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Homemade Velveeta, 10 Things Healthy People Do, Win $100, *One* Question, and More in Today’s Mix-Up 12/15/2014

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Good morning friends!  Today's Monday post has a couple of things that are different than normal…


First of all, our dear friend Eva turns 100 this week.  I've known her since I was a little girl and she's the sweet neighbor lady my Mom took care of for years.

So to celebrate, I'm giving away a $100 Amazon gift card.  🙂 

Just TWO simple things will get you entered:

  1.  Click this link to visit Amazon.com and look around.  (You must click the link for a valid entry.)
  2. Comment below to tell me what you'd buy if you win.

That's it!  I'll pick the winner using Random.org on Friday at noon Eastern time, and announce the winner on Eva's 100th birthday: Saturday, 12/20/2014.

Second, if you're a regular Monday Mix-up reader, I'm hoping you'll take a mini-survey and answer one question for me:

Here's the scoop…  These Monday posts take a lot of time to pull all the different links and interesting tid-bits together, and I thought most of you enjoyed the randomness of it and the way I included all different topics — my thinking was that one subject may grab one person, but a different one may grab another, and that people can just scroll through to see what is helpful to them while they drink their morning coffee.  Lately, however, I've gotten complaints and unsubscribes with comments like, “All the links confuse me”, and “There's just too much going on”.  Geesh, so much for all the helpful links!

Will you tell me what do YOU think?

Is it too much or overwhelming?  Do I need to scale it back somehow?  If most of you are good with it, I'll chock those few comments up to, “You can't please everyone”, but I'd like to hear from you, my regular Monday readers.  Just comment below or email me:  [email protected].  I may not be able to reply to everyone, but I'll very much appreciate your feedback, THANK YOU!

We decorated our tree this weekend, here's my favorite new ornament:

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  2. Gayle says

    Oh, what I could do with a $100 Amazon gift certificate!!! Two things come to mind – essential oil books so I can learn more about essential oils or a Greenworks 40V cordless snowblower. My husband has a severe heart condition along with other maladies so I do all the shoveling, including pulling the snow from the roof. That snowblower would make my life so much easier!

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  6. Jenell says

    Tropical tradition gold label organic coconut oil. It’s peanut (facility) free. My son has a peanut allergy. Merry Christmas:)

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  8. april b says

    So many books, so little time! I would most likely buy “The Nourished Kitchen”, “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” and “The Hand Sculpted House”!

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  9. Esthela says

    Wow, a hundred years for your mom! That goes to tell what good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can do for you. You ladies look amazing!

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  10. Esthela says

    I would buy a bluetooth system to hook up to my tv, so I can do my exercise videos early in the morning without waking anybody up.
    I pretty much enjoy all your posts, whether it is about a health issue, a recipe, or a fun meme (gosh, love those!). Whatever doesn’t interest me (it happens occasionally), I just don’t click on the link. I love your blog because you believe in what I believe in health and nutrition, and I have recommending your page to others. Readers can take what works for them and leave the rest behind. You shouldn’t stress over pleasing every single reader. You just can’t. Keep up the good work!

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  12. Linda says

    I was looking at the plant stands in amazon. I can’t find what I’m looking for in town so if I won I would be interested in one that holds more than 2-3 plants. But I am always needing supplements like great lakes gelatin so probably get some of that as well.
    As for your question, I liked the way you had everything on 1 page before. I hate having to click on so many pages to read what you posted & haven’t bothered to read all of it. Still, this is your blog & I think you should do what is easiest for you.

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  14. KitchenKop says

    Hey just a little tip to those of you who said you want the Essential Oils for Health Care Professionals book — I bought it and wish I hadn’t, I actually ended up selling it back to Amazon (lost about $12 but at least I got my other $64 or whatever back). It just wasn’t user-friendly at all.

    Kelly

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  15. BlessedCP says

    I was going to excitedly comment that I would get a new Kindle Fire! I have the very first one put out and I have heard the newest ones are amazing. BUT… then I was the commenter above me say she would order the Essential Oils for Health Care Professionals book and I so want that expensive book. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  20. Marilyn says

    I would like to buy my daughter the 50 years of Mustang poster. She won’t be getting it for Christmas. Although if I would be selfish, I would put it toward a dehydrator.

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  21. Katrina says

    I would love a new watch for me but would likely buy items for our churches youth group. The kids deserve some wonderful things!

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  25. Pam says

    Nice giveaway, Kelly! I would probably pick up some stainless steel cookie sheets or maybe a veggie spiralizer. And Happy Birthday hugs to Eva!

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  28. mj says

    I would love to win! I think I would put it towards either a blendtec blender or a bosch compact mixer. Thanks, Kelly! I appreciate all the work you put into this blog. I have learned alot from you!

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  32. Penelope Smith says

    First of all Happy Birthday Ms.Eva ! If I were to win I would buy Christmas gifts for my family . Things have been a lIttle tight lately and this would be a blessing ! Merry Christmas

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  41. Becky says

    I would buy some Norpro muffin rings so we could have English muffins (GF). And some shoes and a badminton set for my daughter.

