Like a New Pair of Shoes

What do you think? You like the new, updated look of the Monogram Chick blog? The ever-fabulous Danielle spruced me up a bit. There is something about a little blog change that revives you, kind of like snagging that new pair of shoes. I've got a new header, some fabulous links across the top and those absolutely AMAZING buttons right over there on the left. <-------------- Aren't they great?! I love the blinkie button and I would be forever grateful if you snagged it and added it to your site--but enough of that, this post is about the super fab Danielle and her mad blog design skills.
If you've been thinking you need a freshening up on your blog this is your week! Danielle is continuing her month of Giveaways and this week she is treating you to the chance to win a Blog Makeover!

Go on over, check it out, and while you're there enter to win her Blog Makeover as well as a Monogram Chick Personalized Recipe Box! While you're there, checking out her blog and terrific giveaways, look for the Monogram Chick discount code--hurray!

Give Me the Dish on Desserts

Hey Y'all!

I can't tell you how good it feels to be out from under the mound of work that has been suffocating me for the last few weeks!

Now it is time to start thinking about shopping and baking. In fact, tonight I have started my holiday baking: chocolate peanut butter fudge, (the first batch did not turn out and I'm giving it another shot), Chocolate Chip Candy Goodness Bars (a recipe given to me by Susan {Fiddler's Three} and I totally made up the name) and Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing (a heavenly treat that Courtney, one of my cookie swap partners, sent and I'm ga-ga for!) I plan to send most of these things to school with Dr. Chick and then give the others to family and friends, but love to bake!

**These are the Chocolate Chip Candy Cookie Goodness Bars. Please excuse the metal pan, it is going to school with Dr. Chick with no need to return. I am usually a DeMarle snob**

If you're interested in any of the recipes, email me!

Along the lines of recipes and baking...I am in charge of the dessert for Christmas dinner with my family. My sister is hosting the fam this year and is taking care of the main course...filets, veggies, potatoes, etc. and I'm in charge of the dessert. I have no idea what to take.

I need y'alls help! What is your favorite (read: EASY) dessert that is also festive. I will be baking at my inlaws home since we will be staying with them for the holidays.

Any insight you can give would be greatly appreciated!

And the best part is that the winning recipe owner will be given 20 Personalized Recipe Cards of their choice! I'm willing to give in return!

**Dr. MC is allergic to pecans so whatever I make must be sans pecans.**

***We are not really fruity dessert people but do love some chocolate!***

Overwhelmed

I am speechless. As I write this post there are currently over 220 comments for the Monogrammed Recipe Box Giveaway. Seriously, y'all...220!

Thank you to everyone who posted about the giveaway and shared such nice comments about my shop, my baby. I have been working my way through the comments trying to check out all of the new "faces"...if I haven't gotten to you yet, I will, in time.

For now, I thought I'd tease you with a few of the great Christmas things to come! Those that will be able to attend the Open House will get a sneak peek at some of the exciting new Christmas items.

It's not too late, you can still enter the GIVEAWAY! Click here or scroll to the next post.

Another {can you believe it?} Giveaway!

Seriously! Two give aways in one week, could it get any better?
You'll think so when you find out what the giveaway is....but first a few hints.

{Monogram}

{Organization}

{Poultry, Meat, Fish, Veggies, Dessert}

You still with me, you ready? Do you have an idea of what the giveaway is swirling around in your pretty little head?



Did you guess this:





That's right, chickadees. A Monogrammed Recipe Box is up for grabs today!

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment which includes your favorite recipe box catergory from which to cook/bake.

As usual, if you blog about this giveaway and the winner mentions you in their comment, y-o-u win too! Enter through Wednesday, October 29th, 5 pm.

What goes better with a recipe box than recipe cards? I am happy to introduce you to the newest addition to the Monogram Chick line--personalized recipe cards.

While these are not included in today's freebie, they are available on the website and with the discount code YUMMY you'll receive 10% off your Monogram Chick purchase through the end of the month.

Here's to happiness in the kitchen!

bloggers--feel free to grab this image for your blog.

Thank you Nester for hosting such a great event: Buy Handmade this Christmas. Check out her tassles on etsy. I bought one this morning!