One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry.
I have what I lovingly refer to as “canoe burn.” It’s that red knee from sitting on a big, open lake with the sun reflecting off the shimmering surface and burning its rays right into your exposed thighs and knees, despite your best efforts to protect them. I’m not complaining, though. The weather was beautiful, and I honestly wish I could have spent another full week in the middle of it with my family, swimming in the cold water and hiking up palisade after palisade to look out over a tree-covered eternity.
Re-entry thus far has been rough. The letdown after a few days of bliss, the bedtime routine mangled and the work piling up in my inbox (let’s not go there, please), not to mention the sports schedules and photo sessions that start bright and early the very next morning (8:00 a.m., anyone?).
After I unpacked and sorted through load after load of forest-stained clothing, I was amazed at just how much Boundary Waters adventure we brought home with us that was now settling into my living room rug and sitting on my wood floors. Luckily, my new WindTunnel, courtesy of Hoover, took care of the mess on both floors with the flick of a switch and left me again with a semi-clean living room. It was extremely useful, and we’ve been enjoying the convenience as a family with both hardwood with rugs and carpet in the basement. Plus, the retractable cord makes putting the vacuum away after using it a breeze. Now, if someone would just come and wash and fold laundry.
I’m giving a Hoover WindTunnel MAX to one lucky Food for My Family Reader:
-7 Floor Settings – adjustable nozzle for every floor type regardless of the surface
-Multi-Cyclonic Technology – 12 cyclones separate fine particles of dirt before reaching the filter with less frequent filter rinsing
-Maximum 28 Feet Automatic Cord Rewind – 28′ auto rewind cord (the longest Hoover® offers) rewinds in seconds at the touch of a button
-Up to 18’ Feet of Above-The-Floor Cleaning Reach – maximum stretched cleaning of stairs, window sills, curtains and hard-to-reach areas.
-Fabulous Filtration – multi-cyclonic filtration, rinsable primary filter and a high-quality final filter made with HEPA media
This week it’s all about quick and easy to prepare, as well as fitting into our Summer Pantry Challenge so I don’t have to run to the store, but I also give myself time to play catchup after being gone for four days. I’m also putting the finishing touches on my french fry recipe for Alexia Foods. I have the flavors narrowed down, and I’m working on how the method on how to properly bake a french fry for the perfect crispy results.
Monday – Salmon Salad
Tuesday – Caprese Omelets
Wednesday – Brick Grilled Chicken
Thursday – Caprese Pasta
Friday – Tomato Crumble
The Preparation Shortcuts:
1. We’re using leftover salmon from our trip for this salad and filling it up with all the garden produce that has been growing while we were gone.
2. Tomatoes are finally ready here, and I’m taking advantage of our ten plants by using them in multiple ways this week. It will make shopping a breeze, and it will ensure none of them go to waste.
3. Caprese Pasta and Omelets comes straight from the pantry and the garden. They’re simple and easy. I’m adding some bacon I have in the fridge to go alongside the omelets, and I’ll use leftover chicken with the pasta to help satisfy the carnivore husband.
4. Use the tomato crumble as a good vehicle to get rid of extra herbs or onions and other vegetables from the earlier food, too.
The Shopping List:
1 whole roaster chicken
1/2 pound asparagus
1 pound fresh mozzarella
Pantry Items:
1 pound salmon
eggs
milk
unsalted butter
garlic
yellow onion
all-purpose flour
yellow cornmeal
extra virgin olive oil
red wine vinegar
balsamic vinegar
spicy brown mustard
honey
salt and pepper
Garden or Farmers Market Items:
1/2 pound fresh green beans
3 cups baby white potatoes
3 ears corn
2 pounds cherry tomatoes
6 pounds mixed variety tomatoes
2 cucumbers
1 teaspoon parsley
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/4 cup scallions
1 cup fresh basil
2 sprigs fresh oregano
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN a Hoover WindTunnel MAX
1. Leave a comment about anything that strikes your fancy: your hardwood floors, what you’re eating this week, whatever. I love hearing from you.
