http://brandibest.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Brandi Best en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:51:14 GMT 2010-01-04T17:51:14Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913891 Loads of giveaways to enter!!! Tyson Heat N Eat Dinners ends 11/24   Destination Dinners ends 11/25   Crayola Glow Dome ends 11/25 Baby Banz Ski Banz ends 11/27 My Friendship . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:02:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913891 Brandi Best 2009-11-23T15:02:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907655 Hi everyone. I haven't been on here in awhile and thought I would share with you some of the great holiday giveaways I have up right now. El Tacador Prize pack ends 11/19 at 11:59 EST-an Ole El Paso . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:23:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977907655 Brandi Best 2009-11-19T03:23:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780108 I wanted to let everyone know that I have a giveaway going right now that supports pediatric cancer research. You have the opportunity to win a bottle of philosophy Oatmeal Raisin bath product. There . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:56:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780108 Brandi Best 2009-08-19T18:56:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757237 With this wonerful weather we have had here lately, and a picnic table big enough to fit an army squadron, we have been eating alot of dinners outside. The kids love it, and we actually get to talk and . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:42:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757237 Brandi Best 2009-07-31T00:42:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755132 Head on over to Life with 5 monkies and 1 ape and you can enter to win a Hannah Montana 3 CD!!!   http://www.fivemonkies.com/2009/07/hannah-montana-cd-giveaway.html Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:29:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755132 Brandi Best 2009-07-29T16:29:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748585 Well, it is almost that time. If you want your shot at winning a library of books for your reading pleasure, be sure to head over and enter a giveaway or two. Or leave a comment on a review post. I have . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:09:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748585 Brandi Best 2009-07-24T03:09:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748583 I went googling for a new chicken recipe. And of all places to find one I found it on Disney! LOL It is a yummy garlic cheddar coated chicken. We loved it, and I think the topping would be fabulous on . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:05:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977748583 Brandi Best 2009-07-24T03:05:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728611 If your kids eat this book... by Dr. Zibner. It is a great book for reference on when an emergency is really an emergency. http://fivemonkies.com   Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:07:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728611 Brandi Best 2009-07-04T00:07:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726290 The first book giveaway is up and running. Today's Moms was written by two of the Producers for NBC's Today Show. It is full of the information that we new moms are searching for answers about. If . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726290 Brandi Best 2009-07-01T13:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725426 My very first big event is right around the corner. If you aren't a reader this may bore you. But oh if you are!!! The entire month of July will be dedicated to encouraging people to read. I will . . . Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:08:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725426 Brandi Best 2009-06-30T15:08:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724948 Bedtime moments come and go. Especially with 5 kids. But the twins are probably the ones I have made the most with, seeing as they HAVE to be in bed with me come 2 in the morning. They come crawling up . . . Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:24:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724948 Brandi Best 2009-06-30T02:24:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724664 I came across this great tip for aluminum foil the other day and just had to share it! If you have a really dirty pan, but do not have any of those brillo or steel scrubbing pads, take a piece of aluminum . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:49:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724664 Brandi Best 2009-06-29T19:49:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724654 I found this recipe on the back of one of those crockpot meal seasoning packets. Unfortunatley I tore the top off and can't read the name. LOL Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup 1 cup water 1 seasoning packet . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:42:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724654 Brandi Best 2009-06-29T19:42:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723961 Tonight we did an art project using homemade clay. I have never done this before as I thought it would be hard to do. Boy was I proved wrong. I found a 3 ingredient recipe. It consits of 1 cup of flour, . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:09:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723961 Brandi Best 2009-06-29T01:09:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723849 When I wanted to make a breakfast for dinner tonight I figured since it was dinner I would go all out, and make biscuits. Okay I originally planned on using Bisquick, but when I found I had . . . Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:50:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723849 Brandi Best 2009-06-28T21:50:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722053 1 brownie mix 3 eggs 3 egg yols 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morseld 1/2 cup butter Preheat oven to 400. Melt chocolate and butter in a small pan on the stove or in the microwave. Beat eggs . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:42:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722053 Brandi Best 2009-06-26T11:42:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722049 Okay everyone! I have this weeks list up and running. There are a few things for kids especially this week. Hope you enjoy. And yes, I am copy/pasting the list here for you, but if you could at least . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:36:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722049 Brandi Best 2009-06-26T11:36:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720663 Wanted to let everyone know that I have a new giveaway up on my blog. It is for EcoTime Toys. All the toys they sale are made from natural and recycled products. I have a cool little truck called the . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:22:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720663 Brandi Best 2009-06-24T23:22:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719892 I have a go to lasagna recipe. One that has not failed me since I found it. One that all my kids love, and I have no problem getting them to clean their plates! I found the recipe on a back of Ronzoni . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:05:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719892 Brandi Best 2009-06-24T04:05:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719132 I didn't think this would be happening for me ever again. See I was happily going to school to be a paralegal, then doing my internship, and now I am back to SAHM. See, my husband and I had separated, . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:55:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719132 Brandi Best 2009-06-23T11:55:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719131 Hey everyone. Hope your morning is going good so far. I know mine is. I wanted to let everyone know about a wonderful product that I have up for grabs on my review blog this morning. I have been working . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:50:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719131 Brandi Best 2009-06-23T11:50:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718703 Do you have a birthday for you or your little one coming up? Are you getting married? Are you having a baby? Throwing a baby shower? Are you looking for personalized stationary or business cards? Well, . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:31:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718703 Brandi Best 2009-06-22T23:31:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717832 I know if you are a mom, odds are you have something that your kids do not like touching. For us it is ketchup touching other foods. Well, to make meal times easier, and condiments easier to manage, . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:03:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717832 Brandi Best 2009-06-22T02:03:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717830 Tilapia is one of our favorite fish foods here in the Best household. The only child who doesn't like ti is MacKenzie, but then she the only fish she will eat is tuna out of a can. I purchased . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:01:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717830 Brandi Best 2009-06-22T02:01:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717828 This I am proud to say is my own creation. One day many years ago, I wanted garlic bread with spaghetti. I mean seriously what is spaghetti without garlic bread to go along side to dip up all . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:00:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717828 Brandi Best 2009-06-22T02:00:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717359 I just posted a whole list of fun freebies for Father's Day. I am sure you probably know about most of them, but if you are doing last minute crunch, then be sure to check it out. I also added some useless . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:49:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717359 Brandi Best 2009-06-21T13:49:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716833 Purex® has launched an exciting new initiative to help change the lives of families across the developing world, and we would like our valued Purex® Insiders to get involved. Purex®, Kiva® . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:33:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716833 Brandi Best 2009-06-20T19:33:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716831 Hey Scientists! -    Be sure to check out this great Sid the Science Kid activity available online as Sid is getting ready to celebrate a Super Duper Ooper Schmooper Father's Day!!!  Along . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:31:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716831 Brandi Best 2009-06-20T19:31:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716830 We all love to find sites where we can get coupons for products we actually use often. Well now you can get coupons straight from Hormel at http://www.hormel.com/ . You can sign up for an account there . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:29:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716830 Brandi Best 2009-06-20T19:29:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715708 i recent;y posted this recipe on my recipe blog It's Not My Recipe (even though this one is my recipe, lol). It is super easy and my husband says super yummy. I wouldn't know because I don't eat them. . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:11:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715708 Brandi Best 2009-06-19T15:11:43Z