November 13, 2011

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and Lemon Cake Pops Giveaway (Closed)

After finishing The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, only one word comes to mind - strange. The book is centered around Rose, a girl who can taste feelings through her food. It all starts when she's nine and the lemon cake her mother makes her for her birthday takes empty, hollow, and alone. Throughout the next 10-15 years, the book follows Rose as she learns things about people through the food that they make.

Rose's family is a little strange as well. Her grandma sends her packages of things like half-used bars of soap and empty bottles. Her mom starts projects and can't seem to stick to anything. And her brother Joseph is a genius that has an even weirder hobby than her tasting feelings through food.

Honestly, I didn't like this book. I'm not sure what the point of the book was but it felt like that initial lemon cake to me - sad, hollow, and empty. 2 stars.

Giveaway
So while I didn't like this book, I do like lemon cake. And lucky for all of you, you have the chance to win a dozen of these delicious lemon cake pops from Sugar and Spice simply by entering a comment below. These fresh and light lemon cake pops are sure to satisfy your sweet craving for lemon. Sugar and Spice's lemon cake pops are decadently moist, covered in yellow candy coating, and hand-piped elegant swirls. (value with shipping $31).



Sugar and Spice began in January 2011 and is owned by Debra Drake, a full-time business major who has made 2,000 cake pops to date. Baking and crafting are her passion, and with cake pops she is able to merge the two into a fun hobby. For more information, you can check out her Etsy store or Facebook page.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post.

Extra Entries:
Follow Book Nook Club via GFC or on Twitter @BookNookClub. 
Check out Sugar and Spice and tell me which of their products you like best.
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The Small Print:
Giveaway open to US Residents only.
Giveaway prize includes one dozen lemon cake pops and shipping.
Giveaway winner will be chosen by random using random.org.
Giveaway closes at midnight EST on Tuesday, November 15th.
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116 comments:

  1. Beth C.November 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    These look amazing! I've been thinking about reading the book, thanks for the review--I feel like I keep seeing it at the library and I've been considering picking it up.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Thought the book was weird too. I don't even think I was able to finish it. Those lemon pops look yum!!!

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  3. LisaNovember 14, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Those cake pops look ALMOST too good to eat! It's sad that the book was particularly sad. The plot sounded so interesting too as it reminded me of one of my besties guilty pleasures: the SMG movie Simply Irresistable. I don't think I'd like the power to taste people's emotions through their cooking though. I think it would restrict the food that one could eat, not to mention, muddle the flavors of the food, especially when eating out.
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  4. DominiqueNovember 14, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway! Those look so yummy!


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  5. KatyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    My husband would LOVE these! Thank you for the chance!

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  6. KatyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I am following you on Twitter! KatyLMA

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  7. KatyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I like Sugar and Spice on facebook! Katy A.

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  8. Laura LaneNovember 14, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Lemon cake...oh yum!
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  9. SerenaNovember 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I love lemon! These are just too adorable.


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  10. SerenaNovember 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I am following you using GFC (Serena Powell)


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  11. SerenaNovember 14, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I like the Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat Cupcake Toppers - 1 Dozen


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  12. JenNovember 14, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    They look so gooooddd....please enter me!!

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  13. JenNovember 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I liked Sugar and Spice on facebook

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  14. AutumnseerNovember 14, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Oh wow, these look FABULOUS! Also liked the Facebook page. Good luck to everyone!

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  15. MandyNovember 14, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    The lemon pops look yummy!

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  16. MarijaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Those lemon pops look absolutely delightful!

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  17. KayteeNovember 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I love cake pops SO MUCH!
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  18. MarijaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    My favorite from the shop is the set of Dr. Seuss ABC envelopes!

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  19. JeanetteNovember 14, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    these look so beautiful and delicious! thanks for the chance to win! jeanette at splendidthings.etsy.com

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  20. LauraNovember 14, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I would love to win these for my family! They look so delicious!

    My email is on my blog:
    Born To Be Styled

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  21. AmberNovember 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Yum yum - these are almost too pretty to eat...almost :)
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  22. AmberNovember 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I follow Book Nook Club publicly with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  23. LauraNovember 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I like the Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat Cupcake Toppers best.

