Saturday, April 25, 2009

What's For Dinner Gift Basket Review and Giveaway - CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
Are any of you kitchen gadget collector's? Well, I'm not, so when a gift basket from
My Blog Spark came in the mail, it was timely!
This is the state of my current colander:


This is my new colander from the gift basket!
My children enjoyed the gift basket too. Dixie loves to grate cheese with this nifty grater and Elijah of course loves using utensils to help me out in the kitchen.



Now, we get to the really good stuff. This new dinner kit from Romano's Macaroni Grill called Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Pasta included linguine pasta, grated parmesan and romano cheese blend, basil and cheese seasoning, creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes. Add to it about 1 pd. of your choice of meat and a few veggies on the side and you have a delicious complete meal! My family loves the noodles! You can also find a $1 coupon here.

My Blog Spark has been generous enough to offer THREE "What's For Dinner" gift baskets for me to give away to three of my readers. Each gift basket includes a sample of the Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Pasta variety, three coupons for you to try the other varieties the next time you visit your local grocer, a colander, serving spoon and cheese grater.

You may do any of these to earn one entry each for this giveaway:
Remember to leave a separate comment for each one and a contact email on at least one of your comments. This contest will end April 30, 2009.
1. Let me know you are a subscriber.
2. Blog about this and leave a comment with a link.
3. Follow me on twitter @onceuponaqpon and leave a comment with your twitter name.
4. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link.
5. Follow this blog.
6. Answer the following question:
What is your favorite thing to talk about with your family at the dinner table?

Good luck!

April

Posted by Once upon a Qpon... at 4:10 PM
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109 comments:

  1. Ellen C.April 26, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I'm a google subscriber.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  2. tattwoApril 26, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    We usually discuss our day during dinner. Or what plans we have for the next day or so. thanks for the giveaway.

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  3. tattwoApril 26, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    We usually talk about what happened during our day. We occasionally talk about what plans we have for the next day or next few days. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  4. cstironkatApril 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Our favorite thing to talk about at the dinner table is something we learned that day. We try to encourage everyone in the family to learn and this is a great way and fun too.

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  5. Sir Thrift-A-LotApril 26, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I`m an email subscriber!

    jchaborek(@)hotmail.com

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  6. Sir Thrift-A-LotApril 26, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I`m a follower. :)

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  7. Sir Thrift-A-LotApril 26, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    What is our favorite thing to talk about at the dinner table? We like to talk about current events & how our days were.

    jchaborek(@)hotmail.com

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  8. lilbabypugApril 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I follow. great giveaway!

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  9. megan gaffApril 26, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Awesome giveaway!

    I follow

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  10. MeganApril 26, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I subscribe

    dailyessentialsanddeals.blogspot.com

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  11. MeganApril 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    twittered about it

    http://twitter.com/dailyessentials/status/1623488407

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  12. MeganApril 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    my favorite thing is just about the days happenings and what everyone thought about it!

    thanks again for the giveaway!

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  13. JenApril 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Our favorite thing to talk about is just finding out about each other's day and what went on.

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  14. minishoes1April 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Great giveaway! I need all of it.You should see my colander. Its plastic!lol I don't have a cheese grater either. thanks jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  15. minishoes1April 26, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I follow jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  16. Lesley PeckApril 26, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Subscriber :)

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  17. minishoes1April 26, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    What we mostly talk about at the dinner table is how our day went. Football season we talk about football. Most of the time I don't understand it-so I talk about my shoes and purses,so the men won't understand what I am talking about.lol jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  18. RachaelApril 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    We like to just sit and talk and laugh....a lot! :)

    happyhudsonites@sbcglobal.net

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  19. Miranda WardApril 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I subscribe

    freebiegoddess03@aol.com

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  20. KarinApril 26, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Subscriber--

    karin56381 (at) gmail.com

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  21. KarinApril 26, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    We talk about tv programs, the day's activities, food, etc.

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  22. susitravlApril 26, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    We talk about EVERYTHING (yes, everything) at the dinner table, because it's the only time we are all together every day.

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  23. Lesley PeckApril 26, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Following you on Twitter @lesleypeck

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  24. BrookeApril 26, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    We talk about what we did that day OR what we are going to be doing that weekend..

