Monday, April 6, 2009

It's a Springtime Giveaway!

OK girls, it's time for a giveaway. Oh, I just LUV a giveaway and I'm really excited about this one!!! It's time to get out the lawn furniture, swept off your back porch, get your CD player out, find your favorite Jimmy Buffett CD, and crank up the grill....... cause it's grillin' time!! YIPPEE!!!
I don't about y'all but I LUV kabobs and oh how I do LUV grilled veggies. So here ya go......a set of four Circle Kabobs, a Vegetable Grill Basket and a couple of dishtowels.


All ya have to do to be entered is leave a comment. If you are a follower of my blog on my sidebar I am going to enter your name twice (if you are not signed up as a follower be sure and sign up) and to get three entries just mention my giveaway on your blog. Deadline for entering will be 8:00 p.m. Central time on Saturday, April 18th. Good Luck! Please be sure and leave me a note in your comment on how I can reach you in the event you win. Oh, and if you plan on putting my giveaway on your blog let me know so I can put THREE more entries in for you!!!


And now for some tasty recipes to use in case you win.

Grilled Asparagus
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears
1 T. olive oil
Salt & pepper to tast
Pre-heat grill on high.
Lightly coat asparagus with oil
Season with salt and pepper
(I also like to sprinkle a little garlic salt on mine)

Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or to desired tenderness.
Steak Kabobs

1 1/2 t. sugar
1/3 c. soy sauce
1 t. ginger
3 T. oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lbs steak, cut into pieces
cherry tomatoes
whole mushrooms
onions
green peppers

Combine first five ingredients in a bowl. Add steak and marinade in refridgerator overnight. Alternate meat and veggies on skewer. Grill until done.
Good Luck my friends!

68 comments:

Faith said...

What a great giveaway!!! I'm so ready for spring and summer grilling on the back patio. Yum!

I can't believe I wasn't already a follower, but I just added myself =)

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

What a great giveaway...and I will be sure and mention it on my next post.....


Have a great week....we are 5 weeks away from heading to see Mickey again.

and I am a follower!!!!and love your blog

9405018--Pat said...

What a great giveaway.....please sign me up....thanks...I really enjoy your blog....Pat H

pattygary@kc.rr.com

Stacia said...

Fabulous. Put me in =)
I love reading your blog.
Stacia
abutler@littlerock.org

Bacardi Mama said...

It snowed here last night, so I can't even imagine grill weather, but I sure am trying. The giveaway is great. I'm digging out Jimmy Buffett now. I'm already a follower.

Bacardi Mama said...

Here's the link to my post
http://bacardimama.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-springtime-giveaway.html

Kelley said...

What a fun idea! We love to grill out!

Susie said...

You don't have to include me sissy but it looks like a great giveaway!!!

Whitney said...

What a GREAT springtime giveaway! Who wouldn't want to win this! I know I would! Here is a link to my post in case I win.....Oh and I also made a post on my blog about it and added you to my blog list, so count me 3 times!!! http://thewilkinsjourney.blogspot.com/

Kelley said...

Your recipes look delicious! I also put a little side gadget for you on my blog.

warmfuzzies said...

Love this! You have a very cool blog too! I am entering. :) Will flollow as well. :) I ahve a contest goin on in my cupcakesandarbonne blog. Check it out if you want. :)

kari and kijsa said...

Who doesn't love a giveaway and who doesn't love to grill! You are the very best!

Thanks for everything you do to make us smile!

blessings, kari & kijsa

Ritch in Love said...

Now this is one dish-delish giveaway!! I would love to put that to good use this summer/fall! Don't forget I'm a follower!

petrii said...

YAY for grilling season!!! This is such a fun give away. I am so ready for warm weather ~~ cold, COld, COLD here today...boo.

I wasn't a follower, what is my problem? I am now =)

Have a Blessed evening,
dawn

Picket said...

Hey Girl...I love that new header pic you have ...it is precious!!!! Oh great give away...throw my name in the pot for sure! Our family loves to BBQ but girl..the Burlys gotta have alittle more meat that you got stuck on that little stick! lol lol Have a great week sweetie!

