The last five book and kit signings were such a blast. When I started the book tour the end of last year I had no idea how much fun they would be and how much I would miss meeting you guys when they were all over. Thank you so much to everyone that came out to one of the 20+ signings. Along the way I have tried to get pictures of everyone that came by to say hi and also recap each city on the site. This time I combined the last several cities in one big giant post.
San Francisco, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego and Austin.
There are a few photos from each city below as well as slideshows of all the photos from each. Feel free to use any of the pics from flickr if you find one of yourself.
It was so great starting off the signings at Chronicle Books Headquarters in San Francisco. Say hi to Emily. She designed the kit and the notecards box sets. So so cute.
There’s nothing like watching the excitement on little ones faces when they look through the book. It’s still such a gift for me to see.
There were lots of fun and friendly faces in San Francisco.
Like sweet Melissa of Best Friends for Frosting. She did a little interview with me while she was there.
Here’s the San Francisco Slideshow…
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The Barnes and Noble in Orlando brought more friendly faces.
Like my friend Robyn from Add a Pinch. She lives out of state, but made time during her family Disney vacation to stop by. She really is the super sweetest.
And here’s Julie from The Little Kitchen. So glad to see your smiling face!
I just want to take a minute to thank everyone at all the signings over the last year or so that brought such sweet gifts to share.
You guys made me feel so special through your many talents and your kind words. I can think of several right now that even brought tears. Sweet happy tears.
Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my happy heart.
Here’s the Orlando Slideshow…
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The Phoenix Barnes and Noble was a lot of fun, too.
These girls were a blast. They were a great group of bloggers that all came to the event together.
Cute suede shoes. Guess which ones are mine.
I met Amy of Amy Miller Designs. She makes faux cupcake ornaments and shipped some special cake pop ornaments for me a while ago. And look at these Muppets she brought to the signing. They are faux Muppet Cake Pops. And they are fantastic! I need to take a better pic and share it on Twitter.
This is Jennifer. Check out her site if you make lots and lots of cake pops at a time. She has a cake ball roller that could help you out.
It’s Phoenix. We had to have some cactus cake pops of course. Excellent use of white jimmies, Arianna!
Here’s the Phoenix Slideshow…
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San Diego. Yay!
Check out Kris. She makes the fantastic hot air balloon cake pops and much more.
And look at these Marshmallow Treats by Alejandra. Amazing.
Look at this cutie pie!
Hi there little one. So glad to meet you and your mom and learn what we have in common. Big big hug!
And sweet Julie from Jaybird Quilts. My mom and I had the most fun talking with you.
Here’s the San Diego Slideshow…
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The last book signing was in Austin at Book People.
My friends Georgia Pellegrini, The Girl Hunter and Marla of Family Fresh Cooking came with me to the signing. Love you guys! We all had plans with several more bloggers the next day for a fun Girl Hunter Getaway hosted by Georgia. More on that soon.
There was lots of signing. And some note taking, too.
There were hugs…
And even some extraordinary chickens.
Here’s the Austin Slideshow…
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That’s it for the signings. For now anyway. ; )
Oh, and big thanks for the awesome marquis sign, Book People. That was a nice surprise.
If you are near any of these stores (addresses here), I left behind some signed books and kits if you want to give them a call and see if there are any left.
If you aren’t near any of the stores, that’s ok, too. I thought I would do an end-of-the-year giveaway to anyone that wanted a chance to win some Cake Pops stuff.
I’m giving away five (5) Cake Pops gift sets that include:
A signed Cake Pops book, the Cake Pops Kit and the notecards set, too.
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And if you’ve managed to make your way this far down on the post, that’s not all.
Did you know that Cake Pops is available on the iPad? That’s not very helpful unless you have an iPad though.
So one (1) of the five winners will also win a brand new 16 gb WiFi iPad. Yay!
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Enter for a chance to win a Cake Pops Gift Set that includes a signed Cake Pops book, a Cake Pops Kit and a Cake Pops Notecard Set.
