Saturday, October 9, 2010

Seasonal Saturday & Fresh, Clean and Pure Friday


Because October is officially the month for increasing Breast Cancer Awareness and more of us "think pink" in honor of this awareness, I thought I'd post about some of the products that I've purchased that contribute funds to breast cancer prevention and cure research.  There are so many wonderful "pink for the cause" items that we can buy to help fund this much needed research and to continue to increase awareness of it's importance.  This post is not only being added to the Seasonal Saturday get-together (below), but also with Beverly's Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound.  Here are a few links to purchase on-line if you can't find items in your local stores.
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KitchenAid Cook for the Cure

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Shop

I'm naturally going to show you my kitchen items first; here are my KitchenAid handy-dandy tools!



For those nice long walks or just to take out and about with me, I've got a large and medium-sized water bottle:


And something else that I enjoy on my daily commutes is this huge, huge, huge coffee/drink mug . . . and yea, we drive Deere's on this little farm of ours!


Just incredible posts for all things fresh, clean and pure and/or seasonal that we've incorporated into our lives have been shared in the last 6 weeks for these weekend get-togethers.  The recipes are mouth-watering, the decor is beautiful, the thoughts and photos are incredible, the gardens are stunning, and the fashion/crafts are current and fresh!  Here are just a few of the over 50 posts from last week that were so inspiring and motivating.  If you're post isn't on the list, it might have been included last week, or it will be featured in the future.  I'm just trying to keep it manageable, not preferential.  So keep 'em coming!

Fresh food:
Caramel Apples and THE Apple Cake from Anne @ anniebakes 
Pumpkin, Raisin and Pecan Bread from Carol @ The Gardener 
Heart Healthy Chevre, Herbs, Olive Oil & Lemon from Valli @ More Than Burnt Toast 
Crispy Pan Potatoes from Alex @ A Moderate Life 
Sweet Potato Praline from Claudia @ Blogs Got Heart

Fresh, new lifestyle/outlook on life:
Pruning Away In Order To Be More Order by Bernice @ Ramblings of a Woman 
Avoiding Health Risks of Cans from Julie @ GetHealthyCheap

Fresh look in decor:
Bountiful Harvest from Melissa @ Melissa's Heart and Home 
Fall Garden Tour from Donna @ Timeless Settings 
Fall Decor ~ Inside and Out from Bernideen @ Bernideen's Tea Time Blog

Fresh flowers/fruit/vegetables from the garden:
Too Small, But Look Closer from elra @ garden at nina's place

Fresh photo/poetry/illustration/thoughts:
Random Fall Photos from Jamie @ Beyond The Kitchen Window 
Autumn Moon from Sarah @ All Our Fingers In The Pie

Fresh fashion and craft creations:
Five for Friday from gnee @ Singing With The Birds
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So here's the routine again, that is so simple:
  • Add your post link (or blog link, it's all good) with a nice title.
  • Add the photo of the post you wish to showcase.
  • Grab the link-up button and post it either in your post or somewhere on your blog (delete it over the weekend if you wish).
  • If you're new here, please follow "la bella vita" and leave a comment so that I can be sure and follow you back.  If I forget, go ahead and nag me again!  I am a true absent-minded professor!!!
  • Please be a courteous blogger and visit a few other blogs who took the time to meet others like yourself. 
  • Leave him or her a kind comment and make their day!
  • No posts to try and sell stuff, no posts for giveaways, and no posts related to simple coupons, or any post unrelated to the theme  (trust me, I do delete them; it's just not nice, OK?).  
Many thanks for making this a fun community to learn from others!





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32 comments:

  1. Thanks for hosting, glad to have stumbled across your site :)

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  2. Ah thank you Roz! I always appreciate your kindness when you visit. Thanks for hosting as well. Your pary is one of my absolute favorites.

    Blessings sweet friend.
    ~Melissa :)

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  3. You have such a beautiful blog. I am so glad I remembered about your carnival today. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Cool blog hop!
    I am your newest follower from the blog hop :)
    Come follow me back!
    Hugs
    Frenchy

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  5. I'm your newest follower! Thanks for hosting this great linky!

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  6. Thanks for hosting!! I'm a new follower!

    http://breezybeachlife.blogspot.com/

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  7. Hi Roz!

    All linked up! Looking forward to seeing you over at mine!!

    Have a great weekend!
    Java

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  8. You made me hungry. Yumbo!

    I'm here from follow friday

    http://australianinathens.blogspot.com

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

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  9. All linked up for the first time. And I'm a new follower, too! Loving your blog :)

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  10. Wonderful job everyone :)

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  11. Oh well, I really enjoy this blog hop. Thanks for hosting!

    Matilda
    SickOfFood

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  12. Hi I saw this website on another blog and decided to start following you. I definitely want to post a recipe =)

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  13. Aww, thanks for including me ROZ, you are the best!! Do you mind if I ask who designed your blog, I am in need of a "refresher", thanks, have a great weekend,
    anne

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  14. your newest FRIDAY follower. would *love* a follow back. happy blogging.

    michelle @ ace & friends
    http://aceandfriendsco.blogspot.com/

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  15. What a creative link up, great work on this!

    Thanks so much for joining us for Friendly Friday as well, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Roz, thank you so much for highlighting my blog this week.
    Kudos on such a beautiful blog. One of my favorites, flat out.
    Keep up the good work.
    Jamie

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  17. Such a lovely breath of fresh air... I was disappointed when I missed out signing up last week but glad to be back today. You will chuckle at my current post on gross foods. TY!
    Happy Friday,
    Elizabeth

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  18. i'm your newest follower hope you'll consider following me too (-: www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  19. Ciao Roz! I was the first one to link up, & for some reason I don't think my link went through right. I am posting my link again just to make sure it goes through. My links are the two ciao posts. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  20. Hi! I am a new follower from Saturday's blog hops. I am looking forward to reading more of your blog. Blessings...
    Saved By Love Creations

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  21. I just so enjoy my visits here, Roz. Thanks for hosting a really fun party. I'm off to check it out!

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  22. Following you from Surfin Saturday. I am looking forward to trying some of the recipes you have posted. They sound delicious!!

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  23. Oh so many great bloggers joining you today - we late but here nontheless! Looks wonderful - will come back later and really have time to enjoy!

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  24. What a great post for Breast Cancer Awareness. I posted my Think Pink post yesterday, do let me know if you would like to be added to the links list.

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  25. I am a new follower.
    I'm so glad I found you at the hop.
    Living Out Loud
    http://lgreenss.blogspot.com/

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  26. Hi Roz I gladly added my link hope your having a lovely weekend I can't believe how warm it is for October !!

    Rebecca

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  27. Hi Roz
    what a great post for breast cancer awareness month...I have a badge on my page! working at an all girls HS, this month takes on an extra special meaning to us!

    Dennis

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  28. I just founs out about this seasonal saturday today!...This is great...I'll try to join next week!

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  29. What a great blog! So many yummy things! Thank you for sharing~

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  30. What a great bunch of links to browse through! Love it.

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  31. Yes Roz, of course you can enter the cookies...I didn't realize you were asking me before, sorry :D

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I enjoy each of your comments and reply to each, both here and on your blog directly! I hope you visit again! Grazie!