2. Follow @FoodforMyFamily on Twitter and tweet the following, and come back and let me know you did:
Win a Hoover WindTunnel Upright Vacuum from @FoodforMyFamily http://wp.me/puu57-2so
3. Join the Food for My Family community on Facebook. Come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
4. Join the Hoover community on Facebook. Come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.
THE RULES:
This giveaway will run until Sunday, July 24th at 11:59 p.m. EDT and is open to all U.S. residents. A winner will be chosen at random using Random.org from all eligible entries. Each reader has 4 chances to win by completing the above tasks and leaving a separate comment for each entry method completed. Chosen winner must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. Good luck!
Hoover sent me a WindTunnel to review of my own. I was not compensated for this post and the views and opinions are my own.
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August 24 – 31 Buttoned Up
Shelley says
Oh, I would love to replace my duct-taped Hoover! No tomatoes around here yet, but we are up to our ears in zucchini and green beans.
Angie P says
This is a crazy week here! So busy and soooo hot!! I would love to win a new Hoover!!
Karen Rambo says
I too like everything to fit together nicely and plan ahead in my cooking to I just grab during the week for meals, especially when I am working. I am trying my hand at my FIRST South Carolina garden and it has not gone well so back to the drawing board next year for me. First time at your site and can’t wait to look around.
Jennifer H says
Great giveaway!! Looking fwd to our vaca in a few weeks!
Angie P says
I tweeted! mommyp4
Jennifer H says
fb fan of Hoover (J Cochrane)
Karen Rambo says
I tweeted on twitter for the vac :o) Looks amazing!!
Rachel says
I like Food For My Family on Facebook.
Rachel says
I joined the Hoover family on Facebook.
Rachel says
I love your blog and all the delicious recipes! Now time to wipe the sleepy from my eyes and go make some bread.
Meredith says
Post- Vacation Depression is the worst!
Kara M. says
Oh man, I’m also having a tough time getting back into the groove after vacation! BUT the raspberries I found at my farmer’s market this weekend have definitely helped 😉
Kara M. says
Oh yeah…I joined the Hoover family on Facebook too 🙂
Richard Haber says
Hi, we just found your blog via a tip from @wearsmanyhats. We are new to food photography and blogging and can use all the inspiration we can get. You seem to be a pretty good candidate for my iGoogle home page! Thanks
Katie says
I’d love a new vacuum! 🙂
Karen K says
Ooo, I’ve wanted one of these for awhile. My allergies are awful and vacuuming every week is a must!
Karen K says
Tweeted on twitter! @thatgoofylady
Karen K says
Liked Hoover on Facebook!
Karen K says
Tried to like your Facebook page but it’s having issues, will do it later this afternoon!
Celia says
My husband and I just moved this past weekend, so we’re busy unpacking, cleaning, and figuring out where everything will go. A new vacuum would be wonderful!
kelly m says
that brick chicken looks delish, oh and I would love a new vaccuum….
Ashley H. says
I could use a new vacuum b/c my dog is shedding like crazy.
Richard Haber says
I am now following Hoover on Facebook
Richard Haber says
Following you on twitter
Richard Haber says
…and tweeted…
Richard Haber says
Liked you on Facebook
Laura says
Gotta plan a full day at home after vaca before returning to usual activities to enjoy the memories and do nothing but some laundry, eating whatever and letting the kids (adults) tell their favorite vaca story. I used to hear about things I’d completely missed or forgotten.
We have 5 sons, so a lot can happen that mom and dad never know about until the “vaca review day”. Kids are all grown with their own families now, but hubby and I still do the vaca review – just the two of us. Really solidifies the wonderful, funny, sad and hmmm moments 🙂
Laura says
Hoover FB – check 🙂
Laura says
Food for My Family FB – check 🙂
Already follow you RSS google reader.
Kelly says
Please enter us. Our vacuum has been on its last leg for a LONG TIME. We, too, are catching up on our garden after vacationing in the PA mountains last week. The zucchini and string beans alone are a task!
reporterkc at hotmail DOT com.
Kelly says
I follow you now through Facebook. reporterkc at hotmail DOT com.
