Stopain Cold Review and Giveaway

If you’ve ever suffered from back pain, leg pain, should pain etc. then you know how important it is to have a good topical analgesic pain reliever.  Whether you suffer from arthritis or just the occasional aches and pains due to work, exercise, and everyday activities, these pain relievers can be an absolute life saver!
Today I’m sharing one of these products with you. It is called Stopain. Stopain is available in four formulations: Stopain Spray, Stopain Extra Strength Spray, Stopain Extra Strength Roll-On and the new Stopain Gel. 
The spray and roll-on formulations feature a convenient hands-free application. Stopain Spray, Stopain Extra Strength Spray and Stopain Roll-on are top-sellers in the topical analgesic category. All Stopain products provide fast, temporary relief of minor pains and stiffness of arthritis, muscle aches and back pain…so you can stop pain and get moving again.
In addition, for every Stopain product sold in 2011, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Arthritis Foundation  (with a minimum contribution of $25,000).

My husband and I tried the Roll-on product and were very satisfied with it. I used it on my lower back and legs, and my husband has used it pretty much all over! And we found that it was very effective in relieving our pain.  
Apart from the overall effectiveness, we also loved the ease of application offered by the roll-on product.  
In the past we’ve used gels which have to be squeezed out into your hand and then applied to the affected area. I don’t know about you, but I hate getting the stuff on my hands because it seems to magically end up on my clothes, in my mouth or eyes, or on everything else.  
And unlike other “hands-free” products that we’ve used, this roll-on product goes on very quickly and easily.  That is, when you apply it, you don’t have to press down on the skin, which is great! I’d definitely recommend this product to anyone who suffers from aches and pains.

Connect! Follow Stopain on Facebook and Twitter.

Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win the Stopain Product of their choice.

Mandatory Entry: To enter, please follow the directions on the Rafflecopter form.



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Aurora – Are We There Yet? Review and Giveaway

If you’ve been visiting my blog for a while, you know that I love the products at Aurora World.
Aurora World is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year and is helping parents gear up for summer travel with a line of plush accessories based on one of the company’s top selling characters, Cheeky Charlie™. Developed particularly for boys and girls ages three to seven years old, Aurora’s “Are We There Yet” collection features Cheeky and his jungle buddies as plush, backpacks, neck rests and even “My Name Is” ID tags.
“This will be Aurora’s top travel and destination collection. It was designed to keep kids comfortable, safe and happy before, during and after their trips in the car, bus, train or airplane,” says Michael Kessler, Aurora’s SVP of sales and marketing. “The initial response following the winter gift shows was overwhelming. We are already working to develop new ‘Are We There Yet’ collections for later this year and 2012.”

The collection features Cheeky Charlie and Gerome the Giraffe bean-filled plush(11.5”, MSRP: $11); Cheeky and Gerome “Keep Me Comfy” Neck Rests (10”, MSRP: $13); and four fully functional “By My Side” Backpacks (Cheeky, Gerome, Lion and Panda; 12”, MSRP: $17). Kessler says, “Parents will appreciate the precious ‘My Name Is’ ID Tags (MSRP: $6), available in a six style assortment including monkey, giraffe, lion, shark, panda and gator. “Each has a clip for hanging on a belt loop or backpack for example.” 

I received the Giraffe Neckrest.  This little guy is super cute!  He’s made of a soft fabric and features the cute detail work I’ve come to expect from Aurora products.  I think these will offer kids great comfort on long road trips, and I think kids will love the fun animal shapes!
Another product that I didn’t actually receive but that I absolutely love is the “By My Side Leads” (or kid leashes, as I like to call them.)  I think these are very useful, not just on vacations but anytime you’re out in a  crowded place, and Aurora World has some really cute choices available!

And finally, the Are We There Yet? line includes these My Name Is ID Tags.  On the back of each of these cute animals is a place for your child’s name and your contact information.  Simply clip this on your child, and it will be easy for someone to contact you in the event that you get separated from your child.  Brilliant!
On the Aurora retail site, check out the Cheeky Charlie page to see all the products from the Are We There Yet line. And don’t forget to “like” Aurora World  on Facebook.
Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a My Name Is ID Tag.

How to Enter:  To Enter, please follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter Form.



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Disclosure: I received products from Aurora World for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated for this post. The opinions are my own.

