Daffodil Lollipops from Pint Sized Baker
3D Panoramic Egg from Suzy’s Sitcom
Distressed Vintage Flowers from Ashley’s Dandelion Wishes
My Pinterest Pick:
Friday Favorites – Week 108
March 22, 2012 14 Comments
Sodastream Review and Giveaway
March 20, 2012 34 Comments
- Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white)
- 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
- Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
- Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors
- 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice
How to enter: Please use the Rafflecopter form below. You must complete the mandatory entry first, and then the optional/additional entries will be unlocked.
Peanut Butter Cracker Balls
March 19, 2012 17 Comments
Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix Review & Giveaway
March 16, 2012 27 Comments
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
We’ve had kind of a strange winter around here, but I think the warm weather might be hear to stay for a while (knock on wood). And this means it’s going to be time to get out in the yard and do a little a little yard.
We’ve had kind of a strange winter around here, but I think the warm weather might be hear to stay for a while (knock on wood). And this means it’s going to be time to get out in the yard and do a little a little yard.
I have to admit, my husband does the mowing and most the hard work, but I do help with the flower beds and the general clean up. And regardless of who’s doing what, I’m always interested in finding products that can make our yard work easier!
As we get ready to tackle the yard this spring and summer, I’m excited to try this new Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix. Here are some of the benefits you get from it:
• Up to 3X the Flowers and Vegetables!* *versus native soil
• Significantly improves soil for multiple years
• Concentrated planting mix expands up to 3X when water is
added
• Feeds for up to 6 months
• All natural fibers hold up to 50% more water than basic potting
soil
Personally I can think of a few different ways in which I’d like to use this. For one, I’ve got a tree in my backyard that needs to be transplanted, and I think the Expand ‘n Gro would be great to use for the transplanting process.
Also, I was at the store the other day and saw some buttercups (daffodils) for sale. They are my favorite flower, and it would be so great to have some planted around the house.
Here’a quick video to show you how Expand ‘n Gro works!
How to Enter: To enter, please leave a comment on this post.
Friday Favorites – Week 107 (with Freebies and Discounts!)
March 15, 2012 3 Comments
Today in addition to our usual Friday features I’ve got some fun Freebies, courtesy of our friends at My Memories . This week they sent me some printable candy wrappers to pass along to you guys! When I saw them, I just had to share! (Freebie links are below the features & just before the linky.)
Also, don’t forget this month, when you order the My Memories Suite and use my affiliate code: STMMMS63042 you not only get $10 off, but you also get a one year RAKStar Membership free; that’s a a huge digital scrapbook kit each month for a year, a $247.35 value! For more details, see this post.
And how about another discount? Earlier today I did a post featuring some Easter wreaths. To say thank you for featuring her wreath, Colette of Ever Blooming Originals is offering my readers 10% at her shop through the end of the month! Just use the coupon code “SWEET.”
Billington’s Easter Carrot Cupcakes from Clairejustineoxox
Chocolate Cherry Truffle Cake from Queen of Savings
Maple Pecan Cupcakes with Maple Frosting from Elsa Cooks
My Pinterest Pick: 
Ice Cream Social from The Party Wagon
Kit 2 includes 2 digital papers, 4 page elements, and 2 quick pages
Kit 3 includes 2 digital papers, 3 page elements, 2 quick pages.
And how about another discount? Earlier today I did a post featuring some Easter wreaths. To say thank you for featuring her wreath, Colette of Ever Blooming Originals is offering my readers 10% at her shop through the end of the month! Just use the coupon code “SWEET.”
Now here are some “sweet” features!
I’m only including the screenshot of the first one, but you’ll find links and descriptions to all three freebies below.
Kit 2 includes 2 digital papers, 4 page elements, and 2 quick pages
Kit 3 includes 2 digital papers, 3 page elements, 2 quick pages.
Thanks for partying with us today! Link up your posts below!
NOTE – I came on and saw that the linky was up and then came back later and no linky, and then I couldn’t access the linky tools website. I’m not sure if the site is down or if it’s just me, so if you see no linky, please come by later. Thanks!
