Archives for January 2012

FertiBella Review & Giveaway

January 31, 2012 1 Comment

Are you tryingto conceive? Or are you thinking about? A few months ago I mentioned that my husband and I have been talking about having children for a while, so I was really happy to learn about ConceiveEasy.

FertiBella Advanced Conceptions is a patent pending complex scientifically formulated to enhance your body’s own natural fertility and help you conceive up to four times faster.

It has been featured in magazines such as Marie Claire and Baby.

The Trying to Conceive Starter Kit includes months one and two of the supplement. And with the kit also comes one of three bonus gifts of the customer’s choosing::
-Bonus gift #1: 20 Early Result Pregnancy Tests
-Bonus gift #2: 20 One-Step Ovulation Tests
-Bonus gift #3: 10 Pregnancy & 10 Ovulation Tests

I received a starter kit with bonus gift number one. The supplements are very easy to take. You take just one tablet daily with meals. The tablets are not oversized or hard to swallow like a lot of other supplements that I’ve taken. And they have only a minimal vitamin-taste, which isn’t nearly as bad as other supplements I’ve taken.

And the people at FertiBella recommend that you allow 4 to 6 weeks for best results with the supplement, but I must say I am intrigued by the concept, and I hope that this product can help those who wishing to conceive.

Buy it: Right now you can get your own TTC Kit for just $39.95. Also, like them on Facebook.

Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a Fertibella Trying to Conceive (TTC) Starter Kit (Months 1&2), and will be able to customize their kit with one of the bonus gifts listed above. (a $152 value!)

To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclosure: I received the TTC Starter Kit and was compensated for this review. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Baby, Giveaways

Cookies & Cream Lollipops

January 29, 2012 28 Comments

Over the holidays my Oreo Balls were very popular. (Both on the blog and at home!) Last week I made another batch for my husband, and I bought an extra package of Oreos so that I could experiment with some other recipes.

Over the weekend I made these Valentine lollipops. Aren’t they cute! And you won’t believe just how easy they were! I have to admit, they aren’t quite as good as the Oreo Balls. (But then again, what is?) However, I expect you’ll like them just the same!

Make these in minutes with the kids for an after-school Valentine’s treat, serve for your kid’s Valentine parties, or even hand out to coworkers and friends. (Candy-Gram anyone?)

Recipe for Cookies & Cream Lollipops:

Ingredients:

8 blocks Almond Bark

8-12 Oreo Cookies, crushed

lollipop molds
lollipop sticks

Directions: Crush cookies. Place crumbs in candy molds, completely covering the bottom of the mold. Put your lollipop sticks in place. Melt chocolate in microwave, in 15-20 increments, stirring in between to prevent scorching. Pour chocolate into molds, one lollipop at a time and then cover the lollipops with remaining cookie crumbs. Lollipops should harden in a few minutes. Refrigerate for faster hardening. Remove from molds when ready to serve. Makes about a dozen lollipops

Hint: If you don’t have any lollipops, use other candy molds or a even mini muffin tin.

PS – I’m hosting a couple of giveaway this week from my shop! The first one is at Free & Frugal Mommy of One. Go check it out!

I’m linking up at Tidy Mom and these parties.

Filed Under: cookies and candy, Recipe of the Week, Valentine's Day

Valentine Shopping at Julian & Co

January 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

My amazing sponsor Julian & Co has a fine selection of jewelry available for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day! The shop is known for it’s fine, heirloom quality jewelry, especially its personalized, parent and grandparent pieces. But it’s also a great place to shop for friends, family, teachers, and your significant other.

If you’re looking for something classic, check out their Heart of Gold Insignia necklace. This is cute and simple piece would be great for ladies of all ages, and like other jewelry at Julian & Co, you can have it personalized with names or dates on the back.

Or you can say, “I Love You” with their LOVE Insignia necklace (which also can be personalized.

And I personally love their Friendship Insignia. This charm features the Native American symbol for friendship and peace. Since my husband prides himself on being part American Indian, I think he would like this.

Be sure to place your orders with Julian & Co by January 30 for Valentine’s Day delivery!

