Hi friends!
I wanted to pop on here with a quick pre-holiday post to tell you all THANK YOU!!
This month marks TEN YEARS of blogging! I can’t even believe it. So much has happened with my life and this little blog of mine in those years.
We added three more kids to our family, we moved from Idaho to Oregon, back to Idaho and now New York, we’ve bought (and sold) two homes, Gordon got a great job, got laid off from said job, got his masters and landed his dream job, I reached milestones online, have made and shared thousands of recipes, have consumed even more calories (😬🙈🎉) and have found my place and my voice online.
I probably am not the most popular blogger you follow online with the largest following and that’s ok. My purpose and goal isn’t to be the most popular (though the more the merrier!) It’s to provide the highest quality, most reliable recipes so you can have more confidence in the kitchen.
So, for all of you who have followed along for however long, THANK YOU for trusting me to be a part of your day and for being wonderful and positive and supportive of me and my family. We read every comment, every email, every Instagram message and appreciate it all.
That’s it 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
And don’t forget to find me on Instagram for more NYC fun in real time.
1,890 Comments
Marin Colby
October 22, 2019 at 8:16 pmI commented on the home made granola recipe!
Mary Rodriquez
October 22, 2019 at 8:16 pmLeft my comment on your shortbread cookie recipe. Congratulations on your anniversary!
Lora
October 22, 2019 at 8:17 pmLeft a comment on the blueberry muffin post…. yum!
Heidi Hinman
October 22, 2019 at 8:17 pmI commented under the 50 Christmas Cookies, but more specifically for the Christmas Funfetti Cake Batter Truffles! That said, everything I’ve tried that you have posted has turned out great! That recipe, however, has become a family gathering staple item. Congrats on 10 years! Time flies so fast!
Ruthy
October 22, 2019 at 8:17 pmDone! Feeling celebratory and comfy with the classic meatloaf.
Donna
October 22, 2019 at 8:17 pmI left a comment on your ‘Perfect Shortbread’ recipe!! It looks so good, so thick and buttery and scrumptious….I can’t wait to try it. I know my family will love it!!! (I may try a batch with some almond extract in it—-only the perfect cookie!!)
Monique Rizzo
October 22, 2019 at 8:18 pmI posted on your Simple Bruschetta Recipe post.
Thanks Lauren. Love watching your little family 🙂
Linda
October 22, 2019 at 8:19 pmI posted on the chicken piccata recipe! Can’t wait to try it . . . love your recipes!
Leanne Hiebert
October 22, 2019 at 8:20 pmCongratulations! I left a comment on your Black Forest cake recipe…yum
Patricia Hartsock
October 22, 2019 at 8:20 pmI commented on your cheese fondue recipe post. Congratulations on ten years of blogging!
Amanda Maxwell
October 22, 2019 at 8:20 pmI left a comment on your chicken salad recipe. It sounds good! Congratulations on 10 years!
Jordyn Redmond
October 22, 2019 at 8:20 pmI commented on the puppy chow 😍 super excited to try it too! Love your posts ❤
Laura Estel
October 22, 2019 at 8:21 pmCommented on the skillet lasagna recipe. Still a staple in our house! Happy 10 years! It has been such a joy following. We are so grateful for you!
Heather Martinolich
October 22, 2019 at 8:21 pmCongrats! 🎉
Commented on that yummy looking pressure cooker creaky Cajun pasta! 😋
Christa Halverson
October 22, 2019 at 8:21 pmI left a comment on your recent Chili picture. It looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Dawna Martin
October 22, 2019 at 8:21 pmCongratulations on 10 years! Left a comment on your crockpot beef stew recipe!
Adriana
October 22, 2019 at 8:22 pmI left a comment on the Fish Taco recipe! Yay for 10 years! Congratulations!!!
Bronna Weaver
October 22, 2019 at 8:22 pmI commented on your family blessing day!! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!
Nancy Parker
October 22, 2019 at 8:22 pmLeft my comment for your slow cooker pot roast recipe. Love it 😍
Jill
October 22, 2019 at 8:22 pmHi Lauren! I left a comment on your Paris post, the one where your air bnb was a bit too close to the action with the yellow jackets!
Lindy Gohl
October 22, 2019 at 8:22 pmHi Lauren, I posted on a few of my favorite things from the family section . i really have enjoyed you from facebook but have begun following you from IG now also . I love reading about your adventures in NewYork & everything . Thanks for how you share your heart & who you are authentically on all your pages . I am not interested in the most popular blogger , that’s not the size & measure of anything really . The heart & passion you do something with is and you excel in displaying and conveying that in family , recipes , convo’s with readers , everything <3 Congrats on 10 years !!!!! A truly huge accomplishment especially when done with such heart & grace 🙂
Jennifer Rose
October 22, 2019 at 8:23 pmCommented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread! Yum!
