It's hard to believe that I first set type to blog 3 years ago on this date.
However, it is, in fact, quite true. I opened Sugar Bean Bakers on Oct. 24, 2010. A lot has happened over the last 3 years. Never did I think anyone beyond my own friends and family would actually read my blog. I've gone from recipes only to recipes and party plans. The party plans are actually some of the most popular posts on my blog. Cool, right? I think so! :)
Today, in honor of my blogiversary, I am having a giveaway!
I have 2 awesome prizes that you are going to LOVE.
First, from my wonderful friend, Heather, a copy of her gorgeous (and delicious recipe filled) book, SprinkleBakes. Heather has another book in the works! I seriously can't wait to see what she has in store for us this time. If you haven't, you must check out her beautiful website (SprinkleBakes) too. She has some of the most aesthetically pleasing desserts you'll ever see. Be sure to click over there. Really. SO. Pretty.
Photo by Heather Baird |
Secondly, from my most favorite baking supply site, Bake It Pretty, a
surprise box of goodies!
I don't even know what will be in the box, so I'm as excited as you are to find out. You'll have to let me know what you got if you win!
I love Bake It Pretty, they always have just what I'm looking for. From cupcake liners (and OH what a selection they have) to the adorable mini glass milk bottles I use often in photos, to stripey straws and so much more. I mention using their products quite often here on SBB, not only for baking, but often for my parties too. I also love that they ship priority mail. I know I'll have my box of good stuff in 2-3 days, which is always awesome for procrastinators like me.
for extra entries (NOT required)
Thanks for participating in my Blogiversary Giveaway! Good luck!
Thanks to Heather of SprinkleBakes & Bake It Pretty for sponsoring prizes & to all of you for reading Sugar Bean Bakers.
3 years later and it's still so much fun :)
Tina
Happy Anniversary! I'm new to your blog and I love it! I've gone back and looked at many of your older posts, but the only recipe I've had the chance to make is the Caramel Apple Cake, so I'm picking that as my favorite. I already follow your page on Facebook. I couldn't find a Share feature on this page, so I shared on Facebook using your original post. Email: ragdahl76@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI shared this post on Facebook. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI already "like" Sugar Bean Bakers on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI have only been around to see your blog for a short time, but I am so glad to be there now. Your posts are awesome, and always give me great ideas (and make me hungry)! I absolutely LOVE the Harry Potter party posts, but to be specific, I love the Harry Potter Party the Second, particularly those awesome wands you made. Holy cow! <3
ReplyDeleteOh darn it, how come when you aren't signed in on wordpress, it clears out your comment?! Anyway, what I was saying was that I have only been around your blog for a short time, but I have loved EVERY post I have seen. My favorite, if I must choose, is the one Harry Potter Party the Second, particularly those awesome wands you made. Holy cow!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I already like you on facebook! :)
ReplyDeleteAND consider yourself shared! :D
ReplyDeleteI love pretty much anything Harry Potter related but loved the pumpkin bread, I also loved the Caramel Apple cake, and your Nightmare Before Christmas cupcakes. Your harry Potter Parties were fab too!
ReplyDeleteI liked on Facebook!
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I also shared on facebook!
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My all time favorite post will forever be The Epic Harry Potter Party. What I wouldn't give to live in your neighborhood that week! :) katherine (dot) cullis [at] gmail (dot) com! :) Let's hope the spambots of the interwebs aren't smarter than my parentheses and brackets... >_>
ReplyDeleteAlso I follow you on fb! (Katherine Cullis)
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Already a FB fan!!!
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I liked the EPIC Harry Potter party! So clever!
ReplyDeleteI liked the EPIC Harry Potter party! So clever!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your Buckeye Cheese Ball. I love the chocolate and pb combo! My email is lauri_marie@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI liked Sugar Bean Bakers on Facebook. My email is lauri_marie@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Epic Harry Potter Party post! Best Harry Potter party I've ever seen!!!
