Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.  ~ Bill Blass

Believe it or not, I usually spend a little time researching my blog posts before they go live, especially for the Catered Crop Recipe Swap. Sometimes, my research is just for a good quote to go along with my posts. And then sometimes I just really get carried away.

Yes, this is one of those times. I really had fun finding facts about the color red for our "Seeing Red" Recipe Swap. After all the information I gathered, I think the color red may be my new favorite color. I created a little trivia quiz with all my research for all of you.

I hear you – I need to get out more. 

So . . . how did you do? I scored 100%, but then, I created the questions. Which one tripped you up? And, what's your favorite fun fact about the color red?

I finishing up a very red card for you. I'll post it soon, I promise.

Hugs,

I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.
    ~ William Shakespeare

To paraphrase Williams Shakespeare: thanks, thank and thanks! I loved reading all your sweet comments for my five year blog-iversary.

Congratulations to Stephanie G.

Stephanie wrote: "Woohoo….5 yrs! That is awesome . . . thank you for sharing your ideas and inspiration! Can’t wait to celebrate the next 5 yr mark! Ü"

Stephanie, please get in touch with me through my contact page and I'll hook you up with your gift certificate. Happy Shopping!

Sometimes I imagine a get-together
where I introduce my family to my blogger friends
and my blogger friends introduce my family to me.
~Robert Brault

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Five years ago today I was, frankly, a little scared to jump into the blog world because, well, I really did not know what I was doing. And looking back I also know I didn't know what I was getting into. If I had, I wouldn't have been nearly so scared.

Catered Crop has introduced me to all of you. A lot's happened in the Catered Crop household in the past five years. We lost three of our dear parents to cancer and Parkinsons, survived a major move, changed jobs, graduated our daughter from college, added Pillow Pup to our family, and so much more. Your visits and sweet comments have comforted me through the tough times and helped me celebrate the happy times. I love sharing my paper crafting with you, and I love having you all as part of my Catered Crop family.

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I have to tell you, there have been a few times when I've crashed my site (usually because I get a little trigger happy trying something new) and I've gotten frustrated to the point of almost giving up on Catered Crop. But then I think about how much I would miss all of you and . . . Nope, I can't do it. Every comment and every entry into the Catered Crop challenges just tickles me more than you can imagine.

Okay . . . enough of all the mushy sentimental stuff . . . let's party!

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Aren't these party pictures amazing!? They're the creation of Jennifer Sbranti, editor in chief at the site Hostest {with the Mostest}. The rest of her BLOG-iversary party ideas are just genius. She's definitely my new go-to for any party planning ideas! Since I can't afford to fly you all here to a pool-side party with computer chips, CD-ROM cookies and cupcake bytes . . . I'm doing the next best thing (that I can afford).

Just leave a comment on this post and in five days I'll let Random.Org choose a winner of a $25.00 gift certificate to any of the Catered Crop sponsors. (You can find them all on the Sponsor page.) Everyone's eligible: sponsors, design team members, veteran and new visitors . . . That's it. You don't have to post any pictures on your blogs or join a Facebook page – just say howdy once again with a little comment and join the party.

Thank you all! And Party On!