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
Tracie
October 24, 2019 at 5:21 amI left a comment on your last post! Apple picking looks like duh a great time.
Emily
October 24, 2019 at 5:23 amCongrats, Lauren!! I left a comment on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread!
Jacqulyn Whidden
October 24, 2019 at 5:44 amI’m sooo obsessed with you post! Thanks for all the recipe ideas! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dawn Krenz
October 24, 2019 at 5:54 amI posted on your lasagna recipe. I can’t wait to try it next weekend. Perfect dish for a house full of people.
Congratulations on ten years!
Heidi Matson
October 24, 2019 at 5:54 amCongratulations on your hard work Lauren! I have loved watching you grow into the amazing blogger and mommy you are! Thanks for sharing your journey! I commented on the “we’re moving” post. Just curious if you would recommend Boise, ID!
Maria Granado
October 24, 2019 at 6:12 amI just wanted to say thank you for all the great posts and allowing us into your world! I love all the recipes and posts and gives me some really good ideas for my dinner rotations.
Jayme-Lyn Paul
October 24, 2019 at 6:12 amHey Lauren,
I just commented on the peanut butter fudge post.
Also wanted to thank you for the time you take to blog I love seeing everything from you. Also congrats on 10years
Ginger Sterling
October 24, 2019 at 6:19 amI left a comment on the coconut pineapple chicken and peppers. Can’t wait to try it!! Congrats on 10 years and all you have accomplished/survived in that time!! God bless!!
Krista Wyman
October 24, 2019 at 6:19 amI left a comment on your Pumpkin Gingersnap Banana Pudding recipe. I love sooo many of your recipes and have followed you on Pinterest for forever it seems like! Yay for 10 years! ❤️
Jeanette
October 24, 2019 at 6:20 amCongrats on 10 years! What an accomplishment!
I posted on your Chicken Pad Thai recipe!
Jennifer
October 24, 2019 at 6:24 amCongrats on 10 years, Lauren!! I left a comment in the pumpkin chocolate chip bead recipe since it’s our fave!
Sandy Manning
October 24, 2019 at 6:25 amI left a rating and comment on your “Famous Butter Rice.” So easy and so good. I make this a lot. In fact, in just the last two weeks! Whenever I try one of your recipes I feel like it is without fear it won’t be good. You’re a solid recipe developer! Happy 10 years! I would love to win this. My husband has been out of work for a very long time. This would be the way we could participate in celebrating Christmas.
Heather Land
October 24, 2019 at 6:30 amI commented on the Family Post about the Baby Blessing at your Church. Your family is beautiful!!! Congratulations on 10 years and best wishes to you all!
Lisa
October 24, 2019 at 6:33 amHi, even though I’ve tried quite a bit of your recipes, I never thought of leaving a post. Sorry because they are always so good and easy to follow. I commented on the Chicken Salad with grapes recipe.
Erin
October 24, 2019 at 6:35 amCheers to 10 years! I left a comment on your Guide to Picky Eaters post. Thanks!
JULIE BRETOI
October 24, 2019 at 6:36 amJust posted on your yummy pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe. Love following you and your family 🙂
Leah Hribal Van Horn
October 24, 2019 at 6:39 amCongratulations on 10 years. I am loving your recipes excited to try more. I commented on the creamy ranch chicken casserole recipe.
Jodi Ogren
October 24, 2019 at 6:46 amCongrats on 10 years! I posted on your Pumpkin Sugar Cookie post. They were so good!!
Elizabeth K.
October 24, 2019 at 6:48 amHello I left a comment on the Lemon Crinkle Cookie post!
megean Applegate
October 24, 2019 at 6:49 amCommented on the chargrilled tomatillo salad and dressing recipe!!!
Kristen
October 24, 2019 at 6:51 amI left a comment on your Easy Pork Potstickers recipe (which I have been eyeing up on and off for a while). Potstickers are my new weekend project. 🙂 And congrats on 10 years; that’s quite the accomplishment!
Emiky
October 24, 2019 at 6:58 amI absolutely love the beef stew in the crock pot!! So yummy on a cold day!!
