Saturday, December 4, 2010

Sweet Stuff! ($50 CSN Stores Giveaway!)

I recently received a copy of the book Nonna Tell Me a Story for review, and I'm happy to report that's it's lovely. Written by "one of the most-loved chefs on television, a best-selling cookbook author, and restaurateur," Lidia Bastianich, the book encourages families to share holiday memories of old and create new ones through baking and decorating together for the holidays.  Laura Logan did a wonderful job with the heart-warming illustration that accompany the sweet story of multi-generational holiday sharing in the first half of the book.  In the second half, Chef Bastianich shares her recipes for a number of favorite holiday cookies, from Almond Butter Cookies to these babies:

 Photo found at Palacinka.com

You can find this hardcover book many places on line, priced anywhere from $9.32 to $15.

If you buy this book, you might need cookware to bake all of the deliciousness. Want a little help? Enter to win a $50 CSN Stores gift code. Not a baker? You will be amazed at the incredible number of products offered  by CSN Stores' 200+ sites. Win this, and you could put a nice dent in your holiday shopping.

To Enter, visit this link and give me the link of something you'd love to own (money is no object)! [This is a required entry.]

For extra entries:
*Enter my $100 CSNStores giveaway on Half-Past Kissin' Time
*Tweet this giveaway and include the url for your tweet. (Worth 2 extra entries)
*Include a link to this giveaway in your December 10th Friday Fragments (or any post, I suppose) and let me know in a comment here. (Worth 2 extra entries)
*Share a link to any Mrs.4444 Cooks post on your Facebook page and let me know here (or email me a screenshot if we're not FB friends). (Worth 3 extra entries)

GIVEAWAY ENDS Sunday, December 12TH at 10pm and will be announced in my Friday Fragments post on December 17th.

[UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway was Dee! Thanks for entering, Everyone! :) ]

100 comments:

  1. I like these boots: http://www.csnstores.com/Naturalizer-41376001-NZR1705.html

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  2. I entered your other csn giveaway.

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  3. I would get this http://www.csnstores.com/Baby-Boom-STD7643-OBM1031.html

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  4. I entered your other giveaway

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  5. I've been wanting one of these...
    http://www.csnstores.com/Best-Fitness-BFCT1-BFF1017.html
    rae1124(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. I entered your other giveaway.
    rae1124(at)aol(dot)com

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  7. If money is no object I would love this sleigh bed.
    http://www.csnstores.com/Woodbridge-Home-Designs-953N-HE3691.html

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  8. I entered at Half Past Kissin time under Suburban Prep.

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  9. http://www.csnstores.com/La-Pavoni-ESC-8-LAP1004.html

    What a beauty!!!

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  10. http://www.csnstores.com/North-States-8669-Set-YM1019.html
    this baby gate is what I could really use
    jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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  11. I entered on both sites but this link I am loving is for the sheets. 650 thread count, pure white = heaven for me. http://www.csnstores.com/Simple-Luxury-650XXXX-XXXX-HCY1059.html?cv=

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  12. This might sound strange.. but I would love a pellet stove!
    http://www.csnstores.com/Golden-Eagle-GE150-01-GEB1002.html
    wiggysgirl1026 at gmail

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  13. I entered your $100 giftcard give away on Half Past Kissin Time

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  14. http://www.csnstores.com/Lynk-145950DS-LYK1003.html I would get this!

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  15. http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/11268027609780224

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  16. I entered your half past kissing time giveaway

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  17. I would love this chair ;-)

    http://www.csnstores.com/Herman-Miller-%AE-ES670-HML1155.html

    gina.m.maddox AT gmail.com

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  18. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=136795566374639&id=100001464938109

    shared on FB 1

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  19. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=136795566374639&id=100001464938109

    shared on FB 2

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  20. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=136795566374639&id=100001464938109

    shared on FB 3

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  21. http://twitter.com/#!/TheCraveToSave/status/11381797837348864

    tweet!

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  22. http://twitter.com/#!/TheCraveToSave/status/11381797837348864

    tweet! 2

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  23. I'd love to own this Rachael Ray bakeware http://www.csnstores.com/Rachael-Ray-54070-54072-54073-54074-RRY1157.html
    Also I entered your other giveaway.
    dgoodridge84@yahoo.com

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  24. I would get my husband a leather loveseat like this one for his office: http://www.csnstores.com/Parker-Living-SEQ-9200-PKL1037.html

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  25. I would love to get this: http://www.csnstores.com/Fisher-Price-N2892-FIS1064.html for our granddaughters!

