New Giveaway Announcement

My shop is giving away this one of a kind Valentine inspired set at

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Group Giveaway Event Sign Ups

I will be hosting a St. Patties themed group giveaway event soon here at Bacon Time.  So far I have 9 Etsy shops signed up for the event (including my shop).  If you would like to promote your Blog or Etsy shop at the group giveaway event, please contact me via email at mindiehilton@gmail.com.  There is no sign up fee or minimum value required to participate. Each sponsor will be featured in the giveaway post, with a link to their shop or blog.  There will also be a preview post prior to the event that all sponsors will be featured in.  Each sponsor will also have their choice of 1 entry into the the giveaway, for example, like my fan page, heart my shop, etc.  

There will  be a St. Patties themed linky for everyone to enjoy on the giveaway post.  Each St. Patties themed link will be worth 1 entry into the giveaway as well!

Besides linking up this group giveaway event at several other sites, I will  also be having it featured for a week  at Giveaway Promote.  

Please mark your calendars, and start getting those St. Patties themed posts ready to go.

Guac Off Recipe Contest and My Zesty Bacon Guacamole

Hi it's me, that broken record again ;)

Today and tomorrow January 31, 2012 are the last two days to get votes in for your favorite guacamole recipe in the Avocados From Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest.

I still can't believe I was selected by judges, making it into the top ten. If you like my 

Zesty Bacon Guacamole, then I would love for you to 

vote here.

You can vote every 24 hours!

I have a 3/10 chance of winning a new iPad2.  Thanks in advance for all your support.

So what will you be serving on Game Day?
Please share at our weekly Anything Goes Linky every Friday-Monday.

Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast

I can spend hours in the kitchen, preparing a fancy meal, but inevitably it's the easy recipes, like this one, that my kids enjoy the most.  It just goes to show that it doesn't take a lot of work or time to prepare a meal that is filled with love.  These baked ham and Swiss cheese breakfast sandwiches were super easy.  Not wanting to waist the little heart shaped dough I cut out of the center, I sprinkled them with cinnamon and sugar, so everyone had a little sweet treat on their plate.

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New Items To TLC Creations

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What I Have Been Making And Wearing (Crochet Pearl Bracelet Tutorial)

First let me apologize, I didn't take any pics while I was making this bracelet because to be honest I had serious doubts that is was going to work.  No worries because it was easy enough to make.  Here is what you need.

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Anything Goes Linky 34

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First can I ask a little favor of you all?  Judges put me in the top 10 for the Guac Off Recipe Contest.  Now I am competing against 9 other recipes to win an ipad2!  There will be three ipad2 winners.  A celebrity chef will be picking the most tasty, Avocados from Mexico will be picking the most creative, and the public will determine the 3rd and final most popular winner!  Please help me secure the most popular vote.  My husband and I both broke our Droid phones this last week, so an iPad2 could really help me and my blogging out.  You can vote once daily until the contest ends on 1/31/12. I promise to stop talking  your ear off about the contest then too ;)

Please Vote Here For My Zesty Bacon Guacamole

"hug hug kiss kiss" to all that do (BTW I was saying that in my best Nacho Libre Voice LOL)

Have you entered my P.F. Chang's dinner out and in for two giveaway yet?  There will be 15 winners!  Please check my giveaway page for all current giveaways going on now.

Don't forget to link up your Valentine themed posts for our Crafting and Cooking From the Heart Contest.  See right side bar for photo link.

Now onto the linky!



Win a $5,000 Yard Makeover From "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done."

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
At "Dig, Drop, Done." you will learn all you need to know about bulbs, how to plant them, care for them, pick out your favorite ones, and even find incredible inspiration for using them.  I must admit, I have no green thumb, so I can use all the help I can get.  I always thought a bulb was just a seed, but it is so much more, it is actually a "self contained flower factory" as I learned from Marcy over at "Dig, Drop, Done." Another wonderful lady you will find over at "Dig, Drop, Done." is Juliana.  She has some great ideas for using  bulbs.  I love how they have used them in old water jugs (see picture below).  They also have some fabulous videos to watch, in one Evelyn had me cracking up, I could really relate to her quirky sense of humor.

How can you not love Evelyn, she is so adorable. She also has great advice on keeping pesky critters out of your yard.  Here in Northern Cali, we have a huge problem with deer eating our plants, I am going to have to try some of Evelyn's tips.