Ann’s Bridal Bargains Giveaway

“Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married.”
I’m really excited about this week’s giveaway! It is for a $100 gift certificate to Ann’s Bridal Bargains, an online retailer of wedding essentials and supplies.  They have everything you need, whether you’re throwing a bridal shower for a friend or loved one or walking down the aisle yourself.
They have wedding napkins in just about every color and design you can imagine.
They also have a variety of decor, including aisle runners and table centerpieces.
And they have everything you need for the perfect reception, including cake toppers and serving sets.

And since cupcakes are my favorite, I was really excited to see these adorable wedding cupcakes picks.  Aren’t these the cutest?

And they also have all the “little things” that make your wedding complete like favors, invitations, and programs.

But since I’m already married, I had to see if there was anything at the site for us married gals.  And I was pleased to find these adorable initial necklaces.  If I was eligible to win this giveaway, I’d definitely want one of these!

And I also liked these wedding albums.  We had a TON of pictures printed from our wedding, so I know that you can’t ever have too many photo albums!

Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $100 Gift Certificate to Ann’s Bridal Bargains.
How to enter: You must be a follower of Simply Sweet Home, and use the Rafflecopter form to tell us something that you’d like from Ann’s Bridal Bargains. 

(Note: I’m testing  Rafflecopter this week.  So no need to leave comments, however, comments are always welcome! If you have any problems using the Rafflecopter application, feel free to submit your entries via the comments section, or email me for assistance! Thanks!)


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Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands: Review & Giveaway

As a frequent migraine sufferer, I’m always looking for products that can help.  I recently had a chance to try these Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands, and I was pleased with the results I got.
Did you know that 28 million Americans suffer from migraines! Are you one of them or do you know someone who does? If so, you understand that these chronic headaches are exceptionally debilitating and, on top of the intense pain, can trigger nausea that makes them even more uncomfortable to deal with (eight out of 10 people who are diagnosed with migraines report experiencing nausea). Plus, nausea makes it difficult to keep down the medication needed to treat the migraine to begin with.
This is where Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands can help. A study conducted at the Berolina Clinik (which specializes in migraine and headache therapy) in Loehne, Germany, showed that 85% of
chronic migraine sufferers who participated by wearing Sea-Band (acupressure wristbands better known for helping people with motion/travel sickness and morning sickness) during a migraine attack reported
positive results:
  • 41 patients participated in the test; participants had, on average, suffered from migraines for more than 26 years.  All participants had forgone the use of anti-emetics (anti-nausea drugs) for the purpose of this study
  • 83% indicated a perceptible reduction in nausea associated with migraine as a result of wearing Sea-Band
  • 44% indicated a significant reduction in overall (collective) migraine symptoms.
  • Relief was reported after an average of 28 minutes of wearing the Sea-Bands
  • Nearly all participants (98%) said they’d use Sea-Band again
How Sea-Band works…
Approved by the FDA, Sea-Band works by exerting constant, gentle pressure on a point on the inner wrist known as the Pericardium 6 (P6) acupressure point. It brings effective relief and can be used before or after the onset of nausea.
Sea-Band has traditionally been used to effectively reduce nausea from morning sickness, travel sickness, chemotherapy and post surgery. The all-natural, drug-free, latex-free Sea-Band does not cause side-effects often associated with anti-nausea medication such as drowsiness, disorientation, dry mouth or possible interactions with other drugs. It’s safe for patients taking prescription medications, pregnant women and children. Packaged in a convenient carry-case, they are washable and reusable, and one size fits most.

For more info on the product, you can also check out Sea Band’s Youtube page.

My Thoughts:  I get several migraines per month.  I would say that three to five are severe, although I may only experience nausea with one or two of them. When I do get the nausea, it often comes on quite suddenly, and I often find that it’s a catch-22:  Often I’ve been lying around on the couch and haven’t fixed myself anything to eat.  The lack of eating makes me feel bad/worse, but then if I finally try to eat something I’ll get the nausea even worse.  
I was anxious to try the Sea-Band anti-nausea bands, because I love to find natural cures and alternatives to medicines.  I’ve tried the bands twice since I’ve had them, and I found that my nausea was relieved within minutes.  Excellent! 

Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a pair of Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands.
Mandatory Entry:  You must be a follower of my blog.  Then leave a comment telling us something that you learned from the Seaband website. Deadline: June 21

Additional Entries:

-1 if you like Seaband on Facebook

-1 if you follow @SimplySweetHome on Twitter.
-2 if you blog about this giveaway.
-1 if  you subscribe to Simply Sweet Home via email.
-1 if you like Simply Sweet Home on facebook.
-1 if you subscribe to my RSS feeds through Feedburner.
-1 if you have my button displayed on your site.
-1 for sharing this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. (Example:  I want to win Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands http://bit.ly/mo2MrR @SimplySweetHome) (Limit one tweet entry per day.)

