I really am loving today. I’m loving it a lot! And I’m thinking you guys may too when you check out the end of this post!
Being my first day of vacation this week, I slept in a bit, enjoyed a mug of coffee while lounging on the couch, and then headed out to the gym. On my way there, I snacked on a Clif Z Bar.
One of my favorite pre-workout snacks!
I hopped on the elliptical for 15 minutes of intervals before heading into my BodyPump class. The instructor actually mixed things up a bit and did Release 72, which I totally forgot used to be one of my favorites! SCORE.
After class, I knew I had some errands to run, so I actually grabbed my entire peanut butter container before leaving the house this morning.
Yeah, I’m cool like that.
I also brought a banana with me, which took many dunks into that pool of PB. It was incredible.
After my snacking in the gym parking lot was complete, I made an excuse to stop by Starbucks for a tall Skinny Caramel Macchiato.
Hey, I’m on vacation.
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Once I got home, it was past lunch time and my tummy was grumblin’! I was feeling a little snacky, so I put together a little snack plate:
Very Christmas-esque looking veggies for today: baby cukes, grape tomatoes, & celery.
My favorite component of my snack plate, however, was by far the amazing naan bread. After eyeing them for months, I finally picked up a package of Fabulous Flats Tandoori Naan bread during yesterday’s grocery trip.
I cut one of the two flats in half, sprayed it with a little butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray, and heated on the stove top for about 3 minutes. DELICIOUS!!
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Now, for the goods!
This afternoon, I spent a little time trying to organize my purse and wallet (scary!) and happened to come across this $25.00 gift card for Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.
Well, unfortunately for me, none of these restaurants are located anywhere near me. I’d really hate for it to go to waste, SOO…It’s up for grabs!
BUT wait…there’s MORE (so infomercial, right??)
In addition to the $25.00 gift card, I will also include a dozen cookies of the winner’s choice! You can choose from:
Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chunk
Chocolate Butterscotch Cheesecake Chocolate Gooey Butter
To Enter the Gift Card & Cookies Giveaway:
*Simply leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win!
You can also earn some EXTRA entries too:
- Become a fan of Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life’s Facebook page (<—click on that link to get there) and leave a comment telling me you did (or that you already are!)
- Tweet about the giveaway on Twitter: “I just entered @SweetToothCourt’s Gift Card & Cookies Giveaway! – http://bit.ly/i6TeMe (<—be sure to leave a comment letting me know that you did!)
*I will randomly choose a winner Tuesday (tomorrow) evening. GOOD LUCK!
Amanda says
I’d love to win because we LOVE Rock Bottom. (Any my fiancee hates to spend money on going out to dinner so if we have an awesome gift card, I might be able to twist his arm into going! lol) and their Chicken Salad with Grapes is amazing.
Amanda says
I am a Facebook fan!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I like you on FB. :)
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
I’m a fan of STSL on Facebook! :)
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I’d love to win because I love Rock Bottom…and because cookies make me happy. :)
Kelly says
I would love to win because ALL of those cookie choices look delicious!! Who can resist free delicious food? :)
Kelly says
I’m a fan on Facebook too!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
I’d love to win because 1) I’d love to get my hands on some of Courtney’s Original Cookies and 2) I love to eat out fo’ free! :D
Shanna, like Banana says
I’m not going to turn around cookies from the lovely Courtney!
And even though we don’t have a Rock Bottom near us, there is one in Denver and I go there a ton for work ;)
Jennifer says
I’d love to wine so I can try those chocolate butterscotch cheesecake cookies!
Jennifer says
And I am already a fan on Facebook!
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
I’d love to win to get the chance to try your cookies!
AL says
I would like to win because I LOVE cookies! :) And going out to eat is only a special treat for me since I am a poor college student…
Leada says
I would love to win so I can try your chewy chocolate chip cookies! Chewy cookies are the best.
Brianna says
I would love to win because I have never been to any of the restaurants and really would love the chance to go. Also, the cookies look delish!! =)
Brianna says
I have also liked the Sweet Tooths Sweet Life facebook page.
Elizabeth R. says
I’ve never been to Rock Bottom and would love to try it!
laura says
I like you on FB!
laura says
And I’d like to win because I have a Rock Bottom RIGHT by my house and have never gone!
Melissa says
I’d love to win and I’m a STSL fan and everything, but sadly, no Rock Bottoms near me, either. Feel free to send me some cookies, anyway, though! ;)
PS–Coveting your PB tub right now!!!
