With the advent of compact-flourescent light bulbs and the popularity of 3-way bulbs, 100-watt light bulbs are becoming increasingly hard to find. If you have the brand new Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven, that’s not a problem. It actually cooks the food with a safely-contained heating element, eliminating the need for an inefficient light bulb!

We received the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven to try out. Haiden had never really indicated a real interest in cooking or baking, so I wasn’t sure how excited he’d be about using it. I knew my niece and nephew (6 and 7 years old) would go crazy over it, though, so we brought it over to my sister’s house to share the experience with them.

The Ultimate Easy-Bake Oven comes with three mixes, Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Red Velvet Cake Mix and Pink Frosting Mix. The kids decided to make the cookies.

As shown above, the oven comes with one baking pan that measures less 3 inches wide by less than 5 inches long. Believe it or not, that pan is supposed to hold about a dozen cookies. Since the mix calls for less than a teaspoonful of water, the kids made about 8 tiny cookies. The cookies did spread out a bit while baking, so we learned that we indeed should have made the full dozen individual cookies!

I didn’t matter that the cookies were thin and connected, Haiden and his two cousins were ridiculously proud of the results!

Three things I love about the Ultimate Easy-Bake Oven:

• True to it’s name, the oven is EASY to use. Just plug it in, turn it on and let it pre-heat. By the time the kids are done mixing up the treats and arranging them in the pans, the oven is ready to go.
• The mixes are tasty. Really, I thought that the kids liked the cookies because they made them with their own little hands, but they were kind enough to spare one tiny cookie for me. I was surprised at how good it was! Plus the itty-bitty portions aren’t going to spoil appetites or make anyone sick.
• It’s safe. The cooking chamber is enclosed and the pans need to be pushed or lifted through little doors in order to get them into the baking area. The oven includes a special tool to push them in and lift them out, keeping tiny fingers away from the hottest part of the oven.

• Adults really need to be hands-on when using this toy. I totally get that adult supervision is required and guidance is to be expected when using the oven. After all, it’s a toy that actually heats up and bakes treats! At the same time, I like toys where kids can really “own” the whole process. No matter the age, even after having an adult help with the instructions, I don’t think any kid under 10 or 12 could do this without adult intervention. Using the pan-pusher tool is really tricky, and kids can’t get the pans out of the oven by themselves. Plus, there are little details that must be followed, like the cupcake pan needs to be set ON the baking try before putting it in the oven.
• Additional Easy-Bake mixes are expensive. Prices for the mixes range from $5 to $7.25 on Amazon. They’re all $6.88 on Walmart.com. In my opinion, that’s pretty spendy!
• There’s no window or timer: An external timer needs to be set to keep treats in the oven for the directed time. In the same vein, you can’t watch the treats cooking or monitor their progress. Not only would that be fun from a science perspective, it would also be nice since taking the pans out isn’t fun, and I’d prefer to only do it once per tray!

Overall, the Ultimate Easy-Bake Oven is super-fun to use, and all three of the kids had a great time making their treats. Since it’s intended for kids ages 8 and up, we all agreed to leave the oven at my sister’s house. Haiden and Piper are only 3 and 2 years old, so it just made sense to leave it in the hands of kids who are a bit older. Plus, they’re happy to bake with my kiddos whenever we visit!

Buy it: The Ultimate Easy-Bake Oven has a suggested price of $49.99. It’s available at retailers nationwide, on Walmart.com for $39.88, and on Amazon.com for $42.48.

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I think it’s because I’m not orderly by nature that it took me a long time to realize that keeping my home in order must involve containers. Those of you who are organizationally gifted might not understand, but I only started seeing solutions to the clutter when it dawned on me that baskets, boxes and bins were really the solution. I’m happy that I’ve finally realized this, but I wish I had learned it earlier than just a few months ago!

Once I had the basic understanding of clutter control, I was still a bit paralyzed by all the choices in the types of containers out there. Plastic totes, wicker baskets, cardboard boxes; which style would work best for me? It’s safe to say that I stopped organizing almost as quickly as I’d started because I just couldn’t make a decision on containers!

Have you ever become immobileized by choices? It’s a frustrating state to be in, especially when it’s something that can easily be changed with no ill effects! I was lucky, because my paralysis was solved when Rubbermaid sent me a great set of their new Rubbermaid Bento Boxes and Toppers.

