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Monday was my turn to bring snack to Luke’s camp.

I was asked to bring animal crackers and peaches.

Over the weekend I forgot to pick them up. Of course.

I ran out to get them on Monday morning feeling like the lame forgetful mother I was.

8 peaches later I was at the checkout ready to deliver the goods.

But not before paying $14.40.

Nope, that wasn’t for the fruit and the animal crackers. Just the peaches.

Lately I’ve found myself now going to the grocery store, forking over $70 only to have one bag to show for it.

There’s no brie or foie gras in that bag either.

And everyone knows that filling up at the gas station is never a painless experience.

My buddy Alan may have not declared this to be a recession but there’s certainly something up.

So when Kristen Chase decided to declare August Blog the Recession month I had to participate.


The plan is to click through everyone in your feed reader and help them out by increasing their page views.

With inflation happening around us, not to mention the jobs being lost, every little bit helps.

And while you should be doing this from the kindness of your own heart, Kristen’s gathered some great prizes for those participating.

Since sending wine across state lines is a bit tricky, my prize donation is a $50 gift card for wine (or wine glasses or a basket of Godiva chocolates if you prefer) from Wine.com.

Yup, I went right over to the website and bought a gift card that will help the winner booze it up in some way during this time that is “not a recession”. You know, because every little bit helps. ;)

Doesn’t matter what part of the country you are in, it is summer.

And one of the top summer treats for the entire family is ice cream!

Helping us celebrate National Ice Cream Month (and day – July 20th) is Laloo’s artisan ice creams!

Laloo’s goat milk ice creams and frozen yogurts are naturally low in lactose and have more calcium and vitamins than other premium brands.

They are offering you the chance to win a gourmet ice cream party featuring Laloo’s artisan ice creams with 15 deliciously creamy low-fat, low-cal flavors, so you can indulge all your ice cream cravings!


Your ice cream party basket is filled with coupons to redeem for free Laloo’s Spoonlickin’ All-Natural Flavors plus your very own Classic Ice Cream Scoop, and all the ice cream party supplies - spoons and cups and napkins and sprinkles!

Want to win? Post a comment below that shares if you’ve ever tried to make ice cream at home or if you are like most of us who go to the store and pick up a pint. J

Give it Away Wednesday giveaway sponsor Laloos would like you to be sure to check out Laloo’s new flavors coming this summer …Choc-O-L’Orange: Laloo’s sinfully luxurious artisan blend of Scharffen Berger chocolates with just a hint of orange zest, Cherries Tuilerie: Tiles of dark chocolate complement beautiful blackheart cherries in a probiotic rich and creamy frozen yogurt and Cajeta: Mexican Caramel and Texas Toffee—think Dulce de Leche with a sweet crunch that will remind you of a trip to an old-fashioned candy store!

Spago isn’t exactly next door.

And taking the kids out to one of the other 14 Wolfgang Puck restaurants can be a major undertaking.

What’s a gourmet pizza loving gal to do?Head over to the freezer section of Whole Foods, Shop Rite or Kroger of course.

 

70% of Americans do just that each year.

Post a comment below about your funniest supermarket experience with your kids in tow and you could win 1 of 10 Wolfgang Puck All-Natural Pizzas!


Yup, just think… telling the funny story that happened in aisle 5 could result in a free dinner…. Yea!

Give it Away Wednesday giveaway sponsor Wolfgang Puck would like you to know that The Wolfgang Puck line of all-natural pizzas raises the bar on traditional frozen pizzas by offering restaurant-quality pizza varieties that will please even the most sophisticated palates. The five earth-friendly varieties have ingredients like whole sliced tomatoes, uncured pepperoni, fresh herbs and fontina cheese that make these pizzas heat up the freezer aisle. Choose from Four-Cheese, Uncured Pepperoni, Barbecue Chicken, Margherita and Cheese. In grocery stores nationwide: $5.99.

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