 Followers!(GiveAway)! (Revisited)!

    Alright guys we're almost there! Yipeee!
    Let's get to that 50 so we can have that
    fun GiveAway! Let's Goooooooooooooo!

    Saturday, March 5, 2011

    8 Minute Cheescake! Yummy!


    Want to whip up a quick an easy
    Cheesecake? Try the 8 minute
    Cheesecake! Here is the recipe
    Enjoy!!! :)



    8 Minute Cheese Cake!


    1 pk (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
    1/3 c Sugar
    1 c (1/2 pt.) sour cream
    2 ts Vanilla
    1 (8 oz.) container Birds Eye Cool Whip whip
    1 Keebler
    Fresh strawberries for garnish
    Ready Crust graham cracker pie crust
    Beat cheese until smooth; gradually beat in sugar. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in whipped
    topping, blending well. Spoon into crust. Chill until set, at least 4 hours. Garnish with fresh
    strawberries if desired.








    ^^^^pic^^^







    Friday, March 4, 2011

    It's Boost Your Blog Friday!

    Hi everyone it's time to link up
    again on Boost Your Blog Friday!
    If you would like to link up click
    the pic in the side bar. Enjoy!




    BoostMyBlogFriday





    For those of you new here, it's very simple.. the only rule is: no rules!! That's right!! This blog-hop is supposed to be a boost in our blogs' asses... friends-wise:)!!
    So just make sure you link with us, follow us as the host (and leave us a comment so we know you follow us and return the love back:) and then feel free to follow whoever you want to, leave nice comments, send them love notes and chocolate boxes *WOW scratch that last part:P* and don't forget to do the happy dance!

    If you join with us on Boost My Blog Friday, please take your time and leave a comment, so we know you're participating with us and maybe pay you a visit:) Thanks!

     225 entries so far... you're next!


    I don't care  for peanut butter but if 
    I did it would be Smooth! The crunchy
    kinds tears up your bread and makes 
    the jelly all crunchy...yuck!

    Wednesday, March 2, 2011

    Wednesday is FriendsDay!








    WednesDay is FriendsDay at The MamaZone, so get ready to link up again.

    The goal of this hop is to give you a quick glimpse into some other great blogs and to give you an opportunity to share a glimpse of yours. Feel free to grab the button and blog hop code to add it to your site as well! Here's how it works:

    • Add your blog name and a short description. For example, "The MamaZone: great t.i.d.bi.t.s. for mamas!" Feel free to link directly to your blog, or to your favorite post.
    • FOLLOW AT LEAST ONE PERSON and as many other blogs as you'd like to have follow back. This is what makes FriendsDay work, so if you're not willing to follow, please don't link up.
    • Remember to leave a comment on the blogs you follow to let them know you found them here at The MamaZone, and if someone follows you, be sure to follow back. If you follow me and leave a comment, I'll definitely follow you too!
    • (Optional) Take the WednesDay is FriendsDay button, and if you want to put the blog hop on your blog, click the "get the code here" link under the blog listings. Feel free to cut and paste my instructions, then tailor your post to your blog.
    • Tweet, blog and yell at your friends about this so it can grow more and more each week.
    I'll repost every week, so be sure to return and link up with some new folks and if you're not listed on my Mama'z Friends page, make sure you add yourself now. Enjoy...

    List your giveaways on my Giveaway page while you're here and check my sidebar for my current giveaways.

    PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR BLOG
    If you would like 2 link up click on the pic
    in the side bar!

    Tuesday, March 1, 2011

    Follow Me Back Tuesday!!!!

    Photobucket

    It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week again, Tuesday..
    So that means it’s time to link up & follow for
    Follow Me Back Tuesday

    Hosted By:
    & This Week’s Guest Host’s Are…
    Kristine from The 4M Project
    &
    Rebecca from Becca’s Perspective



    How it Works

    • Follow all 3 Hosts & Guest Host’s - Spots 1-5 leave a comment w/ a link to your blog so we can follow you back
    • ( only leave a comment that you follow if you actually follow )
    • Snag our button & make a F.M.B.T. post.
    • After you post use that link to add your blog to the hop along with your blog name
    ( NO BLOG HOPs & GIVEAWAYS PLEASE ) These entries will be deleted.
    • Follow the blogs you like & Follow Back who follows you ( Remember to leave a comment so you can be followed back )
    • And most importantly – Have Fun and Come back and see us every Tuesday !!


    Link up every Tuesday at 12:00 am est
     
     
     
    If you would like link up
    click on the pic in this post!!
    Have Fun!!!