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  42. Ambra denham says

    I would love to add to it and buy a grain mill!!

    Also I am one of your regulars and I love your blog!! I wouldn’t worry about those folks. I think the Internet allows people complain and they don’t have to face anyone! I am always surprised at how people will tear you bloggers down with unkind comments!! Keep up the great research I’m in the process of convincing my husband to be a foodie too!!

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  46. Phronsie says

    Honestly, I’d use it to buy the books that the chaplain recommended during the Family Stress class we did before Academy graduation. Other than that, I really don’t know.

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  49. Deborah says

    Oh my! My wish list is quite long (been adding to it for quite awhile now.) A new “kitchen maid ” would be great like a blendtec, etc. Though with the Winter months ahead, I could really benefit from reading one of the books on my list.

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  50. Beth says

    I would get supplements, stainless steel muffin pans/bowls, food, and maybe an old classic movie for my kids for Christmas! Thanks.

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  52. Margaret Burgett via Facebook says

    Happy Birthday Miss Eva. December 20 was my Grandmother Hermen’s birthday also. So two lovely ladies share that day. I hope you have a wonderful day. God Bless.

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  54. Nancy says

    I’m not a very good decision maker so it would be hard to choose….an ipod…pressure cookier….essential oil diffuser…?? I hope I get a chance to make that big decision!! 🙂

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  55. Elizabeth DAgostino says

    A new pressure cooker,, gave mine to my daughter to use she loves it. This way I don’t have to ask her for it back.

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  57. Kathleen Visscher says

    i would like to be able to purchase a light machine. Several in my family struggle with Seasonal affective Disorder.

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  58. Dorothy Byford says

    I would add some money to the gift card and buy the Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6-Quart 1000-Watt. I have been drooling over it since you talked about it this week.

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  59. Billie D says

    I would probably get the laptop cooling pad/power station I have on my wishlist……and anything else I could score!!

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  64. Clara says

    1. I would like a new soup pot in the kitchen or knife.

    2. I love the eclectic mix of links you provide each Monday! I can look over them all and click on the ones that interest me. Some things I might not find any other way, except your Monday miscellaneous links.

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  66. Marcia says

    I would buy the Home Depot 45 pc. Power Tool set for my 2 grandsons’ upcoming birthdays, and also get the book you had mentioned a month or so ago about the real foodie from the 1940’s. Can’t remember the title of it right now.

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  70. Heather W. says

    Thought I’d SHOW you (some of my “pinned” wishes)….. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FKERMW/, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R5HEA6/?ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&camp=1789&creative=9325&ie=UTF8, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006GRNGW/, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007LHIRU/?ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&camp=1789&creative=9325&ie=UTF8, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFQJ/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_WxmJtb1KG0E0MRD5, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F741DU/?ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&camp=1789&creative=9325&ie=UTF8

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  71. Melinda says

    Happy birthday to Eva!

    What an awesome giveaway!! If I could, I would purchase the Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black/Brushed Metal. I miss having a coffeemaker.

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  72. Naomi Williams says

    I get the email notification of your posts. I love the random stuff; I look at the various topics, and if there’s even one thing I’m interested in, I come here to read up on it.

    As for Amazon: I always have stuff on my list just waiting for an extra bit of money to come in! I’d get a boot scraper, and an ice cream scoop, and various books and movies that I’ve been meaning to read and watch.

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  74. Susan says

    Definitely a fermentation crock! Things are tight and it is hard enough to buy the things we need, let alone the things we want. I would totally treat myself!

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  86. Cattherine says

    Hi Kelly, I too have been a long time reader. I normally love your Monday posts but with the amount of ads, it does make it confusing. I also don’t understand why you put your posts on two pages? Personally, it’s unpleasant to have click through to another page when you get used to having everything in one post as before.

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  89. Beth says

    Kelly, I think it’s fine as is! 🙂 You may have some that won’t actually click to page 2 but on the other hand others may like the option of a short first page. You go, girl – your blog is a huge blessing to many people.

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  93. Janet says

    All I can say is, Thanks for all your hard work! I have been following you for 5+ years. You are one of the first real foodies I started with and I am sticking with you!

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  95. Jen D says

    I would use the gift card toward a new laptop for my sister.
    As for the Monday layout, I liked it better when we didn’t have to click again to get to more content. I do like all the random info though and usually click on the links that interest me. Thanks for all your hard work!

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  98. Lori says

    I would most definitely buy some Great Lakes Gelatin, some Diatomaceous Earth, and some botanicals for making my own herbal stores larger. Ahhh, the fun! 🙂 Merry Christmas to all!

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  100. Michelle says

    Oh so many things on my wishlist!!! I think it would be a nice down payment on a Berkey filter system, though… I like the Duo Instant Pot too!

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  101. Teena says

    I would put it towards the pressure cooker you just bought – it looks awesome!