- Five (5) winners will be chosen at random to win a gift set. One (1) of the five winners will then be selected at random and will also win a 16 gb WiFi iPad in their choice of white or black. (That means 4 gift set winners and 1 gift set plus iPad winner.) Yay!
- To enter, just leave your answer to the following question in the comments section of this post.
- What is the most recent gift you’ve purchased for someone?
- Deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 20th at 8:00 P.M. ET. Sorry, Time’s Up. Winners announced below.
- The five winners will be announced sometime Tuesday evening on this post.
Good Luck!
Note: This giveaway is completely sponsored by me. Thanks y’all!
Here are the winners of the Cake Pops Gift Sets. Each of you will get a book, a kit and a notecards set. And one of you is going to also get the iPad. YAY!
Shannon T, Fenny Chandra, Alicia, Jennifer B and Tara. Congratulations on the Cake Pops Stuff!
Now for the big winner. After a random drawing, Shannon T – you win the iPad, too!
Hope you have fun with it.
My most recent gift purchase was a bottle of Mary Kay “Thinking of You!” Smells wonderful! Merry Christmas to you!
I bought my two sons a “Look, Biscuit!” book this morning… I think it’s the one where he takes a bath. Woof, woof! :) Much love to you, Bakerella, this holiday season!
My husband’s grandfather loves summer sausages–those things that only come out around Christmas–so that is the most recent (and very last!) gift I bought. :)
For my kiddos – we just purchased their 3DS cases (to go with their DS) – and their sock monkeys!
A new wedding band for my husband. His was stollen a few months ago (he was devestated) and I’ve finally saved enough to get him a new one for Christmas. Shhhh… it’s a surprise.
Some beats headphones for my best friend <3
I just bought ‘Cowboys vs Aliens’ DVD for my husband!
I purchased the Hallmark ornament for my sons. They HAD to have the one that has the digital countdown ’til Christmas on it (right down to how many minutes are left)!!!
Of course, an iPad for me would be wonderful to receive. (We could even think of it as from them! Ha, ha ha)
I bought my husband, tickets to see Flogging Molly (though the show is next year)!!
Ceramic ice cream bowls in fun colors, an ice cream scoop and a sample of toppings for teacher assistants. Have a happy and health holiday and New Year!
the last gift i bought was a bottle of liquor for a coworker!! lol
A gift certificate to my husband’s grandfather’s favorite restaurant.
I just bought my husband a guitar. He’s wanted one for years. Hopefully I’ll get a love song in return :)
I don’t know how I’ve gone without bakerella for so long in my life. Me and my dad made some cake pops the other day, he was like a child in a sweet store!
I just bought today an Easy Bake Oven for my two daughters. They love to watch their mommy (me) bake…..and sometimes I let them help when what I am baking is for us at home. Awesome give away! Thank you Bakerella!
A purple snowsuit for my 8 month old baby girl!
This weekend i got my wife’s last present… a new pair of uggs
Just bought a book set for my 8yr old :)
Cologne for my sister-in-law!
The last gift I bought was a Bath and Body Works set for my best friend :)
I seriously just bought your cake pops kit for my bf’s sister!! I’ve been making cake pops for about a year now and I just made 100 Christmas one’s for my aunt’s holiday party, snowmen, santa hats, trees & reindeer (25 of each!) I had no idea how I was going to transport them, so my father took 2 wooden TV trays and drilled holes in them! They hold about 80 each! They were perfect! Anyway, my bf sister loves baking and now she wants to start making cake pops. The possibilities are endless! They’re such big hits and so adorable!
Thought I was finished shopping until Barnes & Noble sent me a coupon… so I had to buy my husband the last thing on his wish list– a copy of the zombie apocalypse novel “Zone One.”
I just picked up a chicken dancing chicken for my BIL. He tortured us with that song at one of the kids’ birthday parties and now it’s my turn!
I purchased some baby blankets and hats for my cousins baby shower – she’s having twins!
Just bought my one year old niece a pair of boots. Can’t wait to see her in them!