Nicole
October 22, 2019 at 8:23 pmI left a comment on another post. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Emily Prine
October 22, 2019 at 8:23 pmLeft a comment on the Sept 3 This Week at the Brennan’s post. Congrats on ten years!!!
Nicole
October 22, 2019 at 8:24 pm(On your French toast bake 🙂
Allyson
October 22, 2019 at 8:24 pmI left a comment on your easy chocolate frosting recipe. Just made it tonight!
Janhavi
October 22, 2019 at 8:27 pmCongratulations on 10yrs and thanks for the great recipes. I left a comment on your easy chocolate frosting recipe because it’s my absolute favorite. Every year we enjoy it on cake when we celebrate the kids birthdays. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Becky Speight
October 22, 2019 at 8:27 pmI posted on the Paris travel blog!
Johanna
October 22, 2019 at 8:27 pmI posted on one month of crockpot recipes 😁. Thank you for the ideas.
Camille Davis
October 22, 2019 at 8:28 pmI left a comment on The Perfect Lemon Bars and can’t wait to try them!! I love your recipes and following your adorable family!
Elizabeth Kimmeyy
October 22, 2019 at 8:29 pmI posted a comment on the lemon poppyseed cake post. Happy 10 years!
Stacy Vakassian
October 22, 2019 at 8:29 pmHi! I commented on the shortbread cookies post. Yummy !
Megan Crawford
October 22, 2019 at 8:29 pmI left a Comment on the perfect lemon bars.
Congrats on 10yrs of success!!
Linda Malsbury
October 22, 2019 at 8:29 pmI commented on your pumpkin donut Post. I can hardly wait to try your recipe. Congratulations on your 10 years.
greg Spalding
October 22, 2019 at 8:29 pmCongratulations Lauren, and thanks for all the videos! I’ve left a comment on the Garlic Knots video, I’ve got to try them soon!
JILL BRESEKE
October 22, 2019 at 8:30 pmCongratulations on 10 years!! That’s quite a remarkable milestone! Thanks for this contest. I always read your FB posts, and save almost all of them to go back and make one day. However, for this, I commented under the chicken piccata recipe as it’s one I plan on making this week! ALL of your recipes look amazing!
Heather
October 22, 2019 at 8:30 pmCongratulations on your 10-year anniversary! I love seeing your journey on Instagram. Thanks for helping me keep my family well-fed and happy!
I commented on your slow cooker recipe for classic chicken noodle soup. It’s one of our family favorites!
Tammy Greer
October 22, 2019 at 8:30 pmI commented on The Chicken Piccata recipe post. Thanks for all the amazing recipes on your blog.
Anne-Marie Walsh
October 22, 2019 at 8:30 pmLeft a comment for the recipe Tostada bites – have enjoyed following your recipes and family over the years 😀
Jennifer Crosslin
October 22, 2019 at 8:31 pmI commented on your Maine vacation. I love that you guys give your kids experiences, those memories are what they will always remember.
Jodi J
October 22, 2019 at 8:32 pmI posted on the pizza dough/cheesy garlic breadsticks. My very first recipe I made of yours. So good! Cheers to 10 years! 🥂
Mandi
October 22, 2019 at 8:32 pmCommented on Welcome Baby Porter ♥️
Leah Rothman
October 22, 2019 at 8:32 pmI just commented on your 25 Detox Water recipes..some of them I’m super excited to try. Drinking more water is a plus and with added benefits..heck yes!!!
Thank you!:)
Sareena Gillespie
October 22, 2019 at 8:32 pmI commented on you chocolate chip pumpkin bread. Can’t wait to try it.
Anja
October 22, 2019 at 8:33 pmJust left a comment on your homemade brownie recipe! And a few days ago, I commented on your brownie in a mug recipe! Sooo good! Thank you!:)
McCall Palmer
October 22, 2019 at 8:33 pmI left a comment on the chewy cinnamon rolls recipe. Congrats on 10 years!!
Jana Pace
October 22, 2019 at 8:34 pmI posted on the 50 healthy school lunch ideas. Love your blog! Happy 10th anniversary
Lindsay Edvalson
October 22, 2019 at 8:35 pmI just commented on your teriyaki chicken recipe! It’d a family fav! Thanks for sharing your recipes!!! 🙂
Julie Olson
October 22, 2019 at 8:35 pmLeft a comment on your 15 Minute Chow Mein Noodles recipe. I’ve had it bookmarked for so long and I can’t believe I haven’t tried it yet. I’m happy to be reminded of it so I can add the ingredients to my shopping list and make it soon. 🙂
Pamela Allen
October 22, 2019 at 8:35 pmHi, I left a comment on your Maine vacation. I have enjoyed your blog. thanks