AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!

I know it's the last few hours but if you have time (maybe after the kiddies get in bed?)   :)
You should take a few minutes and enter to win the $10,000 giveaway at Laura Winslow Photography Blog!
How awesome would it be to win! I know Christmas would be awful fun at our house!!!

http://laurawinslowphotography.com/blog/2011/11/21/10000-holiday-bloggie-bash-laura-winslow-photography/

SALE!!!!

Stopping by to let you know that Evie n Lizzie are having a 30% off sale from 11/26-11/28. Use the code "30off" at checkout.
We are also giving a free pair of earrings for EVERY item you purchase! No code required!

Happy Shopping!

***WINNER***1000 Twitter Followers and a Giveaway

We have a winner for our $50.00 Evie n Lizzie gift certificate!
all wired up TOO !!!
You have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize!


A few weeks ago @evienlizzie hit over 1000 followers on Twitter! In celebration of this milestone we are offering a $50.00 gift certificate to Evie n Lizzie! You can use it for yourself OR we will send you an actual certificate so you can gift it to someone special! (It will fit into a stocking!)

Here are the rules:
Leave a comment with your favorite item from Evie n Lizzie. (This is required!)

Additional entries (leave a comment for each one):
~ Follow @evienlizzie on Twitter
~ Share on Twitter (and mention me! @evienlizzie)
~ Share on facebook
~ "like Evie n Lizzie on facebook
~ Follow this blog
So... there you have it! 6 ways to enter!
Giveaway ends on November 26th!

Butter Chicken

I thought I would share on of our favorite Indian food recipes. This is more North Indian and my husband is from the South but it's still one of our favorites. I usually make this if we have company for dinner who has never had Indian food... most people really like it!

1) mix...

4 chicken breasts, cut up in small cubes

2 tsp. chili powder (more if you like it spicy!)

2 tsp. turmeric

2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Combine above ingredients and let marinate up to 24 hours (I usually let is sit while I do the next step)

Oil

3 large onions, diced

2 cloves garlic, grated (or garlic paste)

1" piece skinned, grated ginger (or ginger paste)

4 Tblsp tomato paste (or one tomato cut up into small pieces)

2) Chop the onions to a small, uniform size.

3) In a large skillet heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan on med-high heat.

When oil is HOT place onions in the pan, sprinkle with salt  and cook until translucent. You may need to turn the heat down a bit to keep from burning the onions.

4) Add garlic and ginger.

Cook for about 3 more minutes, stirring often.

5) Add tomato paste or tomato.

6) After about 10 minutes (oil should start to form around the edge of the pan)

Add the chicken mixture and about 1- 1.5 cups of water. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. The onions will cook down into a paste.

7) Add 1 tsp. Graham massala and 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.

Serve with Naan (flat bread) and/or Basmathi rice.

ENJOY!

Linking up with...

Happy Birthday!

Our twins turned 4 years old last week and boy did we have a party!

Sad I didn't get a good shot of their dresses that I made...

AK! Loved the cake table! I made the bunting with felt, so much fun :)

and look what was inside the cakes...

I had SO much fun making these cakes!

Candy Bar. This was a TOTAL hit with the kids and parents and grandparents...

Slightly overwhelmed little brother.

           Happy Birthday Precious girls!


Linked up here:

New product and a GIVEAWAY! {Closed}

*CLOSED*
Our giveaway winner has been contacted. She has 48 hours to get back to me. 
Thank you for each one of you that entered. I love doing giveaways so stay tuned... we have an awesome one coming up next month for Evie and Lizzie's 4th birthday party! 

For those of you who would like to order, here is a 15% discount code for you... just because!
Discount code: BLOGLOVE15

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Original post:
Just listed a brand spankin' new dress and matching hair clip at Evie n Lizzie!

I love this fabric print. How fun is this for summer?

I honor of our newest dress and hair clip I will be giving one of each to one winner!

Just leave a comment for each item you choose to do

~ Leave a comment telling me what size you would choose if you won

~Follow Evie n Lizzie on Twitter @evienlizzie 

~Tweet about this giveaway and leave a link in your comment

~Fan Evie n Lizzie on Facebook

~Become a follower of Evie n Lizzie 

There are 5 possible ways to enter.

Let's get started!

Giveaway ends on Thursday,  May 5th at midnight.

(US and Canada)

Naps and Napping ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz......

