In pursuit of a simple, fabulous, imperfect life at home.

{SimpleHospitality, Day 17} A Moms and Tots Brunch (And a Giveaway!)

*** This Giveaway is now closed. ***

Today I had the pleasure of hosting 9 lovely women and their young children for a moms and tots brunch.  The food was quite a spread but all the other details were super simple. A grocery store bouquet, one lit candle on the stove top, lots of chit chat and laughter, a sink full of dishes and toys on the floor.




A group of women with very different lives and struggles and experiences, united through food and friendship and faith.



It was exactly what my spirit needed today.  And I have a feeling that some of the other ladies felt the same way.

And Now for the Giveaway! 



Five of the recipes I made this morning were from my friend Beth's new ( as in, released today) cookbook ebook: The Breakfast Revolution: Recipes from Outside the Cereal Box.  And oh.my goodness friends, they were amazing.  Her Southwestern Frittata is about to become a regular around our house and the Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake? Autumn Awesomeness.

Plus, the recipes are gluten-free and made from real, good, healthful foods.  Chocolate Avocado pudding with no sugar, anyone? For breakfast?  Um...yes please!

With gorgeous photographs, 85 beautiful pages, over 40 kid-friendly real food recipes, and Beth's friendly down-to-earth words, this eBook is a valuable resource.  I can't say enough good things about this eBook.



And this week, 10 of my readers will get it for FREE!  Here's how to enter for a chance to win:

1) For your first entry: Just comment below.  Make sure to include your email address so that I can contact you if you win!
2) For a bonus second entry: Share this post with your friends through facebook, twitter, google+, pinterest....whatever!  And then come back and leave a second comment so that you'll be entered twice!

On Friday I will pick 10 (Ten! Woohoo!)  winners at random.

Plus, if you just can't wait until Friday to see if you win, Beth has a coupon code available right now (here)  to save 30% off the $8.95 purchase price.  If you win the giveaway and have already purchased the book, Beth will refund your payment! 

Good luck!

*** This Giveaway is now closed. ***

This is day 17 (several days late!) in a series about simple hospitality.  Click here to see more.




147 comments

  1. I would love this book to feed my gluten free kids something for breakfast!
    blackwell.sharon@gmail.com

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  2. And shared this series yet again on facebook!
    blackwell.sharon@gmail.com

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  3. Great series, Kelly! I look forward to reading a new post everyday and really enjoy your blog. (PS - I'm currently obsessed with your pumpkin spice oatmeal from a previous fall series and pumpkin oatmeal bake sounds delicious!) [carlingluymes@gmail.com]

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  4. yes please! always looking for some good, different breakfast foods!
    judy.rob@hotmail.com

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  5. ...and shared!
    judy.rob@hotmail.com

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  6. These recipes sound delicious! I'm always at a loss for savory, healthy breakfasts ... these new recipes seem like they could break my rut! Thank you for sharing and thank you for this series ... it has been wonderful.
    sarahjrieke@gmail.com

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  7. I've been enjoying your hospitality series! Thanks for sharing your nuggets of wisdom :)
    Christine.darr@loras.edu

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  8. Kelly, the food was GREAT and thanks so much for having me come and try. Look forward to getting this cookbook and trying some of these myself.
    curlytrouble@hotmail.com

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  9. My kids go through a ridiculous amount of cereal. We need this :) andreaandtyler [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  10. And shared this series yet again on facebook!
    curlytrouble@hotmail.com

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  11. I need all the help I can get in the kitchen. :)
    jenni.kroeker@gmail.com

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  12. Loving your blog and excited about new breakfast recipes! Jody.umansky@gmail.com

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  13. Shared it on Facebook! Jody.umansky@gmail.com

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  14. Yumm!!! Yay!!! Greener27@gmail.com

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  15. I've been reading your blog for almost a year and love it! lisa_werden (at) hotmail (dot) com. Thanks!