Andrea said...

Stopped by via Nalley Valley...so glad I did! Love the recipes and what a lovely giveaway. Enjoyed spending some time here today. Nice to "meet" you! :)

Unknown said...

Oh I love grilling out and this is a great giveaway! The recipes look delish!

Brandi said...

How cute!! Please include me in your drawing! We love to grill...yum yum!

Leigh Ann said...

You are right! I don't want to miss this one! You are so sweet to do a giveaway. I LOVE it all! I'll be sure and mention it on my blog. I never win anything, so I need as many chances as I can get. Ha!

Anonymous said...

Hi Becky! Oh, thank you for letting me know about your giveaway! I'd love to be entered into it!
You've got some great items!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Was introduced to you through my sweet blogger friend Bacardi Mama. What a great giveaway! I loved reading your blog and added myself as a follower. I love your grandchildren's names and they are so adorable. I am a pre-school teacher. I also posted about your giveaway on my blog, complete with picture. http://emptynesttales.blogspot.com
Thanks again for an amazing giveway. I love those circular shishkabob holders!! Love & blessings from NC!

Justabeachkat said...

Looks like a good giveaway so sign me up. I've been a Follower for quite some time...yeah, I get extra points.

Hugs!
Kat

Domestic Designer said...

Great giveaway! Please count me in! You have a great blog so I will become a follower. Have a great evening!
domesticdesigner2008@yahoo.com

nikkicrumpet said...

WAY COOL giveaway. I love to grill...not only does it taste good...but the hubby always does the clean up!!! I'm excited about this one for sure. Thanks for giving us a chance to win such awesome prizes!

nikkicrumpet said...

I'm linking your giveaway on my blog right now!

bj said...

Great Scott...what a fabulous giveaway....ok, girlfriend, I am a follower, I will mention the giveaway on my blog and I am leaving a comment...see, that's me, way back in the back with my hand in the air!!!! :O)
I am not sure if I ever asked if you know Kyle Anderson, a flight attendent for SWA...? He has worked for them a long time and is such a special fella. He and his wife just lost their oldest son to a car wreck...we are all just heartbroken.....
ANYWAY... we love grilling and I love Jimmy B., too...think I have one of his on my playlist....
xo bj

The Berry's Patch said...

Hey Becky,

I'm entering! I'm also a follower. Love everything. :-)

bj said...

OOOO, YES, I do live in Lubbock and not that far from the airport. Gosh dang...next time you are here, give me a call..my number is....well, wait a minute...I'll email you...

Mona said...

I just found your blog via Tales From My Empty Nest. What a fabulous giveaway! I'm sooo ready for grillin'!!

You have such a happy blog. I'm now following!

mdnorman.lynn{at}gmail{dot}com

Jacquie said...

Mmm! I'm ready for some summer grilling - and Tyler is our new grill expert!! He's the man!

I'll be putting a little something on my blog about your giveaway, too.

Vicki said...

I can't wait to sit out on the patio for dinner! We grill all winter, but I'm dying to put the music on and "picnic on the patio"! I'm already a follower and will post this on my blog too.

Happy flying!
Vicki

Bo said...
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Bo said...

I goofed & had to delete my previous post...sorry!
Hi Becky...yummy giveaway! I've been a follower for a long time...
I love your FA Fridays. I'll post a button on my sidebar as soon as I leave...I'm ready to eat some good grilled food! ;-) Bo

Suburban prep said...

What a great giveaway. I am so looking forward to the warmer months.

roy/elisabeth dean said...

That grilled asparagus looks FABULOUS!
When I finish looking through your blog, I'm going to FOLLOW~ and LINK to my blog. I think that will be about 1000 entries for me, but I might have lost count!
I have a giveaway too, come see me!
♥,Lilly

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

What a great giveaway! I love the whimsey of the kabob sticks. And hat fabulous recipes. You can imagine that I have my Buffett cranked and ready to go!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Oh, PS, I am a follower.

Nicole said...

What a fun giveaway, you've got me all excited for summer, if it ever gets here in Utah! I'm adding myself as a follower right now!