Kelly says
Follow Hoover through Facebook. I’m crossing my fingers!
reporterkc at hotmail DOT com
Lisa T says
I would love to see this work on my hard floors!
Lisa T says
I tweeted!
Lisa T says
I’m following Hoover on FB now. Thank you so much!
joseph gersch jr says
my hardwood floors strike my fancy I would love to see this clean them
joseph gersch jr says
follow @foodformyfamily twitter and tweetedd http://twitter.com/#!/jtwark/status/92992604853116928
joseph gersch jr says
liked food for my family fb
joseph gersch jr says
liked hoover fb
Stacy Makes Cents says
I follow you on Facebook.
Stacy Makes Cents says
Thank you for your wonderful blog. 🙂
Christie P says
I think this week I’ll be making zucchini brownies! I’ll possibly throw in some chocolate chips…can you ever have too much chocolate?
Linda says
I left comment on your fb and on Hoover’s fb page
Jessica H says
I followed you on twitter and retweeted.
Jessica H says
I’m a Facebook fan!
AMBER says
LORD! was just telling hubby we need to get a new vacuum this weekend!!! we need this badly 🙂
AMBER says
just joined your facebook page, no idea why i wasn’t there already!!
Heather says
I followed you on Twitter and tweeted about the giveaway!
Heather says
I am so behind. I have like 1500 unread emails in my inbox. The most I had in the past was 300.
karen d says
Great giveaway!! I’m finally beginning to get tomatoes from my garden. We planted Pink Brandywine, German Johnson, and a few other varieties. I had a BLT for lunch today.YUM!!!!
Heather says
I liked you on FB
AMBER says
joined hover on FB too!!!
saniel says
right now i am looking for work and my son is driving me crazy pulling all my books of the bookshelf singing the titles
Jessica H says
I liked Hoover on Facebook.
Courtney-O says
My car engine imploded this weekend – so sad!
Courtney-O says
I like Food for My Family on FB!
Courtney-O says
I liked Hoover on FB!
Jessica H says
One of the best things about where I live is the variety of local produce. Soon there will be local heirloom tomatoes. They are to die for! We eat them just about every night while they are available. Do you have any good recipes for tomatoes?
Katie | GoodLife Eats says
I totally need a new vacuum. I didn’t realize where you went on your trip. I just read this book: http://www.amazon.com/Shiver-Wolves-Mercy-Maggie-Stiefvater/dp/0545123267 and they talked about that area in the story. That is kind of random!
Katie | GoodLife Eats says
I tweeted the giveaway 🙂
Katie | GoodLife Eats says
I am on the FFMF facebook page
Jessica H says
@chilimel retweeted!
Evelyn R says
I sure could use a new vacuum. My current one has really lost it’s dirt sucking power!
Evelyn R says
I like Food For My Family on Facebook
Evelyn R says
I like Hoover on Facebook
wEndy says
I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win a new Hoover vacuum!!!!
Lori H says
Caprese anything makes me happy!
Alyse says
I am waiting for my dear husband to return from the east coast. He is house-hunting. It is so hot here in East TX- can you say 103 degrees?
Denae says
Would love this to replace my current vacuum!
Denae says
I tweeted. @dahlen
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
OH. I would LOVE this! We have wood floors and a large bull mastiff, the amount of dust and dog hair (gasp)
also, for the carpeted bedrooms that somehow manage to catch crumbs even though food is NOT allowed back there!
I’m drooling now 😉
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
I already follow you 😉 and I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/sthrnfairytale/statuses/93020300966510592
Felicity says
Oh I would very much love a vacuum! I’m in the middle of organizing my whole home. When my husband and I moved in together, we never went through our stuff but just put it all in boxes. Now we have so much stuff and clutter that I feel like I could be a guest star on the show “Hoarders.” So now we are avidly cleaning and downsizing!! It’s looking loads better, but there’s still so much to do. A HEPA vacuum would be oh so helpful! Not to mention, helpful to mine and my toddlers dust & pet dander allergies!
Felicity says
I “liked” you on FB!
