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Jenn vanOosten
I live in Hamilton, Ontario, and love my city. I'm a Netflixer, choral music geek, bookworm, inventor of recipes (I take Artistic Licence on EVERYTHING that I make), wife of one, mother of two, and owner of a neurotic Schnauzer. I respect people who respect others. I love good food that's well done, but my favourite lunch is KD & hotdogs. With ketchup. I'm addicted to Clearance Shopping. I will ALWAYS get the product that I want at the price that I want, eventually.
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Hi ladies,
Not sure about my favourite post, but I sure have a lot of fun checking your site to see what you guys are up to, and what kinds of ideas/crafts/recipes you might suggest I try.
Recently I made the “stained glass” tissue paper leaf craft with the kids, and I also tried the pudding cake recipe. I had never made one before, and it turned out beautifully. I didn’t have coconut oil, so I used canola oil and added coconut extract. I also made it with a gluten-free all-purpose flour mix (since our GF friend was coming over) and we all gobbled it up. It was super-fun to pour the boiling water on top and then see the magic that happened in the oven!
Thanks for all the (p)inspiring ideas you send my way!
-Julee
I would have to say the 5 minute fudge and nativity ideas were my favourite so far. J. Heemskerk
I often go back to your energy ball recipe – I used that one so much we are taking a “energy ball” break – we all got kind of sick of them… I *may* have started making them a little too healthy, too… 🙂
It’s hard to pick just one post as my favourite. I would have to say your bacon one. I switched to cooking bacon the way you suggested and never looked back. I even tell people that cooking bacon in the oven is the best way.
You’ve got a lot of interesting recipes, kids activities and crafts. I like your post on cauliflower crust pizza. I tried it last week for the first time, and I will need to tweak it a bit more so it’s not soggy, but I like the idea of a gluten free crust with a great pizza taste!
the clothing organizing tips
your fridge idea made me laugh
Definitely baked bacon. I have passed the idea to many friends. Keep up the good work
Loved the blog on cauliflower pizza….great idea! (Lori Jackson)
I like all things Christmas! Seeing as you gals LOVE Christmas, I’m in luck! 🙂 Kristie Z
I love all your posts, especially the craft ideas for kids & recipe suggestions. I like trying recipes that are tried and true – less failures that way ;). I agree with many above that one of my favourites would have to be the baked bacon, though. I’ve used that one countless times now for making bacon for the family! Happy 2nd birthday!! Great giveaway!
Rachel S
I loved the one reminding us of the wonders of bread makers! The same day I read that post I dug ours out of the basement, cleaned it off and baked a delicious loaf of bread. It now lives upstairs and I’m excited to experiment with it 🙂
Great posts, love the 25 ways to display Christmas Cards, especially the wooden tree with mini clothespins. Going to get hubby to help me make one this week. Looking forward to spending more time checking your site out. (Judy Cowan)
I really appreciate the simple recipes you post. You know, they’re made with things that I actually have in my cupboard so they really are inspiration for me. So thank you. 🙂
I loved the Halloweeeeeen!! I used several of the idea and had to tell everyone where I GOT THE IDEAS. They were not my own.,
Thanks so much. I look forward to you every morning.
WENDE
I love all the recipes that you have posted, along with the pictures. The recipes are easy to follow and the pictures make it even more irresistible.
I really enjoyed the 10 DIY Christmas Trees. I can’t wait to try a couple of those out!
I like the Must Watch Christmas Movies post. I am always looking for cute Christmas movies to play for my family this time of the year and I forgot about a couple of movies on your list.
kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom
I love all your kid craft ideas! Very creative!
The crafts for kids they’re the best!
I like the recipes. I found one that looks especially delicious called Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
I like Snowman Crafts post, very helpful for holidays.
I like the Christmas craft ideas.
I was always telling people how to do bacon (the easy way), but until I could actually tell them that I ‘saw’ it on Pinterest, no one really cared. Now it’s “I saw it on Pinterest!”
I love you post about bacon thanks for all of the great info.
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
I also commented here http://youpinspireme.blogspot.com/2012/11/25-ways-to-display-christmas-cards.html?showComment=1384812031578#c7429428140279280483
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
i liked the clothing organizing tips
freebiel0ve@yahoo.com
I’d have to say it’s the 30 + Clear Ornament Ideas post.
Wendy T
Chili on a Cornbread Waffle – I can’t even imagine what sort of genius came up with that but how awesome is it??
A favourite is difficult to choose because they are all so wonderful. If my daughter had a choice, it’d be the Snowman Crafts one because she’s absolutely into snowmen right now. 🙂
I really loved the 10 Simple DIY Christmas Trees post – such great ideas!
I love the Snowman Crafts! I think its great because I am not that creative. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Desiree H
i liked the 30 + Clear Ornament Ideas blog post
I really like the Christmas craft ideas, especially the make your own snow. Congratulations on your anniversary!
Definitely the 5-minute fudge! 🙂
i love the Snowman crafts! Really cute ideas!
Bar soap to liquid soap! I often get bar soap free with coupons or I find a bar soap smell that I love, but I never use bar soap. Now I can and do! Thanks!
Just at a glance, I love those Ritz cracker dessert squares! Only 3 ingredients?! Looks amazing!
I love your kid craft ideas
Baked bacon was a new idea.
I like the post Microwaving Ivory Soap
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
all the snowman crafts!
i love the why you should buy a breadmaker post. I have a breadmaker where i work and i try to use it as much as possible to make yummy bread but your post made me want one of my own!!! It was hard to just pick one post you have so much to choose from i read your posts everyday 🙂
Fun to see the 25 Ways to Display Christmas Cards! I have done around the door frame and the last couple years I have displayed our cards hung on a ribbon down the banister. We’ll see about this year!
via Rhonda W G.
