It has been for.ev.er since I got to make something for TWD. Sheesh. Admittedly, I haven't actually been baking or cooking much lately either - or what I have has been just the basics. I want to bake more, but while the spirit is willing, the body has been tired and weak. Today is officially the start of my third trimester so I'm trying to remember not to overdo anything either since I have no doubt overdoing it is part of what aggravated things during my last pregnancy.
As for this pregnancy, other than being nervous about what may or may not go wrong, things are going fairly well. I'm on track weight wise, etc etc etc so we're just happy to be plugging along. We're thoroughly grateful for that, so we'll just keep things going along those lines as best we can!
These molasses cookies, chosen a couple weeks ago by Pamela of Cookies with Boys were a breeze to make and were satisfactorily spicy and molasses-y, which I happen to love. I didn't bother with flattening them since I wanted them to stay thicker and chewier. The only change I made was to roll them in coarse raw sugar instead of regular sugar for that thicker sugar coating and crunchy, sparkly effect.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS!
Today of course also marks the first day of December. To celebrate one of my favorite months of the year I have a series of great giveaways planned this month, so please be sure to check back. To kick things off I wanted to feature a favorite source of gorgeous aprons that any kitchen lovin' gal would be supremely thrilled to receive as a gift this holiday season.
The Hip Hostess has graciously and generously agreed to offer up an apron of your choice to one lucky winner from their website (shown is their newest gorgeous addition - Melon Splash)!!
All you have to do to have a chance to win is leave a comment on this post saying which apron on their site you would choose if you win. The contest will run between now and Friday, December 4th at midnight (MST). The winner will be chosen using Random.org.
Just in case that isn't enough, The Hip Hostess is also offering 15% off orders through December 15th for my PheMOMenal readers! Just use the code PHEMOM (all caps) when you order!
For additional entries please do any or all of the following - please leave a separate comment for each item you do. If you already do any of these things, please just leave a comment letting me know.
1. Sign up to be on The Hip Hostess' Mailing List - you'll find out about sales, specials, etc, so if you are an apron lover like me (or know one) it is worth it!
2. Tweet this giveaway and let me know by including an @PheMom in the tweet - that way I get your twitter name so I can follow you in case I don't already!
3. Subscribe to PheMOMenon (in the sidebar)
4. Follow me on Twitter @PheMom
5. Become a follower of PheMOMenon (in the sidebar)
6. Add my new adorable blog button to your blog (isn't it ridiculously cute!) - you can grab the code right there in my sidebar.
Loved those cookies, they were so good! So glad your pregnancy is going well!
ReplyDeleteI loved those Sheath aprons, especially the cherry print!
I'm following you (he he)
ReplyDeleteI also follow you on twitter ;) Good luck to all. How nice of your friend to offer up this pretty prize
ReplyDeleteI'm following you.
ReplyDeleteThose cookies look great.
I'm also holding a contest on my blog.
Your cookies look great! Glad to read that you are feeling okay and taking care of yourself. I'm glad you baked the cookies and enjoyed them. We loved them and I've made them 3 times aleady! Yikes! Cute apron. I follow you on twitter!
ReplyDeleteIt's a close call between Pink Licorice and Cherry Me. All the aprons are really adorable.
ReplyDeleteThose cookies look delish! I would choose the Pink Mocha pattern. They are very cute.
ReplyDeleteI would pick espresso swirl. Yay for the third trimester!
ReplyDeleteThese were some of the BEST cookies. Glad you made them. Yours look thick and spicy and delicious.
ReplyDelete3rd Tri. Wow!!! Where did that time go. Glad you are feeling better..
I grabbed a button for my blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the Chocolate Mint apron and would LOVE to own it. Being a foodie is still new to me and would you believe that I don't own an apron? Anyway, some of my favorite recipes have come from your blog (I still can't make regular enchiladas because we love the Honey Lime Chicken one's too much). Thank you for all you do!
ReplyDeleteI already a follower, does that count as an extra entry?
ReplyDeleteOH how stinkin fun!!! My favorite apron was the Avocadoa a la Mode... soooooo fabulous!! I'm already following you on Twitter and I already subscribe to your blog. Am now a sidebar follower, too. Happy to hear you're doing well with your pregnancy! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI have a great new button for my blog... It's says Phe/MOM/enon! :D
ReplyDeleteWeren't these cookies wonderful?! I have made them twice more since the official baking. Oh, I already follow you on twitter!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I just joined followers here. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd, I just added your adorable button to my blog page.