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  25. cksknitterApril 26, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    My favorite subject at the dinner table is current world events.
    Chrissy at knittodayAThotmailDOTcom

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  26. Amy HarwoodApril 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    We actually plan our next day!
    Amy

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  27. Amy HarwoodApril 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I am a follower!

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  28. KatrinaApril 26, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    we enjoy talking about our days at dinner time, best part of the day

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  29. judybrittleApril 26, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I am now a subscriber. Thank you!

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  30. judybrittleApril 26, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I follow on Twitter
    kewpiedoll04

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  31. judybrittleApril 26, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/1624964473

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  32. judybrittleApril 26, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I am a follower.

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  33. sunnymumApril 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I'm a subscriber.
    cbeargie (at) yahoo.com

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  34. judybrittleApril 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Since 2 of my grandchildren moved in my favorite thing to talk about is how their day went. That is so much fun hearing and I missed those conversations.

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  35. sunnymumApril 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    We catch up on the day's activities at the dinner table. The kids always have some adventure to share!

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  36. A ReaderApril 26, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    I'm a subscriber.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. A ReaderApril 26, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    We like to talk about a funny thing that happened to us during the day or something that made us happy.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. UnknownApril 26, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    well, my 2 kids are under 3, so usually me and my husband talk about them :)

    ebienic(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  39. Life Is A SandCastleApril 26, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Following, thanks 4-x chance.

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  40. Life Is A SandCastleApril 26, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    What is your favorite thing to talk about with your family at the dinner table?

    We make plans & I catch my husband up on our 2 year old recent adventures.

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  41. MOMFOREVERANDEVERApril 27, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    subscriber

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  42. MOMFOREVERANDEVERApril 27, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    follow

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  43. MOMFOREVERANDEVERApril 27, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    talk about everything- we tell the kids anything goes and they can talk and ask anything they want.

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  44. SarahApril 27, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    What is your favorite thing to talk about with your family at the dinner table?

    We talk about what happened in our days.

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  45. CortneyApril 27, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    We usually talk about how our days were and what's on the plan for the next day.

    couponcrazymom00 at gmail dot com

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  46. LizApril 27, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Dinner conversations of late have been about our plans for our house when we move (currently being renovated).

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  47. Brimful CuriositiesApril 27, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Email Subscriber! Enjoy reading your site. Lots of good deals.

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  48. Brimful CuriositiesApril 27, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Blog follower :)

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  49. JenniferApril 27, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    We usually talk about how our day went.

    mattandjen[at]gmail.com

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  50. AndreaApril 27, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    My favorite thing to talk about is what the kids did for the day...I love hearing my 3 year old's version

    tiggeraj at yahoo dot com

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  51. Brimful CuriositiesApril 27, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Favorite thing to talk about: Often have conversations about the food we are eating.
    (e mail avail in blogger profile)

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  52. MeganApril 27, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Please sign me up! And our favorite thing to talk about at dinner is what we did during the day! Thanks for the giveaway!

    megan.nadalet at gmail dot com

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  53. scottsgalApril 27, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    We talk about school and vacations and sports mostly at our dinner table!

    msboatgal at aol.com

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  54. Leslie M.April 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    LeslieVeg is following you on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/LeslieVeg

    Leslie
    LeslieVeg
    http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/

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  55. Leslie M.April 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    LeslieVeg left a Tweet
    https://twitter.com/LeslieVeg/status/1631449516

    Leslie
    LeslieVeg@msn.com
    http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/

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  56. Leslie M.April 27, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    At dinner we like to talk about what we did during our Day! What the Hubby did at work, what the kids did at School, etc.
    Leslie
    LeslieVeg@msn.com
    http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/

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  57. NickolayApril 27, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I am a subscriber

    jason@allworldautomotive.com

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  58. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    I'm an ever present email subscriber! LOL Great giveaway, thanks!

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  59. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I follow on twitter (hondaray6)

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  60. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/hondaray6/status/1631887679

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  61. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    And I blogged:
    http://dun4fun-hondaray6.blogspot.com/2009/04/whats-for-dinner-gift-basket.html

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  62. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I'm sorry to say that since I live alone now theres not much conversation at the dinner table. Just me and the nightly news which makes for a mostly one sided conversation! Thanks!

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  63. LittleEagleApril 27, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    I subscribe

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  64. LittleEagleApril 27, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    We talk about the day's events and what is to come

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  65. bison61April 27, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    I subscribe

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  66. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    We talk about our crazy relatives! It is most fun to talk about them!

