Monday, March 14, 2011

Black Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie and a Giveaway!

I am SO ready for spring to be here! Here in southeast Idaho we have been teased and teased with cold weather then nice weather, over and over again. Yesterday it was really nice outside. And just when I thought it was getting nicer we have a bleak day like today. At least it's not snowing though! I'll take it.

All of this talk of spring coming makes me want a spring and summer treat. That's why today's recipe is for a fresh fruit smoothie. Yum! This recipe comes from Food Network and it is delicious. Smoothies are a great way to get your fruit for the day and fill your tummy for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

All you need for this smoothie:
  • 1 pint blackberries
  • 1/2 c. raspberries
  • 1 c. vanilla yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Blend everything together in your blender till nice and smooth.

Tip: Peel, slice, and freeze fruit before it goes bad and save it for smoothies. Bonus: Your drink will be extra thick.

Now onto today's giveaway...

This giveaway is now closed.

Thanks to all who entered!

Spring is coming which means time to buy cleaning products for spring cleaning, find a new spring shirt, stock up on Easter candy, etc. Today's giveaway will help two of you accomplish one of these spring essentials with a

$25 Target gift card

To enter:

1) Become a follower of Cupcake Diaries

and

2) Leave a comment about what you would buy with your Target gift card if you won.

The winners will be chosen with random.org on St. Patrick's Day (March 17th).

Feeling lucky? :)

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67 comments:

  1. I'm a loser, so I'd probably just end up buying diapers with it.

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  2. I love all things Target. So I think I'd have a really hard time deciding what I'd want.

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  3. Yes! Target is my favorite! My kids need summer clothes, so that's what I'd get!

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  4. I follow you! And I would probably buy some shoes for my oldest girl. She's growing out of all her shoes!
    Thanks Allison! I'll post your giveaway and blog on my FB. :)

    jaimiemildred at gmail dot com

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  5. I am SO ready for spring! I would spend it all on fun Easter stuff:-)

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  6. I love target!! I dont know exactly what I would buy, but some new spring clothes would be nice, or some cute decorations for our apartment! :)

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  7. Little girl clothes!! Such cute stuff there :)

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  9. I would definitely buy a new swimming suit for the cruise i'm planning in May!!!

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  10. I would buy maternity clothes or baby stuff! Woohoo! :)

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  11. I am a follower!!!
    I would probably buy cleaning supplies! I am ready to deep spring clean my house! Especially before the weather gets too nice and I just want to spend all my time outside!

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  12. I love your blog and your recipes Alli! It's always nice to be able to switch things up for dinner. :) I'm a target-aholic, me and Averie go there all the time and get a drink and a popcorn to share while we shop. I'd probably get her some new spring pj's, because hopefully she won't be needing her fuzzy footies much longer! (Plus she's growing out of them).

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  13. I'm following you thanks to my cousin Jamie. And I would probably get some crafts or games to play with my 4 yr old son.

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  14. I would use it to go towards a table to put our TV on!

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  15. I'm doing a bedroom makeover right now, so I'd probably splurge on some cute frames or lamps or something! Woop woop! And ps- I know this makes me seriously dense, but I haven't thought of using honey in a smoothie to add sweetness before :) Love it. AND you!

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  16. I think I would buy a new swimming suit for the cruise...or a cute outfit!! Love Target :)

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  17. Fun!! I'm more than a follower, I'm a stalker!! :) I LOVE Target and make up excuses to go! I would maybe get some cute shelves for my apartment, or put it towards new sheets, or clothes for my baby....the list is endless!! :)

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  18. I follow you! I would get a new shirt for work! I feel like all I have is old stuff and I always feel bad spending money on myself so this would be a perfect excuse! Great thinking :)

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  19. I am a follower and big fan :) OH i love target so much! I would probably either get a swimsuit because Target has the cutest or beach towels or some beach equipment because it is almost beach season here!

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  20. I love your blog! I would use it for some spring clothes for me - after giving birth to my daughter my body has changed and none of my clothes fit! And I'd find a way to sneak in a cute spring outfit for my daughter, too!!

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  21. Well, since I just bought a bunch of cleaning stuff, I definitely would need some Easter supplies! & particularly my daughter some new church shoes to go with her Easter dress!

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  22. Diapers! I love your recipes because I know what most of the ingredients are. My kids love them too!

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  24. I would use it to fix up our lovely new apartment!