Fun Easter Wreaths
March 15, 2012 18 Comments
Easter is just around the corner! (Yeah! I really feel like it’s sneaking up on us this year!)
So I got to browsing around yesterday for some Easter wreaths to share with you guys.
I found all of these on the great and wonderful source that is Pinterest! (Follow Me!)
If you’ve got any spring or Easter projects, don’t forget to come by and link them up for Friday Favorites so I can feature you!
Easter Peep Wreath from Our Best Bites
Yoohoo & Friends WannaBe Giveaway
March 14, 2012 10 Comments
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ve likely seen the adorable products of Aurora World. They’ve got some of the cutest toy animals around, including Yoohoo & Friends and Milly the Pinkest Kitten. And today Yoohoo & Friends are back for a visit!
But these aren’t just any Yoohoos! They are the new line of Yoohoo & Friends “WannaBes.”
Like the original Yoohoo & Friends toys, they’re extra soft and feature the big bright eyes and big fuzzy tails, but these little guys are in disguise!
Healthy Cooking and Salad Bar Vegetable Stir Fry
March 11, 2012 6 Comments
My husband has recently vowed to lose weight. As some of you may know, he has diabetes and other health issues which are directly linked to obesity. And the fact that this is a simply “sweet” home doesn’t exactly help matters.
To help with his weight loss goals, I’m thinking back to his diet routine, which was very high in vegetables, fruit, and protein. Here are some things he used to eat during the day to stay on track with his weight loss goals:
Favorite Breakfasts included:
Fruit Smoothies made with milk and protein powder.
Chicken Scrambles with turkey bacon
Whole Wheat English Muffins with Turkey and cheese slices
Favorite Lunches Included:
Grilled Chicken Wraps
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Grilled Chicken Wraps
Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
And while he was on the diet, I used to make stir fry for dinner once a week, which he always looked forward to. So today I decided to share this excellent stir fry recipe with you. Just look at all those colorful vegetables!
Recipe for Salad Bar Vegetable Stir Fry:
1 cup uncooked instant white rice
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 1/2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 cup baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
2 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
3 tablespoons water
1 cup fresh snow pea pods, trimmed
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
Directions: Cook rice in 1 cup water with salt as directed on package.Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and carrots; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add broccoli; cook and stir 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons water. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.Add pea pods, bell pepper and stir-fry sauce; cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Serve over rice.
And what’s great about a lot of the foods on my husband’s diet plan (at least the foods we’ve decided to make) is that they are readily available, they’re actually things that are quite easy to make, and best of all, they’re things that my husband actually likes to eat.
In our attempt to try and maintain a healthier lifestyle my husband and I also take a multi-vitamin and other supplements with our diets. You can purchase supplements such as vitamin e from http://www.hollandandbarrett.com.
Do you have any weight loss or healthy cooking tips you’d like to share?
Friday Favorites – Week 106
March 8, 2012 17 Comments
My Pinterest Pick:
Party time! Link up your posts below!
Robby Wash Ball Review and Giveaway
March 7, 2012 4 Comments
This week I’ve got a product to share with you that’s going to make laundry a breeze! The Robby Wash Ball is the equivalent of about 12 months (or 120 washes) worth of laundry detergent! It works in both hot and cold water and works to get your clothes fresh and clean without additional detergents or add-ins.
Robby Wash Ball works with both front and top load washers, and it’s very simple to use. Simply throw it in with the wash, and just refill the ball when the level of maco-molecule pellets is less than 75% full.
So why try the Robby Wash Ball? Here’s a few reasons:
- It’s hypoallergenic, so if you or your children have allergies, this is a must-try product.
- It’s economical, at $32.95 for one ball.
- It’s environmentally friendly.
- No lugging detergent bottles and boxes from the store.
- Also, it’s a great space saver for your laundry room, and it’s especially perfect if you’re in a an apartment or dorm
Here’s a video that shows you more information on how this little ball works:
Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will a Robbery Wash Laundry Ball, a $32.95 value!
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Disclosure: I received a Robby Wash Ball for review. The opinions in this post are my own.