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  26. I'd use it toward a guidecraft kitchen helper.

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  27. I'd get a plan toys rail set for my little one.

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  28. I would use it towards trunki for my daughter.

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  29. I would love this loft bed for my son, it's incredible and would be perfect for his tiny room. http://www.csnstores.com/9851200MRLS8015-9851200MRLS8020-Set-JON1158.html

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  30. I entered on your other site as well.

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  31. I would get some cookware.

    http://www.csnstores.com/Farberware-50012-FBR1077.html

    tahearn at roadrunner dot com

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  32. I would choose the Wusthof Silverpoint II 8" Cook's Knife!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  33. Entered at Halk-Past Kissin' Time!

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  34. Tweet!
    #1
    http://twitter.com/ScoomerBlog/status/11822505358524416

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  35. Tweet!
    #2
    http://twitter.com/ScoomerBlog/status/11822505358524416

    heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

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  36. I'd love to own this jewelry box! :) http://www.csnstores.com/Mele-00445F09-RV1296.html

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  37. entered your other $100 giveaway!

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  38. I tweeted http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/11991926735638528

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  39. tweeted 2 http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/11991926735638528

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  40. shared on fb as Dee G http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=175866539109855&id=1449584700

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  41. shared on fb as Dee G http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=175866539109855&id=1449584700

    2

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  42. shared on fb as Dee G http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=175866539109855&id=1449584700

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  43. I would love to have the Rachael Ray 5.5qt covered casserole pan: http://www.csnstores.com/Rachael-Ray-80944-RRY1092.html
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. I entered the $100 CSNStores giveaway on your other blog.
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  45. Hi, I'd like to own the Oceanstar Design Bowed Front Veneer Laundry Hamper - BHV0100 found here: http://www.csnstores.com/Oceanstar-Design-BHV0100-ODN1000.html
    Thanks so much for the giveaway!
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  46. Here's my tweet - http://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/12467532392828928
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  47. Here's my tweet - http://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/12467532392828928
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net
    #2

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  48. I entered your $100 CSNStores giveaway on Half-Past Kissin' Time.
    maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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  49. I'd love this Le Creuset casserole: http://www.csnstores.com/Le-Creuset-PG1357-2367-LEC1282.html
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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  50. Entered your giveaway on Half-Past Kissin' Time.
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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  51. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/13027761127952385
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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  52. Tweet - entry 2
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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  53. Posted on fb - http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=165270336847654&id=100000865341565
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
    entry 1

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  54. Posted on fb - http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=165270336847654&id=100000865341565
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
    entry 2

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  55. Posted on fb - http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=165270336847654&id=100000865341565
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
    entry 3

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  56. 1. I like this Paula Deen cookware: http://www.csnstores.com/Paula-Deen-51716-EEN1055.html

    2. Entered other giveaway.

    3.http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/13099830100361216

    4. http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/13099830100361216

    5. http://www.facebook.com/brokenwon/posts/171522389545978

    6. http://www.facebook.com/brokenwon/posts/171522389545978

    7. http://www.facebook.com/brokenwon/posts/171522389545978

    Thank you.

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  57. I think this toy chest would be a great compromise for the constant overflow of TOYS everywhere! http://www.csnstores.com/Gift-Mark-1414N-GV1274.html

    I entered your other giveaway.

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  58. I would love to have the Kathy Ireland Home by Franz Collection Divinity Nativity Porcelain Holy Angel Figurine. The dog ate my Baby Jesus!

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  59. I'm entering (stalking) here to! Pick me, Pick me...Terri D.

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  60. I included your giveaway in my friday fragments post http://www.actingbalanced.com/2010/12/friday-fragments.html - please give me 2 more entries!

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  61. I would like to own this http://www.csnstores.com/SC-Sports-04786-SCS1333.html
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  62. entered giveaway at half past kissin time

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  63. Love this handbag in Olive
    http://www.csnstores.com/AmeriBag-5102-XX-ABG1003.html

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  64. I like this Analon Skillet set:
    http://www.csnstores.com/Anolon-82247-ANN1285.html

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  65. I like this Analon Skillet Set:
    http://www.csnstores.com/Anolon-82247-ANN1285.html

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  66. I entered your CSN Stores giveaway on your other site (user name Amy)
    Somehow I duplicated my first entry here. Sorry.

