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happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
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Review and Giveaway: {Origami Owl}

May 27, 2013 · Narrative

Nick and I love to watch Shark Tank. It’s a show that features a panel of multi-millionaires, and guests come on the show to pitch their idea for the next big thing. The panel (or “the sharks”) then choose to invest in the person and their idea, or pass. We love to hear the pitches, the stories behind the idea, and see the decision making happen. And it’s even more fun when we walk into a store and see the actual product for sale. It’s a smart show, which is the perfect counterbalance to the reality TV I watch.

I have always loved the whys, hows, whens, and wheres of business development, so when I heard about the story behind Origami Owl, I was more than intrigued. A business started by a 14-year-old about two years ago. A business that is so successful that it consistently has a waiting list of designers (their name for consultants) to sign up that numbers in the tens of thousands.

How’s that for a good “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” essay?

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When a friend of mine started selling Origami Owl a few months ago, she offered a locket to me so I could see the quality first-hand. I love the concept behind it. The lockets are designed to be filled with charms of your choice, so you can tell your own story. You can put in charms with your children’s birth dates, for example. Or maybe charms that depict some of your favorite hobbies. Or things that are particularly meaningful to you. Or with Communions and Confirmations coming up, perhaps a locket with religious symbols as the perfect gift for a family member. Or a locket for the special teacher your child had this year.

With tons of different charms and stones to choose from (and 100 more just recently added), the possibilities are endless. And with the customization, each quality-made locket is specific and special to the wearer. It doesn’t get more personalized than that.

And now it’s your turn to discover Origami Owl for yourself. My friend, Denise, has generously offered to give away a locket to one lucky Sweetnicks’ reader. The winner will receive a medium locket, silver ball chain, and choice of 4 charms, a $48-$52 value.

To enter, comment below and tell me your favorite charm from Origami Owl. See below to find out how you can get extra entries.

Good luck!

PRIZE: One Origami Owl medium silver locket, one silver ball chain, and choice of up to four charms
TO ENTER: Leave a comment and share your favorite Origami Owl charm.
FOR MORE ENTRIES: Tweet this post. Or Pin this post and comment that you’ve done so. Or follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram, if you don’t already (and come back and tell me you do). Or follow Denise on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest. And tell me you’ve done so. You can also tweet this post with the message “I want to win an #OrigamiOwl locket from @cateomalley” for an extra entry.  That’s a lot of extra entries!
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST
WINNER ANNOUNCED: In an upcoming post and via Twitter. If winner doesn’t respond with address info within 48 hours, a second winner will be chosen.
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
FINE PRINT: The winner will be selected using random.org.

*If you would like to host a party (either online or in person), or if you would like more information on becoming a Designer with Origami Owl (can be outside of NJ), drop me a line and I will connect you with Denise.

Tomorrow? Sea World.

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  1. Sarah W. Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    LOVE this. I had so much fun looking at the charms and fell in love with the Vintage Cross In Silver. But I would totally have to get my kid’s birthstones too.
    Sarah W. Caron (Sarah’s Cucina Bella) recently posted..Don’t Toss the Greens: Five Nutrient-Packed Vegetable Tops You Should Be Eating

    Reply
  2. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:29 am

    It so hard to pick out just one charm. I love the Sand Dollar and the Starfish. I would totally love to get one of these lockets for my Mom. It would be fun to design one for her.

    Reply
  3. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:32 am

    Pinned this giveaway – Link – http://pinterest.com/pin/171699804516162386/

    Reply
  4. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:34 am

    Follow CateOMalley on Twitter @Dailywomanblog

    Reply
  5. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Follow CateOMalley on Pinterest – DailyWoman

    Reply
  6. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Follow CateOMalley on Instagram – Dailywomanblog

    Reply
  7. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:37 am

    Follow Denise on Twitter – @Dailywomanblog

    Reply
  8. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:37 am

    Like Denise on FB- LaceyL

    Reply
  9. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Follow Denise on Pinterest- DailyWoman

    Reply
  10. Daily Woman (Lacey) says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Tweeted giveaway – https://twitter.com/ASDsupportNC/status/339252390832271360

    Reply
  11. Dina says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:41 am

    The heart is beautiful!