Caroline says
YUM!! I have a Rock Bottom too in my city so this is perfect!! Those butterscotch cookies look divine! :)
Caroline says
OH I also posted on twitter and liked facebook! :):)
Lisa says
I would LOVE to win because I am a cookie monster and live near two Rock Bottom restaurants :)
Lisa says
oh and I am a facebook fan too :)
Erin says
I’d like to win b/c I used to go to Old Chicago ALL the time in college but haven’t been in ages so it would be good to reminisce.
Erin says
I also follow you on facebook =)
Blog is the New Black says
Obvi I’d want the chewey choc chip! ;)
Blog is the New Black says
And of course I like you on FB!
diane worthington says
I really want to try Bonefish Grill!
diane says
oops, i didnt mean to leave my last name^^ can you delete that? sorry! this can count for my entry-i really want to try bonefish grill! ;)
sarah says
I am a cookie ADDICT!
That’s why I have to win!
Xxx
Molly @ Middle Minded says
I would Loooove to win because Old Chicago is one of my favorite restaurants. My friends and I always go there for our birthdays because they have this AWESOME cookie pizza pie thing. So So Good!
Plus, winning some of your delicious-looking cookies would be so bad either ;-)
Molly @ Middle Minded says
And of course I will like you on facebook and tweet about the contest! I never pass up an opportunity to tweet about something!!! :-)
Nicole says
I would love to win because I’ve never won a blog giveaway before! This is my first time commenting on your blog, and I just wanted to let you know what an inspiration it is! The girls from work and I swoon over your delicious looking recipes, and you really show that you can eat healthy AND indulge.
Jen M. says
I would love to win because I love Rock Bottom AND Old Chicago and go to both all the time, so would totally put that gift card to good use, AND would love to try some of your homemade cookies! I already know that I’d pick the oatmeal raisin chocolate chunk, YUM!
Jen M. says
AND, I’m a fan on facebook already!! And I “liked” the facebook post, just for extra good measure. ;)
Nicole A says
I would love to win just for the cookies alone. They look amazing!
Erin says
currently enduring record breaking levels of homework- need sustance aka your fabulous cookies!!
Holly says
I like STSL on FB :D Didn’t know you had that page until now! So glad you linked it!!
Courtney says
It’s pretty simple: I’d like to be chosen winner because I’m currently trying to wipe the drool running down my face from staring at those cookie portraits, om nom nom. Cheesecake butterscotch anyone?
Angela says
I’d like to win because Rock Bottom brews are a great way to work up an appetite for cookies!
Alexandra says
I’d like to win because those butterscotch chocolate chip cheesecake cookies look amazing!!
Stefanie says
I would like to win because all of those cookies look delicious =p & because more than 1 of those restaraunts is a regular for me & my family!
Lindsay@Brownies For Brunch says
I am the ultimate cookie monster. Ask anyone in my family. They literally will hide them from me! Soo I think a batch of your amazing cookies should be stashed in my room! They sound delish!
Lindsay@Brownies For Brunch says
I follow you on Facebook!
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous. says
I didn’t even realize Rock Bottom was a chain! There is one near me in Boston that I’ve been to before and really enjoyed. Would love to go again! Plus who wouldn’t want those delicious looking cookies :)
Holly says
And I would like to win because Oatmeal Raisin cookies sound so good :) They are my favorite kind of cookies!
christina says
i’m a fb fan! :)
Tori says
I’d love to win because I’m a broke little college student and never says no to restaurant gift cards! : ) Not to mention I’d LOVE to try some of your delicious-lookin chewy chocolate chip cookies!
Yena says
This is an awesome giveaway! I’d love to win because there’s a Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery right here in Seattle! And those chewy chocolate chip cookies look absolutely amazing and delicious. :)
Kat says
I’d like to win because winning is awesome… and so are cookies :)
Karen says
I would love to take my husband to Rock Bottom since he has never been there and loves beer. If I won, those Chocolate Gooey Cookies would SOOO be MINE and not sure if I could share those with the hubs…ha-ha!! Enjoy your vacation!!
Gracie says
I would like to win because I need those Chocolate Butterscotch Cheesecake cookies in my life. Right now.
!!
Gracie says
tweeted too! :)
aubrey @ italktofood says
i love love love cookies!
Nikki says
I want to win to prove to my 87 year old grandma who I live with that following food blogs pays off. She doesn’t understand modern technology.
Christina says
I would love to win because this giveaway combines two of my favorite things: cookies and going out!
Molly says
I’d love to win because my husband and i ADORE the titan toothpicks at Rock Bottom.
Also – I like you on Facebook!
kathryn says
I’d like to win because you’re cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc. always look so delicious!
kathryn says
I’m a fan on Facebook.