Rubbermaid’s Bento line intends to help you divide and conquer clutter. It not only gave me right-sized containers to start putting my stuff away, it also built organization into those boxes to make the decluttering and organizing happen all in one easy step!

There are two things I absolutely love about the Rubbermaid Bento Line:

1. They look GREAT! When considering the various solutions available, I knew I didn’t want to use plastic bins and totes in my living areas. The Bento line come in three beautiful fabric designs. The ones I received are a beautiful “paprika” shade of red, which actually matches some of the accents in my living room! They also come in a gorgeous and neutral Loose Linen cover and a fun Chadwick pattern.

2. They’re infinitely versatile: I used my Bento set to organize the area in front of my dresser that tends to be my dumping ground for clothes and clutter from other household areas. I’ve found that I can use the small tray to hold small trinkets, the large square box holds clothes that need to be folded and put away, and the various other sections are designated so items are actually seen and put away.

At the same time, the Rubbermaid Blog has several examples of other ways to use Rubbermaid Bento boxes. My favorite? The one where someone is storing electronic items in the extra-large Bento:

See how the user fed cords through the handles? He can keep portable products charging without getting other devices tangled up or caught under the cords.

I also really like this image of how to store bathroom items: I think that picture demonstrates how to overcome the challenge of a small bathroom, especially when sharing it with another person.  I also love that the box comes with a lid, so anything personal can be hidden away!

My organizationally challenged mind has a hard time processing that the same storage box can do such different things!

I started photographing all the different ways Rubbermaid Bento products work, but I realized that a video would do way more justice to the versatility and functionality of the Rubbermaid Bento brand:

Enter to Win a Rubbermaid Bento Set {$114 ARV}

1 Winner will receive a prize pack valued at $114 with the the following products {demonstrated in the above video}: 

• 1 extra-large Bento Box
• 1 extra-large Rubbermaid Bento Topper
• 1 large Rubbermaid Bento Box
• 1 large Rubbermaid Bento Topper
• 1 medium Rubbermaid Bento Box
• 1 medium Rubbermaid Bento Topper
• 1 small Rubbermaid Bento Box

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Since I get so excited about receiving packages, I also get pretty disappointed when I miss the delivery of something I was looking forward to getting. I’ve always thought that online shipment tracking was a brilliant idea, but it’s sad to see that First Delivery Attempt and know that I missed out on opening a box that day!

I’m a little passionate about deliveries, so I was very interested to learn more about a new service called UPS My Choice:

UPS is committed to making the online shopping experience better – not just for shippers, but for the consumers who receive packages at their home as well. That’s why UPS is transforming the package delivery experience with a first-of-its kind, customizable delivery service for residential receivers called UPS My Choice.

UPS My Choice helps avoid the disappointment and hassle of missing a home delivery by empowering consumers to take control of their UPS deliveries. This ground-breaking service increases the likelihood of a successful delivery on the first attempt by providing delivery alerts, specific delivery time frames, reroute options, a visibility dashboard and electronic signature release – all by accessing ups.com through a computer or mobile phone.

UPS My Choice provides a new level of convenience for people who lead a busy lifestyle, receive signature-required packages or shipments of high-value or temperature-sensitive nature.  It frees consumers from worrying about when packages will arrive, where they will be left or what to do if they are not home to receive them.

UPS understands the disappointment consumers feel over missing a package they were eagerly awaiting. Now, we can schedule package deliveries around our own lives!

UPS My Choice provides convenient options that align with the way people work and live. There are  two levels of membership:

UPS My Choice members:

It’s free to register and become a “basic” member. Once you’ve signed up for UPS My Choice, you can receive phone, e-mail or text alerts notifying them a day in advance of when packages will arrive and providing a four-hour approximate delivery time frame. You’ll also have the option to electronically authorize release of packages that require a signature and, for a $5 transaction fee, to reroute a package to another delivery address or have it delivered to the nearest The UPS Store location

UPS My Choice Premium Membership (costs $40 per year)

Premium members receive all the benefits of a regular UPS My Choice membership, plus members are able to access to an online delivery calendar that shows the status of home deliveries. Premium members also are offered a two-hour delivery window. A $5 transaction fee is charged only upon successful delivery of the package within the two-hour commitment. Premium members can even provide their UPS driver with detailed instructions on where to leave a package. They  just select from a drop-down list of location options such as, leave it at the Side Door, the Garage, on the Porch, in the management office, or a variety of other options!