His Doorkeeper said...

Let me knock off the icicles off my grill on our deck and we'll be in business!!

Great giveaway Becky!

MiMi said...

OK - I definitely don't need to be reading this on an empty stomach!! YUM! That asparagus and steak kabobs look awesome!

What a great giveaway! I've never seen circular kabob holders like that. How cool! And, you KNOW that I am already a follower of my sweet friend!

Unknown said...

Hi there busy bee! From Vacation to busy work hours to a give away...you are one hoppin' lady!
I've been an avid follower for quite a while now, so PLEASE enter me in the giveaway.

I probably won't get a chance to post tonight (it's IDOL AND DWTS)...LOL...but I'll pop back in and let you know when I've mentioned your fun little give away on my blog! Take care girlie!

Brenda said...

Perfect time for this fun giveaway! Thanks for a chance to WIN!

Pam said...

Oh what a great giveaway. I am having trouble following. When I click on Follow it doesn't do anything. Oh well maybe I will figure it out.
Love your stories!
Pam

Nancy Rosalina said...

Oh Yes, Please enter me, Becky! I am ready for some grillin!

Erin said...

My mouth is watering thinking about all that delicious grilling!

Lori said...

My deck is cleaned and ready to win! I would love for you to enter me in this giveaway! I will post this on my blog tomorrow and come back and let you know!

Lori said...

I'm now following! Great blog!

Linda Beth said...

I just love reading your blog...I just revived my grill & ready to fire it UP!!! So count me in on the giveaway! This is my first time to participate in a giveaway, sooo wish me luck!!!

lboswell@sbcglobal.net

Lori said...

I have linked to your giveaway!

I just read your other post! Wow what a week you had!

Paula said...

Please sign me up. I'm a follower! I love grilled food, but I don't have a grill. This would be the perfect excuse to buy one!

Jennifer said...

The pictures look yummy! Thanks for the giveaway chance!!

grammy said...

Great give away. Sign me up.

Tara said...

I just stopped by your blog and found so much great information and stories. I have been looking for a new camera so thanks for the review. Looks as though you are very lucky to have that job. The pictures in FL are beautiful and not many people can say they've seen the space shuttle liftoff! This giveaway looks great and I'm going to become a follower. I hope I win:-)

Angie Ochoa said...

Fun giveaway! We love to grill, so this would be a perfect addition to our grilling accessories.

I'm already a follower.

Unknown said...

Just found your blog and I luv, luv, luv grilled veggies!

Morris Family said...

What an awesome giveaway!! I love to grill in the summer and am ready to start!

morris_farms@yahoo.com

Ann On and On... said...

What a great giveaway! I would love to share this with my husband. :D

I posted your giveaway on my blog and linked it back here.

Thanks... amerskine@hotmail.com

Ann On and On... said...

Oh, I am now a follower! Happy Easter...

Anonymous said...

Yum. Grilling makes life so much easier. And yummier.
Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Easter !

~Kathie~ said...
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~Kathie~ said...

What a perfect spring give away!!! Your grilling recipes look delicious- I am always looking for new great recipes to try!

(I just became a follower!)

Anonymous said...

pick me pick me.ha.great giveaway Becky.please enter me...i am taking your button to put on my blog asap.thank you....ann

Neverfinished said...

wow...I cannot believe I have not signed up to follow~~ Did it just now! what a giveaway.. I cannot wait to cook out every nite! Wonderful blog btw! love it!!

Coloradolady said...

What a great giveaway. please enter me!

Trina said...

We LOVE to grill! My hubby does a fantastic job, so this would actually be a goodie I'd give to him.

I'm a follower, and I have your contest linked in my Contest Corner. I'll be making a comment in my regular post as well.

Debbie said...

I'm ready for some grilling!
Actually, I grilled throughout winter but I'm just weird like that.

tsslug said...

grilled asperagus looks awesome.
God bless.

tsslug7@yahoo.com

Debbie said...

Love the giveaway....please sign me up, I'm ready to grill. Thanks, Debbie