Sarah R. says
My biggest pet peave is stepping on floors and feeling grit under my feet. My college roommate teased me because of my obsession with vacuuming. Our vacuum is now spitting gunk back out at us, so we would LOVE a new one. Hoover FB and Twitter, I will now be your fan:)
MichelleH says
‘Canoe burn’ is *pain*! Around here we call it ‘baseball burn’, but a burn by any other name still hurts. lol
Our vac is dying a slow death. Each time I plug it in I expect to find it’s gone. I would love to win a new one and not have to worry ‘is it going to work’ when I have company en route.
Kerry says
I could really use a new vacuum!
Cindy B. says
Great giveaway! I really could use a new vacuum right now.
Cindy B. says
I follow @FoodforMyFamily on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway
Cindy B. says
I fan Food for My Family community on Facebook.
Cindy B. says
I fan Hoover community on Facebook.
Jan says
This is a great give away. My old Hoover is on its last legs.
Diane says
“liked” you on fb recently and enjoy your posts and recipes…making your pesto recipe today from my herb garden! Please enter me in your hoover giveaway (my daughter’s college apt needs a vacuum!) Thanks!
Jennifer M says
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
I am amazed by how dirty my house gets in such a short time. That is what has been on my mind lately. A toddler, a dog, and a husband and our not so on-top-of-it cleaning and well…it gets dirty really quickly. A new vacuum would help 🙂
Casey@Good. Food. Stories. says
Ah, but how well does it work on the dreaded cat tumbleweeds? That’s our big housecleaning problem.
Jan says
I would love to have a new hoover…PLEASE!!!
aknancy says
You put together such a wonderful blog. I enjoy reading every update and of course the wonderful recipes…
Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
Becky K. says
I’m definitely not a camping person… I have been to the Boundary Waters before though. Unfortunately, I was pretty young, and my only memory is my brother pushing me into some poison ivy. Ahh, brothers!
Becky K. says
I’ve liked Food for my Family on facebook!
Christina says
I’ve been thinking recently that I’d like to trade in my cannister Eureka for something smaller, and a Hoover would be just the thing. I’ve only been following your blog for a while now, so I’m new to your comments, but I love your stuff. thanks Christina
Fabs says
i would love a new vaccum, I hate the one I have right now….thanks for the giveaway!
Jenny says
Our vacuum died so we are currently using our shop vac–works fine but hard to lug around and it’s so noisy it terrifies the dog. Would love to win a Hoover!
Laura says
We’ll be eating things that won’t make the kitchen hot this week…..so probably grilled meat & vegetables from our farmers market!
Maris(In Good Taste) says
You are so organized with your meal planning and I suspect life in general. I am glad you had such a nice vacation
Meagan says
I need a new vacuum…I have one that doesn’t do a good job so I borrowed my mom’s extra but it’s not good for my bare floors 🙁 Ah well, that’s life!
Meagan says
I follow you on facebook!
Ames says
This week we need to clean out the fridge as we’re heading to my parent’s for a long weekend
Jasie says
Our current vacuum is getting really old. I was just thinking we could really use a new one. This would be great! Thanks.
Denny says
I’d love to win this. Our current vintage vacuum is really starting to show its age. It still works reasonably well, but I have a feeling that it will not work much longer and that parts are difficult (impossible?) to find. We have painted cement floors so a vacuum is pretty much the floor care around here. They’re due for a new paint job, too. Another project to put on the list.
Katie says
My vacuum just broke, this would be perfect!
Katie says
I am a fan of Food for my Family on Facebook!
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen says
Oh, how I love the Boundary Waters! I’m sure it was spectacular up there — and you got home to ac just in time… I can’t believe how warm it is, even up there this week. Thank you for sharing your menu, prep, and grocery list this week with MPM.
Kristine says
I wish I had wood floors!
Stephanie Phelps says
I am leaving Thursday to go see my son who is in the Marines in Jacksonville N.C. I can’t wait!