ReplyDeleteAlmost forgot...All of the aprons are gorgeous, but I think I like the Black a la mode or the Pink Sorbet the best. :}
ReplyDeleteNot here to win an apron, but just wanted to say Hellllloooo Stranger! And the new design? Gorgeous! Love it. Now, scoot over to foodbuzz and get yourself an ad or two to start making MONEY!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Avocado A La Mode Demi Style apron! Check out our blog: http://lindstewfoodies.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHello! I've added your lovely button to my side bar. Don't worry about the apron if you are not posting overseas, I have been wondering how you are and how long is left to go? Love the new design too - my hubs is still being nagged to finish mine although I have my new logo up.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide!! I like the sheath style ones in chocolate mint, pink mocha, and avacado a la mode! It's too hard!
ReplyDeletemmmm pink mocha demi style apron. too cute!!
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i tweeted about it :)
ReplyDeleteand i follow you on twitter :D
ReplyDeleteI love the Pink Sorbet Apron!
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I have your new button here:
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I follow you on Twitter @cherryblossbaby
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You know I stalk you on twitter:)
ReplyDeleteThe black al a mode is my favorite. That was our wedding colors/theme:)
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look delicious! I like using sugar in the raw too! I love the Black a la Mode apron.
ReplyDeleteEspresso Swirl! Cute!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to the mailing list
ReplyDeleteMy favorite apron is black a la mode. These aprons are so original
ReplyDeleteAvocado a la Mode would be perfect in my kitchen. I'm a bit of an apron fanatic...thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAvocado a la Mode is my favorite. I subscribe!
ReplyDelete<3 Avocado a la Mode. I follow you too!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on tweeter
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to PheMOMenon with the RSS
ReplyDeleteMy favorites are Avocado A La Mode and the Black A La Mode both in the sheath style. So cute!
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I signed up for The Hip Hostess mailing list.
ReplyDeleteI have to have the chocolate mint sheath style apron. It is so darling!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
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I am a subscriber. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the espresso sheath apron. They really are cute! cool giveaway
ReplyDeleteI follow you on twitter
ReplyDeleteI love the black a la mode (http://tinyurl.com/yhlhzhh) -- it's simple, like me! My aprons are so old and depressing; I'd love a new one.
ReplyDeleteI subscribed!
ReplyDeleteSUPER cute button! Glad to hear things are going well so far. Kinda nerve-wracking this 3rd trimester... Your cookies look delish!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I subscribed.
I totally pick the Espresso Apron. SUPER cute!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the Hip Hostess's mailing list.
ReplyDeleteI am just stopping by to say that I am glad that you are in to your 3rd trimester!! That is a big deal. I hope that things continue to go well!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I just started my third trimester last week ;). Best wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! I love the black a la mode especially.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your food blog and love what you have already. Can't wait to try out all your deliciousness. I would love the Blk a la Mode.
ReplyDeleteOMG I love the pink licorice one! So so cute.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, I follow you on twitter!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, LOVE the 'Merry Mixers' apron - that would totally be my choice! :)
ReplyDeleteJust RT'd your giveaway tweet... I'm 'hornedfroggy' on twitter, too!
ReplyDeleteAnd... I now subscribe to 'The Hip Hostess' emails. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a great blog! I hope your third trimester continues to go well. As for the super cute aprons, I would choose avocado a la mode - sheath style. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOH, the Cherry Me is the one for me! SO cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Twitter. Haven't figured out how to do anything else on there yet...sigh.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look fabulous. I am so drowling over them... Love the cracks that are a proof of crispy/chewy combination. Yum!
ReplyDeleteAs for the apron, the expresso swirl in Sheath Style is super cute...
I made these cookies for Halloween and I've been jonesin' for them ever since! I already follow you on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to win the apron, I'd choose the Merri Mixers. Too cute!
I love the demi style, but the pick between cherries and pink mocha? Hard!
ReplyDeleteReally do love the Melon Splash!
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Your cookies look de-lish. Hang in there with Tri-3!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have to go with the one you have pictured above!
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ReplyDeleteI love all of the aprons. What fun they are!! I think I like the Chocolate Mint or Pink Sorbet the best. Thanks for a fun giveaway.
I am now signed up on the The Hip Hostess' Mailing List.
ReplyDeleteAnd....Subscribe to PheMOMenon.
ReplyDeleteOne more thing....I also became a follower of PheMOMenon. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would definitely choose cherry me!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am following your blog now-Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe pink licorice one is darling. I need to seriously update my apron~
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI put your super cute button on my blog! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the black a la mode! I need something new and exciting. My apron is old and torn... depressing for me. I follow you on twitter, added your button to my blog, and love all your updates. These cookies look delicious! I love it all!
ReplyDeleteI would get the sheath style in pink sorbet or cherry me. Both are too cute!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute but I think I would choose melon splash.
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I'm a follower
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I love the chocolate mint apron. So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the cherry me, I've had my eye on it for a while!
ReplyDeleteThank you to all who entered, we're so flattered by all your sweet comments. A big thank you to Holly, for featuring our Aprons on her adorable blog, you truly are a Hip Hostess!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're doing well and taking it a little easy. We loved these cookies! I definitely want to try them your way so they aren't as thin.
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