Just got books yesterday. I hope I win. Thank you!
Just bought my wife one of those single serving coffee makers.
i bought my sister a hula hoop
The most recent gift I bought was yesterday–a pair of gloves for my husband that will allow you to text without taking them off!
I bought my boyfriend new headlights to go with his new truck=) Merry Christmas!
Ingredients to make some homemade fudge for the parents.
I bought some mp3 players for my kids from santa
my mom a zebra laptop bag :)
I just bought my son a bow and arrows for Christmas!
I bought my husband who is home from his 2nd tour over seas an Old Navy techno hoodie. He is always complaining how its so hard to wear his bennie over his earbuds. So I figured a hoodie with built in earbuds would make him a very happy soilder.
bought my mom a zebra laptop bag :)
I just bought a talking Mickey Mouse for my daughter — it’ll be a gift from Santa.
A bottle of reisling from Cost Plus…cheers!!
I just purchased a Kindle for my mother-in-law and am in the process of ordering a photo skin for my father-in-law’s iPhone, it is going to be fun, the picture is an album cover from his band in the 70’s!
Candy with real ants and scorpions in it for my boys :)
A unique ornament! Every year my sister and I exchange ornaments. Our mom started the tradition when we were little (and we would make them) and we have carried it on. We both have a tree-ful of memories and some great stories too.
Every year for Christmas I like to get my mom an ‘experience’ gift… usually something we can do together like concerts, shows, trips, etc. This year I got her a series of cooking classes we are going to take together!
Thanks for the chance to win! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a truly blessed new year!
The last gift??? Hmm….Probably a piggy bank for one of my goddaughters. A super cute gingerbread house bank! Really wanted to keep it for myself. :)
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Dog bones for my sister’s lab, Kirby! Merry Christmas!
The last gift I bought was a turtle shaped cutting board for my niece. She loves to cook and bake, so for Christmas I decided to get her baking utensils appropriate for her little hands and a personal cookbook that I made which included pictures of her baking and her favorite recipes! It took forever to get all of the utensils but I know she will absolutely love it!! I hope she enjoys having her own baking utensils!! I just discovered your website and absolutely fell in love with cake pops!!! Happy Holidays!!
A detachable hooded jacket with faux fur trim for my dog!
some espresso cups for my daddy!
I bought the Polar Express movie for my daughter for Christmas. She LOVES that movie!
The last thing was chocolate to make my own hot chocolate pops for Christmas morning! I also ordered a little cookbook I made of my most requested desserts for friends and family this year. :)
Some shoes for my sweet little 8 month old.
I bought my son an OSU hat just last night. Go Pokes! :)
I bought my husband some stocking stuffers yesterday. I got some yummy cologne, fancy shaving cream, Harry & David truffles and some holiday candy.
I just go my last present for my dad in the mail today. I ordered him a Daily Devotional book. I know he will like it!
A hello kitty backpack for my four year old from my six week old. :)
My latest Christmas gift purchase was the last one–gift cards for my daughter’s teacher! I hope you have a wonderful 2010 full of more blessings!
I bought some fabric and stuffing to make pillows for my sister.
The most recent gift I bought was a toy for a student at my school whose family is having a hard time affording gifts this year.
I had the honor to go and spend all the collected money from our department on a farewell present for a colleague… A Nintendo3DS! He couldn’t believe his eyes! ;-)
Actually, a Cake Pops Kit for my niece. She loves to bake and decorate. Can’t wait to see her next creation!
A teacup candle making set for my housemate’s 21st! Hope she likes it!
Merry Christmas :) xxx
I bought my two year old niece a baby alive doll. Happy holidays!
I got a shirt for my sister, and since she’s impossible to buy for, I also got the gift receipt! :)
I bought a photo reusable grocery bag for my mom from Shutterfly – using photos of her grandkids. I hope she likes it!
An authentic German stein for my husband, I’ve been looking for the perfect one for a while as he’s always wanted one, and I found one on etsy and it came in the mail yesterday! :)
I bought my husband a new watch. :)
I bought my husband a couple of XBox 360 video games. We also bought each other knitting needles and yarn so we can learn how to knit for our first baby, who is due in March.
