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Back by popular demand is another Hip Hostess Apron Giveaway!
This last March I had almost 300 friends vying for one of these gorgeous aprons.
This particular giveaway we’re going to talk about our pantries! When our pantries are full, we feel secure. We know what we’ll be eating the next day!
But back to The Hip Hostess. This mother-daughter team sells gorgeous aprons that are so well-made, and perfect for gift-giving. My newest apron (don’t you love the avocado green?) came packaged so beautifully, I had to take pictures for you to see how it arrived in the mail.
Tasteful presentation
Classy
Comfy & fitting
I love wearing it, even in the garden (picking sweet basil!)
PANTRY TALK
Answer one of these questions for a simple chance to win!
Is your pantry a cupboard or do you have a walk-in pantry?
Describe how you feel when your PANTRY is stocked.
Do you feel differently when your pantry is low?
Or, is your pantry organized?
I’d say I feel ELATED. I LOVE a full pantry – I love having it stocked where my kids can find food to feed their friends, or where I can see what I have to whip up a quick meal.
But my pantry doesn’t seem to stay organized. So in my new kitchen, I’m going to work on this!
EASY TO WIN
Your comment puts you in the drawing, and if you tweet about it, or you post about it (I DO give you permission to use my top photo), your name goes in TWICE. Let me know either way.
WINNER ANNOUNCED
I’ll be announcing the winner this Friday!
Best of luck to all of you! If you have a minute, check out The Hip Hostess blog! Or head on over and check out the beautiful assortment and styles.
(Very top photo: Me and Haggis. I love our doggie. Haggis is such a part of our family! And he loves to chase our kids around in our backyard.)
Check out Nester’s removable chalk decals that she is giving away!
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Love love love the aprons! Such beautiful fabrics!
My pantry is two shelves while we are in rental limbo, and when it is full I can't find/or get to anything. It does give comfort though, knowing it is so full of possibilities. When it is low, I am low. That's just an opportunity to get creative though, right?
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I hope I win one
My pantry is a closet in the kitchen of an older house – when it's stocked, I know that I could survive for a month without going to the store! In fact, I'd like to try doing that one of these days …
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I have cupboards as my pantry…have dreamed of having a walk-in pantry! I feel very organized and on top of things when I know that I have enough food for at least a few healthy meals in my pantry. I like to menu plan, so not just any food in the cupboard makes me happy and organized; but having all of the ingredients to be able to throw together a nutritious meal, now that's what I'm talking about!
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My pantry is not full and it is not very well organized. I am impressed with people who have a well-stocked pantry. Kroger's is very close to my house and I seem to make many trips there for that one ingredient that isn't in my pantry. Will I ever learn???
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My pantry is only a cupboard…well, a couple of cupboards actually. I have an extra one in the laundry room for extras. But it works for us.
zeelandchick@sbcglobal.net
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My pantry is a stocked walk in one and I love it! I have food in there, arts and crafts, and paper goods. I just went to the grocery today and stocked up on all that was low. I so love my pantry being organized, everything has a home and I use many baskets, and plastic shelf containers for the crafts. It is one of my favorite "rooms" in the house. And the kids love it too because if they ever need to check out a glow-in-the-dark something it's the first place they go!
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Cute apron!
I'm always writing about the importance of keeping a deep pantry on my blog.
What I notice the most when my pantry is low on items is I can't be as "last minute" in my cooking and baking when creativity hits.
When it is full, I have most of what I need for many recipes (especially baking).
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I love the aprons, so cute! My pantry is a not a walk in. It's rather small. It's the one thing I didn't like about the house when we moved in. Having my pantry full is so much better than empaty. It makes me feel like I have more choices.
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That Haggis is sure a cutie!!
I've just recently became a fan of Aprons and at the moment do not have any!! I am starting to craft, so I guess I am on the road to collecting them. The green has the prettiest scalloped bottom, I love how they are full with the bib. I will check out their blog shortly.
My pantry is always changing as we entertain alot on an impromptu basis and it is wonderful to always keep items that can be used to whip up an appetizer or a full meal, just add the protein. My son constantly has friends over and they are 13/14 year old boys, so boy can they eat. I feel like a better mom and provider if they can just all come up and look and see something that they like.
Great post, thanks so much for the generous giveaway opportunity!
Enjoy the rest of your day!!
Hugs xOxO, Nerina
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My pantry is a cupboard that is relatively organized, but always has room for improvement!
Love the aprons BTW.
