I’ve talked a lot about my mom on this blog, and her influence and inspiration to my love of food and cooking, but I haven’t talked much about my dad. Sure, I have food memories of my dad, like he made the BEST grilled cheese ever, and had a way of taking 5 containers of leftover Chinese food and making it into something new that he called “Chinese Food Hodge-Podge.” He also had the gift of being able to do a yoga headstand (I’m sure it has a more technical term, but I don’t know it) and he could take 20 minute power naps and wake up completely refreshed.
My dad’s talents go above and beyond yoga and napping though. He is an extremely gifted jeweler and sculptor. In fact, it was about a year ago that Adam started secretly conferencing with my dad about making my engagement ring! One thing that my dad is amazing at is making tiny models of things that are supposed to be bigger. For example, a period of time went by many years ago where he was making Army re-enactment figures that were a grand total of 1.5” tall. He crafted their heads on pins under a very strong magnifier. Nowadays, he’s an energetic healer, and creates totems and other amazing items for ceremonial use, and he’ll be leaving next Thursday for his 3rd excursion to Peru to study with the shaman there.
What does this have to do with the REALLY COOL THING? Well, when I was talking to my dad in early February, he mentioned something about how cool the food blog community sounded, and had I thought about doing anything “for them.” I didn’t exactly know what he meant, until he suggested that together, he and I design something that he could create to giveaway and sell to the YOU ALL, the amazing food blog community. I polled some Facebook friends, kept it on the down low, and finally, the day has arrived!
So, here it is everyone, the REALLY COOL thing…well, things. My dad and I designed food blogger jewelry! There are two designs:
That’s a food blogger laptop (with the crossed knife and fork) and a jar of all our favorite condiment/food/food group, Peanut Butter! You can now proudly show off that you are a food blogger, food blog reader, lover of peanut butter… around your neck. Don’t wear necklaces? Don’t worry! They come on cell phone charms/zipper pulls too!
These are small, about the size of a dime:
They are crafted out of pewter, which doesn’t rust or tarnish (meaning no black necks!), and are quite sturdy. The cords are vegan-friendly, made out of nylon, and they can be yours!
You have not one, not two, but THREE ways to enter to win one of these charms!
- Leave a comment below, letting me know which one you’d like (one entry)
- If you have a blog, link back to this post in your blog. No blog? No problem! Just send an email to mara@imadedinner.net for a 2nd entry.
- This is where it gets fun. For your third entry, write, in the comment section, a haiku about food! Need a refresher on haiku? It’s a Japanese style of poetry in which there are 3 lines. The first line must have 5 syllables, the second must have 7 syllables, and the third must have 5 syllables. Get creative! An example:
- Cooking is my love
- Grocery shopping is a joy
- What’s for Dinner, huh?
This contest goes until JUNE 1st! The winner will be announced in my dinner post that night. You will have other chances at winning on 3 other blogs, so keep your eyes peeled!
Don’t want to wait to win? You can PURCHASE one of these charms on your choice of a necklace cord or cell phone charm/zipper pull for the low price of $7! Send an email to orders@imadedinner.net with your choice of charm and whether you want a necklace or cell phone/zipper pull, and you’ll receive an email from me through PayPal. Once payment is received, I will ship your charm FOR FREE to the US and for just $2 to Canada! If you are elsewhere in the world, contact me and I’ll calculate shipping. I’ll also be posting a form for orders once I figure out how to do that…
So, that’s the really cool thing! Thanks Dad, for all your help… and thank YOU blogland, for being so amazing!










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I love the laptop!
laura´s last blog post..Frugal Friday-the tame edition
The little laptop is adorable! I would LOVE to win that one!
Janet´s last blog post..Dark Chocolate Texas sheet cake: sin on a plate…
The jewelery is indeed VERY cool!!! The laptop with the utensils is just too cute!
I’m no food blogger
but I love (and live) to eat
make cookies not war
Emily L.´s last blog post..Drinking in the Rain
These are so cute!! I think I would want the computer one if I win.
Aimee´s last blog post..I’m leaving on a jet plane . . .
I would love to try the peanut butter jar one! What a great skill.
Here’s my haiku:
Oh, the love of food
Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper too
4th meal? Sure, why not.
That was pretty fun thinking up a poem. Mine’s pretty lame though! I don’t have a blog but sent you an email.
I’d love the laptop one! I can’t believe you guys made that … so cool!
Ashley´s last blog post..All better
The PB jar, please!!!
an ode to peanut butter…
nature’s perfect food
now part of foodie coture
dangling from my neck
love the charms!
junghwa´s last blog post..“Favorite” Giveaway in Celebration of My 20th~!
Another laptop lover here, that charm is so cute and amazing!
Great job you guys!
Here’s my hiaku!
Foodie at heart, me
Strong, healthy, creative
Foodie for life, me
Andrea (Off Her Cork)´s last blog post..May 22nd, 2009: Dinner: Green all around
Mara, I found your site using the link from KathEats (love KERF). The charms are wonderful–perfect design, perfect materials, perfect size, perfect price! What I want to know is…where can I find more of your dad’s jewelry? I LOVE this style and would love to buy some things, but not sure these two would be my first choice, just because of interests. I hope more are available somewhere.