Stephanie says
I almost didn’t post a comment because first I thought… “rock bottom restaurants? never heard of it.” then I thought… “wow, no rock bottom restaurants near me, AND missing out on a chance to try Courtney’s mouth watering cookies.” UNTIL… I googled the locations of the restaurants and discovered that there is one in Boston, MA! My favorite big city (besides NYC, of course.)
What a great way to spend a day in the city, and with a yummy snack to enjoy on the hour long ride!
Jessi says
So jealous of your time off this week! I would love to win because Old Chicago is one of my favorite pizza places AND who doesn’t love cookies?!
Jessi says
Oh, and I’m a Facebok fan too :)
Erin Kleinfelter says
So funny that you are offering up this giftcard because I just recently realized that my local mall put in a Rock Bottom in place of my old favorite italian restaurant. I have been meaning to go and this will definitely give me an excuse :)
alex says
i love to win things!!!
Megan says
I’d love to win because I can take my little cousins out to Rock Bottom after we go iceskating downtown. Might as well enjoy the cold, snowy weather while it’s here!
briana says
I am a fan on facebook and I love cookies of course!
Michelle says
I’d like to win because those cookies all look DIVINE.
Michelle says
I just tweeted! :)
cait says
ohmygoodness! i would love to win this! i just became a follower!
cait says
and i just tweeted it too! Cait86 Caitlin
yeahhh! new gift card and cookie giveaway! https://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2011/02/21/gift-card-and-cookies-giveaway/#comment-10676!
Kelly says
I would love to win those delicious chocolate butterscotch cheesecake deliciousness. Pregnancy cravings and those literally jumped out at me.
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
YUM cheesecake butterscotch sound delish!
Alyssa Kuminski says
I would love to win because I love trying new restaurants and I have one near me but I’ve never been!
Also, I REALLY want your cookies!!!
Kristen says
I’d love to win because there is nothing better than getting a homemade care package and a great excuse to go out to eat with people you love.
Kristen says
PS.
IM A FACEBOOK FAN!
Jennifer says
I would like to win because all of your cookie recipes look so yummy, so I’d love to try them for real! :)
Jennifer says
I tweeted about this giveaway!
name: FlowerElephant
Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl says
I would love to win because:
a) your cookies look yummy and
b) I haven’t had a good excuse to head over to my old neighborhood in forever and a gift card to Rock Bottom would do the trick!
Michelle says
I want to win because I love gift cards and more importantly…I love cookies =)
Saralinn says
I want those cookies! They look like they’d go well with a skinny caramel macchiato…my current favorite from Starbucks! =P
Courtney says
I’d love to win because my husband is taking the bar exam this week and I think life will be pretty great when he’s done and we can actually do things like go out to dinner! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ps-your naan looks amazing!
kate@ahealthypassion says
I’d like to win because I love old chicago pizza!
kate@ahealthypassion says
and im following you on facebook, your little snack plate looks yummy esp the naan!
Malika says
Well because…. I WANT TO TRY YOUR COOKIES SOOOOO BAD. I can’t even explain how many times I want to eat them through my computer screen. You are such an amazing baker and to be able to try them.. dhkjfhs amazing.
Hannah (Hannah Lives) says
Why would I like to win? Who doesn’t love a gift card?! And Rock Bottom is across the street from my school, sounds like a good happy hour after a long day of class!
Hannah (Hannah Lives) says
Tweeted! @hannahlivesblog
Hannah (Hannah Lives) says
And… I am a STSL FB Fan!
Diane says
I’d like to win because my fiance goes to Rock Bottom for happy hour with his buddies all the time…Wouldn’t I look like such a sweetheart if I gave him a gift card that I won?! (And couldn’t I remind him of that when I want him to do the dishes?!?!?!)
Ally (oatsandspice) says
I just tweeted about this giveaway :)
Amy B @ Second City Randomness says
Oooohhh… I’d like to win because Rock Bottom is so much fun for happy hour! Plus I just really like cookies… :)
Meg says
Hi Courtney!
I’m going to be honest – while I would love to win that restaurant card, it’s your cookies that I’m really after!! I am a middle school teacher in the Chicagoland area on the brink of report card writing time (curse the trimester system!). I can’t think of anything better in keeping my brain cranking with those 85 personal narratives than having a box of your chewy chocolate chip cookies on hand!
Also, I am a facebook friend (gotta increase my chances!)
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I would love to win because Rock Bottom has an AMAZING cobb salad that i get (sans the turkey) – it is packed with avocado!
Erica says
Hello Courtney!! I’m always on your blog looking up your recipes! You are truly a inspiration on how to keep things healthy and but also fantastic! I was so excited to see your give away because your baked goods always look so good! And I would really appreciate that gift to put towards a MUCH needed date night for me and my hubby, when u have bills and two kids anything helps for a special night for the two of you and my two girls and hubby would love to share those cookies! Thanks : )
Laura says
You know what you’re talking about…I made your heath bar cookies, and they were amazing :)
Jaclyn says
Glad you are lovin your vacation – you deserve it!!
