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Chicken Bacon & Swiss Sandwich

August 22, 2011 4 Comments

This week I’ve got a lunch time or quick dinner time meal for you.  This Chicken Bacon & Swiss sandwich is inspired by the one they serve at Arby’s.  I made mine using chicken patties from the freezer section, which cook up in seconds, but if you’ve got a little more time, this would be delicious on a made from scratch patty, or an unbreaded chicken breast.  Hope you enjoy!



Recipe for Chicken Bacon & Swiss Sandwich


Ingredients:
4 chicken breast patties, (frozen or homemade)
4 slices of Swiss Cheese
4-8 slices of bacon
Several tbsp honey mustard, dijon mustard, or mayo/mustard
4 buns

Directions:  Cook bacon and set aside. Cook chicken per recipe or package instructions. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of chicken.  Place in microwave or a few seconds or oven/toaster oven for a few minutes. Top chicken with bacon.  Add honey mustard or your choice of condiments to sandwich.  Serve and enjoy.

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Filed Under: casseroles and quick meals, Recipe of the Week

Beautiful Bedding and Accessories

August 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

With the summer time coming to an end and the fall season rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to do a little redecorating.  As some of you know, I recently did a little makeover in our bedroom, adding a new bedspread and curtains.  It’s amazing how much difference the simplest change like this can make.

Today I’m sharing some bedding and accessories from K and Co.  This site actually has a number of departments, offering everything from stylish clothing and athletic apparel to electronics, home & garden items, and even health & beauty aids.

I was really impressed by their selection of bedding.  They have a number of beautiful styles to fit your home, from classic to contemporary, from shabby chic to luxurious.
Apart from their beautiful throws, duvet covers and sheet sets, they also carry mattress toppers and protectors, as well as electric blankets and pillowcases.

And they also have some beautiful accessories to help you create your perfect bedroom, including some lovely coordinating throw pillows and matching curtains.  These can really add style, flair and even a little more coziness to your room.
Go by K & Co to see the selection of bedding and accessories they have available.


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Filed Under: Home/Garden

Friday Favorites – Week 77

August 18, 2011 7 Comments

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Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by today to link up your favorites!  I mentioned earlier about my feature at Homespun With Love. If you went over there and couldn’t find it, that’s because I got the dates mixed up. It’s being posted next week. Oops!  So I’ll just mention it again next week! lol. 

Now let’s look at these yummy features!

Banana Bites from The Prudent Pantry Blog

Cool Mint Oreo Cookie Balls from 3 Boys and a Dog

Homemade Granola Bars from Extreme Personal Measures
Plum Cake Tatin from Simple Girl
This post 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!

Can’t wait to see your posts! Link up below!

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Filed Under: Friday Favorites

New Bedroom Curtains and Curtain Tips

August 17, 2011 5 Comments

I recently shared our little bedroom makeover. Part of the makeover included these curtains, but these aren’t just  ordinary curtains. These are blackout curtains, and at just $10 each at Wal-mart, my husband is now calling them, “one of the best purchases I’ve ever made!”

If you’ve never heard of blackout curtains, here are a few of the benefits:
  • It makes your room super dark! (Perfect if you’re sleeping late, if you have a night shift worker or a  daytime napper in your house.)
  • It helps reduce noises coming from the outside.
  • And it can also help keep your room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Now here’s a great tip that I came up with!  Someone in my house (I’m not going to say any names. Let’s just say it’s a male.) always has to have the ceiling fan on while sleeping. I’ve gotten kind of used to it by now, but the fan made the new curtains blow back and forth, which is highly annoying and defeats the purpose of having blackout curtains.
To hold the curtains in place, I used Command Picture Hanging Strips.  These things are awesome!  I placed two or three on each side of the curtains, attaching them to the window frame.  This was done is less than 5 minutes. The strips are easily removable.  And the best part is this has worked perfectly to keep the curtains in place and closed!

This post 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!

