snapshots.

WOOOOOO.

hello spring

Time to bring out the open-toe shoes.

After the horrendous winter, the onset of spring definitely called for celebration.

I’m a sucker for a good candlelit dinner.

The parts I was waiting for for the new Speakable collection FINALLY arrived!

More veggie bowls have been happening. This one with roasted eggplant, squash, and onions atop spaghetti squash, topped with avocado.

veggie bowl

Thai with my bestie at Room Service.

Room Service NYC Room Service NYC pad thai

NYC has it’s magical moments, and then its just plain terrifying ones.

It’s never too early in the year for a (homemade) pumpkin spice latte!

Tassimo Pumpkin Spice Espresso

homemade pumpkin spice latte

“In quietness and confidence…”

Isaiah 30:15

(from God’s Promises Day by Day devotional)

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How did you celebrate the onset of spring? Any fun plans this weekend?

TASSIMO™ for the holidays {+ giveaway!}

With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to start really brainstorming up what gifts you want to get your loved ones. I don’t know about you, but all throughout the year I see things and think “THAT would be a great gift!” But then, of course, when it’s time to actually get gifts, I forget those things and resort to the go-to’s like candles, ties, and gift cards.

This year, though, it’s time to change all of that. The holidays are the perfect time to show friends and family how much you love them, and giving them a gift that really wows them is the perfect way to do that.

The thing about getting the perfect holiday gift for someone (or even for yourself!) is that it’s not only special, but also something that would be used often to make every day that much better. That’s why when TASSIMO™ offered to let me try one of their brewers, it was like a light bulb went off in my head: This would be the perfect gift!

The TASSIMO™ Brewer makes so many delicious beverages-everything from lattes to cappuccinos and everything in between, all while being simple, clean, and most importantly…delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s nothing a good warm beverage can’t make better. A great morning is made complete with a rich, energizing cup of coffee. An evening at home relaxing with loved ones by the fire is made even cozier with a warm cappuccino in your hands. And with a TASSIMO™ Home Brewing System, you can make so many varieties of beverages for whatever you might be in the mood for-everything from a Rocky Road Cappuccino to a Butterscotch Crème Café! Check out more of TASSIMO’s amazing recipes here.

What I love about my TASSIMO™ Brewer is that it’s a no-fail way to have a delicious cup of coffee each and every time, thanks to its INTELLIBREW™ technology. Not only that, but TASSIMO™ has its own seasonal T DISCs varieties in delicious flavors that we love during the holidays.

If you’re thinking of getting a great gift like a TASSIMO™ Brewer for yourself or a loved one, Cyber Monday is right around the corner and will be the perfect time to do so! If you visit their website, use the Cyber Monday offer code TACYMON3 to save 20% off T DISCS OR save 20% off Brewers + get 2 Free Packages of T DISCS (see deal terms below). If you happen to miss the Cyber Monday deal then additional retail outlets for TASSIMO™ Brewers & T DISCs are Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon.

Why will a TASSIMO™ Brewer be the perfect gift this holiday season? Leave your answer in the comments section for the chance to win a TASSIMO™ Brewer of your own!

Sweepstakes Rules: No duplicate comments. You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods: Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winner will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected. The Official Rules are available here. This sweepstakes runs from 11/26/13 - 12/23/13. Be sure to visit the Tassimo page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

Cyber Monday offer codes are valid in the US only on TassimoDirect.com. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limit 1 coupon redemption per customer. 20% T DISC discount limited to 6 T DISC packages. 20% brewer discount limited to 2 brewers. Offer valid only on 12/2/2013 until 11:59PM PST