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Dairy Makes Sense Giveaway Featuring Cuisinart

April 21, 2010 205 Comments

Did you know that March was National Nutrition Month?  The Midwest Dairy Council has a few facts to share without about the nutritional value of milk.  As you know, milk and other dairy products are good sources of vitamins and minerals. We’ve all heard that milk “does a body good,” but research shows that many people don’t fully understand the whole story of the nutritional value found in dairy! It goes beyond just calcium for strong bones – each serving of dairy provides 8 other essential nutrients, including:
· Vitamin D: Vitamin D (“The Sunshine Vitamin”) promotes calcium absorption and helps strengthen bones. Milk is one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D and just one 8 ounce glass provides 25% of your recommended daily value.
· Protein: Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue while giving you a boost of energy! The protein in milk, cheese and yogurt builds and repairs muscle tissue and can help you feel full.
· Potassium: Did you know that milk and yogurt contain as much potassium as a banana? Potassium regulates the body’s fluid balance and helps maintain normal blood pressure.
· Vitamin B12: Milk and yogurt are also excellent sources of B12, which helps maintain healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue.
Three daily servings of dairy (including low-fat/fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt) deliver exceptional nutrition (for an awesome value) and can contribute to your family’s plan for a healthy diet and lifestyle.
For information, please visit the newly updated Dairy Makes Sense. There, you’ll find more information on dairy’s nutritional benefits and links to several recipes you’ll enjoy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (located here: http://bit.ly/aBnlVk)!

To promote the importance of dairy products and help you to incorporporate dairy into your life, we have a fantastic giveaway.  The Midwest Dairy Association is giving one lucky Simply Sweet Home reader a special Dairy Makes Sense prize pack.  The prize pack includes 

  • Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender ($55 value)
  • Recipe cards
  • An apron
  • Hot pad
  • Cheese knife
  • Grocery pad
  • Refrigerator magnet.

Giveaway Closed. Thanks for entering!

-Jerri
Full Disclosure: For sharing this information and hosting the giveaway, I was given a prize pack with the same items being given away here.  I was not monetarily compensated for this post. 
Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors

Rolled Canvas Giveaway

April 13, 2010 83 Comments

I am always proud to bring you new giveaways from Uprinting and Digital Room.  This month everyone has the chance to win a Rolled Canvas print of a photo of your choice.  Your print will be a 16×20, and your photo will be printed on a thick, high quality artist canvas with a matte finish. Poly-cotton blend makes this canvas ultra durable.
This would be a great chance to get a professional canvas print of your wedding photo, a family photo, or a photo of your children.  Or it would make a fabulous gift for someone.
Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home Reader will win one 16×20 Rolled Canvas with FREE shipping included. Giveaway is for US residents only.
This Giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks!

-Jerri

Full Disclosure: I was not monetarily compensated for this post.  For hosting this giveaway I will recieve a free 16×20 canvas print.

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ecoStore USA Review/Giveaway

