Congratulations Megan!
{friendship} And the Mamma Support Swap Giveaway goes to….
{friendship} Mamma Support Swap Sign-Ups End Saturday!
Just popping in to remind everyone that the Mamma Support Swap Sign-Ups will be ending Saturday morning, so if you’re interested, sign up soon! I’ll pair up partners during the weekend, so expect to hear from me by Monday. Also, check back Monday to see the winner of the giveaway!
Have a great weekend, friends.
{link list} Recipe Box Edition
Since it’s Mamma Support Swap sign-up week, I thought it was only fitting to turn this week’s link list into a recipe box! Check out these yummy meals and treats:
1. Janssen at Everyday Reading recently shared her favorite Banana Bread recipe, which sounds delicious. Other must-try recipes on her blog: Green Calzones (a vegetarian meal) and Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (a meal for the meat-eaters!).
2. Jillian at Dear Emme brought over Strawberry Shortcake Muffins (using this recipe) to her neighbors…don’t you wish you lived next door? 🙂
3. Sarah at Clover Lane always has easy recipes that the whole family will eat. On my to-try list: Tomato Parmesan Chicken, Garlic Roll-Ups, and Apple Bars.
4. I found these amazing Rolo Stuffed Snickerdoodles on Rachel’s blog. I am dying to make a batch of these soon! Other recipes I can’t wait to try: Better-than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice and Cheesy Stuffed Meatball Sliders.
5. Joy at in so many wards finished the Whole30 Challenge this summer and shared this recipe for Paleo Mexican Meatballs. I know my husband would love this meal!
6. Have you heard of Skinnytaste? Delicious meals that are healthy for you too? I’ll take it! I can’t wait to try the Egg, Tomato and Scallion Sandwich, Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes.
7. Maria and Josh over at Two Peas & their Pod have a treasure-trove of recipes on their blog! The Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad looks perfect for a light end of summer dinner. And Jalapeno Cheddar Grilled Chicken? Oh yum.
Do you have a favorite recipe on your blog? A tried and true family favorite or maybe something Pinterest-inspired that you just made for the first time? Please feel free to link up and share!
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{friendship} Supporting Mammas in the Kitchen with a Swap and a GIVEAWAY!
Back in February, I felt really convicted to reach out to Mammas with support and a little fun. The purpose of the first Mamma Support Swap was to use the Internet to support mothers in all walks of life, connect us on a deeper level, and to celebrate this crazy vocation we’ve been called to. Being a teeny little blog, I was so nervous that this idea of mine would crash and burn. But I was blown away by the interest and the support! And I knew this had to be something that happened more than once.
Enter the second Mamma Support Swap!
This time around, the swap has a cooking theme. We all know that the kitchen is the heart of our homes and as Mammas, we hold a great responsibility to feed our families. But boy, can that be an intimidating challenge! Picky eaters, tight budgets and just overall exhaustion can all affect our meal planning. I think we can all appreciate a little help!
So this is the plan. The Mamma Support Swap encompasses a few things:
- Support: This time around, this part is up to you. If you’d like, include a handwritten note to your partner, telling her about yourself and your family. Feel free to add some advice about meal planning, budgets, or tips for picky eaters. Words of encouragement are also great and always appreciated. Words are powerful…you can do so much good.
- Recipes: Include at least two favorite recipes to share. You can use recipe cards you already own, or there are tons of free printables out there (check a few out here, here and here).
- Swap: A little something special purchased to help her in the kitchen or just make it pretty! Let’s keep it in the $10-15 dollar range. Ideas: your favorite cookbook, recipe cards, coffee mug, etc. Anything kitchen/cooking related is fair game. Be sure to check your partner’s blog if you need ideas!
Like I said in February, my prayer is that through this swap, we can encourage each other on this wild adventure we call motherhood. Hopefully we’ll even make a new friend! So are you in? Know a few friends who could use some support and need an inspiration boost in the kitchen? I hope so! Please comment below with your name, blog address (if you have one – it’s not mandatory to have one to enter) and e-mail address. (You can also e-mail me at mrsb04jc at gmail dot com if that’s easier too!)
Sign-ups will be open from August 20 to August 24.
I hope to have everyone e-mailed with their partner by Monday, August 27.
You will then be responsible for getting in touch with your partner for her address.
Please have your packages in the mail no later than Friday, September 7. Then be on the lookout for a special package just for you! 🙂
And a big bonus: for everyone who signs up for the swap, you will be entered into a giveaway of kitchen goodies from me! Included in the prize package:
A striped kitchen towel
OXO Wooden spoon
Recipe Cards from Greencard Designs
White Privet House for Target plate
and possibly a favorite sweet treat too! 🙂
One more thing before I close this monster of a post…please, please, please spread the word! I know there have to be so many mammas out there who could use some love, support and inspiration. So please talk about it on your blog, Facebook, twitter or even pin the picture above! I’d be forever grateful!