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I'm on a tighter weekly grocery budget lately so I love when my pantry's full, because it means I bought it all on sale and have plenty of food without spending a lot! And thankfully it stays pretty organized as long as my husband doesn't put the groceries away.
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I love a full pantry, because things to store I only buy if they are really on sale. So if the pantry is full, that means I've got a lot of food without spending a lot of money. And it even stays organized as long as my husband is not the one putting the groceries away.
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My pantry consists of two small upper cabinets, so it is an absolute necessity that it is always organized. A full pantry, by my standards, is usually an empty pantry by the standards of someone with a walk-in, but it is still comforting to me!
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i heart the cherry apron!
i have split my pantry between the kitchen cupboards and a bookcase in the garage i use for canned/boxed goods.
i stock up when things are on sale and also buy dups of ingredients for our favorite meals. that way, i have stuff on hand for quick meals, like when we have unexpected guests.
i try to keep a pound or so of ground beef thawed, just use it up every 3 or 4 days so it doesn't go bad. i also keep a bag of IQF chicken breasts in the freezer because they can be used without thawing. between the ground beef and the chicken, i am ready for every occasion.
i always keep a box of brownie mix hidden so i can make a quick after-dinner treat! it can cook while we eat!
wonderful giveaway, great hostess!
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Well how exciting is this! What a beautiful apron and packaging is super important..wish more companies realized this.
I have a pantry cupboard and it is organized with the help of baskets and containers of course
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My pantry is shelving in the basement. Due to the way I shop, my pantry is almost always stocked.
I do keep my pantry fairly organized. It is so much easier to see at a glance what I have and what I need.
The apron is beautiful. I think I'll take a few minutes to head over and browse their site. Window shopping of sorts…
Thanks for such a great giveaway opportunity!
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I feel secure when my pantry is stocked, but also feel the need to purge the pantry of items that have been sitting there for too long.
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As I type, my pantry is near empty. Such a helpless feeling, not knowing what is for dinner and just praying I can scrape one more dinner together so I don't have to drag two tired children to the store. A full pantry, well, is empowering. Anything goes, dinner is easy, lunches a breeze, no worries. With a full pantry, even a surprise guest or the need to help someone out with a meal is just simple. I certainly am not looking forward to my trip to the grocery, but I will be sooo happy when my pantry is contentedly full.
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I have a crush on these aprons.
I do not have a pantry per se. I put a shelf in my hallway closet but that now holds games, my grain mill, ribbon. I need to organize my cabinets and lazy susan. I like when they are full but not overflowing and messy. I haven't reached that goal yet.
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Beautiful aprons! I do love a full pantry-it makes me feel prepared (I always have something on hand for spur of the moment guests) and it makes me feel so grateful for God's provision!
When it's empty I'm forced to be creative….
of course I love it organized but I live with three kiddos-who are always digging for something!
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I do NOT have a pantry. I do have a lazy susan type corner cupboard, that never stays organized, and that our toddler is always into. he carried a can of soup all around the house just yesterday!
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We have a cottage cupboard for a pantry!
Mia
http://www.Aspiring-Homemaker.blogspot.com
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My pantry is organized and usually includes all of the items I frequently use. I keep a shopping list and whenever an item is getting low I purchase a new one. I try not to overstock though as I want to be sure to not allow items to sit unused.
Great apron giveaway and I am placing it on my sidebar
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I have both a walk-in pantry and a smaller kitchen sized one. I love having the pantry FULL and being able to 'shop' from there.
Thanks for the chance.
http://www.xanga.com/crafttealady
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Hey there! I know it's been so long but I wanted to come by and catch up. Love the photo of you and your doggie. And the one of you in your apron. Your lipstick matches!!!
I am in need of an apron so I am going to go check out that site. Hope all is well!!!!!!!!!!
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I am super giddy when my pantry is stocked!! I get so excited about it that a few months ago…I even sat down and inventoried it. HAHA! But seriously…I feel blessed that I have a stocked pantry. I've heard stories of mommas who weren't able to feed there babies at one rough time or another, and I can't imagine that. So…I feel blessed when my pantry is stocked…that's my answer!
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My pantry is fairly stocked, but I do need to do a big shopping (especially of the things we use often!) We have a huge, walk-in pantry, but so few kitchen cabinets. I started to label the pantry but stopped, I have to get back to that soon! It is pretty well-organized, but it could use a few hours of moving things around and cleaning, reorganizing and labeling!
Love the aprons!
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I LOVE a full pantry. Nothing says security to my fleshy self quite like plenty of food!