I linked back here: http://harpingonfitness.blogspot.com/2009/05/happy-friday.html
Anne K.´s last blog post..Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
Oh my geez, I can’t even believe how intricate those are. The little peanut butter jar definitely sums up my eating habits. Incredible!
jennk/cinnamonquill´s last blog post..The New Samoa Cookie
Mara, what an amazing idea! Those are BEAUTIFUL! Your dad is so talented. Are you guys going to expand on this idea? I think given the personalization, adorable-factor and price range, those puppies have a great market!!! I would totally recommend them to others. I would want the lap top one
My haiku:
My health is my goal
Happiness and love galore
Laughter fuels my soul
Have a wonderful weekend!
Annabel http://www.feedmeimcranky.com´s last blog post..To Fu or Not to Fu
Sorry, I messed up that first Haiku attempt….my little grandson crawling on me and miscounted my syllables!!!!!
Gonna try again!
My Haiku:
Oatmeal is my love
It warms and fills my tummy
And tastes so yummy!
Oh my gosh Mara,
I would love love love the PB jar charm. Too cute! My haiku:
Love peanut butter.
On my oats or on a spoon.
Would look great on neck
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)´s last blog post..Carb On Carb Action
I think my favorite is the laptop charm…talented you and your Daddy!
Cooking is such fun!
Blogging it makes it better!
I sure hope I win!
I’d LOVE the laptop one! And I linked back on today’s post!
TorontoGirloutWest´s last blog post..They’re HERE! They’re HERE!!!! The Manolos are here!!!!!
I love peanut butter and I love blogging, but I would have to say that I would love to have a chance to win the laptop charm as it would look great on my blackberry where I check the blogs everyday!!
I would love the peanut butter one because its my favorite food!
I just love to eat
And I love to read your blog
Those charms are so cute!
I linked back!
http://offhercork.com/2009/05/may-23rd-2009-relax-jump-to-it/
Andrea (Off Her Cork)´s last blog post..May 23rd, 2009: Relax! Jump to it!
Hey I would love the peanut butter charm its so cute
I LOVE peanut butter!
Your dad is so talented!
Julia (Jogging My Memory)´s last blog post..State Track Finals!
LOVE the charms, most especially that wee PB jar. Your dad is quite the craftster!
Kristie´s last blog post..Get Yo Tan On
I love the laptop one! That is so cute..your dad is so talented! Here’s my lovely haiku..haha.
Chocolate is the best
Salads make me feel great too
Balance is the way
Elizabeth (thelongweigh)´s last blog post..Thai Love
the pb jar is so cute! awesome idea!
Amanda´s last blog post..It’s Good to be Home
Fantastic – the little one with the laptop is so me!
I take pics of foods
I eat a lot and write reviews
Now I wear it too
Tanya´s last blog post..Fruity Salads
It’s a hard choice, but probably the peanut butter jar! what an adorable idea!
i used to hate food
now i stopped hating my body
and food is now love
These are adorable!! It’s so hard to choose, but I think the laptop is my fav!
Ashley´s last blog post..WMR – Week of May 17 – Kale Week
i so heart legumes
‘specially in small servings
errr. less calories?
Ooooh that pb charm is perfect for me
Love your blog. Just found it via “Poor Girls Eat well” and will do a lot of reading about one of my favorite things –food!–to catch up!
Would love to win the laptop/utensils charm for my cell phone.
SOOO adorable!!! LOVE it! I want them all, but that’ll be greedy…I guess I’ll have to pick the laptop charm!
Sophia´s last blog post..You’re Invited to the Blogger Warm Fuzzies Game!
Mara, you and your dad are awesome! I love them both, but I really really want the food blogger laptop.
Spiceaholic´s last blog post..Double-header: General Tso’s Chicken and Veggie Lo Mein
I’d love to win the Peanut Butter one!
Lindsey (Fit Eats)´s last blog post..Strawberry Cheesecake Loaded Oatmeal
I really love food
I like to exercise, too
Fit Eats is for you!
Lindsey (Fit Eats)´s last blog post..Strawberry Cheesecake Loaded Oatmeal
tHat was so awesome of your dad to do that!!
Kelsey´s last blog post..Tuesday at the house of KERF..
Mara, those are so cute!!!
Your dad sounds like an amazing person!
Jenn@slim-shoppin´s last blog post..Duo Dishes Cookies
asparagus, yum
butter dripping down its stalks
sexy vegetable….
I’d love the laptop with the knife and fork. Too cute! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary´s last blog post..Chocolate Sheet Cake
We’re phone twins!
And I really like the laptop charm
Marianne´s last blog post..Getting Bendy
Hey Mara! For some reason your comment was dumped into my spam and I just read it now
I LOVE these charms… I’ve coveted them since I first saw them on Bender’s blog! I’d love the PB jar… too cute.
Katie´s last blog post..Joe Turner may have come and gone, but it’s never too late to get ready for summer
Oh my gosh those are tooo cute! I would LOVE to have the laptop one
Emily´s last blog post..One Small Step
I LOVE peanut butter, but for a necklace, I think the computer would be cool, because I AM a food blogger!
Katrina´s last blog post..TWD–Chipster-Topped Brownies
peanut butter-yum!
Add some chocolate, too–yum-o!
NO better combo!
Katrina´s last blog post..TWD–Chipster-Topped Brownies
I absolutely love the laptop charm!
Jean´s last blog post..A Quickie…NO, not that kind!!!
PB is one of my favorite things, so I’d rock the pb charm! how cool is that your dad designs jewelry- i bet you have a bunch of cool pieces!
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