Frugal Foodie Mama: Amazon gift card

Monday, January 14, 2013

Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway!

Okay, I don't typically do these HUGE group giveaways.  In fact, this is the first one of this kind I have ever hosted on my blog.  But I can actually get behind the products in this giveaway, so I definitely wanted in!  How awesome is a diaper cake??  And I own a Baby Bullet and LOVE it.  (We have just about come to the end of the homemade baby food making in this house, so I will now be re-purposing that nifty Bullet for some more mommy and daddy friendly beverages. ;) )  And what new mama couldn't use a $50 Amazon gift card?  Good luck, friends!

Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway

Welcome to the Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway!

Hosted by Giveaway Promote.
Our gracious and generous co-sponsor is eDiaperCakes. We've teamed up with a fantastic group of bloggers in our community to make this an extra special event!

This grand giveaway is in celebration of the brand new Born Unique Baby Registry and Resource Guide.
While planning for the new addition to our family, we found that there were limited free resources available for baby shower planners and Moms to Be. We also found it difficult to bounce around from gift registry to gift registry, creating unique lists of "wish items" for the perfect gifts.
Since necessity is the mother of invention, Born Unique Baby Guide and our Universal Gift Registry was BORN.
Multiple registries are just too much of a hassle. With a universal registry you have one account and everything you need for your little one!

We want to share in our excitement by showering one lucky winner with an amazing grand prize.
It was very easy to decide which of our favorite baby items to include in the package, we selected the ones that got the biggest "oohs and ahhs" at our baby showers. They also happened to be the most useful long after the party!
eDiaperCakes Diaper Cake
Look at the diaper cake that will be awarded to our lucky winner, the Flash Card Diaper Cake!
Have you been to a recent baby shower that did not have a Diaper Cake for a centerpiece? Lately, they have been the rave!
We invited eDiaperCakes.com to co-sponsor because their cakes are the best around. Take a look at their inspiration board on Pinterest and you will find that there is a cake perfect for every Mom-2-Be. Best of all, this family business is owned and operated by a Mom. Lily really has a great selection of products; including a Do it Yourself Diaper Cake! For the crafty baby shower planner or Mom-2-Be, this is a wonderful option.
Baby Bullet
The second prize in our package was something we can't do without in our family, The Original Baby Bullet!
Born Unique Moms, if you like to create healthy baby food at home, this product will be one of your favorite baby items! It comes with everything you need to whip up and conveniently store a batch of perfect pureed meals.
First time moms, there is no need to feel intimidated! The included recipe and nutrition booklet removes all guesswork. It answers nutrition, storage, and safety questions. It offers delicious recipes and useful tips. The information is even categorized based on your little one's age.
$50 Amazon Gift Card
Lastly, we decided to throw in a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card! Spend it on whatever you like, because we know that each Mom-2-Be is Unique.

Enter to win a Flash Card Diaper Cake, Original Baby Bullet and $50 Amazon Gift Card.

Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway. Refer your friends using your unique link at the bottom of the Rafflecopter for even more chances to win.
One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.
Open in the United States.
Ends at 11:59pm EST on January 27th, 2013.
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Friday, January 11, 2013

A Guest Recipe for Homemade Coconut Mini Donuts {& a Giveaway!}

I am so thrilled to have Susan from Adventures in my Kitchen guest posting on the blog today.  She is another one of my lovely January sponsors and shares my affinity for donuts! :) Today she is sharing a recipe for one of her favorite homemade donut recipes with you all, AND she wants to give one of you a $10 Amazon gift card! Make sure you stop on over to her blog and say hello. And if you really want to see what Susan and her blog are all about, make sure you check out her 12 Most Popular in 2012 post.  There are a lot of great recipes you don't want to miss out on pinning over there! ;)

Hey y'all, I'm Susan from Adventures in my Kitchen! I started blogging in 2011 as a way to keep track of my culinary creations while striving to create super tasty yet healthy and energizing meals. Along the way I discovered first hand that food is fuel, lost almost 20lbs, and also I got back in touch with my creative side. I absolutely love blogging and the community surrounding it!

Today, I am sharing with you lovely Frugal Foodie Mama readers one of my favorite breakfast treats, the Baked Coconut Donut. I am a big fan of both coconut and breakfast in general, so any time I can have them both is a win all around! *this is a treat and is in no way part of my regular healthy lifestyle, just so we're clear*

I bake my donuts in a Wilton Non-Stick Mini-Donut pan that I got from Amazon. I'd be a big tease if I showed you this nummy donut recipe and left you pan-less, so I am giving away a $10 Amazon.com gift card so you can buy your own!
Wilton Mini-Donut Pan from Amazon.com


I won't make you wait much longer, just wanted to say thanks to Carrie for having me over! Dear readers, I hope you love these donuts and come over to join the Adventures in my Kitchen!


Homemade Coconut Mini Donuts
Makes approx 24 mini donuts

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teasp baking powder
1 teasp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk (no, I don't keep this in my fridge, I made it. yea, I'm fancy)
2 beaten eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
         2 teaspoons coconut extract

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375*
Spray mini donut pan(s) with non-stick spray
In one bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder & salt. Combine well. Add buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, & extract. Beat with mixer on medium until well combined. Fill donut cups about 1/2 full- I suggest piping them with a pastry bag or ziplock with the a corner cut.
Bake for 5-10mins or until puffed up and tops spring back when lightly touched. Remove to a wire cooling rack- once donuts have cooled make the glaze.

Glaze & Topping
1.5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teasp salt
1/4 teasp coconut extract
1/4 cup coconut water
1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut

Mix all ingredients except the shredded coconut until combined. Let sit for a few mins to thicken up a little bit. Place shredded coconut on a plate for dipping.

After donuts have cooled, dip the entire donut in the glaze and then roll completely in the shredded coconut.

Now get to entering for that $10 Amazon gift card so you can get your very own nifty mini-donut pan!  
*This giveaway is open internationally.  All entries for the winner will be checked and verified, so please make sure you are doing what you are claiming in the Rafflecopter or all your entries will be voided.  No funny business, folks. ;)  Please see the Rafflecopter widget below for additional Terms & Conditions.  Good luck, all!