What We Ate Wednesday + Giveaway!

It's time for another What We Ate Wednesday! I'm trying to eat more fruits and veggies and I'm doing my best to incorporate them into very meal. I apologize for the mediocre photos this time, I don't know what was up with the lighting in my kitchen yesterday. 

Oh and if you scroll alllll the way down, you're in for a pleasant surprise- a fun giveaway! 

Breakfast: 8:30 am

I ate: a slice of whole wheat toast with PB and bananas. I wasn't feeling breakfast and didn't want to eat much so I only had one slice. Sorry about the two bites..almost forgot to take a picture!

Miss A: toast, without peanut butter, and banana, a recent favorite fruit!

Lunch: 12:30 pm

By the time lunch rolled around I was pretty hungry! I did have coffee and a cookie before, while attempting to get Miss A to nap. She skipped her morning nap all together and didn't take a nap until late in the afternoon.

I ate: a whole wheat wrap with turkey, sliced apples, and brie. So good! Along with chopped tomatoes, orange pepper slices, and cucumbers. 

Miss A: a whole wheat wrap with ham and cheddar cheese

Snack: 2:30 pm

I ate: sweet potato chip, trail mix, and some chocolate 

Miss A: a few crackers and her traditional favorite, watermelon

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Dinner: 7:00 pm 

I ate: a variation of baked ziti with lean ground beef, orange peppers, tomatoes, topped with feta and mozzarella cheese

Miss A: the same, without the veggies. She's not a fan of tomatoes or peppers.

And now, a fun treat for you- giveaway time!

Recently I was contacted by Mujus to do a giveaway and I jumped at the chance. If you take a minute to look through their website you will see many unique creations. Mujus jewelry is all handmade and they use "sustainable and recycled materials to make beautiful accessories".  Here are a few photos of their beautiful work.

Mujus is giving away a $50 credit to anything you see on their website!

This giveaway is open to all, with a valid email address. 

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My Thanks to You- An Infinity Scarf Giveaway!!

I've got a special treat for you today! First, I'd like to say thank you. Thank you to all my new readers and all my old readers who have stuck with me since the beginning. I started this blog four years ago and I've never enjoyed it as much as I do now. I'm loving every minute of it and I'm finally feeling like a blogger, with something to say, something to share. It's becoming more than just a hobby for me. I'm always anxious to tell you about a new recipe or to post the latest updates on Miss A. You make my day, every time I receive an email from you, a comment, or a "like" on Instagram. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for following along with me.

I don't host giveaways very often. But when I do, it's because I really love a product, I really want to spoil my readers, or because I want to give someone some exposure, like Anna. In this case, it's all three! Anna has graciously offered to give one beautiful, handmade infinity scarf of your choosing. Take a moment to visit her shop and see her work for yourself.

Here's a little background on Anna and how she started her Esty shop, Desiring Joy.

"I was working as a marketing and communications coordinator for a large merchandising company in Pittsburgh until I decided to quit my job and pursue my passion on Etsy. A couple years ago I learned how to make infinity scarves because I wanted a cool scarf that no one else had. I was wearing one of my scarves when I walked into my local bank and my teller complimented me on my scarf. I told her I made it and she immediately told me she would buy at least one for her daughter for Christmas. I went home and designed 15 new scarves, went back to the bank the next week, and sold 8 to the tellers there! That got me thinking - I opened my Etsy shop on August 15, 2012, and have sold over 1,000 scarves online, at craft shows and through personal contacts. Thanks to Pinterest, a couple of my scarves went viral and it has been crazy ever since. My husband has been super supportive of me and my overflowing fabric pile....we are renovating a house, enjoying our boxer puppy, volunteering at church, and I'm able to coach high school volleyball at the same time. Life is good!"

Anna is giving away an infinity scarf of your choosing. You can also find beautiful custom made invitations, save the dates, and wall prints at her shop. Here are the details to enter:

Giveaway open only to U.S. residents. Winner must have a valid email and reply back within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Giveaway closes on October 10, 2013. 

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Mialisia Jewelry Giveaway

Do you like jewelry? I mean, what kind of question is that...I LOVE jewelry. I'm more an earrings and bracelets kind of girl myself, but I'm loving all the new statement necklaces out there. I'm teaming up with Mialisia, a direct sales jewelry company, to offer you a chance to win $300 to spend on their jewelry!

