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Summer Recipes with Carapelli Olive Oil

Olive Oil Recipes

 

The summer will soon be drawing to a close, but it’s not too late to get in to some summer recipes for those of end of  summer and Labor Day barbecues.  Recently I received a sample of Carapelli Olive Oil, and they also sent me some great recipes for the summer time, which I’m happy to share with you today.

By they way, olive oil also has a lot of health benefits and has a lower fat and calorie content in comparison to vegetable oil, so if you were looking to start off the school year a little more healthy, the addition of olive oil to recipes would be a simple place to start. [Read more…]

Home Furnishings: How to Get Luxury for Less

Achieving the look of luxury in your home can be costly. But sometimes, choosing simple and classic furnishings that can be styled up to suit your more lavish desires can make more financial sense in the long run.

There are so many ways of getting luxury for less in the home; you just have to know how to be thrifty and clever with your budget. [Read more…]

Friday Favorites – Week 179 – Featuring Peach Recipes

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Hey everybody! Welcome to another Friday Favorites!  For today’s party, I’m featuring some *peachy* peach recipes that are just perfect for the end of summer and the coming fall season! Hope you enjoy them!

Also, while you’re here today, I’d like to invite you to enter my latest giveaway from Holey Donuts! Ten winners will win their choice of 5 assortments of these yummy donuts! Yay!  Go check it out! [Read more…]

Getting the Most Out of Your Engine with Techron Fuel System Cleaner

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pep Boys and Techron for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

After driving the same car for the last 11 years, I finally got something new a couple of months ago.  The key to keeping your old car running well for a number of years and keeping your new car running like new is to do all the regular maintenance, including using an engine cleaner like Techron Fuel System Cleaner.

Available at Pep Boys, the Techron Fuel System Cleaner is an additive technology that works to get the most out of your engine.  The benefits of using Techron® include better fuel economy, performance and a clean engine.

Techron® helps you to get maximum fuel economy by cleaning your engine.

Deposits can clog your valves and fuel injectors preventing unrestricted air and fuel delivery, which allows your engine to perform at maximum power. Techron® works to prevent these deposit formations and remove any deposits left behind by low quality gasoline.

These deposits can also cause fuels to be improperly combusted or absorbed, effectively wasting gas. By cleaning your engine, Techro helps ensure that your gas fuel to air ratio is optimized, so you can use every drop of gasoline. And a cleaner engine also means lower emissions, which is great for the environment.

Check out the following video for more information on the benefits of using this product on your older or newer model car:

Are you ready for better fuel economy and engine performance?  Find a Pep Boys Near You  and go purchase the Techron Fuel System Cleaner for your cars!

 

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15 Muffin Recipes

In my neck of the woods, school is starting back next week. (Where did the summer go, right?) So when it comes time for the back to school season, I always like to post about breakfast ideas, because you know, it’s a new school year, and everyone is energized and wants to start out the year on a good note, with hot, yummy breakfasts, before sliding back into good ol’ quick & easy cereal. (hehe)

So for this week, I decided to do a round up of muffin recipes, because muffins are so versatile.  You could come up with literally a million different flavors.  They’re also great for a make ahead breakfast; they’re great for a grab-and-go breakfast, and they’re also make after school snacks and even desserts! Hope you enjoy! [Read more…]

Holey Donuts Giveaway (10 Winners!)

Holey Donuts Giveaway

Have you tried Holey Donuts?  They sell low fat cinnamon rolls and donuts in a number of scrumptious flavors, and they are abosolutely delicious.  A while back I had a chance to try their cinnamon rolls, and I became an instant fan of this company.  Since then I’ve been dying to try their Reduced Fat Boston Cream Oreo Cookie and their Low Fat Chocolate Chip!

Giveaway! This week I’m excited to give my readers the chance to win not one but 5 assortments of Holey Donuts, a $150 value!

How to enter:  For this giveaway, you will need to send an email to info@holeydonuts.net with my blog name: Simply Sweet Home in the subject line, and the state you live in typed in the body of the email.  That’sit! Very easy!

2nd Entry –  If you’d like a second entry in the contest simply liking Holey Donuts on Facebook. Then leave a comment on their page saying why you’d like to win the giveaway, and tell them that Simply Sweet Home sent you.

You must mention my blog name for your entries to count.  The contest will run through September 10, and ten winners will be selected! Good luck!

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

15 Must-Have Items for The Crafter’s Toolkit

15 Crafters Tools

Ever since I started crafting and making jewelry, I’ve created my own little tool box.  I find that it’s handy to have everything in one place, so I can just grab and go anytime I’m ready to work.  Today I’m sharing some tools that I believe are a must for any crafter regardless of what you like to make. [Read more…]

Friday Favorites – Week 178 – Featuring Cakes

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Hey guys! Welcome to this week’s Friday Favorites Party!  This week I have some fabulous looking cakes to share with you!  Yum!

Also, I’d like to remind you to enter my giveaway from Tidy Cats after you link up. Thanks! Enjoy the party!

Banana Cream Cheesecake

Banana Cream Cheesecake from Rustic Peach

No  Bake Chips Ahoy Cake

Chips Ahoy Icebox Cake from Spend with Pennies

 

Orange Creamsicle Cake

 Orange Creamsicle Cake from Life with the Crust Cut Off

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How to Make Your Stairlift Work with Your Furnishings

Installing a stairlift isn’t something that we look forward to doing but it is an essential part of life when a member of the family approaches a certain age. Stairlifts may not be the most aesthetically pleasing pieces of kit around but they are important for making everyday life more manageable for the elderly or anyone who is finding it difficult to keep mobile day and night. However, I’m pretty sure that companies similar to Terry Lifts would do their best to make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible, not that it serves that purpose!

Stairlifts can really help to ease the problems of walking, back or hip pains and reduce the stress on our bodies once we reach that age. If you are installing a stairlift in your home, you’ll be pleased to know that today’s modern technology means that stairlifts are no longer ugly and eyesores that stand out in your hallway; there are many sleek and elegant choices today which can be harmonize with your existing décor. [Read more…]

Guest Post: Cinna-Orange Muffins from Danielle at Busy Mom’s Helper

Hey everyone.  This week we have another great guest recipe.  This one comes from Danielle of Busy Mom’s Helper.  Be sure to check out her blog…right after you take a look at her fabulous looking Cinna-Orange Muffins! Yum! [Read more…]