Archives for July 2013

4 Easy Pets for a Tidy Home

Keeping pets is something that many of us find joy in at some stage of our lives. Most families have a lot of love to give when it comes to adopting or buying a new pet; whether it be a cute little puppy, a tiny little hamster, an interesting reptile or a goldfish, pets are treasured all over the world.

The joy of owning a pet and inviting an animal to become a part of the family is undoubtedly a rewarding thing. But when it comes to pets and cleanliness in the home, it can become a problem.

Pets can be very messy in the home and if you have a busy lifestyle, it’s not always easy to keep on top of cleaning the rabbit hut, changing the guinea-pig’s sawdust bedding or washing the dog’s furry coat. But there are different maintenance levels for every animal so if you’re looking for something easy and stress free, there are a few options. [Read more…]

Back to School with White Cloud Facial Tissue

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Well, it's hard to believe, but summer is almost over, which mean, it's time to go back to school!  I absolutely love the back to school season.  All the brightly colored school supplies and new clothes!  But shopping can get really expensive fast!  Did you know ​that the National Retail Federation found that the average family spends $700 each year on school supplies. (Crazy, huh?)

White Cloud wants to help.  They are offering a 75 cent coupon off their facial tissue packages. White Cloud Facial Tissue mulipacks come in quantities of 3 or 6 boxes, which is great for families with more than one kid in school.  And the tissues are very comforting and soft to the touch, perfect for little noses!

And when you purchase White Cloud Facial Tissue, you not only get to cross this item off your back to school shopping list, but you also get a chance to help make a difference.  White Cloud is currently selling limited edition boxes, designed by kids at the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  And they will be making a donation to three CMN Hospitals in the areas that sell the most of these  boxes.

You can find White Cloud Facial Tissue exclusively at Wal-Mart, but it is only available in select markets.  Check out the White Cloud Store Locator to see if it is available in your area.

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Tidy Cats with Glade Odor Solutions Review & Giveaway + Quick Housekeeping Tips

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As you may know, I’m a proud Cat Mommy!  The Simply Sweet Home cats pretty much rule this place; I just live here.  We  recently received samples of Tidy Cats with Glade Odor Solutions.  We’ve always been Tidy Cats customers ever since I brought Rebel and Dixie home, and I was really excited to try this new variety. [Read more…]

Banana Pudding Milkshake

Banana Pudding Shake with Blue Belle
Today I have an amazingly simple treat for you!  Growing up, I absolutely LOVED banana pudding in the summer time! Last year I tried Chick-Fil-A’s Banana Pudding Milkshake and was absolutely in love, but of course, they only had it for a limited time.  So this spring I found myself basking in the glory of Zaxby’s Banana Pudding Milkshake, which is just as equally delicious!  I now hear that it will be a permanent menu item at Zaxby’s….and indeed, they’ve just now brought back the shake at Chick-Fil-A (again, for a limited time).

But the other day I decided that I wanted to make my own.  I remembered trying some banana pudding ice cream by Blue Belle years ago, so I went to Wal-Mart with high hopes and was very excited to find this ice cream in my freezer. Yay!  Now I can have a banana pudding milkshake any time I want, and I get a lot more shake for my buck!

By the way, I made this shake using my Ninja! That thing is awesome!

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Friday Favorites – Week 176 – Featuring Blackberry Recipes

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Hey guys! Welcome to Friday Favorites!  This week I decided to celebrate with all things blackberry!  As I surf the blogs and pinterest, I don’t usually see a lot of blackberry recipes, so I was surprised to see a few of them here at last week’s party.  It seemed like it would be a great feature theme.  I’ve also included my own Blackberry Cobbler to make this a full a blackberry round up!  Hope you enjoy! [Read more…]

The Trendy Boutique: Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, & More!

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Here at Simply Sweet Home, we LOVE our sponsors, and I’m always excited to share them and their products with you.  The Trendy Boutique is an amazing site to visit; in fact, it’s hard for me to write about them because they have so many great items in stock, that I find it nearly impossible to narrow it down to just a few! [Read more…]

Allens Vegetables Instagram Contest #31DaysOfVeggies

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Do you love Allens vegetables?  I’m a huge fan of their Kentucky style Green Beans!  And I always have Veg-all on hand for my casseroles and soups.  Throughout July, Allen’s is holding a contest where you could win FREE Allens Veggies and $500! [Read more…]

Guest Post: Turkey Burgers from Spindles Designs

This week we have another guest recipe!  These turkey burgers are brought to your by our friends over at Spindles Designs and are sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue. Take it away ladies! [Read more…]

Friday Favorites – Week 175

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Hello all! Welcome another fun edition of Friday Favorites! This week we’ve got a free round of drinks for you from our bloggy friends! Hope you enjoy. I can’t wait too see your posts like up below!

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Guest Post: Lemon Drop Ice Cream Sandwiches from Judy at Season of Sweets

Today we have another great recipe guest post from one of our bloggy friends.  Judy from Season of Sweets is here to share a fruity take on an old classic ice cream treat. Check it out!