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  16. Give it to me! kkaraboo@gmail.com

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  17. My daughter and I love the spontaneous photos! And we love to cook!
    talktomamabearathome@yahoo.ca

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  18. Just shared on Facebook! talktomamabearathome@yahoo.ca

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  19. I would love new, healthy breakfast recipes for my family. Thank you for doing this giveaway! crispiannereturns@gmail.com

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  20. We need Breakfast revolution in our house =)

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  21. I would love to win this book. Id love some amazing real food breakfast ideas! Kahilt@gmail.com

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  22. Shared via google+ ! Kahilt@gmail.com

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  23. I would love to make some new dishes for my family! Thank you

    keke_d_83 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  24. Here's my tweet! https://twitter.com/NeKishaRowe/status/392462885827272705

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  25. Breakfast is always so hard for me to get creative but healthy with. Thanks for the chance to win!
    shaffer834(at)netzero(dot)com

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  26. Just the kick in the pants we all need! Hoping I win! Dianamelrose@yahoo.com

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  27. And shared on Facebook! Dianamelrose@yahoo.com

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  28. I would love some inspiration to think outside the oatmeal pot here!
    caleb{dot}jolene{at}gmail{dot}com

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  29. Shared on FB! caleb{dot}jolene{at}gmail{dot}com

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  30. Pick Me :) amandarb2040@yahoo.com

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  31. These recipes sound amazing. I'm a fan of Beth's blog also! My husband needs to eat gluten free so we're always looking for new recipes that even the kids will like! Thank you for your beautiful and simple post today. rogcris@integrity.com

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  32. Love this series! It is so helpful! Would love to get the recipe book! Nus115@gmail.com

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  33. Shared this post and pinned your napkin post. (couldn't find today's on pinterest but I"m a little web challenged!). Thanks! rogcris@integrity.com

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  34. Awesome brunch! !

    email- rahamonijakblak@gmail.com

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  35. Awesome spread!
    k.wilhelm06@gmail.com

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  36. My husband's grandmother has a gluten allergy and my husband is picky like kids can be. This cookbook may be a lifesaver! lala4805@yahoo.com

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  37. Just shared for my second entry! Nus115@gmail.com

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  38. I am always looking for new breakfast recipes. The pumpkin oatmeal bake sounds amazing.

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  39. Shared this on facebook. shoe1279(at)hotmail(dot)com. I forgot to leave that email address in my previous comment.

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  40. Could always use help with breakfast ideas or even breakfast for dinner.

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  41. Looks yummy. We love breakfast!
    kristi_braun@hotmail.com

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  42. We are just embarking on the gluten-free journey and I'd love to try these recipes. Thanks for the giveaway! hilglee(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  43. They all look delicious! Clarissa.Mance@gmail.com

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  44. these recipes look delish! gapsteph@yahoo.com

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  45. I'd love some fresh breakfast ideas!
    amanda@eyry.org

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  46. Pinned it:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43065740160433711/

    amanda@eyry.org

    Thanks!

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  47. I would absolutely love to learn how to prepare those delicious-looking breakfast delicacies! *o* So, yes, I want to enter the giveaway, please!

    My e-mail: andreaclunes@gmail.com

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  48. OK. Shared in Twitter and Google+, the two social networks I use. :D

    Thank you for this giveaway! <3

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  49. Shared on facebook, thankyou for the chance to win the giveaway. ajkasul1@bigpond.com

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  50. Would love love love some more breakfast inspiration!
    MommyNotz@gmail.com

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  51. Would love love love some more breakfast inspiration!
    MommyNotz@gmail.com

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  52. I'm always looking for different breakfast ideas. Kyrene42@yahoo.com

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  53. I struggle with breakfasts and snacks, so I would benefit from this book with ideas and the grain-free recipes. Thanks for this amazing blog also, Kelly. It's/You've been a ray of hope in my life in many, many ways :) hmschild@yahoo.com

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  54. Oh, I think these would go over well with all of the holidays coming up. ^____^

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  55. I'd love to share this with a gluten intolerant friend!
    Sarahstevenswhite@gmail.com

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  56. Yay! A gluten free pumpkin treat? I want!
    By the way, I am so thrilled you're back. <3

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  57. Oops, forgot to post my email addy. Twinklewithtasha at gmail dot com

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  58. would love to try those recipes!!! makol26@gmail.com

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  59. Your spread looks fantastic as always. I have already done an impromptu lunch now a brunch sounds fab. I like the look of the pumpkin bake. samtancock@gmail.com glad to see you are surrounded by good people x