Here are a few of my favorite pieces:

Welcome to the Shop Mialisia VersaStyle™ Jewelry $300 Giveaway hosted by Stay a Stay at Home Mom and sponsored by Stacia Jacobson with Mialisia Jewelry.  Here's your chance to beautify your world with a fantastic array of jewelry designed to compliment any occasion! Watch this video below to learn about this unique jewelry company:

Create a look that is unique to you and build a rewarding business. Mialisia empowers everyone to do both. Mialisia, a direct sales company specializing in unique jewelry, is inventor of the VersaStyle™ concept that allows two pieces of jewelry to be worn an infinite number of ways. Mialisia offers this patent-pending jewelry to consumers through in-home demonstrations provided at no cost by Mialisia Designers.

Shop Mialisia VersaStyle™ now!

The winner will receive:

   

$300 Mialisia Shopping Spree

If winner has purchased Mialisia during this giveaway event, she will be reimbursed for her purchase up to $300, so shop now!

Giveaway Details

   

Giveaway runs September 26 - October 6

Open to those 18 and older in the United States

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Winner will be chosen randomly via Rafflecopter; entry methods are verified, only those who complete entry methods claimed are eligible to win. This blog was not compensated for this post and is not responsible for prize shipment

Questions? Want to sponsor a Giveaway? Contact Stay a Stay at Home Mom

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Sweet Treats Giveaway Winner

The winner of the Sweet Treats Week giveaway has been announced!

According to random.org, my friend, Ania, is the giveaway winner! Congratulations Ania!

Ania said her favorite sweet treat is banana bread. Banana bread is one of my favorite sweet treats too. Thank you so much for supporting my blog and being a loyal reader from the beginning Ania! Enjoy!!


I hope everyone is enjoying Labor Day with their family and friends! Have a great day!

Sweet Treats Week #5: Giveaway Day!

You made it!

To the end of Sweet Treats Week. Don't be sad my friends, there will be plenty more sweet treats in the future. I have to say, I think this turned out pretty well, don't you? We've got cupcakes, biscotti, muffins, and blondies to make. Special thanks again to Rachel and Jen for contributing with their guest posts this week. I know, I know, we're missing cookies, cakes, ice cream, pies, and brownies! A girl can only do so much in a week! Maybe another time.

Alas, I hope you enjoyed it and are ready to bake some sweet treats of your own. I thought I'd help you out by giving you this:

*brownies not included

The winner will receive a Wilton Bite-Size Brownie Squares mold (makes 24 mini brownies) and a 12 piece Wilton Brownie Decorating Set. Can you tell I've got brownies on the brain?

Wohoo! Let's review some rules, shall we?

1. You have until Sunday, September 4th to enter. I'll choose a winner using random.org on Monday morning, September 5th.

2. For one entry, leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite sweet treat is or which sweet treat you liked the best from the week.

3. For a extra entry, follow me on Twitter @thiswomancooks.

4. If you want another entry, "like" me on Facebook.

5. For yet another entry, tweet about this giveaway! You can use this: "I just entered @thiswomancooks brownie decorating kit giveaway! http://www.thiswomancooks.blogspot.com"

6. Finally, become a follower or subscribe to my feed.

Open to U.S. residents only. 

That's five different ways to win! Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry. Good luck!

Menu Plan Monday + My 1st Giveaway!!!

I've surpassed 100 posts without even realizing it! I was going to do the whole giveaway thing when I reached my 100th post, but since I have a huge back load of posts from my Spring Break endeavors I lost track of the number of posts. This post is the 103rd! So I'm calling this The Giveaway of the 103rd Post!

Wohooooo!!!!!!

So what are you getting?

You may have your choice of:

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are will remind you of the ones your grandmother used to make.

Lemon Sugar Cookies

The perfect spring cookie- super buttery, sugary, and lemony.

Nancy Olin's Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic that will never go out of style.

One lucky winner will receive a batch of cookies of their choosing. 
Here's how to enter: 

1. Leave me a comment telling me which cookies you'd like to try!

2. I'd also love it if you'd follow this blog (if you don't already), and follow me on Twitter (I just got one!). But its not a requirement, it just might be easier for you to know if you've won the giveaway... :)

3. Tell all your friends about me! Yeah!

The last day to enter the giveaway will be on Wednesday, April 20th. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced on Thursday, April 21st. I will bake the cookies and send them to you asap! Yayy, good luck!! Happy commenting!


Oh yes and it is Menu Plan Monday. Let's get down to business here, shall we?

Tomato & Sausage Pasta Bake
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Orange Marmalade Chicken & Lemon Risotto
Turkey Burgers
Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Mustard, and Herbs
Chicken Lemon Alfredo

Have a great week! Don't forget to enter the giveaway!