How to Score Book Giveaway

I'm back with more books you have to check out! My new one tonight is by Robin Wells the wonderful author of Between the Sheets has done it again with How to Score.

Now don't get all weird it's a really funny novel about Sammi Matthews that is a museum curator. She's not only in a dating slump but she's really hurting the men she's been dating. Not emotional well maybe a little since she puts their man hood in check. One she leaves with a black eye and cracking another ribs. Yup she leaves a real first impression!

Giving up on her dating abilities she brings in a life coach Luke Jones, he leads Sammi to overcoming her klutziness and open up to meet a sexy FBI agent Chase Jones, who seems to know exactly what she is needing.

Chase Jones happens to be Luke Jones brother, when Luke is put into protective custody guess who steps in to his place as a phone life coach! Yup Chase, so he gives her advise as Luke by day and romances her by night as himself.

Will this lead to a budding romance or will it be a house of cards falling down when Sammi realizes what is happening to her. Nope I won't say you're going to have to read for yourself!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

How to Score

by Robin Wells

Thank you to Hachette Book Group for another great book!

BUY IT: How to Score paperback is $6.99 on Amazon or on Kindle for $5.59

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Giveaway ends 11/22/09 Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win. No Post Office Boxes.

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Oppps I did it again ....

LOL sorry I just couldn't help myself! So I did it again I signed up to bake, this time for the Church bazaar. So I had a whole plan had 2 different cookies and some toffee to make and 3 (yes one more after my post last night) to the grocery store and I was ready to go!

First recipe was this amazing one I found at Tina's Place for toffee candy a.k.a. "crack"

This recipe was so yummy

BUT don't use cheap tin foil, I couldn't get mine off.

One dessert not going!

Second one that failed I didn't get pictures of but let's just say wax paper not good for all cookie recipes. It stuck and when they came off they fell to pieces!

3rd Batch of cookies worked!! Yeah!!

Betty Crocker Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love the Betty Crocker recipes with the cookie mixes they make it so easy!

My 4th batch was a last minute ditch! I needed more cookies.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Cake Mix)

Guess what I had a box of the spice cake in my pantry! Yippee!

So I started with big dreams and ended with 2 versions of Pumpkin spice cookies!

Oh what a night!

Then I asked Rick to drop them off the next morning, oh lord be with me.

On to what a day! Did I mention I have been up since 2am with a nasty case of Acid Reflux.

Oh joy to the world!

Really is that look needed?

Sorry everyone been yet again busy day! I left work to go pick up Cole and of course a quick trip to the grocery store! Oh did I mention I signed up to make cookies for the church bake sale? And it's do tomorrow AM??? So of course I need to pick up a few items.

I stop in at the church to see what time the cookies need to be there and have to answer a few questions for becoming a member. I have a class they have you attend this coming Sunday that is 4 1/2 hours! The lady is so nice and I really enjoy her but of course this would be the time the boys started to fight and scream! She was nice asked if we have date night, or time for us ... I didn't want to laugh out loud and be rude. So I tried my best Martha Stewart look and said not usually. Then on to the bible class, now I love going on Sundays and helping out but I'm not in the place for these yet. I keep politely saying it just doesn't work with our schedule, but I have a feeling this may be one thing they don't let you not attend. I hope this is not the case.

Then to Wal-Mart where I raced up and down the isles while the boys were not in wonderful moods. I couldn't find Molasses and found they don't have it. I'm about to pull out my hair when Rude Lady #1 walks by and shakes her head that the boys are being loud! REALLY was that needed??? Then I walk up to a cashier(Rude Lady #2) light on no light! Right on I hit the jackpot! WRONG ... I put my items up there not one word from her? Then I put up my cloth bags up in front on my groceries. She pushes them to the side and starts putting the items in the plastic bags. I nicely say I put my bags up there and she then grunts at me!!! She then rings up my total and very unpleasant told me the total. Not once smiling or being nice. She then pushes my stuff to the side and looks up smiles at the person in line now behind me. And says "Hi How are you today" a full smile (I won't mention the teeth) ... Really now you get a personality.

