Christmas in July with the ToothFairy
Awhile back, I met the ToothFairy on twitter. We talk quite often, and she's just as sweet as you could imagine!I promised her that I would let my readers know about her Christmas in July Giveaway. She is offering up one of her "Beary Cute" pillowcases.
It's Super easy to enter, and all the details can be found on her website. Along with the absolutely adorable bear pillowcase that she's giving away, she also offers some really cute tooth fairy pillows. Be sure to check those out while you're there!
And if you're on twitter, be sure to follow the ToothFairy. She's sure to bring a smile your way.
PSA: Be careful!
Had a scare last night, and it's really got me worried.
Ladies, please, protect yourselves. Be careful about where you post your information. You never know what kind of sleezeball is out there looking at it.
I've got some reviews and such to get up this weekend. Tonight I'm spending every second I can with my hubby and my kids.
New Food Network Series: Chefs vs. City
WHO WILL WIN IN CHEFS VS. CITY?
Acclaimed Chefs Chris Cosentino and Aarón Sanchez Star in New Food Network Series
Debuts Friday, August 7th at 10pm ET/PT
NEW YORK – July 8th, 2008 – Food Network takes viewers on a cross-country culinary race in the new primetime series Chefs vs. City. Featuring acclaimed chefs Chris Cosentino and Aarón Sanchez, the show premieres on Friday, August 7th at 10pm ET/PT, and tests their food knowledge and competitive spirits.
“Chefs vs. City really pushes both teams to use all of their culinary knowledge in order to win the competition,” said Bob Tuschman, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production, Food Network. “Chris and Aarón are fiercely competitive and are the perfect choices to represent Food Network in these types of challenges.”
Each week, Chris and Aarón will travel to a different city, where they will be pitted against two local foodies in a winner-takes-all race. Using every tool at their disposal, the teams compete in an adrenaline-charged, food-lovers tour of each city, completing difficult epicurean challenges along the way. This season, Chris and Aarón will pass through New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Boston and New Orleans. Each episode will feature five different challenges, which could include everything from wine stomping to eating the spiciest dishes in the country to crab fishing in a gator-infested river. Once the teams have completed their challenges, it’s a sprint to the finish line to see if the locals can protect their home turf or if the Food Network chefs can conquer a new city.
ABOUT CHRIS COSENTINO:
Thanks to his affinity for great ingredients, Chris Cosentino has emerged as a thoughtful voice for sustainable principles and as a leading proponent of offal cookery. After graduating from Johnson & Wales, Chris went on to build his culinary resume by working at several notable restaurants across the country before joining Incanto as executive chef in 2002. His innovative interpretations of rustic Italian fare promptly earned the restaurant its first 3-star review from the San Francisco Chronicle. In addition to Chefs vs. City, other recent Food Network appearances include The Next Iron Chef, Iron Chef America and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Chris resides in San Francisco and serves as the executive chef of Incanto and co-creator of Boccalone, an artisanal salumeria.
ABOUT AARÓN SANCHEZ:
As a restaurateur, television personality, consultant, spokesperson and author, Aarón Sanchez is known as one of the country’s leading contemporary Latin Chefs. He began his career with Food Network as co-host of Melting Pot, where he introduced a national audience to his interpretations of classic Latino cuisine. In 2005, Aarón was named one of People Magazine’s and People En Espanol’s 50 Most Beautiful People and was nominated as the “Rising Star Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. In addition to Chefs vs. City, other recent Food Network appearances include The Next Iron Chef, Iron Chef America, Chopped and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Aarón resides in New York City where he owns and works as the executive chef of restaurants Paladar and Centrico.
Winners! Check in here!
First, the winner of the IBW Book Giveaway:
46. kathy pease said... following your blog as klp1965 kathy pease July 7, 2009 2:33 PM
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And Second, the winner of the Wii Pirates vs. Ninjas: Dodgeball Game:
57. samsakara said... I would love the Dream Pinball 3D for the wii.June 24, 2009 5:00 PM
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Congratulations to both of you. You have 48 hours to contact me. You may use the form here, or email the information directly to angie [at] 5vinezmonkeys [dot] com.
Happy Birthday, Zander!!
I simply cannot believe that my little guy is SIX today. The time has just flown by!Zander amazes me and drives me crazy, all at the same time. He loves to whine - day and night, and he talks non-stop, but he is the most polite, most imaginative, most artistic little boy I've ever seen.
Every day he's a different superhero. Lately it's been Ironman for everything. He even told me that when he grows up, he's going to be the first real crime fighter. Oh, and he's changing his name just as soon as he's old enough to do so. Right now he plans on changing his name to "Bruce Wayne" and he was going to sign the papers to change Jace's name to "Dick Grayson." When I asked him why he wanted to change his name, he told me, "Well, if you had just named me and Jace Bruce and Dick when we were born, I wouldn't have to change it. Nobody's ever heard of a Zander Vinez, but everyone knows who Bruce Wayne is. Besides, people always say our last name wrong, so when I have an easy last name, I won't have that problem, either." See what I get to hear every day? I just love it. Wouldn't change a thing!
His drawing skills put me to shame. He loves to draw. And I *have* to share this picture of his "Mr Bean" that he made out of playdoh the other day:
How many kids would come up with that?We're spending the day at Chuck E. Cheese, and then we're heading to Toys R Us. It's a heck of a drive to do those things, but he is going to have a ball. He doesn't have a clue, and I can't wait to see the look on his face when we pull into the parking lot.
Happy birthday, little man. I am so proud of you, and I love you so, so much.
Wordless Wednesday: 6 years Ago...
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**NEW WINNER** for the Tiffany Bracelet Giveaway
So, her loss is gain for............
Dolfindancer said...July 3, 2009 11:53 PM
Either the comments are coming slower or I am typing faster!
Congrats, Dolfindancer! You've got 48 hours to contact me at angie (at) 5vinezmonkeys (dot) com.
And if I don't hear from you, I'm going to set up another live giveaway and pick the most creative comment.
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