I just bought my husband a cookie cutter making kit!!! :D
I purchased an engraved ornament with a slot for a photo to honor my sister’s dog who recently passed away.
I bought a relative to be a bookmark with “Come What May” inscribed on it. She loves the movie “Moulin Rouge”
Some chocolate for stocking stuffers!!
I just bought some beautiful lotions, hand soaps, and fresh candles to put together for a gift basket for my boyfriends mom. :)
I couldn’t say, my wife does all the shopping, and we don’t exchange gifts.
A Go Go tin for my 6 year old. Actually, Santa bought it. ;-)
I just bought a fun little knit dress for my daughter for Christmas. Thanks for the fun giveaway! Merry Christmas!
I purchased a game called Quelf for my brother-in-law. He’s into game night with his friends so I thought this would be a fun gift.
You need to come to Milwaukee for a signing! The last gift I purchased (and I have lots more to do) was a photo calendar for the grandparents that I made with my 2 yr old’s art work. I think they are going to love it!
I purchased a Nascar Wii game for my hubby from the kids… they INSISTED that since Daddy loves Nascar that he’s REALLY like the Wii game… I suspect they have ulterior motives….!!!
My most recent gift purchase was an espresso machine for my fiance. I can’t wait to give it to him!
The new book “Inheritance” for my bro!
Congrats!
I bought some Bath & Body hand sanitizers and body wash. I love the peppermint smell and I hope my mother does too. :)
i bought my sis some jewelry..
A photo calendar with pictures of a recent trip we took to China.
The last thing I purchased for Christmas were legos for my boys. :-)
Thank you for this awesome give a way!! Merry Christmas!!
A vegetarian cookbook for a friend and a crockpot cookbook for my daughter…purchased at the same time – can’t remember which one they rang up last : ) !
A combination iPod speakers/radio widget for my wife. She likes to listen to music when she’s in the kitchen, baking … and I like eating what she bakes, so everyone’s happy!
The most recent gift i gave was a hot green tea latte from starbucks for my leader’s birthday!:D
I got some clothes for my daughter.
Toms shoes for Jenny.
Just bought my hubby a massage gift certificate! He installs flooring and has lots of back problems.
I bought a few DVDs for my dad to try to trick him into actually relaxing. haha
I bought fleece to make my best friend a blanket! (:
some joke socks for a co-worker
I bought some arts and crafts sets for my neighbors!
I bought lots of sweet ingredients for cookies and snowman cake pops for family and friends!
I bought a book for my sister!
I bought a Nerf football for my brother!
I just got my dad a book that I think he will really enjoy.
I bought a winter coat for my daughter!
Happy Holidays!
I purchased an “Everything Alice” book for my brother. He wants to throw a big tea party next year. I can just imagine the cute cake pops that can be made for that.
I bought my sister some new makeup.
I finished off the last of my Christmas shopping yesterday when I bought a variety o fancy cheeses to go with the bottle of wine I am giving my in-laws.
Hi Bakerella!
I recently became of fan of yours, love the blog and you’ve inspired me to bake more. To answer your questions I bought was an xbox game for my brother.
A charm for my mom’s charm bracelet.
We just got done buying coats, hats, and mittens for a family at my church! Definitely my favorite part of the holiday, happy Holidays!
A sweater for my mother.
I bought the Fur Real Friends Zambi the Elephant toy for a friend’s child for Christmas just this morning. The toy donates half the proceeds to an organization that supports African orphans who’s parents were lost to HIV/AIDS.
I bought my daughter her first scooter. I can’t wait for her to see it on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas everyone!
I bought Nordstrom gift cards.
I bought a battery operated hamster in a ball for my Beagle puppy. I think that’s going to be entertaining for everyone!
I bought a guitar for my son.
The last gift I bought someone was a purse from a company called 31. I hope my sister in law likes it! :) Thanks for the chance to win! Feliz Navidad.