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  67. Carolyn GApril 27, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    we like talking about our day and current events.

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  68. Carolyn GApril 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/1632504803

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  69. Mtlgrl4evrApril 27, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    I subscribe.

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  70. Mtlgrl4evrApril 27, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    I follow.

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  71. Mtlgrl4evrApril 27, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    We always go around the table and each person tells their favorite part of the day.

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  72. AmberApril 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I'm a subscriber! mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  73. AmberApril 27, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I'm following you on Twitter as mommyof3inva.

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  74. AmberApril 27, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I'm following your blog.

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  75. Tamara B.April 27, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    I am a subscriber.

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  76. Tamara B.April 27, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    I am a follower.

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  77. AmberApril 27, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    We talk about our day and things going on in our lives.

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  78. Tamara B.April 27, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Our favorite thing to talk about with your family at the dinner table is what they learned at school that day.

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  79. AnonymousApril 27, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    this would be handy
    KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com

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  80. MishiaApril 28, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    I'm a subscriber.

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  81. MishiaApril 28, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    I follow on twitter! tornxnxfrayed

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  82. MishiaApril 28, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/tornxnxfrayed/status/1637558920

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  83. MishiaApril 28, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  84. MishiaApril 28, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    We talk about the funniest moments of our days.

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  85. Rainey DayeApril 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    We talk about anything and everything...mostly updating each other on things we've heard from friends, what's big in the news or online, things like that...

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  86. StaceyApril 28, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    I follow the blog on google.

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  87. StaceyApril 28, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    We talk about our day since this is normally the first time I've talked to my 4 year old as he just got home from school.

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  88. StaceyApril 28, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I blogged about this giveaway!
    http://staceybarney.blogspot.com/2009/04/whats-for-dinner-giveaway.html

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  89. StaceyApril 28, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    I follow you on twitter. staceybarney

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  90. Leslie S.April 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    We talk about what happened that day and discuss plans for the upcoming weekend.Thanks!

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  91. BelindaApril 29, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    We always talk about the events of the day. Thanks!
    1bmore @ gmail .com

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  92. melApril 29, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    We like to talk about our day at the dinner table, especially my sons preschool.

    mdhohn(at)msn(dot)com

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  93. phxbneApril 29, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    follower on twitter - phxbne

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  94. phxbneApril 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    We talk about our day - or vacation wish lists!

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  95. torinemApril 29, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I just love catching up with everyone and seeing how they are all doing!

    tornem(at)yahoo.co

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  96. JanelleApril 29, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I am a subscriber! :)

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  97. JanelleApril 29, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I follow on twitter: JanelleKC

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  98. JanelleApril 29, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    We love to talk about the kids' days at school and plans for the next day or the weekend. Dinner time is the most important family time of the day here!

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  99. TexGramApril 29, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    All I have is a plastic colander and it is ANCIENT!!! (and looks it). Thanks for having this for your subscribers to try for. I don't own a cheese grater either ... wow, good gifts.

    TexGram (Paula Morgan)

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  100. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)April 29, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I subscribe in Google Reader. My plastic colander is old, old, old. This kit looks terrific.

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  101. wendy wallachApril 29, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    The thing we talk about at the dinner table is the day that my daughter had at school.

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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  102. KariApril 30, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    I love to talk to the kids and hubby about what they did at school/work today and the plans for the evening, what we can all do together.

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  103. KariApril 30, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Im a subscriber

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  104. KariApril 30, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Im also a follower

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  105. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    My favorite thing to talk about at the dinner table is what cute things my son has said or done that day.

    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

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  106. Tiffany819April 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I'm following your blog. Thank you!!

    Tiffanys819 at gmail dot com

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  107. Tiffany819April 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    M favorite thing to talk about at the dinner table is discussing our days. Keeping the conversation light and full of humor! Thank you!

    Tiffanys819 at gmail dot com

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  108. Ms. CandiceMay 1, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    At the dinner table we usually try to talk about our day and I ask lots of questions to get the conversation going. My kids are only 4 and 1 so topics are limited. :)

    onlycancan ta hotmail tod com

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  109. Ms. CandiceMay 1, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I'm following on twitter. @MomMostTraveled

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