For updates and new product info, please follow @JULIANandCo on Twitter and like the Julian & Co Facebook page!

Filed Under: jewelry, shopping, Sponsors

Friday Favorites – Week 100

January 26, 2012 19 Comments

Hello all! Welcome to week 100 of my little party! To celebrate, I originally planned on adding a giveaway to this week’s party, but I had a super busy week and a busy day today and got a late start working on the post, so rain check on that giveaway!

Till then please check out the giveaways in my sidebar. I personally recommend the one from Purex and Jockey (a $35 value!) And I’ve also got a couple of giveaways coming up from my Etsy shop. I’ll post the link to these when they are posted!

This week’s features are an array of Valentine creations! Hope you enjoy!

Almond Cookies with Cherry Yogurt Icing from Clairejustineoxox

Valentine’s Day Art Free Printable from Evelyn Kate Designs

Valentine’s Day Wrapped Ribbon Wreath from I “Shir” Can Craft

My Pinterest Picks:

Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake from Catholic Cuisine

Valentine Treats from Glorious Treats

Please join the party by linking up your posts below!

Filed Under: Friday Favorites

Simply Sweet Creations Valentine Jewelry Showcase

January 25, 2012 6 Comments

It’s been a while since I’ve showcased some items from my shop . Recently I’ve added several Valentine’s Day items, so it seems like the perfect time to do so!
Don’t forget to enter the code: BEMINE15 at checkout to get 15% off!

I just made this charm bracelet a couple of days ago. It’s my favorite thing that I’ve made in a while!

And my husband says that this necklace is his favorite thing that I’ve made. I only wish I had one of those necklace display things, so I could show it off better. (That’ll definitely be a purchase in the future, but until then, you’ll just have to take my word that it looks really cute on!)

And of course, I had to include some earrings

And another pair of earrings.

And these aren’t necessarily a Valentine’s piece. (Although I think they’d be a great gift!) I previously shared my Encircled Bird Necklace. And I finally got around to listing the matching earrings.

And then I just added my Love Bird Flying Free Earrings, which also have a separate, matching necklace

I also relisted a few items that I made last year that would be great Valentine’s:

Pink & Chic 3-Strand Necklace

Blue Heart Necklace

Colors of My Heart Necklace

I’m linking up at Tidy Mom and these parties.

Filed Under: jewelry, Simply Sweet Creations

Survive Cold and Flu Season (Review and Giveaway)

January 24, 2012 2 Comments

Oscillo by Boiron: visit www.oscillo.com

This week’s review and giveaway is all about nipping the cold and flu season in the bud. Boiron has a great line of homeopathic products to do just this, including Oscillo (Oscillococcinum) and Chestal.
We recently tried Oscillo product in our household and were very pleased with it.
As the one who always seems to be “out in the elements” my husband gets sick more often than me. And since he has diabetes and other medical issues, we often look for natural and homeopathic products for his ailments.
Oscillococcinum is a product that temporarily relieves flu-like symptoms such as feeling run down, headache, body aches, chills and fever. Oscillo has been used in France for more than 65 years, it is the first flu medicine recommended by pharmacists.
We found it very easy and convenient to use, and we love that it is safe and does not have the side effect that many other cold and flu medications have.
Boiron also makes products for sinus trouble, coughs, and sore throat, and they have a line of children’s products as well.

Children's Chestal by Boiron: visit www.childrenschestal.com

Connect: Visit the Oscillo webpage for more info. Also follow on Twitter and Facebook.
Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will win their choice of either the Oscillococcinum or Children’s Chestal.
To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Filed Under: Giveaways, health

White Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Cookies

January 23, 2012 44 Comments

In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up in a few weeks, I’ve got a truly sweet and decadent treat to share with you! This one combines the official colors of Valentine’s Day with its official flavor: Chocolate! And I know you and your true love will adore them!

And to make things even better, this one is another cake mix cookie recipe! I got it from Heather at Whipper Berry. (I just used chocolate chips instead of chunks!) Hope you enjoy!