April 7, 2010 73 Comments

I actually haven’t tried a lot of organic products, but the organic lines that appeal to me most are the cleaning and healthcare product lines, so I was very excited when I got the chance to try some products from ecoStore USA.  Ecostore NZ was founded more than 15 years ago in New Zealand.  Their products are plant based and contain “No Nasty Chemicals” (that is, no synthetic petrochemicals, dyes, perfumes, etc.).
Their health & beauty aid product line includes soaps, shampoos, and conditioners for babies, adults, and even pets.  And their Household line includes laundry detergents, dish cleaners, toilet cleaners, and other household cleaning products.
The folks at ecoStore USA let me pick out 2 products for this review.  I chose their Natural Antibacterial Spray Cleaner and their Plant Based Auto Dishwash Powder, and I was pleased with the performance of both products.
I always like to use natural spray cleaners because I have 2 curious cats that I have to look out for.  What I loved most about the antibacterial spray cleaner is that it’s citrus based.  I use my spray cleaners a few times a week to clean the kitchen and the bathrooms, and the thing I don’t like about traditional cleaners is that it is very irritating to the senses.  I simply cannot tolerate breathing in the smell of those chemicals for a more than a few minutes at a time, and if you’ve ever known anyone with allergies, asthma, or lung disease, you know that the use of certain chemicals can cause complications and make cleaning unbearable for some people.  So I was very happy that this company offered a natural citrus spray cleaner that is unharmful and leaves your home smelling fresh and clean. 
I also tried the Auto Dishwash Powder.  I wasn’t sure how I’d like this product because I usually use gel or liquid detergent in my dishwasher, and I’ve tried powders in the past that didn’t do a good job.  But I decided to give this powder a shot and I was impressed with the results I got.  Upon opening the detergent bottle, the first thing I noticed was the scent.  It was a very clean and pleasant scent.  And I also liked that this was a super concentrated product, which meant that you didn’t have to use a lot of the product at a time.  In fact, the instructions tell you to use only a tablespoon of the powder at a time. Wow!  I don’t know about you, but I use more than a tablespoon of the liquid cleaners, and I certainly have used a lot more than a tablespoon of the traditional dish powers.  And I was excited when I opened the dishwasher and found everything shiny and clean! 
I would definitely recommend the antibacterial spray cleaner and the auto dish powder to you.  Not only are they safe and free of harmful chemicals, but they are very effective cleaners.  And if the other products at Ecostore USA are as good as these, you are sure to love this company.
Connect with ecoStore USA:
-Follow ecoStoreUSA at their blog and subscribe to their newsletter for future updates, coupons, deals, and more.
-Follow ecoStoreUSA on twitter.
-Follow ecoStoreUSA on facebook and take their facebook quiz.

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $25 gift card to ecoStore USA.  To win visit ecoStore USA, then come back and tell us a product you’d like to try.
Giveaway Closed.

-Jerri

Full Disclosure: I was not monetarily compensated for this post.  ecoStore USA provided the products for review.  The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: cleaning, Giveaways, product review, Sponsors

BassWoodStitchery

April 6, 2010 3 Comments
I’m excited to share my newest sponsor with you!  BassWoodStitchery is owned and operated by Susie who produces home sewn and hand knit clothing, housewares and quilts from the woods of northern Minnesota. 
Here’s what Susie had to say about herself and her shop, “I love to make things. I have a variety of items in my shop and hope to be adding more, especially my quilts.  If someone was to ask me what my favorite color is, I’d have to say most all of them!  There is such a satisfaction in creating something and seeing the results when it’s done,or the smile on someone’s face when they first see it. I would call it the best therapy there is!”
It’s clear that Susie has a real love for her sewing and quilting. Her use of rich colors and the intricate details in her work are a sign of true craftsmanship, fine design, and high quality. I was very impressed with all the items available at BassWoodStitchery.  Her items are just fabulous!  And the colors are so unique!  I’m especially in love with her all her baby booties, ponchos, and snuggle buddies!
Susie’s also done an excellent job of making houseware products beautiful.  Take a look at the dish cloth set above.  Aren’t these adorable?  I would love a set of these for my kitchen!  How about you?
She even has a line of EcoFriendly Cotton Swiffer Covers.  I love my swiffer, but the disposable covers are ridiculously expensive! So I was very pleased to see these reuseable crocheted Swiffer covers. What an excellent product idea! And here again, she has some lovely colors available!
Please stop by BassWoodStitchery and take a look at all of Susie’s handmade items!
-Jerri

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Making the World Cuter Monday hosted by Making the World Cuter
I’m Lovin It Fridays is hosted by Tidy Mom
Show & Tell Wednesday is hosted by Blue Cricket Design
Finer Things Friday is hosted by Amy’s Finer Things
I’m Lovin It Fridays is hosted by Tidy Mom
It’s So Very Creative & It’s So Very Thrifty hosted by It’s So Very Cheri
Market Yourself Monday is hosted by Sumos Sweet Stuff
Marketing Mondays and Sharing Ideas Wednesday is hosted by The Trendy Treehouse