Stephanie Phelps says
I follow and tweeted @my4boysand1
http://twitter.com/#!/my4boysand1/status/93163033001590784
Stephanie Phelps says
I jioned the Hoover community on facebook (Stephanie Phelps)
gabriella says
My carpets REALLY need vacuuming!
gabriella says
I follow and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/giacobone/status/93165244498710528
gabriella says
I like Hoover on FB (Gabriella Iacobone)
gabriella says
I like Food for my Family on FB (Gabriella Iacobone)
chika says
Love your blog! My Dyson seems to be on its last legs…I could SO use a new vacuum!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
My husband does the vacuuming (or he makes the kids do it) and I’d love to win a new vacuum for them to use.
Salmon salad sounds delicious!
thanks for the giveaway.
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
@Lexiquin follows you on Twitter
Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/lexiquin/status/93199707492466688
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I like you on Facebook
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I like Hoover on Facebook
Kristen M. says
Everything on your menu looks amazing – especially the salmon salad. Our ripe tomatoes are multiplying too. I love new ideas for how to use them up.
Kristen M. says
I’ve like FFMF on facebook.
Polly says
Glad you arrived home safely and had a good trip.
Polly says
I’m following you on Twitter.
Darrell says
I love how easy yet delicious your menu plan looks:)
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I could use a new vacuum, mine is on it’s last leg and doesn’t suck up anything anymore!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Already follow you on FB of course 🙂
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I tweeted too!
Polly says
I have joined the Hoover community and FoodForMyFamily community on FACEBOOK
Polly says
I added Hoover community and Food For My Family community entries in one blog so I am posting the 4th reply!
Jenny says
I love the BWCA! It’s so hard to come back to real life after a week like that!
Michaeleen says
Our vacuum just broke so this is a great opportunity! Thanks for the chance to win!
Malia says
This week I will be making Mexican lasagna. Yum! Okay now I’m hungry:)
won says
I have got a turkey breast in the crock pot this morning. I’ve never done it in the crock pot before but found a recipe that sounded great and it keeps the oven off on this hot day!
won says
http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/93323681048170497
won says
Joined the Food for My Family community on Facebook. (Wendy T)
won says
Joined the Hoover community on Facebook. (Wendy T)
Thanks!
Katy griffiths says
I really need a new Vacuum, hope I win! We just moved recently so I am working my way up to stocking my pantry again…….makes cooking simpler. Love you site and all your thoughts and tips.
Jay says
Thanks for the opportunity. We enjoyed kids eat free at Chili’s yesterday. 2 adult meals and 4 kids meals!!!
Katie says
I am in need of a new Wind Tunnel! This is a great giveaway!
Katie says
I joined food for my family on Facebook.
Katie says
I joined Hoover on Facebook.
Kathryn says
Wow, this would be awesome to win. My vacuum broke and with one cat and 4 kiddos I need a new one! Great giveaway.
Nicole Greene says
Out menu for this week is pretty darn boring because we are so busy planning our 10 day camping trip to Idaho and our wedding! Tonight is pizza 🙂
Nicole Greene says
I “LIKE” you on fb (Nicole Pitts)
Nicole Greene says
I “LIKE” Hoover on fb (Nicole Pitts)
Nicole Greene says
I follow on twitter @pittsy82 and tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/pittsy82/status/93402744785879040
Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says
Love your photos! Looks like a fun day! This opportunity comes at just the right time. My vacuum recently bit the dust, so I’m crossing my fingers.
Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says
I follow FFMF on Twitter as posted this giveaway at:
https://twitter.com/#!/HyeThymeCafe/status/93403841684443136
Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says
I “Like” FFMF on Facebook.
Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says
I “Like” Hoover on Facebook … and of course in real life. I’ve grew up in a Hoover household. Thanks for this opportunity. 🙂
ewhatley says
We bring in so much sand from the beach, I could really use a new Hoover.
Tracy says
Re-entering reality after several days of bliss is so, so rough! Hope it goes easier from here on out. 🙂
Kele Wassum says
This week I am trying turkey meatballs in broth over whole wheat pasta. I am trying hard to feed my family good stuff!!!
