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Friday, February 15, 2013

5th Blog-iversary

GIVEAWAY Closed. Congrats Sarah you won!! Will email you :)

Wow, 5 years. I've been blogging for 5 years now which seems kinda crazy if you ask me. I started this thing as a way to keep my recipes organized, and to try to cook healthier fun meals for my then boyfriend, now husband. So here we are! Thanks for reading, commenting, and passing links along. This wouldn't be possible without you all and I want to thank you for being such good cheerleaders for me!

To celebrate I wanted to put together a wicked fun prize pack. It involves a little dash of everything steph chows has to offer you all!

First, off the "life is short eat dessert first" part.
Almond Saltine Toffee: it's crack, and horrible for you. But come on people... everything in moderation! (Will happily switch out the nuts if you are allergic)
toffee

Second, from the healthy eating that tastes good side: Healthy delicious granola. The recipe is a little different every time, but it will involve oats, coconut, and almonds for sure. (if you are allergic to something just let me know and I promise not to poison you)
granola2

 Third, from the crafty side!
A fabulous button closure wrap scaftlette.
wrapneckscarf

Entering is easy. Leave a comment letting me know something you enjoy about the site, or leave me a note about something you'd like to see me change/do better.

Want more entries? (up to 6 extra entries)
Follow me on twitter (then comment and let me know you did or already do)
Like me on facebook  (then comment and let me know you did or already do)
Follow me on pinterest  (then comment and let me know you did or already do)
Tweet, FB, or Pin this post  (then comment and let me know you did)

I'm happy to ship to US and Canada, sorry the rest of my international readers, I fear things would get stale in the transit time. 1 winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed so I can get their shipping address. (AKA leave a comment using an email you will actually check.)

Again thank you thank you thank you for reading, commenting and being a part of steph chows!



Your email will never be displayed publicly, so don't be scared to comment! :) Oh and make sure you type in your blog link so I can click over to you! There is a spot you can type it in.

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38 comments:

  1. Kari @ Running RicigFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I love all of the delicious things you post that then make me want to stop working and start baking.

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  2. JeanneFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    YAY 5 years!!!

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  3. Paula NicholsonFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I soooo wanna win this! Love the neck cowl. I knit, but don't crochet and any shade of cream or white is just dreamy in my book! Pick me ;)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    HOORAY!! .. Happy 5th Year Anniversary!
    Always excited to aee your posts on FB.. Keep'em coming girl :)
    Joined your Jam Exchange last summer and had a lot of fun with it. THANK YOU.
    Going to try this Almond Saltine Toffee.. yum.

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  5. Sarah @DashandapinchFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Congratulations! What a big anniversary! I am drooling over the saltines...yummy :)

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  6. Amanda McFaulFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I love the Jam Exchange! And the recipes! And pictures of your dog in the snow!

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  7. Amanda McFaulFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    We're FB friends!

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  8. Amanda McFaulFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    and I just Pinterest stalked you!

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  9. TracyFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  10. TracyFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I tweeted about your giveaway as well!

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  11. Amber BracegirdleFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Congratulations on 5 years! It goes so fast, doesn't it? I'm definitely enjoying that toffee!

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  12. AmyFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I like you on facebook

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  13. AmyFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    beautiful wrap scraftlette. Are you on Ravelry?

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  14. Anna BananaFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Why do I like your blog? I like the combination of unique and healthy recipes (like pumpkin pizza crust!) and random crafty goodness - 2 things I love!

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  15. Anna BananaFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Also, I'm following you on Twitter now! (https://twitter.com/AyeAyeOnTheRun)

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  16. little daisyFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    congratulations on the 5th blog anniversary!! ^_^ though i'm not eligible to participate, just want you to know that I've been an avid reader of your blog. Love your simple but healthy recipes. good luck for more years to come! ;)

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  17. Melinda ParkhurstFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Congrats on your 5th anniversary! I really enjoy the mix of topics on your blog.

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  18. Melinda ParkhurstFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    The jam exchange is super fun! I like you on facebook too.

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  19. Melinda ParkhurstFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I follow you on pinterest.

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  20. Melinda ParkhurstFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Following on Twitter too.

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  21. HannahFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Congratulations and Happy Blogoversary! 5 years is definitely an accomplishment, but I can easily see the next 5 years flying by, with more to come.


    I love your blog for the recipes, of course, but also your honest and down-to-earth writing. Reading your blog is just like chatting with a good friend. :)

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  22. SarahFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Your healthy recipes that even I can follow are great!

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  23. AmandaFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Woot! Happy birthday! Love the jam exchange and the DIY stuff.

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  24. Aimee Pollak ShugarmanFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Congrats on 5 years!!! Quite the accomplishment!

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  25. ::stephchows::February 18, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I am! I'm user name stephchows on there too! What's your name on there?

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  26. ::stephchows::February 18, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

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  27. Casey@Good. Food. Stories.February 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Congratulations on the big milestone - and what a lovely set of prizes! My mom-in-law made me one of those scarflets a few years ago and it basically becomes my uniform every winter. :)

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  28. melinda @cookingalamelFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Awe, congrats on 5 years!! :) I love how you post all your crafty things and not just food. So fun. :)

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  29. melinda @cookingalamelFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I like you on Facebook already.

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  30. melinda @cookingalamelFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I follow you on Twitter now - surprised I didn't find you over there before!

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  31. Jennifer Butler.February 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    yeah 5 years!!!! I love pictures of Hobbes!

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  32. AllisonFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Five years! Good for you! New to the blog, but a big fan already. Here's to the next five years :)

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  33. AllisonFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    I follow on fb

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  34. AllisonFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I follow on twitter

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  35. AllisonFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I follow on fb

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  36. Natalie GadawskiFebruary 24, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Hi Steph! Loving the site, and following on Facebook now, too!

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  37. ::stephchows::February 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Sarah you won!! Remind me, any allergies? I know you have some but I'm blanking on the specifics! Thanks for commenting!

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  38. ::stephchows::March 1, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by! I love your blog so much! It's so nice to have you visit :)

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Hi everyone thanks so much for stopping by! I love all the comments! :)