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  25. I am a follower. You have some DELICIOUS recipes that we have enjoyed on your blog. We LOVE Target. We shop there ALL the time. I would buy Maecie some fun spring clothes and the CUTEST infant girl flip flops. I must get her some!

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  26. Already a follower thank goodness i'll be trying your chicken cordon bleu this weekend. I'm excited :) Not gonna lie there are a million things i'd love to buy at target. New games, stuff for mady to play with for the first time this spring/summer and so much more! :)

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  27. I would buy some decorations for my room! Great giveaway! Thanks!

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  28. I already follow your blog & I would probably buy formula with it, Formula is actually a few cents cheaper at Target then even Walmart. Thanks for sharing this treat! It looks SO good!

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  30. shoot--
    I wrote I follow your blog but forgot to say I'd buy a summer shirt for me, and something for our 3-week-old, maybe a cute outfit for Father's Day.

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  31. Following you on GFC and I would probably buy a new pair of sandals, I need them bad.

    jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. i would buy some cute clothes for summer time!

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  35. I would buy clothes...I LOVE Target clothes. :)

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  36. I'm a follower =-). I'd get something fun like a book or a new pair of sandals.

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  37. I'm a GFC follower!
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  38. I would probably use it towards some new shoes :)
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  39. I became a follower as Charity:) And I would love to buy some spa items! Don't get too many and this would be a great gift. Please enter me. I would love to win it!
    Thanks!

    esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  40. I have tons of friends who are having babies soon, so I'd probably buy a baby gift!

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  41. I would definitely get Easter stuff for my family!

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  43. I would buy shooooesss!!!!!

    surveysamsam@yahoo.com

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  44. I would buy an Easter Dress for my little Katie!

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  45. Pick me! Pick me!!! I will buy some new summer clothes for me and my husband!!!

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  46. I am following privately, not publically. Does that count?

    If so, I would spend it on a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD for the kids. They want "The Great Clubhouse Hunt" and I've been putting them off since it seems like a lot of money for something we could catch on tv!

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  47. I"m a new follower. I'd use it to buy something just for me - like a book or a dvd or a purse. I'd definitely enjoy wandering around and choosing - maybe while sipping a Starbucks (since they are in my local Target)
    wilburnnewsome atyahoodotcom

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  48. JJ Rollins

    I would love to use the target gift card towards a new camera. I am wanting to get into photography.
    jjandjasper@hotmail.com

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  49. Most likely I'd buy diapers and wipes ... lol ... but I'd like to think I might buy a pair of pants and a tshirt instead :D

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  50. Probably just diapers..but if I splurged a little..then some summer clothes for the kids! :)

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  51. I am following ~ and I would buy some new makeup that I was eyeballing there the other day.

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

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  52. i would so buy something for me!!!
    HAHAHA I am a mom and so it would really probably go to the girls!! PICK ME :)

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  53. I'm a new follower! I want to win so I can buy the new bathing suit my daughter wants.

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  54. I'm now a follower. Thanks for linking up your giveaway.

    amy at ohsosavvymom dot com

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  55. I'd probably buy something after we move.

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  56. I'm a follower :) I'd buy some diapers and a new springy shirt for myself :)

    Pucker93 at Hotmail dot com

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  57. New GFC follower - Rachel R.
    I'd probably buy a new outfit or shoes!
    rachelsgiveaways at gmail dot com

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  58. I would buy veggies and cereal
    merleandtina@yahoo.com

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  59. I'm a new follower and I would buy some items for easter! I tend to go over board for all holidays and could always use a little extra :)
    AJellyBean83(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. New GFC follower! Thanks for the giveaway.
    I would probably buy a surprise for my little one.
    Carla
    mspomona97 at gmail dot com

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  61. New GFC follower! I would totally ransack the dollar section : )

    penguinlover_23 at yahoo dot com

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  62. new GFC
    deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
    xoxoxo

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  63. I would put the GC toward a new bathing suit
    deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
    xoxoxo

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  64. Brand new follower! I'd buy something pretty for my new apartment!
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  65. Follow Cupcake Diaries via GFC [Geraldine Sandoval]
    I would get some shorts and tank tops for my grand-daughter.
    heartnsoulcooking[at]gmail[dot]com

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  66. i would buy several uv protected swim shirts (rashguards) for my kids

    kathleenkmccoy at hotmail dot com

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  67. I follow your blog (rebecca williams) and I'd buy a few cute summer shirts with the gift card
    rebeccaw2005 at gmail dot com

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