• Little Blessings

    Dunkin Donut Coffee

    Dunkin Donut Coffee Treat

    Sometimes it is the little thoughtful things that you do for another person that will most brighten their day.  My husband was a big blessing to me this morning.  It was a busy, cool, and rainy Monday morning and he went out of his way to make sure I knew how much he loved me.  I know it is just a cup of coffee from Dunkin Donuts, but the little random acts of love and kindness speak volumes to my heart.  Thankful for a husband who takes the time to demonstrate how much he cares.  The coffee was amazing and hit the spot this morning.  Thanks Babe!

  • CONGRATULATIONS to Our Panera Bread Gift Card Winner!

    The name has been drawn for the giveaway!

    CONGRATULATIONS to

    Elena

    for winning a

    Panera Bread Gift Card!

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    Enjoy your next trip to Panera Bread!

    Don’t forget to enter our next Giveaway (the next giveaway will be announced later this morning)!

    *Giveaway must be claimed within 5 business days of the prize being announced.  Failure to claim the prize within the allotted time frame means you forfeit the prize.  The actual gift card may or may not be identical to the one pictured above.

  • Giveaway: $10 Panera Bread Gift Card

    I am excited to announce a new giveaway on Blessings Multiplied!   The winner of this giveaway will receive a $10 Panera Bread Gift Card!  The best part about this card is you can use it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack.  If you wanting to meet a client for breakfast, a friend for lunch, or go on a date night with your sweet husband Panera Bread is a great place to go.  Here’s how to enter the giveaway:

    Enter the Giveaway (up to 4 entries per person)!

    1. Sign up to follow my blog (if you haven’t done so already) and leave a comment below telling us how you follow Blessings Multiplied.  Put a separate comment for each way you follow Blessings Multiplied (Email, Twitter, or Facebook) plus an extra entry for your bonus answer!   Each comment counts as an entry into the giveaway.

    All comments must be made by February 28, 2013 at 10:00 PM EST to be entered into the drawing.  Good Luck!

    The actual gift card may or may not be identical to the one pictured above.

  • Torani Pumpkin Pie & Hazelnut Flavored Syrups

    Hot Chocolate with Torani Hazelnut Syrup, Cool Whip, and Sprinkles

    What is the secret ingredient behind those amazing coffee shop drinks that you and I enjoy so much?  It is the delicious syrups they use to flavor them.  Torani flavored syrups are made in the USA and are used at restaurants and coffeehouses in more than 40 countries around the world.   The best part is you can get these amazing flavored syrups and make your favorite drinks at home!

    As the weather gets cooler you may enjoy a hot cup of coffee to help jump start you on a crisp morning even more or a cup of hot chocolate by the fire with the family as you relax together on a cold evening.  Of course you may be in an area that is warm and would rather grab a smoothie or an iced coffee.

    Torani Pumpkin Pie and Hazelnut Syrups

    I was thrilled to hear that SheSpeaks teamed up with Torani and they were sending me some Torani Flavored Syrups to try!  I received the Salted Caramel and Peppermint flavored syrups.   They are delicious!  I have been having fun trying out a variety of fun recipes both Torani’s Recipes and ones that I have come up with myself.

    Torani offers over 120 Regular and Sugar Free Flavored Syrups which are the perfect compliment to your favorite Coffee, Espresso, Hot Chocolate, Lattes, Smoothies, Teas, and many other drinks you enjoy.  I have even used Torani Flavored Syrups in a few recipes while I was baking and they turned out great!  Our favorite baked goods were Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup in our Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins and Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup in our Pumpkin Dip!   My favorite way to eat / drink Torani Hazelnut Syrup is with a cup of coffee (hot or iced) and in hot chocolate.  Torani Flavored Syrups will add an extra special touch to your next party celebration!

    Coffee and cream with a touch of Torani Hazelnut Syrup

    Use them in

    • Flavored Coffees / Espresso Drinks
    • Italian Sodas
    • Flavored Tea, both hot and cold
    • Flavored Lemonade
    • Flavored Sodas (or Pop as we say in the Midwest!)
    • Cocktails
    • Mocktails
    • Flavored Energy Drinks

    Our family tried a variety of delicious recipes with our Torani Flavored Syrups!  The ones from Torani’s recipes are awesome so if your interested in getting started that’s a great resource.

    These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are super easy to make and taste awesome.  The last time I made these for a group of friends only 2 came home with us and the girls begged to take them in their school lunches.  You will not have to add any water, eggs or oil to this recipe and the muffin will still turn out with a moist.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

    • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
    • 1 can (15 oz) Pumpkin
    • 1 teaspoon Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup
    • 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
    • 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease or line 24 muffin tins.  Mix together yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, and Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup until blended (the batter will be thicker than your typically cake mix).  Scoop evenly into muffin tins (I use an ice cream scoop) and set aside.  In another bowl blend softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.  Drop a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.  Remove from oven, cool, and sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar over the top of each muffin prior to serving.