{The winner of the $20 Walmart gift card is Kim! She said “I’d LOOOVE: pomegranate mango.” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize!} THE PRIZE One Vanilla Joy reader will receive a $20 gift card to WalMart to try out the Febreze Home Collection! MY REVIEW I received the lovely Green Tea Citrus … Read more
The winner of the Jerilyn holiday cards is Kindra! She said, “I like the Happy Holidays Falling Snow card. Very pretty.” And the runner up is Shannon who said, “I love the Merry News Type and the Retro Snowflake. Very nice!” Email kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize BEFORE SUNDAY! Thanks! THE PRIZE One Vanilla Joy … Read more
The winner of the Haunted Canyon train ride is Kiersten! She said, “This looks like so much fun!” Email kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations! Also, for all those who didn’t win but who still want to go on the Haunted Canyon, enter the code VJBLOG for a $3.00 discount on adult fare! AND Anyone … Read more
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies Peanut Butter Swirl 1 c. peanut butter chips 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs Brownies 1 box Betty Crocker Supreme Chocolate Chunk Brownie mix 3 T water 1/2 c. vegetable oil 2 eggs 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease 13×9 inch pan. 2. Microwave PB chips 30 … Read more
I recently got the Betty Crocker Cookies and Bars magazine and I’ve been relying on it every time I need a sweet something. I’ve found some real winners that I’ll share this week. Here’s the first: Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars {photo from BettyCrocker.com} Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie … Read more
My little Elliot, bless his heart, just can’t help himself with the markers. He colored on my precious MiniBox not once, but twice! I should have moved the markers after the first time, but I figured we’d all learned our lesson. If a 2 year old is quiet it’s not luck. It’s mischief. Every time. … Read more
THE PRIZE One reader will win a family 4-pack of tickets to Heber Valley Railroad’s Haunted Canyon! MY REVIEW Our family went on this spooky train ride last Friday and it was a perfect activity to get in the Halloween mood. The Haunted Canyon begins at Vivian Park, just a few minutes’ drive from the … Read more
I want to assure you all that even though my comments section was not working for the latter part of the giveaway, I did include all the entries that were made on the “Workbox Information” post and also all the entries that were emailed to me. I’m so sorry for that little glitch. And now … Read more
We definitely don’t want to be getting the flu this year, especially since babies have to be 6 months before they can be vaccinated, so we’re all getting flu shots! Well, Elliot actually got the “Flumist” vaccination, which was waaay better than a shot. It’s relatively new and my pediatrician says it lasts longer than … Read more
Just wanted to share the good news! My good friend Jeri from Jerilyn Photography & Design wants to help you get a head start on your holiday cards this year. Order before October 31 and get 20% off of her already great prices. She has so many darling card designs to choose from, check them … Read more