I just bought my Mother some new Christmas ornaments as stocking stuffers….she lived far away from family and is divorced so she hasn’t put up tree for years. BUT, this year, she moved 5 minutes away from us, has her 1st grandchild, and has a beautiful evergreen in her living room….now to fill with ornaments!
congrats on your book tour!!!
Kelley from Maine
I bought the play-doh cake makin station for my son.
My neice just moved out and for Christmas i bought her a new set of pots and pans. That was my last Christmas gift i had to buy :) I’m done! Bring on Santa!!
A book for a friend
Something online for my wife
I bought some Meon’s for my daughters on Amazon yesterday…even though I have been “done shopping” for a month…yeah right!
The last gift I purchased was a pair of knit booties for my flower girl in my upcoming wedding!
A friend of ours mentioned she needed a new set of measuring cups. So hard to find a set that includes 1/3 and 2/3. After searching, we finally found a set.
I just bought my friend a pack ‘n play for her baby shower in a couple weeks.
I bought my husband a book about doing framing for walls and some sawhorses. It’s what he asked for! Strange man…
The last Christmas gift I bought was a huge boquet of flowers with the cutest penguin vase to be delivered to my 92 year old grandmother in Wisconsin :)
red jeans for my little sister!
I have bought so, so many toys to spoil my daughter, but the last thing I bought her was a CD player of her very own. So sad I missed you while you were here in Austin. Guess you’ll just have to come back!
A bunch of fun stuff for my NEW future son in law!
A necklace for my sister-in-law!
Last night I bought my husband a Venti coffee mug from Starbucks. I can’t believe I paid that much for a mug, but he’s totally worth it!
I just bought a nintendo dsi for my son :)
Yesterday I bought my lovely boyfriend a caramel cupcake from the new cupcake shop that just opened up down the road.
I made my last purchase last night for Christmas! i purchased a George Foreman for my boyfriend, a knife set with a cutting board for my cousin, & a bake and store set for my cousin as well (she needed this, because I constantly see her buy the aluminum ones!).
I am spoiling my daughter this year but she is a big fan of your site so I can’t tell you what I got her because she will read it on here and it will spoil the surprises!
The last gift I bought was a Disney Christmas house from dept 56 for my mom’s collection.
I bought my little sister an iPod touch!
A pair of earrings for my mother-in-law!
I bought some Monster High Dolls for my daughter for Christmas.
Gift cards for my daughter’s daycare teachers.
I treated my friend to a meal =)!
Scooters for my kids. Not really the right weather for playing outside, but thats what was on the wish list. and a pair of slippers for my hubby.
I bought an apron for my sister who loves baking!
I bought a dvd for my father-in-law, a dvd and candy for a kid that I work with, and car stuff for my brother-in-law. Gotta love Target to get all that stuff done at once!
Finished shopping and last gift i purchased was a Bouncer for my lil one!
i just bought my sister an adorable cookie monster winter hat (:
The most recent gift I bought was a pair of lamps for my parents that I picked up yesterday. They are so big that we’re going to have to rent a car to get them home!
Last gift i purchased was Princess Barbie Charm School for my niece!
The last gift I bought was canning jars and jelly & jam ingredients. I made homemade cranberry pomegranate jelly and raspberry jam for all of the immediate family. Yum!
I bought my sister a Keurig coffee pot because she really really wanted one! :)
Hey there Angie! The last gift I purchased was actually two at the same time from Barnes & Noble. I got my husband a book on boxing ( he is an avid fan), and I got my 8 year old daughter an adventure Bible just for kids ( I know she’s gonna love it).
Merry Christmas!!
I bought my daughter a giant teddybear.
Bought a Tea Set for my Granddaughter.
Happy Holidays!
The last gift I bought for someone was a bottle of wine!
Just finished up with a Hello Kitty calendar for my 27 year old daughter!
The most recent gift I have bought is velvet dresses for my mother. Have a very Merry Christmas, Bakerella!!
I bought poo paper for my sister! She likes to recycle.