I am at a loss for creative ways to implement nap time. Evelynn and Elizabeth stopped taking naps at 2 (pretty much when they figured out how to get out of their cribs... little monkeys). Nathan will occasionally nap but not every day. I NEED them to have some kind of nap/rest/quiet time. The girls play together and keep each other awake if they are both in the same room. I have been putting one in my bed and the other in their own bed and they will occasionally succumb to sweet, quiet sleep. Hoping this sticks!

Any suggestions?

Ruffle Pants

My girls (Evie and Lizzie) call them Princess pants... Call them what YOU want, THEY are HOT right now!!!

Sizes 12 months - girls 10

***UPDATED! We now have infant sizes!***

 

Cute little toes!

These pants are available in my shop! Any color you want!

www.evienlizzie.com

Earrings

I love me some earrings!

When I started seeing these flower cabochon earrings on Etsy I fell in love...

I bought a few pair and then I realized that I could make them myself!

SO I DID!

Check out Evie n Lizzie for lots of other colors and options...I also have mini button earrings!

Linking up!

In Response...

In response to Gussy Sews question today... YES I AM!!!

I am SUPER excited to be part of Gussy Sews giveaway day tomorrow!

If you have not been introduced to Maggie's blog you ought to! Full of fun, how-tos, tidbits about her sweet puppy and giveaways.

Hop on over and enter away! (Starts on the 7th at 12:01 AM!)

Can ya tell I'm excited? :)

Valentine's Day Heart Bunting {And Giveaway!}

***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***

The winner is  kpintn You have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail!

Thanks to everyone for playing!

I made a bunting similar to this one last year. I was just playing around with felt and ribbon and this is what came out! I really love the simplicity of it!

**LOVE**

This one is currently making our kitchen a bit festive.

She's practicing her "wink"

Would you like to win a bunting from Evie n Lizzie of your own?

Let's make this simple... K?

Just leave a comment for each item you choose to do

~Tell me what color combo you would choose if you won...

(Pinks & Red OR Rainbow)

~Follow Evie n Lizzie on Twitter @evienlizzie 

~Tweet about this giveaway and leave a link in your comment

~Fan Evie n Lizzie on Facebook

~Become a follower of Evie n Lizzie 

There are 5 possible ways to enter.

This should be fun! Let's get started!

Giveaway ends on Friday,  February 4th at midnight.

(US and Canada)

Bandana Dress

In my little Etsy shop these bandana dresses have been great sellers...

I am planning a tutorial in the next few weeks so you can make one of your own... 

OR you could buy one HERE!

They are also available in red, pink and navy (lots of new colors are planned for spring!)

 

Lazy Day

photo credit here

We sure have had a lazy Saturday around here. I got up with the kiddos this morning. When my husband finally rolled out of bed we sat around for awhile, I remarked about how tired I was and he suggested I take a nap. That is EXACTLY what I did... for three hours! We tag-teamed again and he headed back for a few winks. Now he's off to the gym while I dress/feed/entertain/chase around our littles until my parents come over and then it's date night! Whew! Just about the pace we like on a cold Saturday.





I had better go get ready for our date! (we're cheap, our favorite place? Barnes and Nobel!)

What do YOU do on lazy Saturdays?

Coffee

I really don't feel like I can start my day with out a cup (or three!!) of coffee. I like mine strong, hot, creamy and sweet.

 photo credit here

How do you like your coffee?

Sweet Heart Celebration Reminder!!!

Don't forget about the Sweet Heart Celebration over at Seventh Smith's Fabulous Friday Freebies!
The first giveaway of 7 is over and there were over 1350 entries! (You can enter as many times as you want!)

Sweet Heart Celebration!

Aren't these dresses adorable? 

I know the girls are, I'm talking about the dresses right now. :)

Would you like one? FOR FREE?

How about a pair of these lovelies?

My friend, Mandy over at SeventhSmith is having a giveaway day on Friday 

and you DO NOT want to miss out on all of the goodies she has in store! You see, she has a very special little girl who is celebrating a VERY special 3rd birthday. Read Evie's story and then tomorrow hop on over to SeventhSmith and help us celebrate!

Evienlizzie is giving away one heart pillowcase dress AND a pair of ruffle pants of your choice!

And we're not the only ones giving stuff away, there are loads of goodies in store.

Don't worry, I'll remind you to enter tomorrow!