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  60. glutenfree breakfast recipes, yes please!!

    moonberryjuiceblog @ gmail .com

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  61. This looks amazing. What a fabulous way to spend a day. Rebecca - lotsofcows@xtra.co.nz

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  62. Shared on facebook. Rebecca - lotsofcows@xtra.co.nz

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  63. That sounds amazing! Ive been craving breakfast food my entire pregnancy! YUMMY missjill0521@yahoo.com

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  64. Two in our family have recently had to go gluten free, this cookbook would be great. Thanks for the chance! momroz1@gmail.com

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  65. What a fun idea! I will often do playdates with friends and their kids or try to get out with the moms, but I never combine the two. Perfect.
    I would love the cookbook :)
    teresacrops at yahoo dot com

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  66. We're just starting to go gluten-free... would love a chance to win the cookbook! popcorn_100_010@yahoo.com

    Sara

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  67. I would love to be one of the winners of the cookbook! What fun!
    jennifer.hamrick2@gmail.com

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  68. Shared on Facebook for another chance for the cookbook. :-) popcorn_100_010@yahoo.com

    Sara

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  69. Okay! I've shared on Twitter and FB! Happy Tuesday!!
    ~Jennifer

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  70. I love this series. I would love to win this cookbook. nicolerichins(at)gmail(dot)com

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  71. This would be great! We eat eggs every morning with little variation which gets really boring.

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  72. Great series! Would LOVE to win this cookbook! gahammer@juno.com

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  73. Thanks for the opportunity to win what looks to be an awesome book. Enjoy your blog.

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  74. Those recipes look amazing! Would love to win a copy! :)
    april_vereb1@yahoo.com

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  75. Looks yummy! Would love to win a cookbook! Shellcontest@hotmail.com

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  76. what a great book! I struggle to come up with new and delicious breakfasts rrwrites@hotmail.com

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  77. I really enjoy your down-home, practical take on life! I'd love a copy of your friend's book. I have a bunch of food allergies, and I've found that starting with a gluten-free recipe causes me to make fewer modifications, and is therefore less work, than when I start with a regular recipe. craftlet12(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  78. Mmmmm... I'd love some breakfast inspiration!
    Kjgeertsema@yahoo.ca

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  79. And I pinned the oatmeal! Yum! craftlet12(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. Sounds like an amazing cookbook! Thank you for sharing!
    emilee.a.gilliam(at)gmail(dot)com

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  81. Pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/570549846513698139/
    emilee.a.gilliam(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. This looks like so much fun! Would love to do this with friends!

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  83. Posted to my Facebook too! Sarahsaffran at gmail dot com

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  84. That looks so good! I love the idea of having a brunch. (dlzecher@gmail.com)

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  85. Oh I so want to win it! It looks so good!
    drewke.erika@gmail.com

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  86. I have mailed it to friends and uploaded it to my fb-page too! drewke.erika@gmail.com

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  87. Fingers crossed!!!!! Would lie to win this breakfast book!!!! Blessings
    Mrsgaleano@gmail.com

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  88. Shared on FB ! Mrsgaleano@gmail.com

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  89. Yay!
    Rogers (dot) christine (at) gmail (dot) com

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  90. This would be a lovely addition to my home. :) aimeemarble at gmail

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  91. Tweeted here https://twitter.com/marblefoodie/status/392689140900179968 aimeemarble at gmail

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  92. Thank you for sharing. I love reading your blog. Tabs4god@yahoo.com

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  93. I shared on Facebook tabs4god@yahoo.com

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  94. Looks like it was a fun get together. Thanks for the chance
    to win the book. huan0225@yahoo.com Ann

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  95. I would love to win this! I am in need of some breakfast recipes!
    rncstrong at gmail dot com

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  96. Can't wait to try the recipes! Thanks!

    tailsmonita@gmail.com

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  97. Just this morning I was at the grocery store wishing I could get the kids out of the cereal rut! In my house of 7, it's got to be easy and appealing to kids. This looks right up my alley! s.drechney(at)gmail(dot)com

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  98. I NEED this book :) Desperately trying to get the cereal (aka sugar) out of my house and still find something the kids want to have for breakfast. Thanks for telling us about it and I will have a look as well!
    lisaandfarhad@gmail.com