Then off to QFC for the molasses they didn't have at Wal-Mart. Quickly ran around nowing I won't have much time for dinner since I'll be baking I go to the deli for a quick dinner for the boys. This is where we meet Rude Lady #3 ... lucky number 3! Who so nicely walks up to my kids who I know aren't being good, I've talked to them several times and can't wait to duct tape them ... JUST playing! She then proceeds to walk up to them and tell them be quiet and use your inside voices. NOT once looking at me and giving that knowing little smile, nope just walking away shaking her head.

Oh you people kill me! Either you never had kids, or forgot what it is like to be frazzled trying to run threw a grocery store with all your limps attached and not too many embarrassing moments trying not to kill your kids!! So a friendly reminder be nice to those poor moms, they really are trying their best and believe me they rather be shopping with out their kids also. But we don't all live in that perfect little memory you have hatched in this dream world that your children A - would never be like that or B - Never would a child with you act like that! So get off your high horse and give that mom a knowing smile!

Phew ok off to baking until my head explodes! :)

Weekend Wrap Wednesday ~ Halloween Special

Sorry everyone it's been so busy around here and my tooth is still KILLING me so it's going to be a late and quick WWW today!

So Saturday I was still in a lot of pain but we of course had to do Trick or Treat! We headed to my church for the trunk or treat and then up to my parents house to the little shops in the downtown that have a save Halloween every year.

Getting the boys ready for their bat transformation

My mom didn't even recognize them with the black hair ... LOL

Church Trunk or Treat

The boys in the mouth of a car dressed like a whale (see the little fish hanging)

and a monsters mouth in another car!

Stopped by my parents house, mom had it decorated for the visitors

Me and my two outfit changes ... who do I think I am Brittany???

Downtown Sumner shop owners are always so nice and hand out candy.

They had a zombie show, even Thriller music to go with it.

2 of the zombies "playing dead" until the next show

Boys hanging out, had to take a quick break.

And here we are needing to take of our costumes

Yes that is the bath water after 3 shampoos the black finally came out.

Leaving my bathtub with a lovely ring!

Oh and of course my mom picked up some cupcakes when we were downtown.

Another Home project!

Rick fixed the molding around the front door and my kitchen entrance.

Caden helped too!

Then on to cleaning the carpets.

I'm sad to say Rick said this is after 3 times!

He even dusted my living room and made the couch up!

A Big Thank you to one of favorite bloggy friends

Amy AKA Tiger Mom @ In the Tiger Den.....

She was so sweet and sent me and the boys a little surprise gift

Yup check it out I was boo'd ... LOL Isn't that great!

ADULTS EYES ONLY Giveaway $25 GC for Edens Fantasy

As most of you know I keep my blog on the PG side and very family friendly, but every once in a while we spice it up with some fun things for adults.

Now most of you know I'm pretty open on most thing but I don't talk about a few things, politics and sex. So don't worry I'm not going to tell you things about me and Rick I would never go there. A while back I was that person that never talked about sex or adult toys with my friends. Whenever I went one of those Sex toys home parties I would blush and sit in the corner by myself.

When I had my first Eden Fantasys ® giveaway (which was my first giveaway), I couldn't get over how open everyone was and that this wasn't a taboo subject like I thought it was. then I told my friends what contest I had up and wow talk about a bunch of TMI moments but really it was nice to have an adult conversation with my friends. Yes I still blushed the whole time! But if you're still like me and not the go into the store to shop you can click onto Eden Fantasys ® and do the shopping in the privacy of your own home. It's shipped in a very discret packaging and don't worry Eden Fantasys ® is not on the label. I actually had to open it to figure out who sent me what. Plus the shipping is $5.95 flat rate shipping, believe when I say that is very inexpensive! Free returns and exchanges, another rare thing!