Vicki Edwards
October 24, 2019 at 7:14 amI posted under desserts. Peanut Butter Blossoms are one of my favorite holiday cookies. Yum! 😋
Steph
October 24, 2019 at 7:22 amHi Lauren, I have saved dozens of your recipes. I commented on your peanut butter fudge recipe. Can’t wait to make it. Thanks 😊
Jill Peay
October 24, 2019 at 7:23 amPosted on your Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread site. Thank you so much!!
Jamie Kimbler
October 24, 2019 at 7:25 amCongratulations on 10 yrs!
I commented on the crockpot recipe for beef stew! I made my shopping list for this and a few of your other easy recipes!!!
Thanks for doing this blog!
Robin
October 24, 2019 at 7:28 amI commented on your ultimate banana cake recipe :0)))
Toni Roberts
October 24, 2019 at 7:32 amPosted on the easy meatballs! Congrats on 10 years and the baby!
Pat STRUIKSMA
October 24, 2019 at 7:36 amI left a comment on your salted Carmel chocolate chip cookies. They looked delicious!
Skylar Munster
October 24, 2019 at 7:37 amCongrats on 10 years! That’s amazing!🎊🎉 I left a comment on your Baby Porter post! I have been following you for a couple years now and love your family blog posts and have tried many recipes. Keep up the great work! You have a wonderful family.
Amy A
October 24, 2019 at 7:38 amHappy 10 years!!! I posted my comment on your Morning Glory Muffins 🙂 I love all of your recipes!
Kimberly Bloomfield
October 24, 2019 at 7:38 amI left a comment on your perfect shortbread cookies 😋🤤
Courtney Obland
October 24, 2019 at 7:39 amHello! Left my comment on the Buttery Mashed Potatoes recipe. Looks good!
Kimberly Bloomfield
October 24, 2019 at 7:40 amI left a comment on your perfect shortbread cookies recipe😋🤤
Ryley
October 24, 2019 at 7:47 amWhat a fun contest!! I found some old favorites while looking around. I left my comment on 15 minute ramen. Because I’m making that tonight!
Ash
October 24, 2019 at 7:52 amHappy ten years! I left a comment on lasagna cups. Cheers!
Alessandra
October 24, 2019 at 7:52 amHi! I left a comment on your stromboli recipe! It’s my favorite!
Thanks!
Wendy Forbes
October 24, 2019 at 8:07 amI left a comment on the Mexican Street Corn recipe. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging!
Rachel
October 24, 2019 at 8:10 amPosted in 1 hour Cinnamon Roll – the first recipe of yours I tried and still make every year! Yum! ❤️
Carly
October 24, 2019 at 8:15 amPUMPKIN. BREAD. deeeelish- left my comment there. Congrats on 10 years of blogging!
Cheryl Embry
October 24, 2019 at 8:17 amPosted on your pumpkin pie 😊
Debi Civisca
October 24, 2019 at 8:21 amI posted on my number one go to fun recipe Cowboy caviar. I have brought it to all my friends homes for get together sand now I make it on Buffalo Bill Sunday’s. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dawn Ritz
October 24, 2019 at 8:27 amI love everything about your blog! Left a comment on the pecan pumpkin cobbler recipe post.
Amy Miller
October 24, 2019 at 8:30 amI commented on your Simple Sunday Meatloaf recipe because I have been searching for a great meatloaf recipe! Love all your recipes and your blog! Congrats on 10 years! <3
Eleni
October 24, 2019 at 8:39 amCongratulations!!!
Love your recipes!😋
Shelli Wright
October 24, 2019 at 8:42 amI commented on the Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe. I am excited to try it out next week when I go visit my daughter for her birthday! Congrats on the 10 years! I enjoy your recipes and family posts!
Cindy Johnson
October 24, 2019 at 8:45 amI left a comment on the yummy looking Salty Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies!🍪🍪🍪
Trudy Miller
October 24, 2019 at 8:49 amCongratulations on an incredible accomplishment, ten years strong!! Love following you, your family, and your recipes. I left my comment on the peanut butter cup fudge…yum!!
Melissa Bernardo
October 24, 2019 at 8:49 amCongrats on blogging for 10 years! I commented on your buttery mashed potatoes post. Thanks for the chance!
Melissa Bernardo
October 24, 2019 at 8:54 amCongrats on ten yours blogging! I commented on your buttery mashed potatoes post. Thanks for the chance to win this amazing prize! 🤞🏼❤️