A Tasty Frontier Inspired Giveaway

UPDATE......

We have a winner!!!! Congratulations to Tina who is the winner of the Pioneer Woman Cookbook.

She says she is a huge fan of Savvy Moms Guide and am so delighted that they introduced me to The Pioneer Woman Cooks.
Please email us at thesavvymomsguide@yahoo.com with your contact information.

Happy Cooking. Smiles~

Do you know Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman? Neither do we. But we sure wish we did. We might not be able to speak if we were on her frontier, but we are certain over a Starbucks we would become the Best of Friends.

Anyways….Ree is a desperate housewife, who lives in the country, channels Lucille Ball, Vivien Leigh, and Ethel Merman. She is a witty writer. Phenomenal Photographer (she offers helpful tutorials). And an amazing Cook.

Do you have her cook book The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl?

Publishers weekly best explains the book as giveing readers a slice of frontier life in this likeable-enough collection of recipes and dispatches from the Oklahoma ranch she shares with her husband and children. Replicating the step-by-step photography that made her blog such a hit, Drummond walks readers through dishes ranging from simple-Guacamole, Chili, Artichoke Dip-to more complex, such as from-scratch Cinnamon Rolls and Sherried Tomato Soup. Drummond's careful coaching will help anyone intimidated by the kitchen fearlessly crank out favorites like Chicken Fried Steak, Meat Loaf and Rib Eye Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce. While the recipes are reliable home cooking standards, relentless references to her husband, known as the Marlboro Man, range from distracting to juvenile, giving what could have been a comfort food classic the feel of a junior-high class project.

So do you want to run out and Buy it…Or order it? Or maybe you want to hop on a plane and fly to Oklahoma to meet her (ok so maybe that is what we want to do).

Oh yea, Back to the book. You don’t have to buy the book just yet because We are Giving it Away!! Enter to Win your very own copy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl?

Here is how to enter to win!!!! Good Luck….

1) Head over to The Pioneer Woman and tell us your favorite Recipe here!
2) Become fans of both The Savvy Moms Guide and The Pioneer Woman- Ree Drummond on Face book. Leave your Savvy Smile here!
3) Suggest The Savvy Moms Guide to your Friends and Family and share that you did here!

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

Winner will be chosen on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 10:00pm (PST). Any entries received after this time will not be considered. Winner will be chosen using random.org

Smiles,

Amy & Bri

Another Reason we love Ella B & Sweet Things

Monday September 13, 2010

Last Friday we had a chance to have our kiddos and many other cuties play dress up on a photoshoot shot by the fabulous Ella B, where they modeled the newest Sweet Things fashions and Holiday costumes. The kids had a great time dressing up and posing for the camera. Ella B captured some great moments while Nicole from Sweet Things hosted an overall fun day for the kids as well as sweet designs. If you are looking for unique and one of a kind Halloween costumes, make sure you check out the Sweet Things shop!!!!

Smiles,

Amy & Bri

Do you want your Camera to be Stylish????

We have a WINNER of the SewTamz camera strap cover!!!!

Congrats to Charity McAllister

Charity likes the Fall Michael Miller Jewel Tones Bird Purple Minky Dot Camera Strap Cover

and

The only advice she has for a good picture is - Keep your fingers out of the way ;)

Congratulations Charity...please email us your contact with your information at thesavvymomsguide@yahoo.com

Today is the last day Enter to win .......

the perfect Camera strap, from SewTamz Designs; sassy and stylish with a lens cap pocket! I could not get it in my cart fast enough. How cute am I going to look pretending like I am a professional photographer? My pictures may not be great but my camera will look Snazzy.

3 ways to Enter & Win.....

1) Go to SewTamz Designs on Facebook. "Like" her and visit her Amazing shop then comment here with your favorite Strap Design.

2) Become a follower on SewTamz Designs, come back and leave a comment letting us know you are there!

3) Become a fan of The Savvy Moms Guide on Facebook, go to the Blog and leave a comment telling us your favorite photo tips.

Be Sure to leave a separate comment for each entry. Entries must be submitted by 8pm PST Sunday September 12. The winner will be selected using random.org

Smiles,

Amy & Bri

Spooktacular Free Finds

Holiday Party Planning is well under way....We can not wait for you to see our October Halloween themed party play date. The Blog World is full of great finds, so many amazing printables, tablesacapes and designs. We shared with you yesterday the Adorable Printables we are using from Tweedle Dee Designs. Today we wanted to share with you these FREE Spooktacular finds.

Don't you just love these Luminaries from the Clickable Party? We think these are Super Savvy since they can not only be used as a Luminarie but also a Bag, or even a Framed Piece of Halloween decor for your home.

Have you ever been "Boo'd"???? If not, this FREE printable let's you "Boo" your neighbor and start the ghostly fun in your neighborhood. Place this Boorific sign from Andersruff designs on a neighbors door and let the fun begin.!!!! Start the tradition in your neighborhood.

Happy Boo-ing !!!!

Smiles,

Amy & Bri

Fall is in the Air

Well, here in Southern California our weather sure has changed (at least for this week). We went from 107 degree temps last week to cool and comfortable 70 this week. All I can think is Fall is in the air and my 33 weeks of preggoness sure appreciates that! Fall is definitely my favorite time of year. So when I start to see all the Fall and Halloween decor go out in the stores, I feel like a kid in a candy store.

In preparing for the next Savvy Moms Playdate, a Halloween playdate of course, Bri and I have been searching for the savviest, spookiest, and yummiest finds out there. We came across the cutest Halloween printables from Tweedle Dee Designs that we just had to have. Visit her blog for great party ideas and creative baking tips.

See how Savvy we are with these fun Halloween printables when we post our Halloween Playdate at the end of September.

Smiles~

Amy & Bri