Interested? Sign up for either level of UPS My Choice Memberships. Remember, the basic UPS My Choice is FREE!

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Regular pasta is delicious, but the empty calories are something I’d like to avoid. Plus, I’d rather give my own kiddos something with a bit more nutritional value. When I heard that Barilla had come up with a new whole grain pasta made with 51% whole wheat, I really wanted to try it to see how it stacked up against my memories of the whole wheat pasta from several years ago.

Barilla makes delicious pasta and Barilla Whole Grain is no exception! When you want to pair the many health benefits of fiber with the great taste of pasta, you can feel confident about trying Whole Grain precisely because it’s made by Barilla. Generations have trusted our experience making pasta and our commitment to perfecting the taste. Our family recipes, superior ingredients and passion for excellent food are all combined in Whole Grain.

Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

I received a Barilla Whole Grain Taste & Share Challenge Kit containing the following:

• Barilla Whole Grain Linguine
• Barilla Thin Spaghetti
• Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
• Barilla Whole Grain Medium Shells
• Barilla Whole Grain Rotini
• Barilla Whole Grain Penne
• A Barilla apron
• Academia Barilla 100% Italian Olive Oil
• Academia Barilla Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, aged 3 years
• Academia Barilla Pesto Alla Genovese
• Academia Barilla Canned Cherry Tomatoes
• Academia Barilla Sicilian Sea Salt with Black Olives

All of those Academia Barilla items are not your ordinary grocery-store items. These are premium products that are imported from Italy, so I wanted to make something special with them.

I used Barilla’s Dinner Kit on the TryBarillaWholeGrain.com site to choose a few recipes that included the ingredients I wanted to use. Then, I cooked up a small batch of pasta for Haiden and Piper to eat, while I set the rest of the box aside to make for my husband and I a bit later that night.

Haiden and Piper are kind of fickle when it comes to pasta. They’ll love a pasta dish one night only to turn up their noses at it the next night. I was happy that our taste-testing night of Barilla Whole Grain Rotini with a side of vegetables and a sprinkle of fresh Romano cheese was a hit! Both kiddos ate their portions, and they were both happy throughout dinner. Since they’re two and three years old, I’m confident that that translates to “two thumbs up” in their language!

After we got the little ones to bed, I combined parts of two recipes I found in the Dinner Kit to make  a whole grain pasta dish for my husband and me. I cooked up the rest of the pasta and added key ingredients from both Rotini with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil and Rotini with Cherry Tomatoes, Vitalia Onions, Basil Pesto and Tuscan Pecorino.

I ended up with a dish that was incredibly good! I combined the Barilla Whole Grain Rotini with the Academia Barilla cherry tomatoes, pesto and a little bit of the olive oil. Then, I topped it with fresh mozzarella and a few tablespoons of fresh Pecorino Romano cheese. This was outstanding served with a few pieces of crusty bread!

All the flavors really made for a great meal, and the whole grain pasta definitely was a huge improvement over the “old school” wheat pasta that I’d tried in the past. My husband did comment that the texture “still feels healthy” but neither of us thought that was a bad thing.

Looking back, it’s making me laugh that his comment was actually a small criticism! Healthy isn’t a bad thing  At the same time, the Barilla Whole Grain pasta was absolutely a huge improvement in this department compared to other whole grain pasta brands I’ve experienced!

Overall, the thing I like best about the Barilla’s new whole grain pasta is the flavor. This really does taste just like regular pasta. The flavor is mild and definitely doesn’t taste grainy!

I’ll definitely be cooking Barilla’s Whole Grain pasta for my family in the future. I’m sure our little ones will insist on plain dishes with just a little sauce or cheese, but I found a few other recipes on Barilla’s main website that I’d like to try. Both the Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti with Fresh Vegetables and the Barilla Whole Grain Medium Shells with Roasted Cauliflower and Cherry Tomatoes look delicious! Plus, they might expand Haiden and Piper’s palettes, which is something we definitely need to work on!

