I took a bit of what I learned from Me Ra, and a bit of Pioneer Woman’s Photoshop actions, and I got this…

Hehe…mean mommy.

Welcome to Bloggy Giveaways at Domestic Chicky! This time around I am giving away a free blogger design (a $175 value!) to one lucky winner. This giveaway will include:

One Custom Header
Color co-ordination (background, fonts, etc…)
Co-ordinating sidebar buttons 
(Categories, Archives, Links, and 2 of your choice)
Matching 125×125 button
One add-on (post signature, 3 additional sidebar buttons, matching etsy package)

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post with your favorite cupcake flavor or dream cupcake flavor…in case you couldn’t tell from the header, I LOVE cupcakes, and I am always looking for new inspiration!

You can also check out some of my work over HERE (I am in the process of creating a new site for my design stuff-maybe next year??LOL)

You may enter this giveaway until Sunday April 27th at 6pm PST, and I will draw the winner at random Monday April 28th. Thanks and Good Luck!

Don’t for get to check out the other great giveaways at the Bloggy Giveaways page!

I hope that the weather is warming up for you Apronistas! Here in Kansas the wind is strong, but the temp is rising. I’m craving a drink that will quench my thirst and kick off Summer. Here are a few that will be a hit at your next BBQ.

Image and recipes from Divine Domesticity.

Bourbon Mint Iced Tea
Makes 2 Quarts – Recipe from Rachael Ray.

1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (4 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (4 ounces)
1 cup bourbon (8 ounces)
Ice cubes
1 quart plus 1 cup unsweetened iced tea (40 ounces)

1. In a two-quart pitcher, muddle or mash the lemon wedges, sugar and mint leaves with a large wooden spoon until a thick syrup forms. Add the orange juice, lemon juice and bourbon and stir to combine. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes and add the iced tea, then stir to combine.

Frozen Wine Coolers
8-10 servings

1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 (12 oz.) can froze tangerine juice concentrate
1 (2 liter) bottle Sprite
1 (750 cc) bottle medium dry white wine

1. Combine all ingredients in a large freezer container and mix well. Freeze, covered, until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Serve with maraschino cherries and fruit.

Pina Colada Slush
6-8 servings

1/2 pt. rum
1 (16 oz.) can cream of coconut
1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
1 liter 7-Up

1. Combine cream of coconut and pineapple juice; mix well. Add the rum. Freeze at least 24 hours. Spoon into glasses and add 7-Up.

Strawberry Sparklers
6-8 servings

2 1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice, chilled
10 oz. frozen strawberries, partially thawed
1 bottle dry champagne, chilled
Whole strawberries for garnish

1. Process orange juice and strawberries in blender or food processor until smooth. Pour into pitcher and refrigerate. Just before servings, add champagne and stir gently. Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry.