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Spotlight on Cutie Patootie Creations

July 9, 2011 1 Comment

Why settle for the same “cookie cutter” party invites, when you can have something custom created for you? My newest sponsor Cutie Patootie Creations is an etsy shop that offers super cute, customized party invitations, decorations, personalized t-shirts, and anything else you might need for your perfect party!

This shop is owned by Stephanie, a mom of two boys, from Charlotte, North Carolina. Stephanie started Cutie Patooties 6 years ago as a Tie Dye Boutique Clothing company. The company has now grown and branched out, selling to two local upscale boutiques in Charlotte as well as seven online boutique stores.

So what sets Cutie Patootie Creations apart from other shops? For one thing, they have a variety of styles and party themes for boys, girls (and adults) of all ages! And Stephanie designs all the items, so you are sure to get a unique design that you can’t get anywhere else!

And if you don’t find what your looking for in Stephanie’s shop, she will be happy to work with you on a custom order!

What I really love about this shop is that you don’t have to stop at invitations! You can actually order everything you need for your ultimate party all in one place.

If you’re mind can imagine it, they’ve got it: Kids Thank You Cards, Notes, Cupcake Toppers, Party Favor Tags, Water Bottle Labels, Banners, TShirts, Centerpieces, Door Signs, Food Tent Cards, Centerpieces, Chocolate Wrappers, Cake Decorations and More!

I’m especially in love with the name/age shirt concept, and Cutie Patooties has some ADORABLE designs available for these as well. And in case you were wondering…. Yes! You can order matching cupcake toppers, invitations, etc. to match these too. Super!

No matter what kind of party you’re planning, be it a kid’s birthday party, a baby/bridal shower, or even something a little more adult friendly, Cutie Patootie Creations has the custom design for you!

Connect! Follow Cutie Patootie Creations on Facebook and Twitter. Also, check out her Artfire Shop.

Stop by Cutie Patootie Creations, and get ready to get your party on!

Disclosure: Cutie Patootie Creations is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home. If you’d like to sponsor this blog, please see my PR page for details.

Filed Under: party ideas, shopping, Sponsors

Spotlight on The Trendy Boutique

July 6, 2011 1 Comment

You guys are going to LOVE my newest sponsor: The Trendy Boutique. This is THE place for trendy, fun, and affordable shopping! You name it, they’ve got it! Everything from flip flops, scarves, handbags, and watches, to a TON of jewelry!

The Trendy Boutique is owned by Julie, a mom from Georgia. The boutique was inspired by her 2 girls who love fashion accessories like handbags and flip-flops, and the selection has now grown due to increased interest from women of all ages!

One of my favorite things about The Trendy Boutique is that you can design your own flip flops! You can choose from a variety of styles, and they have a lot of cool materials and embellishments available.

Whether you’re looking for something simple and cute or something fun with flair, they’ve got something to fit your style and personality!

Another popular item at The Trendy Boutique is their silicone fashion watches. Again, if you like custom styles, you’ve come to the right place. These come in a variety of hot colors, sizes, and face styles!

And no boutique would be complete without a line of jewelry! The Trendy Boutique definitely has you covered here! In fact I could write multiple posts just on their jewelry lines! We’re talking hand-stamped jewelry, photo jewelry, beaded bracelets and earrings, charms, personalized jewelry, some very cool cord necklaces with pendants, and more!

Another jewelry line I love is the cabochon rings. These are very sweet and chic, and they come in several cute colors and settings!

And if you like those, you’ll also like their cute hair pins and accessories!

And did I mention that they also have some super cute handbags? AND you can even design your own handbag. Choose your style of bag, the fabric, ribbons, etc. Very cool!

Connect! Follow The Trendy Boutique on Facebook and on Twitter and through their blog.

Stop by today and check out all the fun and cool fashion accessories at The Trendy Boutique!