Kele Wassum says
I joined the Food for My Family on FB
Kele Wassum says
I am now following @FoodforMyFamily on TWitter and tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/#!/kelewassum/status/93497243646177281
Kele Wassum says
I like Hoover on FB
Elise says
So excited to eat the fresh produce from my friend’s garden. Maybe next year the yummyness will come from my backyard.
Matt says
How do you think that vacuum would handle a Bernese Mountain Dog?
Matt says
Also, we’re friendly on facebook, have been for a while. Does that still count for an additional entry to win this vacuum?
Angela says
I’ve never owned a new vacuum cleaner – I’ve always had hand me downs. I would love to have one of these – especially since our first is on the way 🙂
Laura says
Hi. I could really use a new vacuum cleaner. 🙂 The little guy is saying “oh no” right now and crawling all over my lap…that’s what’s going on with me.
Laura says
…and I like you on Facebook, too.
Christina says
I’m something of a social networking luddite, so I’m not ON Facebook, or Twitter, but I sure enjoy your recipes and could really use a new vacuum cleaner. If this qualifies me, groovy. Christina
Debbie Welchert says
It is so hot here, Ft. Calhoun, NE, I don’t think our air conditioner has shut off for three days. I know I am going to hate myself for saying this but I wish fall was here. Thanks for having this giveaway.
Debbie Welchert says
I follow you on Twitter and tweeted giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/flipper211/status/93774586914668545
Debbie Welchert says
I liked you on Facebook/Debbie Welchert
Debbie Welchert says
I follow Hoover on Facebook/Debbie Welchert
Jodi J says
We just got back from our anniversary trip – and I gained 3 lbs, so this week we’re eating lots of fruit and veggies and going easy on the meat and starches. This vacuum looks great!!!
Jodi J says
I follow you on Twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/jdeemarie/status/93809806565060608
Jodi J says
I’m a Facebook fan of Hoover (Jodi J)
Crystal says
Going fishing with the family is always alot of fun!
Thank you for the chance to win
cbrocious1984 AT gmail dot com
Crystal says
Follow on twitter @lovemy21b and tweet http://twitter.com/lovemy21B/status/93814597500420097
Cbrocious1984 AT gmail dot com
Crystal says
joined your facebook page
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Crystal says
Joined hoovers facebook
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Rob says
It’s hot and I’m wanting cold crisp foods for meals. Tunafish tonight!
Jeannine Q says
Authenticity is striking my fancy this week
Jeannine Q says
I joined the Food for My Family community on Facebook
Brianna Ross says
Whats on my mind…I need a vacation! After seeing your photos it has made me want a vacation even more!
Brianna Ross says
I follow you @mixxedreviews and tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/MixxedReviews/status/93890863717027840
Brianna Ross says
I like food for my family on FB as Brianna Ross
Brianna Ross says
I like Hoover on FB as Brianna Ross
Wendy says
I need one of these to clean up after my four kiddos!
Love your recipes!
Merri says
I like Food for my Family on FB
Merri says
I liked Hoover on FB
Merri says
Oh, this would be the perfect vacuum for me! We’re just getting ready to put area rugs down over our hardwood floors, so that the little one’s falls are a little softer as she learns to walk! Thanks for the opportunity!
KaySue says
A brand new vacuum would be wonderful!
Terri P. says
I’d love to win this fantastic vacuum but right now I’d love to win a powerful air conditioner even more! It’s 96 degrees in northeastern PA (
Pennsylvania)!! We’re not set up for this kind of heat!
Terri P. says
I follow on Twitter as @itsinthebreeze and tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/itsinthebreeze/status/94138005194944512
Terri P. says
I joined the Food for My Family community on Facebook as Terri Winsome.
Terri P. says
I joined the Hoover community on Facebook as Terri Winsome.
Lauri says
I’ve been salivating over your lemon seafood pasta recipe and am finally going to make it tomorrow!