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  99. I could use the help to grow beyond the cereal box. I'm sure my family would appreciate it.
    signed.sealed@hotmail.com
    xoxo Joni

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  100. I love the idea of a simplified life. I've been working on it since I discovered your blog nearly a year ago. Thank you for inspiring me! jjsaint02@att.net

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  101. Shared on Pinterest and Facebook. :-) jjsaint02@att.net

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  102. Breakfast seems to be my favourite to cook! I bet I eat it at least 10 times a week. farmerkareem@hotmail.com

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  103. Pumpkin oatmeal bake sounds lovely!
    samaboyd(at)austindotrrdotcom

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  104. I always love your posts! They really help me with my two daughters (age 1 & 2). I would love a chance to win the cookbook. My email address is mandahalter@hotmail.com! Thanks for the contest.

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  105. I love your idea to host a bunch of moms and tots for brunch! I too often feel overwhelmed that the house is not perfect enough to have friends over. I hope I will be able to overcome these feelings so I can make deeper connections with friends! Love a chance to win the book. taralloyd17 at yahoo.com

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  106. I'd love to check out this cookbook! Harrisonj84@gmail.com

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  107. yum yum I like easy stuff cant wait to check it out susan.badra@gmail.com

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  108. Looks yummy! I love breakfast that doesn't include cereal!!! Cookbook looks very good.
    gakmacs at hotmail dot com

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  109. Certainly need some help kicking the cereal addiction for my family! { KGunther@wi.rr.com }

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  110. I love this series! kimmy3332000 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  111. Shared on Facebook also. :) kimmy3332000 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  112. My family loves to get together for Sunday brunch and I am always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. Would love to win this cookbook! bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

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  113. This sounds awesome! getsteepedwithsarah@gmail.com

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  114. Shared on facebook! getsteepedwithsarah@gmail.com

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  115. I have breakfast eaters and non-breakfast eaters so the morning meal is a challenge to get food into everyone! I’m always looking for new items in the line-up – and the pudding sounds like it would be a hit with them all. :-) Thanks for offering this give-away!

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  116. would love to have that book..emailpreety@gmail.com

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  117. What a great idea for a get-together!!

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  118. That pumpkin oatmeal bake looks delicious!!! hblount43@gmail.com

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  119. Pumpkin oatmeal bake? um, yes please =) the.real.mccoy.jr@gmail.com

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  120. Wow, what a great book! thebrownhome(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  121. Breakfast is my favorite meal. Great Cookbook!! gregpamfisher@gmail.com

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  122. I did it!! I shared on Facebook. Thanks for offering this freebie!!

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  123. Would love to win! Love your blog, I am a new fan! TarynHarris123@gmail.com

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  124. Shared on my Facebook!
    TarynHarris123@gmail.com

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  125. Not always a blog reader unless one is suggested to me. This was a great suggestion!! Diana

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  126. Shared you on Face Book. Diana

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  127. Would love to win your ebook candyjean@juno.com

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  128. Loving this series Kelly! Thanks for the great giveaway. :)

    simplejoysinlife@gmail.com

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  129. Thanks for the chance to win this book - I eat cereal too often in the mornings.

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  130. Love the simplicity in this blog!
    leighaober@gmail.com

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  131. Those dishes look great!
    parknj at verizon dot net

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  132. Great hospitality idea. And I am very interested in the book! Gluten free, yay!

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  133. Just shared on fb! I hope I win the book

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  134. Just found your site! Love it so far!
    karen31175 at gmail.com

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  135. Love your blog! Great giveaway!
    rskilly at hotmail

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  136. not sure if it is too late to enter but I would love to try anyways.

    I love your blog Kelly, I have been reading for at least a year now, I am so proud of your recovery and how you are taking the time to live and are accepting publishing your blog posts late. those who love you won't mind at all. take care of yourself.

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  137. I've just found your blog tonight as I am new to Pintrest and I am already loving it.

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  138. Nice recipe, the fruit salad and the bread.

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  139. I LOVE your blog! I spent several days a few months back just reading every single post right back from the start. It has inspired me to start my own blog.. perhaps you would like to follow me ? or some of your readers? that would really make my day! xx

    www.seasonsofhome.com.au

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