I've worked with Eden Fantasys ® many times now threw reviews and giveaways and I've always been impressed with their products, their shipping and just the over all shopping experience. Compared to the Sex toys you find at those home parties and the store are sometimes on the cheap side meaning they are not well crafted. If you're looking for high quality, that ships inexpensively and in a timely matter you have found the place! You can easily click on their button I have on my sidebar to check them out at their SexIs Magazine.

Just a few sections to check out are:

• sexy lingerie
• star signature lines
• private label collections
• sex toys for couples
• party favors and gags

Just wait next week I'll have my review up of the Wonder vibe 2 that was sent to me!

A big thank you to my best buddie Drew that is one of my favorite sponsor to receive emails from. And to Eden Fantasys ® for another great giveaway to share with my friends and fellow bloggers!

WIN IT: Eden Fantasys ® has offered 1 of my readers $25 Gift Certificate. To enter head over to Eden Fantasys and tell me what you might use your GC on?

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Winners annouced check out if you're one of them!

Medibuddy Winner:

Random.org 75

andrea v said...75

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 7:36:00 AM

Role of a Lifetime Book Winners:

Random.org

67

8

19

42

31

Daffy said...

67

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009 5:23:00 PM

Natalie A. said...

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 9:40:00 AM
8

Robyn said...19

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 9:23:00 AM

Grand Pooba said...42

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 2:30:00 PM

tanya904 said...31

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009 9:22:00 AM

On the Line Book Winners:

Random.org

6, 10, 31, 11, 36

News Around The Blogs said...31

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 2:01:00 PM

Amy said...11

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009 4:03:00 PM

Jennee said...36

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 7:01:00 PM

Morning Sunshine Book Winners:

42, 13, 1, 39, 19

Grand Pooba said...42

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 3:48:00 PM

Robyn said...13

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 10:03:00 AM

Natalie A. said...1

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 9:18:00 AM

Daffy said...39

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009 5:33:00 PM

Jennee said...19

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 7:00:00 PM

Impostor's Daughter Book Winners

7, 87, 4, 34, 59

kys said...7

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 1:17:00 PM

Daffy said...87

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 6:12:00 PM

tawnda said...4

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009 12:34:00 PM

christin said...34

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009 8:26:00 AM

Grand Pooba said...59

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 10:22:00 AM

Thai Kitchen Winners

84, 76, 119, 97, 114

Tamara B. said...84

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 10:15:00 AM

Frugal Vicki said...76

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009 2:09:00 PM

Marla said...119

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009 2:14:00 PM

blueviolet said...97

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 6:18:00 PM

Jessica said...114

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009 2:09:00 PM

Delicae Gourmet Winner:

Ronda said...133

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2009 9:03:00 PM

Tempt My Tummy ~ Pumpkin Banana Bread

I love pumpkin so this time of year is my all time favorite. So what do you do when you have some banana's you need to use up (only good for bread) and have tons of cans of pumpkin (yes Costco got me). You Make Pumpkin Banana Bread!!! Oh yes my dears I actually baked bread in the oven .. I know shut your mouth! I do know how to make bread in the oven not only in the bread maker!

Check it out it's super easy and I doubled it and made 2 loafs. One for us and one for the neighbor that let's Cole hang out almost every day! Yes this is the loaf I handed the husband the bread and he said "I love you" and then got that look I didn't just say that .. LOL

Again super easy to make!

And this is what happens you get it on your shirt!
Then of course you have to have a slice! (and another ... and another... )

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour (one loaf, or 40 minutes if using mini loaf pans)

Ingredients:

• 2 mashed ripe bananas
  
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
  
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8 1/2 X 4 1/2-inch loaf pan (or 4 mini loaf pans) with nonstick cooking spray. (I use canola oil and wipe out the excess.)

Place mashed banana, pumpkin puree, oil, egg and egg whites in a large bowl. Beat with an electronic mixer on low speed.

Place flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir with a whisk. Add flour mixture to banana and pumpkin mixture and beat until just moist.

Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 1 hour or until toothpick placed in center comes out clean.

Thanks to Rebecca she posted this amazing recipe I like her tweaks! She has a great blog her is her post with this recipe Scary Good Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

Make Something Monday ... Crock Pot Chili (French's Style)

I can't tell you how much fun I've had with this gift basket! You know how I love making fun stuff that is quick and easy. Now you throw in a crock pot and you've made my day! As promised to Cole I'm making Chili and yes he took the left overs to school for lunch the next two days! He loved it!!! Not sure you wanted to be around him after he ate chili (I'm not claiming this talent it's all Rick) ... LOL :) The musical fruit ... oh boy I'm done going loopy!

Me and my gift basket!

Here is what you need!

Very Simple and super yummy!!

Yes it's called Easy Slow-Cooked Chili for a reason!!!

This recipe is super simple and the added French's onions in the slow cooker and then topped with it when dished up gives it a new dimension. See I told you I've been watching the Food Network too much! Enjoy, remember it's easy to make up a new recipe with what you have in your cabinet. Believe it or not I had all the stuff for this! My moto is no running to the store use what you got!!!

Ingredients:

2 lbs. lean ground beef

2 tbsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. ground cumin

1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes in purée

1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup water

1/4 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

2 cups FRENCH'S® French Fried Onions, divided

Directions:

COOK beef, chili powder and cumin in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently; drain. Transfer to slow cooker.

ADD tomatoes, beans, water, Frank's RedHot Sauce and 1/2 cup French Fried Onions. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours (or on HIGH for 3 hours).

TOP chili with remaining onions. If desired, serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.

Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker Giveaway

One of my worest fears is losing a child. When I was very young my cousin and I went to a major department store with my uncle. Until this day I remember sitting with her and a very large gentleman came up and grabbed her. I remember screaming for my uncle. Later we learned it was a huge custody battle and her dad hired a guy to grab her, but it still freaks me out. We've all had that moment as a mom when you turn for just a second and when you turn back they are gone. Your heart jumps into your stomach and start to hyperventilate. Then they jump out and scream, you not sure if you want to strangle them or hug them!

I saw the Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker on another site and knew I just had to have one! Caden is getting to that stage where he doesn't want to hold mom's hand and want to be independent. We love the independence but you also want to protect and just be mom! Now we had the little monkey backpack that had the tail as the part for you to hang on while they walked ahead. Well that only worked for so long. What I found is the Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker is simple to attach to the back of their shirt. It's so light weight Caden didn't even notice it.

What I really was impressed with is it can be used inside and outside. So when you go to say a birthday party at a bowling alley or go to a lodge like Great Wolf or outside at a park you're covered. The bug has a GREAT range inside is 75-100 feet and outdoors it's 100+ feet! If that moment happens you grab your hand held unit and press down. The Giggle Bug attacked to your child will omit a loud distinctive beep, believe me it's loud so you can hear it but not crazy annoying! The Giggle Bug is very easy to turn on and once it's on the eyes will blink continuously. The hand held unit is very light also and can attach to your key ring very simple. You won't leave home with out. I can't wait to use it on our trip to Great Wolf last time I was running like a mad woman trying to have Caden right next to me!

The bug is so light weight that you can put it on the back and they won't mind it!
Yes that is the best freak out face I can do with my sore mouth.

BUY IT: Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker for $19.95

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Self Portrait Sunday ... Halloween Addition

For today's SSS I bring to you the many changes of Alexis for Halloween. Yup not big change ... LOL since gained weight I'm not much into costumes. I first put on my witch hat (yes the one I've used for 3 years) but when we ran into Target to get Cole a sweatshirt to go under his costume I found some ears and a tail. Now it was suppose to be a zebra but I made it a kitty :). My mom drew on a nose and whiskers (top right I didn't have them yet). Then I was so tired last night I went to bed and this is what I looked like when I woke up (yup still sporting whiskers!)