Right now, the Barilla wants to give you and your friends a Barilla printable coupon. When you head over to the Barilla Taste and Share Challenge website you can share your love of Barilla Whole Grain Pasta with two friends on Facebook. Your friend will get a Barilla printable coupon to save $1 on their next box of Barilla Whole Grain pasta and you’ll get a $1 off 2 boxes printable coupon.

ENTER TO WIN A BARILLA WHOLE GRAIN TASTE & SHARE PRIZE PACK! {$100 ARV}

3 WINNERS will receive a prize pack valued at $100 with the following products {pictured above}: 

• 6 boxes of Barilla Whole Grain Pasta
• A Barilla chef apron
• Academia Barilla 100% Italian Olive Oil
• Academia Barilla Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, aged 3 years
• Academia Barilla Pesto Alla Genovese
• Academia Barilla Canned Cherry Tomatoes
• Academia Barilla Sicilian Sea Salt with Black Olives

This is an amazing prize! The olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pesto and sea salt are all definitely gift-worthy, so you could even check a holiday gift off your shopping list if you won!

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Barilla and received a Taste & Share Challenge Kit to facilitate my review, kits to giveaway, and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. 

As always, if you have any trouble entering this giveaway, or if you have any questions, please contact me! 

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You’ve probably noticed that I’m a huge fan of Ebates. With its easy-to-use interface and excellent reputation for great customer service, It’s ALWAYS the first place I check to see if I can save even more when I make online purchases!

The best part about Ebates is that they have partnerships with tons of stores. Chances are pretty good that the place where you’re planning on making an online purchase is also available to shop through Ebates. That means that you’ll score cash back on the total amount you spend at lots of different websites!

If you’re not already a member, now is a fantastic time to register. It’s free to sign up for Ebates and you’ll receive a $10 Target, Barnes & Noble or Home Depot gift card after signing up and making your first $25 purchase!

On Black Friday, Ebates will be doubling cash back at over 500 stores and hosting a 3 hour live chat with $1000 in prizes in their Savvy Living Community! Join up to talk about coupons, online shopping and hot deals while being eligible to win great prizes!

Here are just a few of my favorite stores that are offering up double cash back on Black Friday:

• Zulily  ::  was 3.5%  ::  NOW 7% Cash Back!
• Kohls  ::  was 2%  ::  NOW 10% Cash Back!
• Sephora.com  ::  was 4%  ::  NOW 10% Cash Back!
  
• Disney Store  ::  was 5%  ::  NOW 8% Cash Back!
• Entertainment.com  ::  was 17%  ::  NOW 40% Cash Back!
• Gap.com  ::  was 3%  :: NOW 7% Cash Back! 

Ebates is giving one lucky BabyGoodBuys.com reader $150 cash for your holiday shopping!  You must have a Ebates account to win, so sign up for your Ebates account today! Any entries without a valid Ebates account will be disqualified.

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1 winner will receive $150 cash from Ebates!

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The prize for this giveaway has been provided by Ebates. 

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While Piper’s new outfit isn’t fleece, I’m excited to share that November is National Fleece Month at Carter’s, and they’re celebrating with up to 50% off over 350 items! Comfy and soft, Carter’s is the perfect fleece to keep your little ones warm and cozy. Find deals on cozy outfits for baby, activewear and pajamas at Carters.com or in stores today.

Here’s the sweepstakes you’ve been wishing for, just in time for your holiday shopping – Carter’s is giving away $4,000 in gift cards on Facebook! You could be one of 12 lucky fans each week to win a $100 or $50 gift card. “Like” Carter’s on Facebook and enter through November 23rd!

I have to admit, there are so many sweet outfits for boys and girls that are on sale right now, I had a hard time picking out just a few to share with all of you. Actually, I was supposed to highlight just three of them in this post, but I cheated and combined a few pajamas into collage pictures so I could show you even more variety!

Here are my favorites:

When Piper was a little baby, I didn’t dress her in many dresses because they just seemed so uncomfortable. This 3-Piece Microfleece Jumper set looks like it’s anything but uncomfortable! It’s also just $14, which is 50% off the regular price of $28.

I didn’t realize exactly how adorable and babyish 1-piece outfits were on baby boys until it was too late and Haiden had outgrown any brand that made them. Trust me, you need to get your fill of these before tiny boys grow big and become potty-trained! Plus, this one has a plaid-lined hood and a wintry, Minnesota-ish moose appliqué. It’s no wonder I love it! This one is 50% off the list price of $18. So it’s just $9!