I would love to win to be able to take a friend ( a deserving friend ) out :D!!
Yena says
I am now a Facebook fan :)
Stefanie @TheNewHealthy says
I’d love to win because we eat at Old Chicago all.the.time! A gift card would fab!! :)
Floey says
I’d love to win because I know I couldn’t make cookies that good :)
Floey says
tweeted:) @Squigglemefloey
Tammy says
Why wouldn’t I like to win? I LOVE FOOD!
Stefanie says
Why would I like to win? Besides Old Chicago and Rock Bottom are local to us, and I haven’t had a cookie since Xmas? Cause I never win! :)
Tracy says
I would love to win the gift card. We have an Old Chicago that we love to eat at so it would be awesome to win a free meal! Plus the cookies look yummy too!!
Jen says
I would love to win because I’ve always wanted to try those chocolate butterscotch cheesecake cookies of yours!!
Hope says
I would love to win because I really like Rock Bottom Brewery and I would LOVE to try some of your cookies! They all look fantastic! :)
Emily says
I would love to win because your cookies look amazing!
Emily says
And I am a fan on facebook, and I tweeted you, lol
Nicki says
I’d love to win! I currently work a 4/wk, 10hr/day job and my boyfriend (bless his heart) cooks every night so we don’t have to eat super late. Taking him out to eat plus having some homemade cookies would be a perfect treat for him!
Marci says
yum treats. I love to win some treats in the mail, or just get some treats :)
cookies please.
Diana says
i would like to win because your cookies look absolutely amazing and my teeny tiny 1/2 kitchen wont allow for much cooking or baking. As a sweets-a-holic I know I would love them!
Stephanie says
I would love to win because my husband and I love Rock Bottom and who doesn’t love some cookies :)
Ashley Rose says
I would love to win bc Rock Bottom has awesome food & even better home made beers!
Your website is so clever & chock full of recipes that are both appealing and healthy.
Thanks for all the great ideas!!
fallon says
I would LOVE to win because i have a lunch date with my mom this weekend and it would be great if i could treat her to something tasty and delicious. And your cookies always look AMAZING so id love to win those as well :)
katy says
i’d love to win because i love cookies :) and we have a rock bottom here in DC that would be convenient to try.
PS- love the site and especially your photography.
Jen says
I’d like to win because I love Rock Bottom Brewery & cookies!!!
Lauren says
I’d love to win because I so want some of your amazing cookies!
Lauren says
I’m also already a fan on FB :)
Kristy says
I’d love to win just because those cookies look so yum. But also because I’ve been meaning to try out Rock Bottom with my long distance boyfriend. I feel like he’d love it!
Michelle says
I DIE everytime you post your baked goodies – to win would be fabulous!! XOXO
Karina says
i am a fan because you are so inspiring and amazing, same to your baked goodies! :)
Rick says
C is for cookie thats good enough for me, lol I will let you give the card away if I win.
Beverly says
I love a free dinner out! And who doesn’t love cookies!!?
cait says
ahhhhh love love love chocolate chip cookes! xo great giveaway!
Marg says
I would love to try some of your homemade cookies.
Cheryl says
I would love to win this for a variety of reasons.
A- The gift card would do wonders to feed my poor college budget tastebuds
B- Cookies made by you=Deliciousness
C- Cookies=Brain power for studying
D- It would just be amazing to get mail for a change lol
Cheryl says
tweeted
Laura says
Love Old Chicago and cookies too…Yum!! What a wonderful and generous gift!
Laura says
Love Old Chicago!
Amber says
I’d love to win because it would give me an excuse to go to Chicago for the weekend to use the gift card at the Rock Bottom! :)
Aria says
That is SO weird – I just went to the Rock Bottom Brewery last Friday for the 1st time and it was amazing! Plus your cookies look mouth watering so this would be the best giveaway to win :-) Pick me, pick me! hahaha
Enjoy your vacation!!
Lindsay says
I LOVE rock bottom brewery! I would LOVE to win this giveaway! I dont think I could say “LOVE” any more in the comment, but I LOVE your cookies aswell, so hopefully I will win this LOVELY giveaway! :)
Lindsay says
I am a follower of Sweet Tooth Sweet Life on Facebook!
Lindsay says
I just tweeted about the giveaway! Hope I win!
Nikki says
I want to win because I never win anything and I want that to change! Pretty please!
Samantha says
I’d like to win because I love cookies!