Recipe for White Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Cookies:

Ingredients:

1 box of Red Velvet Cake Mix

1 cup of All-Purpose Flour

2 sticks of softened butter

1 egg

1 cup of White Chocolate Chips (Heather used 2 cups of chocolate chunks, but for me 1 cup of the chips worked just fine.)

Directions:

In a bowl, stir butter until soft and fluffy. Slowly add cake mix and flour. Once combined, add egg and mix completely. Fold in chocolate chips. Form dough into one inch balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

(For my cookies, I decided to experiment, so I used a single cookie scoop for about half of them. Then for the rest, I did 2 scoops per cookie, and then flattened them out. And then I also used a big heart cookie cookie for some)

I’m linking up at Tidy Mom and these parties.

Filed Under: cookies and candy, Recipe of the Week, Valentine's Day

Get Fashionable (and Trendy) This Spring at The Trendy Boutique

January 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift or looking forward to wearing some new accessories this spring, please consider my sponsor, The Trendy Boutique. They have a super selection of jewelry, watches, handbags, flip flops, and more!

One thing I’d check out if I were you, is their selection of silicone watches. I received one of these in gray, which I reviewed here. It’s a really good looking watch, and since the color goes with just about anything, I’m wearing it almost every day!

And I’d also recommend their children’s selections. Since I don’t have a little girl, I never looked at this section of their website till now, but I was really impressed by the bags and hair accessories that I found.

But my favorite thing that I found in the children’s section was their Interchangelable Magnetic Jewelry! Very fun and cute!

And if you’re still dealing with winter weather, you should take a look at their scarves and head wraps. (I love this Houndstooth Tubular!)

And if you’ve really got spring fever, they have a really great collection of flip flops. And you can even design your own pair to fit your unique style!
Want to keep up with all things trendy? Follow The Trendy Boutique Facebook and Twitter and through their blog!

Disclosure: The Trendy Boutique is a paid sponsor on my blog. If you’d like to advertise on Simply Sweet Home, please contact me for more information.

Filed Under: fashion, shopping, Sponsors

My Favorite See’s Chocolates

January 20, 2012 2 Comments

The other day I mentioned Valentine’s Day to my husband, and I told him that he could surprise me with one or two small gifts, and apart from that I just wanted to order a box of See’s chocolate.

I had a chance to try an assortment of chocolates from See’s a few years ago, and I absolutely fell in love with their candy! If you read my blog regularly, you know that I love all things sweets, especially chocolate, but I have to say that as far as chocolates go, See’s is a in a class my itself.

In the past when I received a box of chocolates as a gift, I usually ended up throwing half the box away, but when I tried See’s we ate the entire box. (And I have to admit that I’m using the word “we” very loosely, because I think my husband only had a chance to eat two or three pieces.)

And what I love about See’s, apart from the taste of their candies, is that you can order a custom mix! Simply choose the size box you want. (The smallest is one pound, and you can get as much as five pounds.) And then you can choose up to 10 different chocolates to make up your box. And not only do you get to choose which chocolates you want, but you can also decide how much you want of each kind.

As far me, I absolutely love milk chocolate and caramel, so when I order my custom mix it will include See’s Milk Chocolate Butter, Milk Butterchew, and their Milk Pattie (all of which feature caramel).

And then I’m also considering adding their Milk Peanut and Milk Bordeaux, as I recall both of those being quite tasty. And since my husband likes coconut, I’d also have to add a few Milk Cocoanuts to the mix. (I know he’d be happy with that!)

So if you’re shopping for a chocolate lover this Valentine’s Day, or you’re thinking of just sending a box of chocolates to yourself, check out See’s!

Filed Under: product review

Friday Favorites: Week 99

January 19, 2012 14 Comments

Welcome to Friday Favorites! Unbelievably next week will mark 100 weeks that I’ve been thowing this party! How time flies when you’re having fun! So please be sure to come by week and help us celebrate!
Also, after you link up today, don’t forget to check out the giveaways listed in the sidebar! We have some great ones this week!
But for now feast your eyes upon this week’s features!