I hate ants! But we always seem to have them in our yard, and sometimes after a good rain, they like to come inside the house. Through Purex Insiders I was given the chance to try Combat Source Kill Max Ant Bait.
Office Organizing at World Market and the Gourmet Getaway Sweepstakes
August 30, 2012 1 Comment
As many of you know, I love a nicely organized room, and I love shopping for tools to help me get organized. Today I’m sharing some things I recently found over at World Market that can help you to get your office, craft room, or homeschool organized!
1. Jayden Metal Shelf Units 2. Tree-Free Magazine Holder 3. Suzani Padfolio
4. Owen Desk Cubby Natura 5. Madras Desk Accessories 6. Hayden Organize Baskets
Simple Crocheting Book Review and Giveaway
August 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
After seeing so many cute crochet hats and other items on Etsy and elsewhere online, I’ve been wanting to learn to crochet myself. Recently I received a great book to help get me started: Simple Crocheting: A Complete How-to-Crochet Workshop with 20 Projects
Raggedy Ann & Andy (Handmade by Aurora) Review & Giveaway
August 21, 2012 13 Comments
I’m really excited about this week’s review and giveaway. As a kid one of my favorite dolls was a Raggedy Ann, so I was thrilled to see that Aurora’s latest toy line is a Raggedy Ann & Andy collection!
Back to School Spree and The Paper Plume Giveaway
August 17, 2012 34 Comments
This week I’m excited to be a part of Formula Mom and 7 on a Shoestring’s Back to School Spree Giveaway Hop! And I’ve got a great giveaway from The Paper Plume.
The Paper Plume is an Etsy shop that offers printable invitations, announcements, and party designs, and it is owned by artist and mom Jessica Balsom of Houston, Texas.
The shop includes a mix styles from fun and whimsical to chic and stylish. Imagine ordering some cute designs for a Back to School party this fall or other holiday celebrations!
And The Paper Plume’s designs cover a wide range of events from bridal and shower inviations to children’s party inviations. A couple of my favorites include the Ice Cream Shoppe Birthday Invitation and the Argyle Birth Announcement.
And then my absolute favorite thing in the shop is this Sock Monkey Party Pack! I love anything sock monkey, and Jessica has put together this most adorable package of invitations, cupcake toppers and wrappers, favor tags, and more! So adorable!
Connect with The Paper Plume: Shop | Twitter | Facebook
Giveaway: For the Back to School Spree, The Paper Plume is offering one Simply Sweet Home reader a $25 gift certifcate to their shop.
To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.
Also, check out the other Back to School giveaways going on this week:
Disclosure: Formula Mom, 7 on a Shoestring, and the Back to School Spree bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that fail to fulfill their prizes. My prize is being provided by The Paper Plume. I received no compensation for hosting.
Ruffles with Love Tank Top Giveaway
August 14, 2012 23 Comments
Today I have a fun giveaway to help you all “get physical.” Ruffles with Love is an Etsy shop that sells work out shirts. Their shirts are made are made to inspire and are especially for women, and they feature fun words and phrases to get your pumped up and ready to exercise.
Whether you’re hitting the gym, hitting the road for a jog around your neighborhood, or hitting the yoga mat in your living room, you will find something to inspire you. [Read more…]
Bead Crochet Jewelry Book Review & Giveaway
August 7, 2012 1 Comment
Today I’ve got a fun book review and giveaway for you. As you know, I love promoting books and products that teach you how to make things, so I was really excited to have the opportunity to share the new book Bead Crochet Jewelry: An Inspired Journey Through 27 Designs (Jewelry Design) with you.
Synopsis: Beading experts, teachers, jewelry designers, and mother-daughter team Bert and Dana Freed share their techniques and complete step-by-step directions for a delightful array of bead crochet jewelry projects. Using a wide range of stunning beads in lovely color combinations, the 27 bead crochet pieces may look complicated but are very easy to make following their clearly explained techniques and expert tips. BEAD CROCHET provides all the inspiration and skill you need to create unique jewelry pieces to wear or give as wonderful gifts. From dangling earrings to chunky necklaces and plaited bracelets, these beautiful and intricate-looking pieces are sure to standout and be admired by all.
What I love about the book is that it’s perfect for crafters of all skill levels. If you’re just making bead crochet jewelry for the first time, it will tell you everything you need to know about the materials that you’ll need and how to get started. And if you already makde bead crochet jewelry, it will teach you some great new tenchniques.
I also love the variety of projects that it shows you how to make, and I love that it shows you step by step instructions in written and in picture form.
Buy it! Order your copy of Bead Crochet Jewely on Amazon.
Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a copy of Bead Crochet Jewerly.
To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book for review purposes but was not otherwise compensated for the post. Giveaway copy is being provided by St. Martin’s Press.
Back to School Blast and Simply Rustic Giveaway
July 31, 2012 70 Comments
Welcome to the Back To School Blast hosted by This Flourishing Life, Tailor Made Momma, and Generations Of Savings. This event features items for all of your back to school needs. Each blog participating is giving away a prize or prize pack with a minimum value of $25, and the hosts are giving away prize packs with a total value of $1000!
For my Back to School Blast giveaway, I have an awesome prize from Simply Rustic. They are a natural skincare company whose products are 100% handmade using fair trade, organic, raw, and wildcrafted ingredients.
The company is owned by Amanda, who is a a mother of 4. Go here to learn more about Amanda and the unique story behind the founding of her wonderful company.
Simply Rustic’s line of products include body butters, body scrubs, bath salts, lip balms and polish, and face food. And each product has ingredients with unique health benefits to fit your skin type and needs.
Personally I’d love to try their Face Food for Oily/Combination Skin, and I’m also interested in the Peaceful Body Butter or Relax Body Butter, and I think all of the Bath Scrubs sound great!
And if you’d like to try a little bit of everything, they have spa packs, lip balm samplers, and travel/sample packs.
Connect: Shop | Facebook | Twitter
Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $25 gift certificate to Simply Rustic.
To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.
And after you’ve entered my giveaway, go over to our event hosts’ blogs and enter the grand prize giveaways!
Grand Prize: This Flourishing Life, Generations Of Savings, and Tailor Made Momma are all hosting the grand prizes on their blogs. They are featuring prizes totaling $1000 in back to school gear for all ages. Head on over to their sites to enter! And also check out these rest of the great back to school giveaways!
Back 2 School Blast Giveaway
July 30, 2012 12 Comments
I love the Back to School season! As a kid I loved shopping for new clothes and for school supplies. And yes, I have to admit, when I walk in the store as an adult and see all the brightly colored backpacks, character notebooks, and newly discounted crayons and binders, I still get a little giddy!
This month I will be devoting certain portions of my blogging to the Back to School season! To start out, I’m participating in an AMAZING group giveaway! This one features $1000 in prizes, including a computer and gift cards to some very popular stores! Check it out!
Running Out? Run In. (To Publix) Plus Win a $25 Gift Card!
July 20, 2012 14 Comments
I don’t know about you, but I’m always running out of something, just when I think have everything I need from the store. This July you can save on the products your family uses most at the Publix Running Out? Run in event.
The event will take place July 19 through July 25 and will feature some of your favorite General Mills and P&G products. Look for deals on Cheerio’s, Totino’s, Crest, Charmin, and more! [Read more…]