Filed Under: fashion, shopping, Sponsors

Jewelry Showcase for July

July 5, 2011 2 Comments

I’ve been so busy the last few months working on other promotions and projects, that I’ve been neglecting my own shop promotions. But I finally got it together and created a jewelry showcase post for July! Hope you enjoy some of my latest items! And stay tuned, as I’ve got a bunch of new stuff to add shortly.

I’ve also got a new coupon code in my shop for 15% off. Just enter SUMMERFUN at checkout!

Purple and Red Beaded Chain Necklace

Red and Silver Beaded Ladybug Charm Bracelet

Red Blue and Silver Beaded Chain Necklace

Silver Cat Beaded Charm Bracelet

Blue-Violet Beaded Chain Necklace

I’m linking up at these parties.

Filed Under: fashion, jewelry, shopping

Fiber One Brownie Review and Giveaway

July 5, 2011 4 Comments

Don’t you just love healthy snacks that also taste good? I know I do! I’ve seen commercials in the past for Fiber One Bars and Yogurts, which are supposed to be very healthy and tasty And now Fiber One has a new product we can all indulge in: Brownies!

Rather than focusing on the foods you can´t have – Fiber One® is giving you the opportunity to eat what you love without the guilt. New Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies are moist, chewy treats that let you have what you crave while helping you stay on track with your balanced diet. With 5 grams of fiber, which is 20 percent of the Daily Value of Fiber, the new brownies are a smart snacking choice.

With new Fiber One 90-Calorie Brownies, you can have an unbelievably satisfying and wholesome treat in two delicious flavors. The Chocolate Fudge brownies are made with chocolate-flavored chips and topped with a dark chocolate-flavored drizzle, and the Chocolate Peanut Butter variety contains peanut butter chips topped with a peanut butter drizzle.

My Thoughts: I can honestly say that I LOVE these brownies! They’re so dark, decadent, and delicious! And I love that each brownie is 20 percent of your daily value of fiber. As someone who doesn’t always eat a lot of foods rich in fiber (ahem), I love the idea of supplementing my fiber intake with a brownie! (Much better and easier than a pill or a drink!)

And since these brownies are super yummy, you can actually enjoy it as a snack, while at the same time doing something good for yourself. So it’s a win-win! I’ll definitely buy these in the future, and I think I’ll even try the Fiber One bars and yogurts now!

Connect: Have you tried the Fiber One 90-Calorie Brownies? Visit Fiber One on Facebook and let them know what you think!

Buy it! Fiber One 90-Calorie Brownies are now available at your local store. For a limited time, get $1.75 off with this Coupon.

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a Fiber One Brownie Prize Pack, which includes the following:

Box of Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Box of Chocolate Peanut Butter brownies
Fiber One 90-Calorie Brownie themed duffel bag
Jump rope
Water bottle
Snack case
Headband
Bracelet

How to Enter! You must use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. If you have trouble seeing the form, you may enter by leaving a comment on this post.

Disclosure: Prize pack and product information were provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. I also received a prize pack for review purposes. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: desserts, Giveaways, product review

Friday Favorites – Week 70

June 30, 2011 18 Comments

Hey guys! Sorry this is a little late. I’ve been experiencing technical difficulties today (and migraines all week! ugh!) For those of you who are in the states, I wish you all a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!

By the way, through July 4, I’m still offering you 15% off at my shop. Just use coupon code: FridayFaves15 Thanks!

This week’s Friday Favorites party is sponsored by The Trendy Boutique. The place for trendy, fun, and affordable shopping! Check out everything they have to offer from watches to photo jewelry and hand stamped jewelry. And even design your very own flip flops and hand bags! Find all the accessories you need for summer and back to school!

Hope you enjoy this week’s picks!

Patriotic Pinwheel Burlap Wreath from Just Sew Sassy

Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Ice Cream from Food, Folks, and Fun

Margarita Pie from the Cake Dish

4th of July Cupcakes from Eat Cake For Dinner

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies from Cooking with K

Please join the party! Link up your posts below!

