A giveaway worth entering.

I know from experience doing a giveaway is not always a guarantee of exposure. It's hard work getting folks interested in a product. Even if it's free it has to be something they want.

Trust me you are going to want this one!

This Oreck vacuum system is valued at 599.95 and probably worth every penny.But how great would it be to get one for $0.00???

 Folow this link over to Domestic Debacle and check out the giveaway and enter to win!

How is a chefs wife supposed to lose weight anyway?

Seriously.

I made orange chicken last night.It was to die for., I discovered the top-secret best way to make the chicken crispy before you sauce it. DRY CHICKEN. Works better every time. I take semi thawed chicken breast (easier to cut when it's cold) cut it into cubes, thaw it out more, and Here's the secret) take a clean, non fuzzy tea towel and pat those suckers dry. Not just a tap tap but I really press down and get the top layer of excess moisture out.
Then toss in corn starch with your favorite seasonings. I use powdered ginger, garlic, salt, and onion powder.  You want them fully coated in the white stuff. Heat up a pan with an half inch of oil till it sizzles when you drop in a piece of the chicken. Not so hot that it smokes. saute for 7 minutes. Don't take them out before the color develops!! They may be "done" but you want that crisp, golden crust to form before you toss them in orange sauce. Here's the secret to my sauce: store bought. Yeah I'm a cheater. Spin the crispy chicken in a large bowl with enough heated sauce to coat them.
mmmmmmmmmm

Lost 8 pounds.

One "word" p90x!!

Been working out more often and drinking much less Coke. I guess it's working folks!

Give Away. Everyone's doing it!

So just because I can I'm going to do a giveaway!

First things first though for those of you who may have read past posts.Yes I am still working on the weight loss thing. I decided shutting down my lil' shop wasn't going to do me any good since I have worked my way up to around 70 items (and not all are posted) so rather than let my slips, hair clips, jewelry, and lounge pants linger in dust here I decided to let them remain on Etsy. I'm working through the stash, re-washing some items so they are wrinkle free and ready to send out. Makes life easier and shipping time!

On to the giveaway!

1. Read this post.. then click on my shop www.JaimeNicole.etsy.com and find your favorite item.

2. If you have a twitter account post a link to your favorite item on Twitter OR facebook. 

3. Come back to this post and leave a comment with a link back to your twitter or facebook post.

The winner will receive a piece from my "droplets" collection. Your choice. #1 Bitten #2 New Moon #3 Droplets


If you don't love red have no fear I can whip these up in Pink or Clear crystal if you so desire!!

Still working on that first 10 pounds!

I weighed in on March 15th for my "etsy motivation diet" 

Sounds weird but I LOVE posting and editing on etsy. This week has been really weird trying to not go re-list and update my items there.  Everything that's ready to ship is still listed. I decided not put it in "Vacation mode" so people can still buy stuff but I can't post MORE items or re-list till the weight is doooooown. 

Er.. I did change my goal to a more do-able 25 pounds. I cut out coffee (I use too much creamer) for 4 days and haven't had Coke since the 10th or so. Other than that I've just been walking every day and trying to eat less sugar and bread.

Rules

Rules

Must close down Etsy shop by March 15 

This will be a "Vacation mode"closing so customers can still see the banner and things. 

Must sew one thing for my OWN SELF per week during my hiatus. 

Must not go back on etsy till 50 pounds is GONE.

Must not take photos, edit photos or purchase Etsy-bound merchandise (vintage clothing)  during hiatus.

Rewards: 

10 pounds.. new trainers (shoes)

20 pounds 1 hour Swedish Massage

30 pounds Manicure/Pedicure

40 pounds Will go on a Kentucky antique Mall shopping trip.

50 Pounds Rewarded with reopening my Etsy store.

Tomorrow I will weigh in!!! 

Can I let these go?

I think of every item in my shop I want to keep this the most. Once I lose 50 or so pounds they will fit like a charm. I'm leaving them up in the shop at a ridiculously high price in hopes that no one will purchase them. They are truley one of a kind darling made from a very cool vintage sheet. I adore it, truely. I even looked on Ebay for more sheets and can't find one of these for less than $18.00. Crazy, no? The shabby chic trend has driven prices up methinks.

GOAL: 50 pounds
Effort: spend less time online and no time listing items in my shop.