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bake my cake 2012: let’s get judgy
First off, I’d like to say that I’m totally stoked that so many of you took time out of your busy schedules to Bake My Cake. I’m not sure what that says about the quality of your lives, but whatevs. I know how much time, money, sweat and swearin’ goes into these things, and I appreciate it…
Read Moretips for winning competitions on movita beaucoup
Pumpkin Carve-Off, Ginger, and Bake My Cake. I loves me some competitions! I’m thinking you do too, as you almost broke the internet whilst voting in the last battle royale. Now, some of you first-time competitors might be feeling funny in your tummies. Don’t fret, I’m here to help. Here are some tips, in no particular order,…
Read Morebake my cake 2012
. . . I’m turning 40 in May. Well, I’m supposed to turn 40, but I haven’t decided if I’m going to do it yet. Anyhoo, to mark the occasion (or non-occaision), I was thinking we could have a friendly competition. Like Pumpkin Carve-Off and Ginger. Because I’m thinking nothing bonds people more than some…
Read Moreginger 2011: the champ
I am pleased to announce that Sydney and her wicked awesome lighthouse dominated the final round of Ginger voting, making her our official Ginger 2011 champ. Congratulations, Sydney! I’m sending a big thank you shout out to the voters out there – you made the competition extra fun, and many of you left thoughtful comments…
Read Moreginger 2011 – final vote
And then there were four. Now these champions will face off in a ginger battle royale. Are you ready for some bad-ass ginger fun? Voting will be open until tomorrow morning at 9 am AST/8 am EST (Friday, December 23rd). That’s an extra few hours of voting time to give everyone the chance to promote the…
Read Moreginger 2011 – the second two finalists
Winner, Group 3: Kate & Company’s Ginger Mansion with 39.18% of the vote. Winner, Group 4: Hadley’s Three Little Piggies with 35.78% of the vote. (Narrowly beating out Paul, who had 34.25% of the vote. I was on pins and needles all night!) These two hardcore contenders will battle the winners from Group 1 & 2 in…
Read Moreginger 2011 – group 4
Here’s the final grouping of ginger masterpieces. Your Group 4 contenders are: . Paul’s Pied-à-Terre Paul, of The Ossington Kitchen, sent the following real estate ad with his entry: Tired of those heartless, cookie cutter housing developments? This delightful pied a terre is the answer to your prayers. Perfect for the mature gal who needs…
Read Moreginger 2011 – group 3
Can you feel it? Thing are heating up! Here are your Group 3 entries: . Movita’s Pretty in Pink Cottage Pretty in pink. Just like movita. How do you think I won 2.0 over? I mean, once you’ve drooled on your pants on your second date, you’ve gotta wear a lot of pink crap to…
Read Moreginger 2011 – the first two finalists
Winner, Group 1: Sydney’s Maritime Shout-Out Lighthouse with 49.67% of the vote. Winner, Group 2: Becca and Emma’s Wintery Ginger Mansion with 77.04% of the vote. These two hardcore contenders will meet in the final round of voting on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Congrats, ladies! Thanks to the other competitors for an amazing show of talent. I hope…
Read Moreginger 2011 – group 2
Are you sitting down? What we’ve got here is a student-studded gingerfest. Here are your Group 2 entries: . Ann’s Gingerbread Valley Life Sciences Building Yup. You read that right. Ann’s crew recreated the Life Sciences Building from their university campus, thus proving that you can’t keep a geek down. Ann’s entry came with the…
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