Filed Under: Friday Favorites

Sponsor Spotlight – Julian & Co

June 29, 2011 Leave a Comment

I’m happy once again to announce Julian & Co as a sponsor on my blog. This is a wonderful shop with a very unique line of heirloom quality jewelry for moms, dads, and children.

These lovely pieces can be personalized with your child’s name, birthdate and time, weight, and length. And you can even add birthstone charms!

The owner of this company is a mom named Tania, and the company is named for her son Julian who was born 11 weeks early and weighed only 3lbs 4oz. When Tania’s husband purchased a personalized baby bracelet for Julian, and it was too big for his tiny wrist, Tania set out to design her own sterling silver id bracelet for Julian. This was the first of many pieces in the Julian & Co line!

The Signature line of Julian & Co is the baby hand and feet jewelry. So overjoyed to have Julian home, Tania handcrafted sterling silver disc pendants adorned with Julian’s own hand and feet prints, as well as his name and birth date, for her and her husband to wear. As soon as her family and friends saw Tania’s lovely creations, orders came rolling in, and the business grew from there.

Julian & Co. offers jewelry that you can have forever as a keepsake. It is durable and heirloom quality, and most pieces have a high shine mirror finish and are thick enough to be personalized on both sides.

You can purchase these to commemorate the birth of your own child or grandchild, and they also make lovely gifts for birthdays, showers, baptisms, graduations, and more!

Connect with Julian & Co:

Follow @JULIANandCo on Twitter.

Follow Julian & Co on Facebook.

Subscribe to receive updates & latest promotions.

Follow the Julian & Co blog.

Please visit Julian & Co to see more of these beautiful pieces and help support this amazing mompreneur!

Disclosure: Julian & Co is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home. The opinions in this post are my own. If you’d like to advertise on this blog, please see my PR Page for details.

Filed Under: jewelry, shopping, Sponsors

Stopain Cold Review and Giveaway

June 29, 2011 2 Comments

If you’ve ever suffered from back pain, leg pain, should pain etc. then you know how important it is to have a good topical analgesic pain reliever. Whether you suffer from arthritis or just the occasional aches and pains due to work, exercise, and everyday activities, these pain relievers can be an absolute life saver!

Today I’m sharing one of these products with you. It is called Stopain. Stopain is available in four formulations: Stopain Spray, Stopain Extra Strength Spray, Stopain Extra Strength Roll-On and the new Stopain Gel.

The spray and roll-on formulations feature a convenient hands-free application. Stopain Spray, Stopain Extra Strength Spray and Stopain Roll-on are top-sellers in the topical analgesic category. All Stopain products provide fast, temporary relief of minor pains and stiffness of arthritis, muscle aches and back pain…so you can stop pain and get moving again.

In addition, for every Stopain product sold in 2011, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Arthritis Foundation (with a minimum contribution of $25,000).

My husband and I tried the Roll-on product and were very satisfied with it. I used it on my lower back and legs, and my husband has used it pretty much all over! And we found that it was very effective in relieving our pain.

Apart from the overall effectiveness, we also loved the ease of application offered by the roll-on product.

In the past we’ve used gels which have to be squeezed out into your hand and then applied to the affected area. I don’t know about you, but I hate getting the stuff on my hands because it seems to magically end up on my clothes, in my mouth or eyes, or on everything else.

And unlike other “hands-free” products that we’ve used, this roll-on product goes on very quickly and easily. That is, when you apply it, you don’t have to press down on the skin, which is great! I’d definitely recommend this product to anyone who suffers from aches and pains.

Connect! Follow Stopain on Facebook and Twitter.

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win the Stopain Product of their choice.

Mandatory Entry: To enter, please follow the directions on the Rafflecopter form.

Filed Under: Giveaways, health, product review

Looking for a New Doctor at Vitals.com

June 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

My husband has been dissatisfied with his current doctor for quite some time and is planning to switch to a new doctor very soon. As you know swapping to new doctor can be a difficult process, but I was recently introduced to a site called Vitals.com, which can help make your search for a new doctor much easier.