Filed Under: cleaning, crafts, Giveaways, shopping, Sponsors

$100 Children’s Clothing Giveaway from Tea Collection

March 30, 2010 153 Comments
I’m pleased to present Children’s Clothing from Tea Collection.  This company centers the themes and styles of their clothing around various world cultures.  Their 2010 Spring Collection Destination is Korea. 
I was very impressed by the clothing offered on this site.  I love the boy’s outfit to the left.  I think it would look so cute on my nephew who’s 5.
I’m also loving their girl’s line!  They have so many cute prints and styles. (I wish they had a few of these outfits in ladies’ sizes!) 

I know that these days people are cutting back and you may not have as much money to spend on your children’s spring clothes, so I’m very excited today to give you a chance to win a gift certificate to Tea Collection worth $100. Awesome! 

And just look at some of the cute items you could purchase with this!


Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $100 gift certificate for Tea Collection.  To win, just visit www.teacollection.com then come back tell us your favorite item. Deadline: April 13

Extra Entries:
-Two entries for following my blog publicly.
-Two entries for following me on twitter.

-One entry each time you link up at Friday Favorites during the giveaway period.
-One entry if you link up something for Sweet Thursday on April 1.
-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway (limit one entry per day). (Sample tweet: I want to win $100 worth of Children’s Clothing from Tea Collection @SimplySweetHome http://bit.ly/bVJcO6)
-Two entries if you display my button on your blog.
-One entry if you’re a fan on facebook.
-Three entries if you are subscribed to my Feedblitz mailing list.
-Three entries if you post about this giveaway on your blog and include a link back to SSH.
-One entry if you follow Simply Sweet Creations.
-Five entries if you make a purchase from my etsy shop.
-Jerri
Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors

DIY Fashion Giveaway from New York Design Shop

March 26, 2010 42 Comments

Calling all Craft Goddesses!  I’m pleased to present a fun DIY Giveaway from New York Design Shop.
New York Design Shop carries cute fashion accessories, apparel, and DIY materials.
You can use their DIY Materials to personalize clothing of all styles for all ages. Or you could use many of these items for non-clothing projects too!  Materials include iron ons, appliques, trim, studs, chains, feather trim, flowers, rosettes, bows, and more!
Today I’m excited to be giving away a tote from New York Design Shop filled with DIY materials!  Additionally Simply Sweet Home readers will get 10% off all orders. Just use the coupon code “simplysweethome” at check out.

Giveaway Closed. Thanks for entering!

-Jerri

Filed Under: fashion, Giveaways, Sponsors

Nancy’s Bags Etc.

March 24, 2010 4 Comments
Want to make a fashion statement with your own one of a kind handbag? Then you’ll love my newest sponsor, a fabulous etsy shop called Nancy’s Bags Etc. Nancy offers gorgeous bags for all your various needs. You’ll find handmade purses, yoga tote bags, organizers, and medium size tote bags. These are very chic and stylish, and they come in a variety of colors and designs.Nancy has been sewing since childhood–everything from pillows and quilts to clothing. Her new love is making bags, and when you look through her stock it’s obvious that a lot of love and care goes into each bag. From the pattern design, to the fabric selection, and until the last stitch is sewed, her bags are uniquely designed with quality craftsmanship in mind.

Here are just a couple of Nancy’s creations. I love the detail work that goes into this spring purse with flower, and the cotton purse for spring with it’s bold, bright colors, just makes me want to go out for a walk in the sunshine!

Whatever your taste, you’re sure to find a bag for you. So head on over to Nancy’s Bags Etc. and pick out your favorite for spring time! Also, check out Nancy’s other shop Designs in Stained Glass for some cute additions to your home decor.