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My kitchen is very tiny and I have no pantry, other than my cupboards. I love having a full pantry; it inspires me to cook! I love to organize it so that all the labels are in the same direction, but it often is NOT organized being a working mom.
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A pantry full of staples is a good thing, but a pantry full of easy snacks or treats never lasts long — it seems like when it's stocked with those things, my family (me included!) has less self-control and eats more or faster. No walk-in pantry here — I'd love one!
orangetriangle2 AT yahoo DOT com
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I LOVE an organized pantry! Where you know exactly what you have! I just cleaned mine out! I am adding more baskets, chalkboard ruler tags, and more to organize it further!
So excited! Thanks for the chance on winning one of the beautiful aprons!
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V. cute apron. thanks for the giveaway
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I am thrilled when my pantry is stocked b/c that means I don't have to go the grocery store…yahoo!!
It makes my kids happy too {and my husband}~
sandy toe
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We just moved and my pantry space has been downsized. I find that I'm calmer when I have a good 'stock' but I too am working on organization.
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I have a walk in pantry, and it's usually not very organized. I like to keep in stocked because it's kind of like an emergency fund. I also like to keep it full because the kids seem to take it over with art supplies and toys if shelves are empty.
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Hi there!
These aprons are so cute!! My pantry is not a walk in one, I wish! I love those!! And it isn't very organized, unfortunately.
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We have been living off our pantry these past couple weeks while waiting for a very substantial accounts receivable check to arrive.Having food in store made an uncomfortable situation more bearable.
I don't own any modern aprons,these look very chic.
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I cannot sleep if there is space between the dry goods in my pantry! But when it's full…oh, the serenity and joy I feel is indescribable. I run a home bakery so those shelves get emptied pretty quickly these days:)
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My pantry is not a walk-in but two nice tall cabinets with pull out shelves. In one cabinet, I put everything that has been opened. In the other, the new unopened items. I love it when they are both full, and I can put a meal together from what I find. Love these aprons!
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my pantry is clean and organized and it feels SO GOOD! I love opening the door to see everything neatly organized. If the rest of the house is a chaotic mess, I go open my pantry door and smile.
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I keep my pantry full! I've had pantries in cabinets, pantries in basements and nice walk in pantries. No matter what, I enjoy knowing my family has plenty of healthy food on hand to eat without having to run to the store every day!
And I would LOVE to have one of those beautiful aprons!!
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With 7 kids a full pantry seems only a dream, especially during the summer with all home from school. The few times it does happen, it makes me feel safe and happy that I am not struggling to come up with something with only a few ingredients. Would love another apron because I cook all day long and it is a necessity!
Amy ajayx3@yahoo.com
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I love a full pantry during the summertime, but now Mr and I are empty nesters. We learned to shop every day for dinner when we lived overseas and thats how we like to shop and eat when its just the two of us. The aprons are fabulous! Of course around here Mr does the cooking!!!
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My pantry is a double-door closet type. It isn't a walk in but spacious. I love, love, love when it is stocked and organized. It stays somewhat organized with a few times needing some attention when we can't locate something where it usually is. I love when it is stocked because I can most likely have my staples ready to go for a meal or spur of the moment urge to make something. Thanks!
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Whoo hoo another chance to win. I'm going to post about it
tonight or tomorrow….have to do it when I'm near a connection.
My pantry is a walk in but there are no doors. I posted a picture awhile back I would love for it to be always full but it's rarely even half full! I use baskets I got from costco to help with organizing. I use glass jars to hold beans and rice. Right now my canned goods are kept in my cupboards and items we use daily on the pantry shelves (which aren't finished
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I have a cupboard that I try to keep well stocked. It is a benefit to have a full cupboard so you can make things on the spur of the moment and can help those in need through our church Food Pantry.
When I read the titles for the pictures, I was amazed that the first picture was you. I THOUGHT it was your daughter! I'm serious!
Love the aprons!
Betty in Oklahoma
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My pantry is freaky organized (labels & all)!
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My pantry is organized and I love keeping it that way so I can tell when I am running low on things we use frequently.
Thanks for a chance to win, I would love a cute apron!
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Is your pantry organized? Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho (rolling on the floor). Are you kidding? My pantry is NOT, may I repeat NOT, organized. I wish it were but sadly it is not. I think I would feel a lot better if it were – let me put that on my TO DO list. Maybe I could organize it if I was wearing a dolly apron?
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I would wear one of those aprons as a cover-up, I love it so much. As for my pantry, it's a closet but not a walk-in. I love it when it's organized (but it's usually not) and I love it even more when it's stocked. It makes me feel rich.
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