Vitals.com is a great source for comprehensive medical information on over 720,000 doctors nationwide. The site offers consumers free information on doctors’ practices and specialties, consumer reviews, recommendations from other doctors as well as free physician profiles.

When you want to find a doctor, simply visit the site and type in the name of the doctor you are interested in learning about. Not only will you learn about their background as a doctor, including where they were educated and what hospitals they are affiliated with, but you’ll find actual patient reviews as well as ratings on the following: Ease of Appointment, Accurate Diagnosis, Bedside Manner, Spends Time with Me, Follow Up, Promptness, and Courteous Staff. These factors are all big concerns for us in searching for a new doctor, as we’ve had an issue in each of these departments with current and past doctors we’ve seen.

I think that this site could be a real asset for people who are unhappy with their current healthcare provider, and I love the opportunity that the site gives us as consumers, not only to be more informed about the doctors we choose, but also to voice our own opinions about the doctors that we know.

Check out them today to find a doctor in your area or rate your own.

Disclosure: I received a donation to my site in return for writing this post. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: health

Cool 4th of July Desserts

June 27, 2011 16 Comments

I always enjoy checking out new food ideas for 4th of July. They are so festive, fun, and patriotic! A few weeks ago I shared some Patriotic Desserts in honor of Memorial Day. And this week I’ve gathered together some fun and cool treats that you can prepare for 4th of July. Hope you enjoy!

Red, White, & Blue Ice Pops from My Recipes

Ice Cream Sandwich Pops from Living Locurto

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Love From The Oven

Red, White, & Blue Ice Cream The Idea Room

Red, White, & Blue Parfaits from Martha Stewart

Linking up at these parties.

Filed Under: Misc Holidays, party ideas, Patriotic, recipes

Shabby Apple Dress Review

June 24, 2011 3 Comments

A few months ago I was super excited to host a giveaway for a beautiful dress from Shabby Apple, and I was thrilled once again a couple of weeks ago when Heather from Shabby Apple contacted me about writing a review! Yay!

And guess what? The lovely people at Shabby Apple are offering you a special coupon code for 10% off! The code is simplysweethome10off and is good for the next 30 days.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Shabby Apple, they offer beautiful women’s dresses> that are vintage-inspired. Whether you’re looking for something to wear to the office, church, or out on the town, you’re sure to find something to fit your style. And for all the mom’s out there, Shabby Apple also has little girl’s dresses and maternity dresses.

I was given several dresses to choose from, and the one I was chose was the Azure Coast.

Here’s the official description from Shabby Apple: A true gem of a multi-tasker, the Azure Coast dress, with it’s playful puff sleeves and no-nonsense shirt collar, is perfect for the office or a weekend getaway at the shore. This ocean-colored beauty sports faux-wrap styling—the skirt closes all the way—giving you the look of your favorite wrap dress without the anxiety of worrying whether or not you’re unintentionally showing too much leg.

I absolutely love this dress, from the puff sleeves and collar to the wrapped style. And I really like this shade of blue—almost navy, but not quite. And I also love it’s conservative and understated, yet still very cute and flattering.

What I love best about the overall style of the dress, is that it makes it perfect to wear to so many places and occasions. It’s dressy enough to wear to church, a party, or even a wedding. But it’s also a perfect dress for casual wear and would be appropriate for the office or a business meeting.

Did you like my photo shoot with the dress? I hope so! Now here’s some of the other dresses that I’d love to have from Shabby Apple!

Want to stay updated on the latest promotions at Shabby Apple and get exclusive discounts? It’s easy! Just “like them” on Facebook!

Please check out all of Shabby Apple’s lovely lines, and don’t forget to use the coupon code simplysweethome10off to get 10% off!

Disclosure: I was given a dress from Shabby Apple for review purposes. I’m also an affiliate for Shabby Apple but was not otherwise compensated for this post. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: fashion, product review, shopping