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Filed Under: Home/Garden

Aurora Softy Soakers Review and Giveaway

August 16, 2011 8 Comments

Summer time may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end.  You can transition from fun in the sun to a great time indoors with Aurora’s new line: Softy Soakers!

These little guys offer the same high quality and cuteness you find in other Aurora products, expect they come with a little surprise.  They expand when placed in water!

Aurora, celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, is releasing a plush collection that loves diving into water in the summer as much as kids do. Simply place Softy Soakers in water and the plush expands from practically nothing into a full size, eight-inch plush animal. The initial collection includes the “Fanta-Sea” plush assortment, and based on the response from buyers at this year’s winter shows, Aurora sees a huge hit in the making.

“Everyone who came to our booths or showrooms earlier this year inquired about these H20-friendly toys,” says Michael Kessler, SVP of sales and marketing. “With Softy Soakers, kids have a new way to experience their plush animals and don’t have to wait long for the toy to ‘grow up’,” Kessler says. “Softy Soakers are good to go in about 40 seconds. They don’t take 72 hours to become full size, like some other products on the market.”

The Fanta-Sea assortment includes a sea horse, octopus, hammerhead shark, dolphin, sea turtle and alligator, and each plus sells for just $10.  I received the seahorse.  Like other Aurora toys I’ve reviewed, this one is a very soft plush toy, except this one has a kind of “cushy/squishy” feel.  And like other Aurora toys, this one comes in some bright, super fun colors.  And to bring a little more fun to the table, they grow in water. What kid won’t love that?

And I love the selections that are available.  I think it’s great that they’ve used aquatic animals for this line, and I can’t wait to see what other animals might get added to the line (maybe a frog, a jelly fish, even a seagull…just some ideas).

Buy it! Purchase Softy Soakers and other great toys online at Aurora World.  Or find them at a wide variety of retailers including major zoos, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark and Claire’s as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide.

Connect: Like Aurora World on Facebook for updates and other fun stuff.

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a Softy Soaker toy.

How to Enter:  To win, please use the Rafflecopter form below.  You must complete the mandatory entry first, and then the optional entries will be open for you.



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Disclosure:  I received a Softy Soaker for review purposes but was no otherwise compensated. The opinions are my own.
Filed Under: Giveaways, product review

Chicken Burritos

August 15, 2011 10 Comments

It’s been a while since I shared a Mexican style recipe, so here we go!  These chicken burritos are pretty quick and easy to make and very flavorful.  The rice was a little more “saucy” than I usually like, so next time I’m planning to try another recipe that I just found, but I think a lot of people will really like this one, and I hope you do as well.

Recipe for Chicken Burritos:

Ingredients:
For Chicken:
1 1/2 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasonsing Salt
For Rice Mixture:
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups Minute rice
1 1/3 cups water
1 can condensed tomato soup
For Burritos:
Flour Tortillas
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Taco Sauce or Salsa
Lettuce, Tomato, etc.
Directions:  Chop chicken into bite sized pieces.  Place oil in skillet. Heat on medium high.  Add chicken, 1 teaspoon and cook for about ten minutes or until browned.  Pour off fat.  Then add Lawry’s and chili powder. (Use different amounts or even different spices if you desire.)  
In a separate skillet, add soup, water, and chili powder.  Heat to boil.  Stir in rice.  Cover and cook on low till rice is down. (about 5 minutes). If you’re not using Minute Rice, follow cooking times on package.
Follow instructions on tortilla package for heating. I just heat mine for a few seconds in the microwave.  Then put your rice, chicken, and toppings together into a delicious meal and enjoy!

What’s your favorite Mexican meal?  Burritos? Tacos? Enchiladas? Something else?

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Filed Under: casseroles and quick meals, Recipe of the Week

Bedroom Shopping

August 12, 2011 1 Comment

I recently shared my own little bedroom makeover.  And today I’m sharing a great a place where you can shop for your own bedroom makeover.  It’s so fun shopping for furniture online; there’s such a vast selection of products and ideas to jump start your makeover!

