Happy Monday! 
I mailed my signed book contract this morning! Ahhhhhh! 
It’s official! I’m writing a BOOK!!! Holy crap! The first draft is due April 1, which seems SO SOON, doesn’t it? Time to get down to business! For real!
After a quickie workout at the gym, I made breakfast (banana oats with PB) and headed straight to the cafe down the street to get to work. I sipped on a Snickerdoodle coffee while I typed away.
I’ll probably work until lunchtime and then head home for a mini break before busting out some more writing this afternoon. My goal is to send my editor the first 2 chapters of my book today.
Boston Blogger Event
I’m hosting a blogger event this coming Thursday evening (12/10). Email me (tina@carrotsncake.com) if you want the details!
Giveaway Winners
Thanks to everyone who entered! I can’t believe there’s even more giveaways to come! I’m saving some of the really good ones for the end of the giveaway celebration! 
Here are your winners:
TRUwhip Giveaway
#217 Sara
on Dec 5th, 2009 at 7:03 pm [edit]
Pumpkin everything. Pumpkin beer, ice cream, tea, bread, butter, and pie.
#14 Erica
on Dec 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm [edit]
I just discovered truwhip and love it! I was having it in my hot chocolate (yum yum) My new favorite holiday treat is crustless pumpkin pie
#275 Holly
on Dec 6th, 2009 at 11:55 am [edit]
My favorite treats are pumpkin roll and all of my mom’s homemade breads!
“Knives at Dawn” Giveaway
#108 Jocelyn
on Dec 6th, 2009 at 11:53 am [edit]
My favorite cooking show would have to be Nigella’s Bites…I love how she views food, cooking and eating. It’s refreshing!
#37 Annie
on Dec 6th, 2009 at 10:16 am [edit]
I love Top Chef and Alton Brown, he is soooo smart and goofy I cant help but love him!
Congrats to all of the winners!!! Please email me with your full name and mailing address.
Question of the Day
After last night, I am full of holiday cheer! I love this time of year for so many reasons, including being able to give back to others in any way that I can.
I love this little tip from Lola magazine for giving back:
“During the holiday shopping season, whenever you receive coins for change, put them straight in your coat pocket. That way, every time you pass a bell ringer, you can make a quick and easy donation.”
I LOVE this idea! I’ve already done it once since reading this tip! 
How do you give back during the holiday season?
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And a motivational quote for the day: “Always do what you are afraid to do.”
–Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Last week I did something I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do. I helped clean up at a holiday event where there was tons of extra food. There was no one to take home the leftovers and no way I could use them all myself. So I packed it all into bags and drove around until I spotted a homeless man and his adorable dog sitting in the cold. I approached him (in a well-lit area busy with other people to be safe!) and asked if he would like any food. When he said “I would love some darlin’” and I handed over the food…i was the happiest i’d been that entire week. I teared up as I drove away and saw him feeding his dog a sandwich.
Woo! Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
Congrats on sending that away!! So exciting, I will be buying the book for sure. I think it will be great for working with girls with self esteem issues!!
I try to “pay it forward” pay for the person’s coffee after me, help someone with their groceries, let someone in the line ahead of me…. Any random acts of kindess!!
Thanks for your fabulous blog!!
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