I really like the cauliflower pizza idea
I’m loving the holiday posts! So many great ideas… especially 10 Simple DIY Christmas Trees and Snowman DIY craft ideas!
My favourite (among many!) is the sore throat/cough/sore ear home remedy one. I have looked at that many times.
I love the inexpensive and clever craft ideas!
Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I totally love the “Perfect, Easy, and Mess-free Bacon!” tip you gave on your blog. 🙂
I really like your recipe for spicy sausage cocktail meatballs.
So exciting!
Loving & super super excited! <3
I like your recipes.
Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
I like the way to display Christmas Cards post… now I just need to receive some cards 🙂
I love the 30+ Clear Ornament Ideas post! All of your posts are helpful and creative!
ninigossett at gmail dot com
I like the 25 Ways to Display Christmas Cards, given me a lot of great ideas!
Love the recipes, especially the Butterfinger Bars.
I like 10 Simple Christmas Trees.
The recipes! I can’t wait to try the Butterfinger BRs and Microwave Peanut Brittle!!
http://youpinspireme.blogspot.ca/2013/11/healthy-butter-finger-bars-with.html
I like the Chili on a Cornbread Waffle post. It sounds so good! (Maggie)
I love the recipes =]
I like the birthday post with the rainbow cake. It was exactly what my daughter wanted for her birthday cake.
I like the post on what to do with all the lego manuals 🙂
I loved the superhero costume ideas, and the tractor costume ideas! Looking forward to putting those to use with my 3 boys at some point. 🙂
lisa brown 11/29 comment here – http://youpinspireme.blogspot.com/2013/11/easy-chocolate-orange-pie-apple-pie.html?showComment=1385649108898#c8563459474141938854
So many choices..hard to pick a favourite
I like your post on travel, lovely to see you spending time with your family
The DIY Nativity Scenes post gave me a lot of ideas!
I liked the 5 minute fudge…that’s about as long as I can wait until fudge arrives! 🙂
I love the post on Cinnamon Rolls – they are sooo good! Nothing makes the home more cheery and special than the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven, and then enjoying the warm bread with icing – a real treat! guaranteed to make a cold, gray day something special!
I like the post about Cleaning Stoneware. I’m amazed at how clean you got it! I love to shop thrift stores too and find a good bargain but sometimes what you buy isn’t in great shape. I now know how to clean stoneware should I even find some. Thanks for your post!
25 Ways to Display Christmas Cards is a creative post. I ♥ snail mail and real Christmas Greeing Cards and still send some out! Unfortuneately I think most folks just send e-greetings…save themselves the cost of stamps! I love old skool and vintage/retro cards and also I recycle and create my own. ☺
I LOVE this post – Healthier Butter Finger Bars with an Ingredient you’d NEVER expect to find in a candy bar! Delish!!
I think I’m going to try some TP roll ornaments with my granddaughter. We do a Christmas craft each year. As she gets older I enjoy it more and more (I think she does too).
I love the chili on a cornbread waffle post! I follow lots of baking and cooking blog and I’ve never seen the meal presented like that- such a good idea! I have leftover chili in the fridge and am definitely trying it! Thanks a lot! 🙂
🙂 Love the kids craft ideas … fridge snowman may be the best one … then I remembered I have black fridge … hmm 🙂 Keep up the good work ladies!
I know! I’ve got stainless steel now. Some people have done a white door. Thanks for stopping by!
I have been inspired to use my breadmaker more than I usually do. Thank you! The kids love helping with homemade pizza and even bread. I already had the breadmaker, but have been dreaming of a kitchenaid stand mixer for years if you are looking for ideas:) It’s mainly the price that holds me back time and again, and confusion over which model. Congrats and continued blessings. Lori-Anne
I love all your recipes and the clothing organizing tips was great!
Tammy Dalley
Hello ladies! Happy birthday and congratulations on your second year!
Because I really enjoy Christmas, one of my absolute favourite posts is the 30+ Clear Ornament Ideas. I found all the designs to be so creative and unique, and I really would love to try making one as well this Christmas. Not to mention, I’ll also try out your Dense & Chewy Brownies recipe as well!
I love the recipes 🙂
I really like the recipes that you share. Most are simple, quick and are with things that we have available in the cupboard.I love new ideas
loved reading about different ways to display Christmas cards!
Oh the recipes, like this one! Dense & Chewy Brownies – yum!
The clear ornament ideas.
i liked http://youpinspireme.blogspot.ca/2013/12/gf-turkey-cordon-bleu-youll-never-know.html
JOSEPH GERSCH
The baked bacon!!
i really like your clear ornaments ideas post! they run the gamut from fancy to cute to elegant! something for everybody and i am going to try to make a few of them!
commented on 16 DIY Nativity Scenes under name judy gardner
Loved the Fragrant Cinnamon & Applesauce Christmas Ornaments – what a terrific project. Pretty and fragrant 🙂
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
The 5 minute fudge!
I was looking for a toilet paper roll Christmas craft to do with my kids and I LOVED what I found on your site. That was a great post with so many great ideas to do with a toilet paper roll.
AS I was looking for a toilet paper roll Christmas craft to do with my kids I found your awesome site. I LOVE the post with all the toilet paper roll ideas!!!
I loved the gluten free muffins! Do I really have to pick a favourite? Because the banana and the zucchini ones were both fantastic – and supplied me with breakfast for the hot summer months. Great post!
It is very hard to pick one but i do love the energy ball post.