You can start by checking out Bedstar, The Online Bed Superstore.  They have beds of all types and mattresses to fit them, including kingsize, superking, double beds, single, small single, bunkbeds, daybeds, sofa beds, and more.
And they have bed accessories, from head board and underbed drawers to pillows, duvets, and mattress protectors. 

They also have a lovely selection of full bedroom groups and furniture in classic and modern styles. They have bedside tables, chests of drawers, dressing tables, and wardrobes that can make any room look classy and charming.  And they feature high quality, name brands, including Sealy, Simmons, and many more.

The site conveniently offers interest free financing, two-man delivery, a 7-day return policy, and a 12-month guarantee.  Visit the bedstar site, and check out their great selections.

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Filed Under: Home/Garden

Friday Favorites – Week 76

August 11, 2011 16 Comments

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Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by this week for Friday Favorites.  If this is the first time you’ve stopped by this week, I’m sure you’ve noticed that we have a new look. This is the first blog design I’ve ever done by myself, and I’d love to get your comments on it. (And if you’ve already commented, thanks so much for your kind words!)
Also, don’t forget to check the giveaways in my sidebar. I’ve got some really great ones this week!

Now let’s get the party started!

Sock Monkey Party Ideas by Polka Dot Treats

“Ice Cream” Cupcakes by Unique Sweets

French Toast Casserole by Chameleon Girls

DIY Business Cards by A Southern Ladies Ramblings

This post 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!

Thanks for stopping by for the party! Link up your posts below!

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Sponsor Me for A Harvest Halloween Blog Tour

August 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

I had a lot of fun participating in the Christmas in July Giveaway hop, and I was pleased with the exposure that my blog got, so I’ve decided to participate in more of these events!
I just signed up for A Harvest Halloween Blog Hop hosted by Savey Spender.  And now I need sponsors!
The event will take place October 25 through November 1.  Prizes must be Fall or Halloween themed, and I must have a $50 prize pack to participate.
If you’d like to sponsor me, you don’t have to donate a $50 prize.  You could do a $20 prize, or even a $10 prize.  (I just have to have a total of $50 in prize from all my sponsors.)  Also, you can feel free to donate a particular item from your shop or store credit.  Either is fine with me.
Now what do you get for sponsoring?
  • If you wish to sponsor me, you’ll be featured in the giveaway post (of course).  And then additionally I’ll do a “Sponsor Spotlight/Giveaway Preview” post about you.
  • Since this is a giveaway hop, there’s a a chance of getting a lot more exposure than with other giveaways.
  • And this also gives you the chance to get new followers and potential sales.  
  • My Christmas in July Giveaway received 350 entries (plus 64 early entries), and through the giveaway promotions, my sponsors got lots of new followers and likes to their Facebook page.
If you’d like to sponsor me for this event, please send me an email.

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Bathroom Improvements

August 10, 2011 1 Comment

If you ever watch any of the home improvement and house selling shows on television, you know how much a bathroom makeover or remodel can improve the look and value of your home. When we moved in to our current home, a lot of improvements were made, particularly in the bathrooms. And I must say, it is just amazing to see the results of these types of improvements.

One thing that can greatly improve the look of your bathroom is a new bathroom suite.  This does so much to modernize the room and even makes the room look brighter.

Click Bathrooms specializes in quality branded bathroom goods which have excellent guarantees and the backup of UK distributors. Click Bathrooms offers affordable Bathroom suites to fit your budget, and they have many years of experience in advising in quality bathroom and showering goods.

Click Bathrooms has thousands of products, ensuring that you will find exactly what you need for your baths. The products are made by high quality brands like MX trays, Just Trays, Lakes Bathrooms, Aqualisa, and Roman Shower.   And Click Bathrooms conveniently delivers their products directly to your door.

Check out their websites for ideas on how you can breathe new life into your bathroom!

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Disclosure: This is a paid post. The opinions are my own.
Filed Under: Home/Garden
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