Lauri says
And I like you on facebook…
David Gossett says
Thank you for such a cool mandatory entry. What is going on in my house, is my vacuum cleaner broke. My wife is having to sweep the carpet with a broom. If you let me win this for her, I can be a hero and maybe she won’t realize that she is way to good for me 🙂
Really…we have four precious little girls and she works very hard. I can’t afford to buy her one for the next month or two, as she homeschools and we live on one income. She NEVER complains. I want to thank you for the chance for someone to win something so nice. I know it is a long shot, but really…..thank you. Best of luck with your Website.
dvdgossett915@gmail.com
David Gossett says
http://twitter.com/#!/DavidGossett1/status/94246859928903680 is the link from my post on Tweeter. Thank you again for another chance to win this for Stephanie.
David Gossett says
I am following Hoover on Facebook :0
Thank you!
David Gossett says
I am following you on Facebook 🙂
Jessica M says
I love the fish picture!
The vacuum we have at our house is so loud that it sounds like a jet is taking off each time we use it! I think the whole block can hear it. It would be so wonderful to have a new one.
Heidi says
I just returned from vacation to a freshly-vacuumed house. Bliss!!
Jessie says
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
Anna says
Our vacuum is on it’s last leg–I could really use this! Your vacation sounded lovely.
Anna says
Joined Food for My Family on Facebook
Jen A says
Would love some fresh tomatoes now…another week on ours yet
Sprigs of Rosemary says
I’m with Christina — I’m also a social networking luddite. SO, I hope my single entry brings me good luck. Why is it that my children have better vacuums than I do? I need this.
Corene says
Those pics look like the North Shore, one of our fav. spots! Makes me want to go back….
Tiffany says
I got Matt to hold the baby so I can enter the contest before I forgot.
Tiffany says
I totally tweeted!
Tiffany says
I already follow Food for My Family on Facebook, yeah!
Tiffany says
I am now a fan of Hoover on Facebook! Come on new WindTunnel MAX!
Susan Audrey says
I love my hardwood floors, but they are not the easiest to keep clean… However, I am glad we don’t have carpet anymore because obviously all that dust and mess was on our carpet but we couldn’t see it! Yuck!
Susan Audrey says
I follow you on Twitter (@susanaudrey) and I tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/#!/susanaudrey/status/95183462822191104
Jen says
I am so glad I happened upon your website! Love the pics of the North Shore!
Jen says
I “like” food for my family on facebook!
Jen says
I “like” Hoover on facebook.
Yana says
This week I have been helping out with my cousin’s newborn, and it has been such a great experience! She is a good little girl and doesn’t give us much trouble.
Yana says
I tweeted!
Yana says
I’m already in the Food for My Family community on FB!
Yana says
I joined the Hoover comm on FB!
Annette McDonald says
Left my message on facebook. Looking forward to the drawing.
Debbie Whitlock says
My floors are all tile and since my back surgery the sweeping motion is a killer. A vaccuum like this would be a big help.
Jaya says
I liked your page
Jaya says
afc01@msn.com so that you can contact me when I win…lol
Jaya says
My floors really need a good cleaning with three kids and a dog.
Christina Burrell says
I love our hardwood floors but they are a pain to keep clean. I would love to win this.
Shelly T. says
Our vacuum cleaner is so old, we really need and new one and this would be perfect!
Stephen says
This week whats really on my mind is this hot weather. It has been really hot lately and seems to be whats always on my mind
Stephen says
I follow you on twitter kingross15 and tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/kingross15/status/95257150284247040
Kim McCOy says
I joined you on facebook
vickie says
We are trying to stick to a weekly menu. Tomorrow is grilled chicken, potato salad and a veggie
crystal says
Mix of carpet and hardwood throughout the house – this vacuum would be great. Any suggestions on best cleaning solution for woodfloors?
Terry says
We have carpet going up the stairs and I always dread having to vacuum them. The Hoover would help make this job easier!
Sarah C says
I miss my hardwood floors. We now have carpet in our new place, and I know stuff is just hiding in them. Yuck!
Graceful Cuisine says
I saw the word “vacation” on your blog title, and it attracted me! Your photos are lovely; just came back from Western Australia and your photos reminded me of it! I also dread unpacking after vacations…. but I’m a neat freak and I have to wash absolutely everything that I took with me before putting it away.
Sofia says
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