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Disclosure: I’m a Purex Insider and a member of the Jockey Inner Circle. I received free products for review purposes. However, the opinions are my own.
Archives for January 2012
Purex and Jockey Review and Giveaway
January 17, 2012 8 Comments
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Disclosure: I’m a Purex Insider and a member of the Jockey Inner Circle. I received free products for review purposes. However, the opinions are my own.
Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
January 16, 2012 18 Comments
Sweets on a Stick Giveaway
January 15, 2012 7 Comments
Today I’m celebrating a thousand Facebook followers with a fun book review and giveaway! If you’re in to the food pop craze, you’ll love this! The book is Sweets on a Stick: More Than 150 Kid-Friendly Recipes for Cakes, Candies,Cookies, and Pies on the Go!
This new book by Linda Vandermeer features all kinds of sweets on sticks from cake pops to cookie pops, pie pops, candy pops, and even fruit pops! It has something to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth such as:Mini Boston Cream Pies, Fudge Blasted Brownie Bites, Gooey Caramel Candy Apples, Deep Freeze Chocolate Bananas, and more!
And another great thing about the book is that they it gives you some great ideas for all sorts of holidays and occasions. I picked out a few things from the book that I thought would be great for this time of year.
I think the Sweet Stampin’ Love Pops (pictured above) are the obvious choice for Valentine’s Day, but I also think these Triple Chocolate Fudge Pie Pops would make a fine Valentine’s treat!
Connect: If you like what you see here, follow Linda Vandermeer’s blog Bubble and Sweet. Also, like Bubble and Sweet on on Facebook.
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Craft Organizing Ideas
January 13, 2012 11 Comments
Have you visited Houzz? It’s a place where design experts share off their portfolios in design, decor, and remodels, and it’s a great place for homeowners and design enthusiasts to go look for designers in their area or look for ideas and products for their own interior design.
If you’re thinking of starting a new home decor project, or if you just like looking at other people’s photos and ideas, you can sign up at the site, and add your favorite photos to your own idea book so that you can come back and look at them any time!
They have design ideas for every room in the house as well as the exterior, but I decided to check out their ideas for craft organizing!
I’m always dreaming of new ways to organize and store my jewelry and craft making supplies and Houzz has ideas ranging from the most simple and “shoe string” budget ideas to the more elaborate and pricey.
For an example of the simple, I love these jars featuring chalk board labels. They’re simple and cute. (And chalk board stuff is very popular right now!)
I also love this cubby organizer. I like the idea of using different slots for you items. This is also great for someone like me because it goes up on the wall. And I also love the vintage appeal!
And here’s another wall organizer. I love how versatile this rack is! As you can see she has a place for everything from spools of ribbon to scissors, paint brushes, and even jars filled with supplies! Printing labels on rhino label rolls can give everything a specific place to be kept too!
And here’s a great work space! Doesn’t it look cozy? I would love to have my desk surrounded by all these great organizers! I also love her little corner shelf that’s filled with rubber stamps!
And I just love this room! It’s looks so chic and very clean, especially for a craft room! I also love the colors and the great storage options.
And another great craft room. I would love to have a craft wall like this one. Everything looks so neat,and I love the how they used the black and white with the bold yellow here.
Friday Favorites – Week 98
January 12, 2012 8 Comments
Purex Triple Action Review
January 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
I started buying a Purex products a couple of years ago. I was first attracted to the brand when I noticed how much money I could save by purchasing it instead of other leading brands. So last year when I learned about the Purex Insider program, I just had to become a member!
Purex is rolling out a new Triple Action formula across the entire liquid detergent line. This new and improved Triple Action formula delivers even better on Purex’s promise to leave your clothes bright, white, and clean, and as always, for half the price of the leading brand!
The detergent is for all types of washing machines including high efficiency. And it comes in different scents including Moutain Breeze, Lavender Fress, and After the Rain. And they also have a Free & Clear version if you prefer something without the usual dyes and scents.
I really like this new product. The Moutain Breeze variety has a nice scent, and I love the innovations that are allowing us to use less and less detergent and still have fresh, clean results!
If you love Purex, or if you’ve never tried it and would like to, please come back next week to check a giveaway I’ll be hosting featuring another Purex product and something from Jockey!
Disclosure: I’m a Purex Insider and received free products to review. I was in no other way compensated, and the opinions are my own.
Choose Life Studio Giveaway
January 10, 2012 14 Comments
Buy and Connect: Go by Choose Life Studio to see everything they have in stock, and add the shop to your favorites on Etsy! Also, stay up to date on Julie Bagamary’s latest creations by following her on Facebook and at her blog.
Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $30 gift certificate to Choose Life Studio.
How to Enter: Please visit Choose Life Studio, then come back here and leave a comment telling us something that you liked in the shop. Then enter on the Rafflecopter form.
Disclosure: Giveaway prize is provided by the sponsor. I received no compensation for posting, and the opinions are my own.
Black Bean Guacamole and the Gauc Off Recipe Contest
January 10, 2012 4 Comments
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine.
A couple of months ago, I shared some information with you about the Little Chef’s Video contest from Avocados from Mexico.
And today I’ve got a new contest to share with you, as well as a special recipe. As you get your party foods prepared for all the big games, have a little guacamole and enter it in the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest.
To enter, all you have to do is visit the Avocados from Mexico on Facebook between January 2 and January 20, and submit your guacamole recipe. Three lucky winners will receive an iPad 2 and an autographed cook book signed by celebrity chef Roberto Santibanez.
Grand prize winners will be selected based on the following three categories: Best Recipe, Most Popular, Most Creative.
Seven runners up will receive $200 grocery cards the cook book book signed by Roberto Santibanez. And just for entering, 10 winners will be randomly selected to win a $100 grocery card.
Here’s a great example, my recipe for Black Bean Guacamole!
Recipe for Black Bean Guacamole:
Ingredients:
1 avocado
1/2 cup black beans, cooked
2 tbsp plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tspn lemon juice
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup celery, chopped
Directions:
Combine avocado, black beans, yogurt, and lemon juice in food processor. Puree until you reach your desired consistency.
Pour into a bowl. Fold in celery. Add cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined. Serve with chips and veggies.
For more ideas, check out Avocados from Mexico recipes.
Getting Organized: Spice Racks
January 6, 2012 2 Comments
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Friday Favorites – Week 97
January 5, 2012 10 Comments