    Reply
  12. Faith Plvan says

    May 28, 2013 at 6:00 am

    My favorite charm? The one that says “Faith” because that’s my name!

    Reply
  13. Joanne says

    May 28, 2013 at 6:19 am

    The.Boy and I watch shark tank also!! This is really such a cute idea..I can see why it’s been such a huge success! I think the double scoop ice cream cone is super cute.
    Joanne recently posted..Recipe: Green Pancakes with Lime Butter

    Reply
  14. Sherry Lee says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:42 am

    I love ALL the charms but my favorite(s) would have to be the birthstone girls as my two daughters had girls last year three months apart! I would love to add my daughters birthstones in the locket with theirs!!

    Reply
  15. Alexandra says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:38 am

    the margarita! naturally :)

    Reply
  16. Alexandra says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:40 am

    followed you on pinterest @allyycm

    Reply
  17. Crystal says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:01 am

    The ‘Nana’ gold heart charm is my favorite. So simple yet so sweet.

    Reply
  18. Stacy says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:26 am

    My first choice would be the little girl with the December birthday, but there are so many fun choices!

    Reply
  19. Miranda says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I love the cross charm

    Reply
  20. Miranda says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Following you on twitter

    Reply
  21. Miranda says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Following Denise via Facebook

    Reply
  22. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I like the bright eyed owl charm

    Reply
  23. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    https://twitter.com/johnhutchens1/status/339413777550278656

    Reply
  24. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    follow you on twitter @johnhutchens1

    Reply
  25. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    follow you on pinterest johnnypk

    Reply
  26. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    follow you on instagram

    Reply
  27. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    follow Denise on facebook

    Reply
  28. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    follow Denise on twitter

    Reply
  29. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    follow Denise on pinterest

    Reply
  30. John Hutchens says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    https://twitter.com/johnhutchens1/status/339415360333824001

    Reply
  31. judy gardner says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    i like the MOM charm

    Reply
  32. judy gardner says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    i follow you on twitter @velvetelvis40

    Reply
  33. Mary Lou Tyler says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Love the red wine glass and the crystal star and the crystal butterfly !!!!

    mtyler AT hometechadvanced DOT com

    Reply
  34. Danielle says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    The Family Heart charm is my favorite!

    Reply
  35. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    My fave is the butterfly!

    Reply
  36. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I follow you on twitter @pzia

    Reply
  37. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    follow denise on twitter

    Reply
  38. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I follow you on instagram

    Reply
  39. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I follow denise on instagram

    Reply
  40. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I just pinned this :-)

    Reply
  41. Patrizia says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    I follow denise on facebook

    Reply
  42. Lindsey D. says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:08 am

    I love the anchor charm

    Reply
  43. Lindsey D. says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:09 am

    I follow you on Twitter

    Reply
  44. Lindsey D. says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:09 am

    I follow Denise on Twitter
    @LindseyMDaly

    Reply
  45. Lindsey D. says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:11 am

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/LindseyMDaly/status/339655074047467520

    Reply
  46. Monica G. says

    May 29, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    What a cool idea! There are a lot of fun charms to choose from… although my fav so far is the elephant. I *heart* elephants. :-)

    Reply
  47. Tracie Trump says

    May 29, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    My favs are the hear birthstones and angel wing charm, tracietrump@yahoo.com

    Reply
  48. Suzi says

    May 29, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    would love to win that for my Mom…75 this birthday..could fill it for her.

    Reply
  49. Danielle says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    I’m following Denise on facebook!

    Reply
  50. Sherryleej says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Following Denise on Facebook……….Following you on Twitter….posted on Facebook.

    Reply
  51. Jean says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I like so many, but the charm I’m currently loving most is the black cameo!

    Reply
  52. Jean says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    I tweeted this post – https://twitter.com/hellina2000/status/340161063393845249

    Reply
  53. Jean says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Pinned! – http://pinterest.com/pin/427067977134722246/

    Reply
  54. Jean says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I follow you on Pinterest – pinterest.com/hellina2000

    Reply
  55. Jean says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I follow Denise on Twitter as @hellina2000

    Reply
  56. Ashley_M says

    May 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    My favorite charm is the cupcake. So cute and colorful. Love this idea.

    Reply

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One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
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