I bought the new Bella Cake pop maker!!! I got one for my sister and one for myself. :)
Last gift I purchased was a Cars 2 book for my nephew.
Hope you have a wonderful Holiday!
I recently purchased some jersey knit sheets for my dad who lives in Michigan. :)
I bought my son an electronics learning set.
Happy Holidays!
A bottle of wine for my aunt….
I bought my dad a set of cedar grilling planks. :)
i just bought slippers and a candle for a secret santa gift!
got some movie tickets to put in my kids stockings
I just bought my mom her birthday present, her birthday is on wednesday.
I have been really late on the Christmas shopping this year. I just bought a Billy Joel album for my husband, who is a big fan. However, I’m hard at work hand sewing a pillow for him which is monkey-riffic!
I bought new shoes for all my kiddos and tights for my daughter with extra bling (to match the shoes of course!) First night Chanukah tonight :)
bought my wife a new stereo for her truck
I bought my brother the “Now Panic and Freak Out” shirt. I want one too, but threadless sold out the girlie sizes.
I bought a very dear friend of mine a Forever Friend necklace.
Baking supplies to make some goodies for my co-workers!
A fuzzy bathrobe.
In June I bought Alphie for my sons birthday. We’re making all the Christmas gifts this year so I haven’t bought an actual gift. I did purchase fabric though to make some items.
I bought jenga for my kids. We love to play games. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win!
Last gift u bought was a leapPad for my son that I spent weeks tracking down!
A pair of UGG boots for my hubby!
I bought my mom a pair of boots.
I purchased a personalized tote bag for my secret Santa!
I ordered some ski pants for my husband as part of our “12 Dates for Christmas” gift giving. March date: playing in the snow!
We just got my daughter her first BIKE! I am a little excited…. only a little. Love the suede shoes btw… they never come in my size so i have been looking at the flats but am in love with suede right now!
I bought Dr Who season 2 (David Tennant) DVD for my husband!
a coat for my sister so that she can stay warm this winter season. merry christmas bakerella! you rock, as always!
A very gaudy, very sparkly glass stegosaurus ornament for my father… makes sense if you know him! Thanks for the chance to win!
I bought an air guitar for my son.
Me and my mom like to give to the less fortunate kids so the last present I bought was 2 baby dolls for a toy drive. To make some little girls happy … sorry I forgot to put my name lol
I just bought a spiderman video game for my future stepson. :-)
I bought some sugar free treats for my dads stocking! (because he’s recently been diagnosed with diabetes).
A dolphin necklace for my son’s girlfriend!
I bought a lava lamp for our lab’s Dirty Santa Christmas Party (my boss ended up with it and now it’s in his office LOL!). Thanks for the giveaway and Merry Christmas!!!
This christmas, I purchased my boyfriend a brand new mattress for christmas!
I bought toy airplanes for a little boy whose birthday is the day before Christmas!
Clothes for a child we adopted off the Christmas tree at church … hopes she loves them as much as we loved shopping for her!
Me and my mom like to give to the less fortunate kids so the last present I bought was 2 baby dolls for a toy drive. To make some little girls happy
I just bought a camera for my son. He’s taking publications in middle school and has decided he likes being behind the camera!
I just picked up a Kindle for my mom for Christmas… now someone just needs to show her how to use it!
It was a CD my future brother-in-law has been wanting. I even got it wrapped last night and am finished with all of my Christmas shopping!
i just bought a cookie recipe book and a silpat mat for one of my friends for Christmas! Lots of joyous baking to come :)
My last purchase was a Kindle for my husband. I hope he likes it!
I’m sad I missed you coming to Austin! I hope you enjoyed our city! Love what you do, keep the pops comin’!
Gift cards for my husband’s stocking!
Silver tie clip for my hubby.
the last gift I bought was for my husband. I found an Etsy shop that sells Chicago Bears tshirts that are really funny and so different from your everyday sports tshirt. Robbie “Good As” Gould!!
i purchased a fancy electronic shaver for my boyfriend =p