-Jerri

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Making the World Cuter Monday hosted by Making the World Cuter
I’m Lovin It Fridays is hosted by Tidy Mom
Show & Tell Wednesday is hosted by Blue Cricket Design
Finer Things Friday is hosted by Amy’s Finer Things
I’m Lovin It Fridays is hosted by Tidy Mom
It’s So Very Creative & It’s So Very Thrifty hosted by It’s So Very Cheri
Market Yourself Monday is hosted by Sumos Sweet Stuff
Marketing Mondays and Sharing Ideas Wednesday is hosted by The Trendy Treehouse

Filed Under: crafts, fashion, shopping, Sponsors

Survival Seed Review/Giveaway – Grow Your Garden!

March 22, 2010 121 Comments
Do you have an emergency food supply? Is your family prepared for a food shortage? In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, and other catostophic events, it’s good to have the ease of mind in knowing that your family has plenty of food to eat.

Unfortunately most of us only stock enough food to sustain ourselves for a few weeks. For many of us, this is due to a lack of funds. If you live paycheck to paycheck, as many of us do, you buy what you can, which is generally a week or two weeks worth of groceries. But it’s also due to a sense or (as some would say) a false sense of security. As I stated in my previous post, we have the luxery of being able to go to the store anytime we want: today, tomorrow, next week, etc. And most us of never consider what it would be like if we did not have this opportunity. Most people have no idea what they would do in the event of a major disaster or even what they would do in the event of a personal emergency (job loss, accident, etc.)

One answer is to grow your own garden. Although maintaining a garden can be hardwork, it gives you the opportunity to be self reliant and continuously create a new food supply year after year. It also saves you a lot of money. Growing a garden is also a great project that you can work on with you family, and it can help you to teach your children about responsibility, self-reliance, and the value of hard work.


Today I’m giving away a survival seed pack from Hometown Seeds. The seed pack consists of Non-Hybrid Survival Seeds. This means that they are not genetically modified and they will produce true to variety seeds to replant for future harvests. The seeds have a 5 year shelf life (10 years, if frozen). And the package includes nearly a pound and a half of seed—enough seeds to plant 3/4 of an acre. Also, the seed pack sales for $35 and will yield about $600 worth of food a year!
The package also comes with a fabulous instruction booklet. This tells you everything you need to know to start growing your garden: when to plant, where to plant, crop spacings, germination periods, soil modification, etc.

Your Survival Seed Pack will include 16 varieties of seeds:

-Lincoln Peas (5 oz.)
-Detroit Dark Red Beets (10 grams)
-Kentucky wonder Brown Pole Bean (5 oz.)
-Champion Radish (10 grams)
-Lucullus Swiss Chard (10 grams)
-Black Beauty Zucchini (10 grams)
-Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach (10 grams)
-Scarlet Nantes Carrots (10 grams)
-Long Green Improved Cucumber (10 grams)
-Golden Acre Cabbage (10 grams)
-Romaine Paris Island Cos Lettuce (5 grams)
-Golden Banterm Sweet Corn (5 oz.)
-Yolo Wonder Pepper (5 grams)
-Waltham Butternut Winter Squash (10 grams)
-Rutgers Tomato (5 grams)
-Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion (10 grams)

Win it! If you’d like to win your own survival seed pack (a $35 value) go to Hometown Seeds and tell us your favorite product OR tell me what crop you’d most like to have in your garden. Deadline: April 5

Extra Entries:
-One entry for following my blog publicly.
-Two entries for following me on twitter.

-One entry each time you link up at Friday Favorites during the giveaway period (3/19 edition through 4/2 edition).
-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway (limit one entry per day).
(Sample tweet: I want to win survival seeds for my garden http://bit.ly/assh9Y @SimplySweetHome.)
-One entry if you link up something for Sweet Thursday.
-Two entries if you display my button on your blog.
-One entry if you’re a fan on facebook.
-Three entries if you are subscribed to my Feedblitz mailing list.
-One entry if you follow Simply Sweet Creations.
-Five entries if you make a purchase from my etsy shop.

Rules/Restrictions: Giveaway is for US residents only. If you don’t have a blog or profile with a visible email address, please leave one with your comment so that I can contact you if you win.

