A view of a damaged neighborhood in the Canape-Vert area on January 13, 2010, after an earthquake the day before in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)
I am disturbed, burdened, and broken hearted all at once. The images and news coming from Haiti seem so despairing.. it’s just too much for me to take in. The photos of kids lying in the arms of their parents is just too much for me to take. They break me and leave me numb.
Our Haitian brothers and sisters need our help. They need our prayers and our resources. This is a call to compassion. Please take a moment, right now, to donate to an established non-profit relief organization. Most of us cannot physically go to Haiti to help, however these relief organizations can. Relief workers and volunteers are the hands and feet of compassion and hope.
I realize there are many worthy organizations helping in Haiti. However, if you are unsure of where to donate, here is a list of organizations Rob and I are supporting:
Doctors Without Borders
Mercy Corps
World Concern
World Vision
This morning, Ree Drummond – The Pioneer Woman, is doing a “Different Type of Giveaway”. If you leave a comment on her post, she will donate a dime for every comment. She will also donate $500 each to 2 Organizations from the comments left on her post.
This blog, Savory Sweet Life, has been such a blessing to me. Whatever influence this blog has, if any, I would like to use to help those who are in dire need. In the name of compassion, I am doing a similar giveaway.
I will be donating $1 to every comment left on this post up to $1000. I will select which non-profit relief agencies to donate to by picking 2 comments below. Similar to Ree’s giveaway, just leave a comment with positive thoughts along with a relief agency you support. I will pick 2 winners (at random) Sunday night-9pm PST. [The winners have been chosen, you can read which agencies received the donations here.] [click to continue…]
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I love this time of year when Christmas is in full swing. Our tree is decorated with ornaments collected through the years, mantle adorned with swags of fir, and Christmas music playing throughout our house – O Holy Night and Handel’s Messiah being my favorites.
And it is in the spirit of Christmas I am happy to announce a special giveaway on Savory Sweet Life. Ree Drummond’s cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
has only been released for five weeks and has already achieved being a #1 New York Times Best Seller in its second week. Each tour stop, fans wait 5-6 hours to have their pictures taken and their books signed. I’ve even seen people tweet about these Pioneer Woman Tour t-shirts being handed out. Everyone loves Ree and I love how she loves everyone right back – including me. [click to continue…]
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{Photo collage of recipes our family has made from PW’s cookbook- including: Skillet Cornbread, Perfect Pot Roast, PW’s Creamy Mashed Potatoes, and French Breakfast Puffs}
First of all, THANK YOU for everyone who stopped by to read my review of “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl” and entered for a chance to win a signed copy. I was blown away but not the least bit surprised to read how much Ree enriches the lives of others. As I read through each comment I identified with every person and their reason(s) for why Ree is so special. Clearly she has a gift with words and people. She is more than The Pioneer Woman. She is a woman who passionately shares her life in the most profound way.. impacting and blessing the lives of millions daily. How can one not love her? Can I get an Amen?! (Pretty sure I’m already preaching to the choir.) [click to continue…]
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It’s with great delight I’m writing this post to share with you some exciting news! Cinnabon, known for their World Famous Cinnamon Rolls, are adding cupcakes to their product offerings. Their tagline is, “Cinnabon cupcakes – Anything else is just a CupFake™”. Last Wednesday I had the privilege of spending an entire day with several other bloggers from around the country ( twitter handles: @seriouseats @cupcakeblog @mommygoggles @blacktating @mommymandy @mommyperks @gastronomyblog gigachef.com), Cinnabon Corporate, and Jerilyn Brusseau – Cinnabon’s “CinnaMom.” [click to continue…]
Thanks to everyone who entered this special 