Monkey pajamas WITH bananas. Enough said. The 2-piece Microfleece Monkey pj’s set and the 1-piece Cozy Microfleece Monkey pj’s are now $11 each. That’s 50% off their list prices of $22 each.

I’ve recently fallen in love with horse prints on little girl clothing. These pajamas are definitely not the exception! The 2-piece Girly Microfleece Horse pj’s set and the 1-piece Cozy Microfleece Horse pj’s are now also $11 each. That’s 50% off their list prices of $22 each.

ENTER TO WIN a $50 Gift Card from BabyGoodBuys.com and Carters!

1 winner will receive a $50 Carter’s gift card.

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This  giveaway is open to residents of the US ages 18+. The giveaway ends at 12:01 AM, EST on 11/30/2011.  

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Carter’s partnered with bloggers such as me to help promote their holiday deals and products.  As part of the program, I received a gift card.  They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products I used. Carter’s believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Carter’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.

As always, if you have any trouble entering this giveaway, or if you have any questions, please contact me! 

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Enter to win a Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition stroller valued at $275!

Enter to win an Amazon Kindle Fire Android tablet computer!

Both giveaways end on November 1, 2011.

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There’s no question that it would be pretty fantastic to own this new piece of technology, but wouldn’t it be absolutely amazing to surprise someone you love with a Kindle Fire this holiday season?

I’ve teamed up with 9 other blogs to give away a brand new Kindle Fire to one lucky reader! Here are the fantastic blogs that are participating:

• Arms of a Sister
• Baby GoodBuys
• Happy Green Babies
• Nolie’s Place
• Penelope’s Oasis
• Shop with Me Mama
• Southern Girl Reviews
• The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug
• The Rebel Chick
• Upstate Ramblings

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1 winner will receive a brand new Kindle Fire!

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The winner will be chosen randomly from all eligible entries. The winner must respond to the notification email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

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I’ve had this website long enough to be exposed to a lot of different types of strollers: I’ve seen trendy strollers. I’ve seen cute strollers. I’ve seen expensive strollers. I’ve seen fancy strollers. I’ve seen functional strollers. But I’ve never been inclined to describe a stroller as simple, clean and pretty. Until now.

Let me introduce the Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition: This stroller is the perfect mix of functionality and aesthetics, starting with the assembly itself. The stroller went from this:

To this fully assembled and folded stroller:  

…In just 15 minutes! The assembly was as easy as unfolding the stroller, attaching the wheels, popping the canopy on and hooking on the carrying strap:

Haiden was so excited about the new stroller that he helped at every step!

What are the best features of the Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition?

Lightweight and Compact :: This stroller only weighs 13 pounds. And it folds into an ultra-thin bundle that’s only 15 inches at its tallest point. To make it even easier to manage, there’s a carrying strap so I can sling it over my shoulder or carry it by the side handle when it’s not in use.

**Don’t be fooled into thinking that the lightweight Bumbleride Flite isn’t intended for bigger kids. It is! This 13 pound stroller will hold your little one from newborn-size all the way up to 50 pounds!

Natural Fabric :: The Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition’s seat is made from a fabric that’s 50% bamboo. That means my little ones’ body temperatures are better regulated (no sweaty backs!) while the fabric naturally wicks away moisture. Plus, the exterior fabric is made from 50% recycled material. I love that Bumbleride is moving towards sustainable and recycled materials!

Infant Carseat Adapter :: I always thought that the trade-off for wrestling with a heavy stroller was the benefit of being able to safely snap an infant car seat into it. Not anymore! This 13 pound stroller comes with an an adapter bar that pops into the stroller frame. Once it’s in place, multiple brands of infant seats will fit into this stroller, making it even more portable and fuctional!

SPF 45 Sun Canopy :: Although we live in Minnesota, my fair-skinned toddlers need sunscreen almost all the time. Every Bumbleride Flite stroller has a canopy that actually offers a sun protection factor of 45! I love that the stroller gives me extra assurance that my kiddos heads are shielded from the sun’s harmful rays.