    My email is on my blog:
    Born To Be Styled

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  24. AmberNovember 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I like Sugar and Spice on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  25. AmberNovember 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    My favorite item from Sugar and Spice is the Rainbow Bunting Greeting Card

    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  26. LauraNovember 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I like Sugar and Spice on FB.

    My email is on my blog:
    Born To Be Styled

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  27. Rachel QuistNovember 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for the book review

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  28. Rachel QuistNovember 14, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I like the Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat Cupcake Toppers

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  29. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    They look yummy!! :)

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  30. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I follow Book Nook Club on GFC!

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  31. puffpastryshopNovember 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Those lemon cake pops are so pretty!
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  32. puffpastryshopNovember 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I like Sugar and Spice on FB

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  33. puffpastryshopNovember 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I am a GFC follower

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  34. KelynnmaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    These look amazing, yum!!
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  35. KelynnmaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I'm a follower via GFC - Kelynnma
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  36. puffpastryshopNovember 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I like the 25 Red Scalloped Snow Flake Hang Tags

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  37. KelynnmaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    My favorite is the My Little Pony Hang Tags, how cute!
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  38. KelynnmaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I follow on Facebook as Kelynnma M.
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  39. gailNovember 14, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    These look too good to eat!
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  40. RoxyNovember 14, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Cake pops rock!
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  41. SheilaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Those Lemon Pops look and sound amazing!

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  42. Ms. Veronica'sNovember 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love the color and design on the cake pops. And if they taste as good as they look then they really are a treat.

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  43. Ms. Veronica'sNovember 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I'm a GFC Follower

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  44. Ms. Veronica'sNovember 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I didn't see cake pops in the etsy shop that was linked above so I hope it was the right shop - I do like this tho - http://www.etsy.com/listing/79003729/rainbow-bunting-greeting-card. Really cute.

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  45. Ms. Veronica'sNovember 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    FB Fan - Veronicas Handmade-ForYou

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  46. ElizabethNovember 14, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Looks delicious.

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  47. AngieNovember 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I always appreciate an honest review:) and I think the cake pops look delish!!

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  48. ShootingStarsMagNovember 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    what a great giveaway, thanks so much.

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  49. ShootingStarsMagNovember 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    i follow you via gfc

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  50. ShootingStarsmagNovember 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    i visited the site and I love their richard scarry cupcake toppers

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  51. Jus and KatNovember 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Umm, hello, those looks delicious! And I LOVE cake pops!

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  52. LyndaNovember 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Yum!

    Lemon is my favorite!

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  53. KarenZNovember 14, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Hi
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  54. NicoleNovember 14, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Seems like an interesting book... sucks it wasn't good. But these cake pops look good!

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  55. NicoleNovember 14, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Checked out her Etsy shop and I love the music tags... so perfect for me!

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  56. WaasabiNovember 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
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  57. JanetNovember 14, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    The cakepops look awesome. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  58. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    How yummy do these look...almost too pretty to eat! Thanks for the chance to win...they would hit the spot! I can see myself chowing down while reading a great book!

    Courtney
    stilettostorytime at gmail dot com

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  59. NatNovember 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love lemon-flavored treats... and cakepops, so this giveaway is pure awesome! :)

    Great giveaway!

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  60. NatNovember 14, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Following @BookNookClub on Twitter!

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  61. NatNovember 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I visited Sugar and Spice and loved the 25 Craft Brown Scalloped Hot Cocoa Hang Tags, so cute! :D

    - modernbuttercup on Etsy

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  62. NatNovember 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Following this blog via GFC

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  63. april brooksNovember 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks for all of the hard work that goes into your blog!

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  64. april brooksNovember 14, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I follow you with GFC. april

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  65. Brittany BarryNovember 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    These look amazing! Thanks for the fabulous review- I've been meaning to pick up this book so now I have a better idea of what I'm getting into.