-Jerri

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I’m posting a link to this post on the following sites:
Tempt My Tummy Tuesday is hosted by Blessed With Grace.
Homemaker Mondays is hosted by 11th Heaven’s Homemade Haven.
Tasty Tuesday is hosted by Balancing Beauty & Bedlam.
Works for Me Wednesday is hosted by We Are THAT Family
Tip Me Tuesday is hosted by Tip Junkie
Sharing Ideas Wednesday is hosted by The Trendy Treehouse
Friday Food is hosted by Mom Trends
Friday Foodie is hosted by Designs by Gollum
Finer Things Friday is hosted by Amy’s Finer Things
I’m Lovin It Fridays is hosted by Tidy Mom

It’s So Very Thrifty is hosted by It’s So Very Cheri
Show and Tell Friday is hosted by Romantic Home
Disclosure: I did not receive monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed here are my own. I received a seed pack in return for posting a text link and another package to give away to my readers.

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Filed Under: Food Storage, Giveaways, Home/Garden, Sponsors

Custom Poster Giveaway

March 13, 2010 28 Comments
Looking for a place to go for digital photo enlargement?  Want to print your digital photos on posters?    Then Online Poster Printing is the place for you!
This month I have a chance to recieve a free 18×24 poster from Onlineposterprinting.com, and I also have the chance to offer one to a lucky reader!
What kind of photo would you like to make a poster of?  Your child’s sports picture? A family photo? A nature photo or landscape? A vacation photo?  Or perhaps a photo of the your pet? The possibly is endless!
More details on this prize:
18×24 Poster Print for One (1) Winner

Paper Stock: High Gloss or Semi Gloss

Specifications: 1 Business Day Turnaround Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only
To win an 18×24 poster print, simply leave a comment on this post telling us what kind of photo you would have printed or what you’d do with this prize. 

Giveaway Closed. Thanks!

 

-Jerri

Disclosure: For hosting this giveaway, I’m recieving a free poster print from Online Poster Printing.  I have not been monetarily compensated.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors

Dick’s Sporting Goods Starting Lineup & $50 Giveaway

March 7, 2010 228 Comments

Hey Sports Fans! Dick’s Sporting Good is THE place to pick up your sports equipment and apparel.  I don’t know about you guys, but my husband is a sports fanatic. He could spend hours in Dick’s Sporting Goods.  In fact, he could probably spend an hour just checking out all the running shoes!  Today I have the pleasure of telling you about two contest opportunities going on at Dick’s Sporting Goods.  One is the Starting Lineup Contest on twitter, and the other is a $50 Giftcard giveaway for my readers.
Starting Lineup Twitter Contest:
This March, Dick’s is having a Twitter contest where you can compete to be a member of their starting lineup.
What does it mean to be on the “Starting Lineup”?
• A chance to try out and preview new products
• A spot on an online panel of experts for one season (for approximately 3 months)
• Access to exclusive online surveys
• A chance to sound off on all things sports
How does someone try for a chance to be on the “Starting Lineup”?
• Follow http://twitter.com/dickssportcmo, if you’re not doing so already.
• Recruit people to follow @dickssportcmo on Twitter and have them vote for you by Tweeting @dickssportcmo your Twitter ID and stating why you should be nominated.
• Vote for yourself by Tweeting @dickssportcmo with your Twitter ID and stating why you should be on the “Starting Lineup.”
• You can only vote for the same person once per day, but you can vote for multiple people in the same day.
Sample Tweet: “@dickssportcmo I nominate @TwitterID for the #startinglineup because…”
One Simply Sweet Home reader a $50 Gift Card.  To win, just follow Dick’s Sporting Goods on Twitter @dickssportcmo.  Then leave a comment on this post with your twitter id and let me know that you are following. Deadline to Enter:  March 25

Giveaway closed. Winner has been notified. Thanks for entering!

-Jerri

Disclosure: I am not receiving monetary compensation for this post.  The $50 giftcard is being awarded to one Simply Sweet Home reader in exchange for my help in promoting the Dick’s Starting Lineup Contest.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors
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