    I love the mix up. There are so many interesting things you link to that I probably wouldn’t see otherwise 🙂

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  102. elaine kocur says

    Thank you for the giveaway offer— I’d get things for my chicken coop! Maybe put the $100 towards a automatic chicken door openner, spurge:) thx

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  104. Soli says

    (Soli stop thinking about books!)

    Okay I would do something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, put it toward either the Probiotic jar system or the start of canning supplies and instruction.

    Also, I’ll go on record and say I appreciate the mix. I avoid social media most of the time now and end up missing most everything people post.

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  108. Jackie Graham says

    I want more of the muslin bags and beeswax food container sealers to give as gifts. Also more Eichorn and almond flour to please my husband’s sweet tooth. I think I have spent more than $100 already! But, for myself, the Nourished Traditions Bone Broth book.

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  114. Jane says

    I really like Monday mix-up but I understand the comments with the format change that happened in the last few months. With all the ads – think this is why you’re getting those comments

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    • KitchenKop says

      Hi Jane,

      Actually, a few people have mentioned the links being confusing, which is why I’m asking, but I’ve had very few comments/complaints about the ads. I think most people get it that I can’t spend all this time on my site for nothing. For years I tried it without the ads and felt guilty for spending so much time away from my family with little to show for it as far as helping much with bills, etc., so at least this is something. It’s a difficult line to walk and I struggle with it a lot!

      Kelly

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      • Susan says

        Kel-
        I get what Jane is saying and was going to say something similar. In the past couple of months, it has become more difficult to discern the Monday posts because of the ads. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t have them, but it just seems like all of a sudden there are more ads and I believe that is where the confusion comes in with trying to read your posts. There’s a couple of lines of your post, and then an ad with an arrow, then a couple of more lines of your post, and then another ad with an arrow. Visually it is really hard to tell if the ads are part of your post, or if they are ads. Everything just blends together.

        Then when you started doing the Monday post in 2 pages, it became even more confusing because I wasn’t sure if I was clicking on your arrow (or link) to a second page or if I was clicking on an ad for life insurance.

        it has been more confusing as of late and I can see why some folks may get discouraged. I always muddled through it all because I ALWAYS enjoy Monday Morning Mix up. I have found a lot of good and interesting, across-the-board info out from you through your Monday posts, so please continue with them. Maybe just go back to the format you used to have where everything was on one page and the ads weren’t blended in with your posts. (BTW, I don’t begrudge you the right to have ads because you shouldn’t be sharing so much awesome info with us without getting paid; maybe just figure out someway to get the ads out of your posts and off to the side?) Hugs!

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  118. Kristy A. says

    Hi
    Kelly, I would get some essential oils and some soap molds. Soapmaking is my next adventure. Monday morning mixup is great.l use it exactly as you stated. Some links I click some I don’t. I lost my Mom this year to Kelly so I can relate to your loss. Happy Birthday to Eva and Merry Christmas.

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  121. Renee Russo says

    Renee would definitely get the stainless frying pan. I noticed the “Surgical Stainless” was more expensive than the other options. Is that grade safer or easier to take care of?

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    • KitchenKop says

      Hi Renee,

      I haven’t researched the different grades of stainless steel (would love to know more about that though), but as far as cleaning it, the one we have is SO easy to clean up!

      Kelly

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  125. Jennifer Diefendorf says

    There are several great books I would love to have including Gluten Freedom and Sweetly Raw Desserts that would help me expand my knowledge about health and healthy cooking. I would also love to get a spiral slicer to try out some new recipes!

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  129. Shannon says

    I’d buy the gelatin and plastic wrap to make the homemade Velveeta. I’m very curious. Looking for a healthier way to make queso this Christmas.

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  130. SherryJ says

    I would buy some of the permaculture books that I’ve been wanting. As far as the Monday Mix-up, it can be a bit confusing to navigate through, but I always find something of interest.

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  132. Sheryl says

    I would love to have some photo editing software, for saving and sharing family memories in an artistic way. I see that Adobe Photoshop is available on Amazon.com.

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  134. Debra says

    I would use the gift card to get some recipe books for my new life style of healthy eating. There is so many on my wish list.. Would be fun to shop..
    I find Monday posts interesting and cover a lot of different topics. That is what its all about whatever is on your mind. Thank you or making me smile, think, reflect and laugh
    Happy and Safe Holidays to all

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  138. ambre sautter says

    I would buy school books most likely, although, I really want to renew my Prime subscription. 🙂
    I find this post format on Mondays to be a little scattered and to lack actual content. I click through from my e-mail looking for one topic (velveeta today) and have to scroll through the rest to find what I was looking for. Honestly, in my quick scan just now, somehow I missed what I was here for! oops!

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  140. Susan Roragen says

    I would buy an extra stainless steel pot, another silicone liner and a glass lid for my Duo Instant Pot. (I love my Instant Pot!)

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  142. Tammy R. says

    Oh let me count the ways I could spend this 🙂 But looking at my wishlist quickly, I’d probably get a ramekin set, some Great Lakes gelatinand several books I’ve had my eye for some time! Thanks for the chance.

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