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  66. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I would love to win these and share them with my niece who just adores lemon cake.
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  67. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I follow your blog publicly via Google Friend Connect as shala_darkstone.
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  68. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I like the Pink Dessert-Themed Cupcake Toppers.
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  69. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I like Sugar and Spice on Facebook (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).
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  70. FrancescaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Those look so scrumptious and cute!
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  71. FrancescaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I follow you via GFC.
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  72. CindyNovember 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Oooo... yummy! Thank you so much for offering such a fun and tasty giveaway. :)

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  73. FrancescaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I like the blue cupcake toppers.
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  74. FrancescaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I follow Sugar & Spice on FB as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
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  75. CindyNovember 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I follow you via GFC - Cindy

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  76. CindyNovember 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    My favorite item is the Rainbow Bunting Greeting Card - http://www.etsy.com/listing/78940633/reserved-rainbow-bunting-greeting-card

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  77. CindyNovember 14, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I "like" Sugar and Spice on Facebook - Cindy A.

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  78. LitaNovember 14, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    i love lemon cake!
    favorite thing on hello sunshine shop - the rainbow bunting card
    i 'like' sugar and spice on facebook
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  79. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Those look absolutely delicious!

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  80. KatieONovember 14, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    They look delicious! I love lemon cake!

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  81. KatieONovember 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I follow via GFC!

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  82. KatieONovember 14, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I follow via GFC!

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  83. KatieONovember 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I love the Old Hymn hang tags!

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  84. KatieONovember 14, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I like Sugar and Spice on FB (Katie Ocampos)!

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  85. Elizabeth TurnerNovember 14, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I think the cake pops look yummy and the book sounds interesting ;)

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  86. xoxoIngridNovember 14, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Yum, I love lemon treats!
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  87. Elizabeth TurnerNovember 14, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    GFC follower

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  88. xoxoIngridNovember 14, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I follow you via GFC
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  89. xoxoIngridNovember 14, 2011 at 10:51 PM

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  90. xoxoIngridNovember 14, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your Scooby Doo hang tags are so darling, love 'em!
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  91. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    These look so tasty! justforcontests11(at)gmail(dot)com

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  92. AmbreRoseNovember 15, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Those look awesome! I bet they taste as good as they look. ambrerose at[aol] dot[com]

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  93. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Those look delicious! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  94. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    I follow you on GFC.

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  95. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    I already did like Sugar and Spice on facebook!

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  96. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I like her milk bottles and carton best!

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  97. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Following you on twitter! (shannyfoust)

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  98. Jennifer HaileNovember 15, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Those look beautiful and sooo delicious!

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  99. Jennifer HaileNovember 15, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    I follow your blog via GFC as JenniferH.

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  100. Jennifer HaileNovember 15, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    I "Like" Sugar and Spice on FB.

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  101. Jennifer HaileNovember 15, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I like their Wooden Milk Bottles and Carton. So cute!

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  102. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    These are absolutely adorable.

    Kelli
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  103. SarahNovember 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks so much! Hope I win!

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  104. SarahNovember 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Following on twitter as xsarry777x

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  105. SarahNovember 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Love the prim country birdhouses on the etsy shop!

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  106. SarahNovember 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Like sugar and spice on facebook as Sarah Blake

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  107. auntheatheeNovember 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    The pops are beautiful! And I'm sure yummy too!

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  108. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    i love lemon cake
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  109. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I love anything lemon!
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  110. MorganNovember 15, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I would love to enter. I always tell people my favorite fruit is lemon and they never believe me. But, I digress. Here's my entry.

    My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com

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  111. MorganNovember 15, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Following BookNookClub on Twitter under @MorganTaggart.

    My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com

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  112. MorganNovember 15, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    My favorite item is the 7 Prim Crows and Watermelon Plush ornaments. I think it's just so neat, especially how handmade it looks. You just can't beat handmade in my book.

    My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com

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  113. MorganNovember 15, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I liked Sugar and Spice on FB under Morgan Taggart.
    And thank you for the giveaway.
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  114. freddieNovember 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Oh these look so good. I am sitting here drooling. Yummy! dwelchert@yahoo.com

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  115. freddieNovember 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I like the Wooden Milk Bottles and Carton. dwelchert@yahoo.com

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  116. shanaNovember 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I haven't seen this book yet, but I'll look for it at the library. Sounds like I won't finish it though!~
    These cake pops look yummy!

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