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  67. Entered your CSN giveaway at Half-Past Kissin' Time

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  68. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/BBirdie2/status/13591234173997056
    1

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  69. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/BBirdie2/status/13591234173997056
    2

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  70. Blog post
    http://beachbird2.blogspot.com/2010/12/csn-oh-how-we-love-thee.html
    1

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  71. Blog post
    http://beachbird2.blogspot.com/2010/12/csn-oh-how-we-love-thee.html
    2

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  72. FB share
    http://www.facebook.com/beachbird2/posts/170533669652939
    1

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  73. FB share
    http://www.facebook.com/beachbird2/posts/170533669652939
    2

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  74. FB share
    http://www.facebook.com/beachbird2/posts/170533669652939
    3

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  75. My mixer broke in a freak baking accident. Would love to replace it w/a Kitchenaid mixer!

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  76. I'd love to own this
    http://www.csnstores.com/JoJo-Designs-Ballerina-Kid-Set-JJD2330.html

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  77. Judy, please do the required entry so that I can count all the extra ones :)

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  78. Oops! Found it :) Thanks for entering!

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  79. Terri, I can't include your name unless you do the required entry (find a link of something you'd like to own on the CSN site. Same goes for the other contest. You still have time!! :)

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  80. Thanks for entering, but I can't count your entry until you send me the link. Let me know if you need help :)

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  81. Thanks for entering, but I can't count your entry until you send me the link. Let me know if you need help :)

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  82. Sorry-Same goes for the entry on Half-Past Kissin' Time. Thanks.

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  83. Thanks! Your entry will be included as soon as you do the required part :) This goes for the other giveaway, too.

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  84. Wait a second..Is this Heather, of Our Kids' Mom?

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  85. How weird! I put a link for a bedding set on both giveaways?? Let me go look for it again... here it is!
    http://www.csnstores.com/JoJo-Designs-Ballerina-Kid-Set-JJD2330.html

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  86. My tweet is missing, too?? I posted a link on both.. I tweeted :(

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  87. Okay, Emma would love this
    http://www.csnstores.com/JoJo-Designs-Ballerina-Kid-Set-JJD2330.html

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  88. tweet #1
    http://twitter.com/#!/ourkidsmom/status/13768066504593408

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  89. tweet #2
    http://twitter.com/#!/ourkidsmom/status/13768066504593408

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  90. I would like this
    http://www.csnstores.com/Milliken-534533-2002-2xx-KC4286.html

    I also entered your Half-Past Kissin time giveaway (as edmontonjb)

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  91. I think I need this: http://www.csnstores.com/Pyrex-1077450-REX1035.html The insulated carrying case would be handy to haul potluck stuff around on my bike without it freezing on the way to my destination!

    I entered the giveaway on Half-Past Kissin' Time too =)

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  92. Thanks for the giveaway!

    +1 I'd love to get this item: http://www.csnstores.com/Cuisinart-HM-70-CUI1088.html
    +1 I entered your other giveaway (Liz)
    +2 I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/FakeGradSchool/status/14051395283984384
    +2 I blogged: http://quiltznhoez.blogspot.com/2010/12/half-past-kissin-time-100-csn-stores.html
    +3 I shared on Facebook (will e-mail screenshot)!

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  93. I would love this for the accessories - I've yet to purchase any of my towel racks, etc. Oops :) http://www.csnstores.com/Elite-Home-Fashions-HW3066-EHF1347.html

    And I entered your "regular" blog's contest, too. Phew!

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  94. I would get this: http://www.csnstores.com/Zwilling-JA-Henckels-15705-000-JAH1456.html

    I entered the $100 CSNStores giveaway on Half-Past Kissin' Time

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/14116849792843776

    I posted http://simplydab.blogspot.com/2010/12/tons-more-giveaways-ending-this-weekend.html

    I shared a link on my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/simplydab/posts/182295991782135

    That's a total of 9 entries. Thanks so much! :)

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  95. Love these dishes.

    http://www.csnstores.com/Johnson-Brothers-2425501195-JOH1149.html

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  96. Joseph Stalin and Mao Tse-Tung were both profoundly influenced by Darwin. It has been reported that whenever Maoists seized a part of China they first taught Darwinian evolution as the philosophical backdrop for the doctrines of communism. They had to first deceive the people into thinking that humans are soulless descendants of apes and then build communist anti-religious ideals on top.

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  97. The direct connection between Adolf Hitler and Darwinism is undeniable and clearly expressed in Hitler's book, Mein Kampf. Hitler's book developed the concept of Nazi Aryanism and made its case based on Darwinian principles. Darwin himself was ardently racist as is clear to anyone who has read his inflammatory work, The Descent of Man.

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