Appearance ::  This is a pretty general area, but I don’t think I’ve seen a stroller as sophisticated as the Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition. I received the stroller in the Walnut brown fabric, and it’s difficult to describe exactly how simple and classic it looks. I don’t even think the photos do it justice!

The solid shade of brown is truly tasteful, and there aren’t any distracting patterns or pictures to draw away from the look. My own personal style isn’t flashy, and I’ve really never wanted any of our baby products to draw attention to me, either. This stroller’s look is modest and understated, which suits me perfectly!

While I think this is a fantastic stroller, there’s one feature I’d like to see improved in the Bumbleride Flite stroller:

Storage Basket :: The basket under this stroller is small. I have a big purse, and it doesn’t fit in there. I get, however, that this is technically an umbrella stroller, and it would take a miracle of design to create more storage space underneath the seat! It helps that there’s a nice zipper pocket on the back of the canopy. This is enough to hold my keys, phone and money when we go for walks, and it leaves the space underneath open for sweaters, water bottles and just a few other odds and ends.

Overall, I have to say that I absolutely love the new Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition, and Haiden sure likes it, too! Check out this video to learn more, and visit Bumbleride to view all of the features and optional accessories.

Buy It: The Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition is available in stores and online for an MSRP of $275. It can be purchased directly from Bumbleride’s online store for $269.99 + shipping. I also found it for $275 with free shipping at Albeebaby.

Want to see it in person? Use Bumbleride’s Dealer Locator to find a store near you that carries Bumbleride strollers.

ENTER TO WIN a Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition Stroller!
1 winner will receive a Bumbleride Flite Natural Edition Stroller in their color choice of Ocean Blue or Walnut Brown.

There are some great ways to earn extra entries into this giveaway! All mandatory and extra entries must be submitted within the Giveaway box below. 

If you’re reading this article in an email newsletter, feed reader or a mobile device, you may not see the entry box below. Please visit the Stroller Giveaway page and enter the giveaway there. 

This Bumbleride Stroller giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada ages 18+. The giveaway ends at 12:01 AM, EST on 11/1/2011.  

Disclosure: Bumbleride provided the stroller to review and will ship the winner’s stroller directly to the winner. All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% honest and 100% my own.

As always, if you have any trouble entering this giveaway, or if you have any questions, please contact me! 

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Earlier this week, I mentioned that October is National Pork Month, and I’m helping Costco celebrate by creating a delicious pork recipe and sharing it with all of you!

This is the best recipe for pork chops! Quality chops are pan-fried, then topped with a warm, lightly spiced caramel glaze and sliced apples. It’s perfect for fall, and it’s one of those rare recipes everyone in my family enjoys.

Spiced Caramel Apple Pork Chops

I picked up this package of pork chops at Costco on Wednesday. There were nine super-thick chops included, and I saved an additional $2.50 off the sticker price. That made my final price $14.28 for just over 5 pounds of pork chops.

What I really love is that the quality of everything in Costco’s meat department is second to none. I honestly think it’s better than the selection offered at our local gourmet grocery stores. I’m definitely ok with paying $3 a pound for this cut of pork almost anywhere, but to get these particular chops for under $3 per pound is pretty amazing!

These are the two things that make this recipe truly special:

Mixing together a simple marinade of apple juice and soy sauce will tenderize and add flavor to the chops. You can marinate the meat for as little as 10 minutes to infuse great taste without waiting around.

Apples, tossed with warm fall spices and brown sugar, then cooked in butter, results in a rich, sweet and savory topping that’s perfect for pork chops!

Believe me, this is a fast and easy way to prepare pork chops that will leave everyone at your table impressed!

Ready to get cooking with your own pork recipes? I’m so happy to announce this giveaway!

ENTER TO WIN a $25 Costco Cash Card

1 winner will receive $25 Costco Cash Card. This is a gift card that can be spent like cash at any Costco store. You don’t even need to be a member to shop at the store with a Costco Cash Card!

There are several different ways to enter to win this giveaway. All entries should be submitted within the widget below. If you don’t see it, reload the page and wait a minute for it to pop up. 



While comments may be left on this blog post, they will not be considered official entries into this giveaway. Please fill out the form above to enter the contest. {If you have any trouble entering this giveaway please contact me using the link above and I’ll help you out!}

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post on behalf of Costco and The National Pork Board through The Motherhood.

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