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYour Nutella Spread and Nutella Cupcakes were the first recipes I bookmarked and the ones I found your blog through, I believe so I'm gonna go with those :D My e-mail is lulimj@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan on Facebook (Luli Weasley) My e-mail is lulimj@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI shared this on FB https://www.facebook.com/lulicita/posts/10151921167424420 My e-mail is lulimj@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love so many of your posts, but the Epic Harry Potter party is my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely have loved the caramel corn recipe! It's my go to recipe for thanksgiving parties, marching band buses and church activities!
ReplyDeleteThe old fashioned oatmeal cake sound so good! Plus I've never had an oatmeal cake before so I'm intrigued, I'll have to try it soon :) (post name is Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake & Firefly).
ReplyDeleteI loved your Harry Potter stuff! I made your old fashioned oatmeal cake, and it was delicious! It reminded me of my Grandma. marciasnapp@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win. Was tough to pick just one, but my favorite recipe is Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
ReplyDeleteEpic Harry Potter Party, hands-down! Congrats on three years, and keep up the fabulous geeky work! :)
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ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I "found" your blog via Bakingdom. So difficult to choose which post I like the best, because there are so many great unique recipes (Oatmeal Cake! Buckeye Bites!)... but, I have to say, your Epic Harry Potter Party is just that, EPIC! Thanks so much for sharing all your recipes and parties, and wonderful costumes your Bean has worn over the years! And here's to many more blogiversaries!
ReplyDeleteI love both harry potter parties! I'm such a fan and you have some GREAT ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your harry potter parties! I'm such a fan and you have some GREAT ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso I'm a fan on facebook!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteTough call on the favourite recipe/party idea.
I think the Alice in Wonderland Unbirthday Party would have to be it. Its my go to story when I want to read something, but can't narrow down what I feel like.
Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI think the Alice in Wonderland Unbirthday Tea Party would have to be my favourite!
Alice and Through the Looking Glass are my absolute, hands down, all time favourite stories.
I'm also a fan of your facebook page!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a facebook fan!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved your Wizard Wand craft/tutorial you did for the Harry Potter party. They were fantastic, and looked easy enough to do once you laid it all out. Thanks so much!!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite of your posts is, of course, the Epic Harry Potter Party Post!! It's why I found this blog, and as soon as I had read the post I knew I had to subscribe! You are awesome!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm actually surprised at how much I love Molly Weasley's Rock Cakes. Probably because the horrid descriptions of Hagrid's scared me off for a while. YUM!!
ReplyDeleteI love the snickerdoodle cupcakes. I also really love all of your Potter inspired stuff. I'm not crafty at all, so I'm extra impressed by all the amazing things you create outside the kitchen. I'm a huge Potter fan, and I love finding other people who get it.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!!! I really loved the Alice in Wonderland Unbirthday Tea Party.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is a tie between your first and second Harry Potter birthday parties. The first Harry Potter party may just edge it out. danyellehutton@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites was Liege Waffle Strawberry Shortcake. We very much like strawberry shortcake, and I would never have thought of making it with waffles.
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Happy anniversary!!!!Because I just simply love cinnamon, my favorite recipe is the cinnamon cupcake ( Simple Snickerdoodle Cupcakes). :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite was the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes! So delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI like Sugar Bean Bakers on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteAnd a very big like on FB!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Pizzalicious post :)
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Raspberry Shortbread Crusted Brownies!! They were genius :)
ReplyDeleteThe Raspberry Shortbread Crusted Brownies!!! They were genius =]
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the "Harry Potter Party the Second" post, b/c you are a genius with details! I really appreciate that about you b/c I am a bit of a party planner, myself! I think that it might be the perfect time to "sway" my son to have a Harry Potter Party for his next birthday! ;)
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I follow you on Face Book!
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Congratulations, Tina! I can't choose just one, so I'll share my three favorite . . . Grammie's Pancakes, Liege Waffles, and Cinnamon Butter. 😉
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! Keep up the great work!
Michelle
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I like you on Facebook.
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I shared on Facebook.
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Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary. I am a new follower and look forward to reading and trying your recipes. I don't have a favorite one yet but I'm sure I will soon enough!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I'm a new follower and don't have a favorite yet but I look forward to reading your blog and trying a few recipes!
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