These bulbs really are so stunning. You will definitely want to  visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more.  Bulbs are not just for gardeners or people with green thumbs.  They can be really easy to work with.  They can be used for decorating both inside and out, and also make a lovely gift.
Now lets talk about what "Bulbs. Dig,  Drop, Done." is doing at Curbside Chaos.  They are giving away a $5,000 yard makeover!!!  That's not all, they will be sending celebrity Taniya Nayak to help you makeover your yard!  She will show you how to beautifully incorporate bulbs into your yard.  The goal is to teach everyone how bulbs can add simple beauty to your surroundings, with little effort on our parts.   To enter all you have to do is submit a picture of your yard at Curbside Chaos.
Want to make a difference well guess what, for every share on Twitter at "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done." they will donate $1.00 to  Rebuilding Together, an organization that is helping preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities.   As of writing this they have already earned $4,998!  Wow let's keep tweeting for a good cause.  After you tweet, make sure to check out their "Garden Guru Tool"  found on the bottom left hand side of  their site.  You simply select your country, and location within that country, then choose the type of bulb you want to grow, and it will give you a planting guide, like the one it gave me below:

Steps for better growth

• Start with firm, plump allium bulbs, free from cuts, bruises or mold. Plant in Fall (Sept 23-Dec 22), when soil has cooled off.
• Using a spade, dig a hole 3x the width of your bulb and place the bulb pointed end up.
• Cover and lightly pack soil, then water thoroughly- and you’re done!

Tips: In areas with mild winters, plant later and chill your bulbs up to 8 weeks prior to planting. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded area. Space your bulbs 4-12 inches apart depending on the plant size

So make sure you visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more, enter to win at Curbside Chaos, and tweet at Curbside Chaos for a good cause.

OMG I Am A Finalist (And Jewelry Giveaway, Enter Now)

Ok I hate to beg for votes, but I am begging anyways, seriously I am on my knees,

 (ouch, wood floors) LOL.

  I just found out seconds ago that I am a finalist for the Guac Off Recipe Contest sponsored by 

Avocados from Mexico.

My recipe could win me an iPad2 !

So if you like my recipe, I promise it's incredibly good and easy, then please give me your vote!

I am competing against 9 other recipes.  I believe all ten of us finalists will be receiving the autographed cookbook and  a $200 grocery card, but the most popular will win the iPad2.  Judges will also be giving away an ipad2 to the recipe their celebrity chef deems most tasty, and the recipe they deem most creative.

VOTE for my recipe here.

(I believe you can vote daily from now and until January 31, 2012)

Now to celebrate being selected as a guacamole finalist, I think we should get our green on!

That is a Green Giveaway On!

Would you like to win this fun lucky four leaf clover ring?

(I guess we could call it an Avocado ring ;)

Winner will have their choice of small or large beads.  The ring is handmade (by me) and is adjustable so it will fit anyone.  It will also come gift wrapped in the lovely box you see in the picture.  Definitely a step up from wearing one of those cheesy large plastic beer mug necklaces on St. Patties Day.  You can find this ring in my shop TLC Creations.

Here is how to enter:

1) Vote for my recipe HERE.

(worth 1 entry, leave comment below letting me know that you did)

2) Share this giveaway on your Facebook page, with a link to it.

 (worth 1 entry, leave comment below letting me know that you did).

3) After you vote, share it on your Facebook page, easy to do while at the Guac Off Contest page, there is a "share" button.

4) Let me know in a comment below what you like to add to your guacamole. (1 entry)

Good Luck

This Giveaway is open world wide, and will end February 1, 2012.

A random winner will be announced on this blog in a new Winners post, shortly after. 

New Items To TLC Creations

I have so many foodie friends that I know will appreciate this sweet new ring.  Available in chocolate, strawberry, lemon, and vanilla.

A mustache always puts a smile on my face.

Moms, and moms to be, these little earrings can come with pink or blue beads.


Four leaf clover rings.
(yes you can expect a tutorial coming soon on these babies)

Well that's whats new at my shop TLC Creations. 

Order now and use coupon code "Facebook" to get 20% off!

TLC Creations

Fantastic Features

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Well along with the new blog look, we have a new featured button.  What do you all think about the new look?  Not to many comments on it, makes me worried that you all hate it.  I hope that is not the case.  I like the new look, and I hope that you all do to.  The Background is a ring from my shop, that I made and photographed myself.    

Well it's Thursday, and that means I am featuring some of my favorite links form last weeks linky party.  So lets get started:

What's better then a cookie, how about 3 cookies in one!  How cool are these Chocolate Cherry Coconut Cookies by Simply Southern Baking.

Lovely Grain Sack Headboard Tutorial  by Twigg Studios.

I love my Keurig, but if yours is being a bad boy, then learn how to spank it into shape at

 Mommy x 3 - Insanity.


Being the foodie that I am, I don't know why I have never made a Falafel.  MD School Mrs
 Crispy Baked Falafel Recipe sounds so good.

The Taylor House shared a great crochet heart tutorial.  They used them to make cute bookmarks.


I want a pair of these Oscar De La Renta Headphone Knock Offs shared by Creatively Living.


Simple Girl shared the most enchanting Equestrian Party.

All you need is a lamp shade and a Sharpie for this stunning DIY handwritten lampshade, shared by Joyful Homemaking.


