Merry Christmas to Me, Merry …

 

Since December 1st hit, this is the first week I feel like I can finally breathe.  Life has slowed down, the kids are out of school, I am finished with my baking and shopping, the Christmas cards have been mailed, most of my gifts have been wrapped and my new blog design is just about done, phew!

So I wanted to take a moment to officially welcome you to the new and improved Eat at Allie’s!  I hope you like my new look as much as I do!

Oh and to celebrate, I have a little gift for you!  Well, one of you at least…

A Godiva Coffee Giveaway!!!

The giveaway includes:  Godiva French Vanilla Coffee (12oz.), Chocolate Truffle Coffee (12oz.), Peppermint Mocha Coffee (1.75oz), Hazelnut Creme Coffee (1.75oz), Breakfast Blend Coffee (1.75oz), Pumpkin Spice Coffee (1.75oz) and a Godiva Coffee travel mug.

To enter the giveaway leave a comment telling me what you think about my new look :)
For additional entries you can follow my blog, become a subscriber, and “like” Eat at Allie’s on facebook.  Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

The winner will be chosen at random.  You have until December 29th to enter.  The winner will be announced on Friday, December 30th.  Good Luck!

 

I’m Moving….

I love the holiday season but all the hustle and bustle of the season is close to driving me to insanity!  I have baked countless goodies, attended party after party, watched all 3 kids performances, wrapped gifts, taken family photos, shopped, shopped, shopped and in the midst of all the craziness been working behind the scenes on Eat at Allie’s.  Yes, I have a very special surprise for you all…  Eat at Allie’s is getting a much needed makeover!!!  I will have a new look and be making the big move from Blogger to WordPress.
Stay tuned!
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Thanks so much!  See you soon…

Caramel Apples

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In the Fall, I say a sweet goodbye to the carefree days of summer and my life becomes busy again. The kids begin a new school year, a new soccer team, a new grade. They have homework, school projects, practice, fundraisers. I have parent meetings, volunteer commitments, school conferences. The lazy days of summer are Continue Reading …

Halloween Snack Mix

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Snack mixes are definitely the way to go when feeding a group of hungry kids.  Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, a little of everything is sure to please a crowd.  After a recent soccer game, I passed out this Halloween Snack Mix to team of six and seven year old hungry boys.  It was a total Continue Reading …

Triple Chocolate Brownie Bars

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After I had my first baby, several friends brought over meals during the following week.  One of those meals arrived with a box of chocolates.  On the card was written, “every woman who just gave birth deserves a box of chocolate”.  Well, I couldn’t have agreed more! This little rule is one that I have never forgotten.  When I am Continue Reading …

Six Layer Sourdough Club

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January and September are the two months that I make big organizational attempts in my disorganized chaotic life. January is of course the perfect time for New Year’s resolutions but September, it is the Back to School fever that gets me motivated. With Caleb starting first grade yesterday, I decided that I really need to Continue Reading …