French toast in a cup recipe shared by Jessie Street Designs.


The View From Here shared a felt heart necklace tutorial that I really love.

Speaking of love, have you all had a chance to link up your Valentine themed posts for a chance to win in our Crafting and Cooking From the Heart Contest?  Don't forget to visit your favorite links, each click will count as one vote.  We will have two winners, one in crafts, and one in cooking.
(see right sidebar for photo link to contest)

Hope to see you all Friday for another great Anything Goes Linky!

Win 7 New Pairs of Earrings Giveaway Announcement

My shop is sponsoring a fun giveaway over at Six Sister's Stuff.  One person will win 7 pairs of earrings!  Keep them all for yourself (tempting) or share with your sisters and friends.  So what are you waiting for

 head here to enter now.  Giveaway will end 1/31/12 and is open World Wide.

10 Reasons Why You Should Be On Pinterest

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10. Seriously, now that I have your attention, you should be pinning because it's a great way to promote your blog and business.  Pinterest has consistently remained my #1 traffic source, sending me thousands of page views each day.  Not to mention it's fun to use.  Unlike the Gawker sites, which also send me traffic, but not as much, you have the freedom to pin whatever you want.  Just like these 9 beautiful calorie free men I pinned to my Craving Board ;)

If you are not on Pinterest yet, and want an invitation to join (since you need one) then email me at mindiehilton@gmail.com and I will be happy to send you an invite.

What will you pin?

To see where I party check out my Linky Love page.

Mindie Says Relax-All (Supplement Review As Seen on Dr. Oz)



Best Price Nutrition sent me some Relax-All , as seen on the Dr. Oz Show, to review.  As someone that has struggled off and on my entire life with insomnia and anxiety, and have even taken Ambien and Zoloft in the past, I was thrilled to get my hands on this product.  I new it would be safe, because Dr. Oz recommends it, and that man lives and breaths health and nutrition. 

Relax-All is just that, it helps relax your entire body and mind. If you are like me, working from what feels like sun up to sun down, not having much down time, sometimes it's hard to relax enough to fall asleep at night.  Relax-All supports relaxation and calmness to your muscles.  It also aids in a better night's sleep.  So how does it work you ask, well Relax-All has Jujube in it.  Jujube seeds have been used for centuries in China to aid in relaxation.  It also has Magnolia Bark which helps to regulate and calm your central nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. Relax-All also has Beta-phenyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid in it, yes that's a big word, but what you need to know is that it supports a feeling of tranquility, by reducing anxiety and aiding in muscle relaxation. It also has calcium and magnesium in it, both help prevent muscle cramps, and have a tranquilizing property.  What I love about this product is that it's a natural way to relax your body and mind.  Let's face it, your mind and body both need to be at peace, to get a great nights sleep.  After taking the product, I see why it is being endorsed by Dr. Oz, because it really works.  It is also a vegetarian supplement, so vegans, you can relax too!

I would love to hear what you all think about Relax-All.  Do any of you struggle with anxiety or poor sleep? 
If you would like to purchase some Relax-All you can here at almost 50% off the normal MSRP.  That means a bottle of 60 pills is only $12.99.


Would you like to have a Relax-All Supplement giveaway here at Bacon Time? 
Let me know if a comment below.


I was not compensated monetarily for this review.  The above opinions are all mine.

Spring Inspired Jewelry I Have Been Making

I know it's the middle of Winter, but I have found myself craving Spring.  I have added a few new items to my shop, and I thought I would share.  I think this colorful bracelet would be fun to wear in the Spring. I don't know why, but I always seem to wear my pearls around Easter time. It is made of almost 100 real pearls, on a coil band (that should fit most), and is adorned with a Tibetan silver photo frame charm, "made with love" lock, and key.

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Why I love Avocados

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Bag of avocados from Mexico

I love avocados because I feel like they are one of those foods that taste so good, I should feel guilty eating them, but I don't.  Fact is my doctor encourages me to eat avocados daily to level out my blood sugar and take in healthy fat, plus they are green, and my kids think that is pretty cool.  There are so many creative ways you can use avocados, for example our  guacamole tree and Grinch from December (pictured below).

 

At I love avocados on Facebook, you can download ringtones, blog badges, wallpaper/screensaver, or send a virtual gift.  I sent my guacamole loving hubby a virtual bag of avocados and love note;)  It was easy to do, the site will walk you through with step by step directions.  It only took a few seconds to send a virtual gift. You can find some wonderful free avocado recipes here at Avocados from Mexico.  You can stay connected and up to date with what's hot with avocados on Twitter @guacgrl. Share your love of avocados by tweeting #iloveavocados.

   

  

P. F. Chang's Review & Giveaway (15 Winners, 1 Awesome Grand Prize)

Happy Chinese New Year!  
It is the year of the Dragon, and P.F. Chang's is celebrating in style.

http://www.pfchangs.com/

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