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*NEW* $100 Shelf Reliance Giveaway

I’m so excited that Misty Marsh of Shelf Reliance is offering my readers $100 worth of Shelf Reliance products!  After some discussion with Misty, we’ve decided to change the format of this giveaway to a comment giveaway to make it easier for everyone to enter.
This is a super great prize!  Who wouldn’t love $100 worth of food products that have a 20 year shelf life?
And the best part is that you can choose ANYTHING from the Thrive foods line.  This credit would be great to go toward a package deal (similar to the one pictured above), or you could choose an array of products in sizes ranging from sample packs, to mylar bags and pantry cans, up to the 10# cans.
Here’s a few things that I would get if I was eligible to win.

Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will $100 in Shelf Reliance products.

Mandatory Entry: To enter please visit Shelf Reliance.  Then leave a comment on this post telling us something you would like. Deadline: June 10

Additional Entries:
-1 if you subscribe to Misty’s RSS Feed
-1 if you subscribe to Misty’s blog via email.
-1 if you go by Misty’s blog and grab her button for your site.
-1 if you follow @SimplySweetHome on Twitter.
-2 if you blog about this giveaway.
-1 if  you subscribe to Simply Sweet Home via email.
-1 if you like Simply Sweet Home on facebook.
-1 if you subscribe to my RSS feeds through Feedburner.
-1 if you have my button displayed on your site.
-1 for sharing this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. (Example:  I want to win a $100 credit for Shelf Reliance! http://bit.ly/kzFJhG @SimplySweetHome) (Limit one tweet entry per day.)
If you have any questions about the giveaway, please feel free to email me.

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Simply Sweet Creations Giveaway at Truly Lovely

I’ve been so busy working on this week’s Shelf Reliance party that I haven’t had a chance to post about the giveaway I’m sponsoring at Truly Lovely (aside from the note last Friday).
I am giving away my Love Magenta Earring Set, which includes 3 pairs: two fishhook style and one pair of hoops.
There’s a low number of entries right now, so please go enter!
PS – I’m planning to do more giveaways for my jewelry shop this year. If you’d like for me to consider your blog for a giveaway, please send me an email.

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Shelf Reliance Giveaway Prizes and Details

As some of you already know, this week I’m hosting a party for Shelf Reliance.  The party doesn’t officially start till Wednesday but I’ve got a lot of preliminary information to give out.  Please keep checking back throughout the week, as I’ll have constantly be updating my site with new posts for the party.
And if you’re not following me on Facebook and Twitter, please do so that you can see all the announcements!
Now let’s talk prizes!  We have 5 giveaway prizes!  This week’s giveaways will be different from my usual “leave a comment on this post” giveaways.  Please read carefully under each prize to find out what you need to do to win.

Prize – A pair of earrings from my shop. (Winner will choose color.) 

How to Win:  Simply comment on any of my Shelf Reliance posts this week. This includes any post published Monday, May 30 through Friday June 3.  I’ll also give you an additional entry if you attend one of our chats.

Prize – A Custom Colored Memory Wire Bracelet from my shop.

How to Win:  You MUST attend one of the chat sessions this week to win a bracelet.  If you attend more than one of the 3 chats, I’ll give you additional entries.

Prize – Fruit Sample Pouch
How to Win: To win this giveaway you must attend at least one chat event.  Misty will ask some simple questions about the products on her site. The first person to answer each question correctly during the chat will get a point. The person with the most points at the end of all three chats will get a fruit sample pouch shipped to them. (Misty’s even going to tell you where to find the answers, so this will be super easy)

Prize – Fruit Sample Pouch #2

How to Win:  This is another chat giveaway. So you must attend a chat to win. During the chats, we will have an ABC game, where Misty will call out 10 letters.  The first person (during the chat) to name a product sold at Shelf Reliance that starts with that letter will get a point. The person with the most points at the end of all three chats will get a fruit sample pouch shipped to them.

Grand Prize: $100 in Shelf Reliance Products (winner’s choice)

How to Win:  Leave a comment on this giveaway post.  Further entry instructions are on the post. Deadline to enter the $100 giveaway will be June 10.
If you have any questions about the giveaways, please feel free to email me.

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Custom Postcard Giveaway

I’m pleased to offer you guys a new print giveaway from Uprinting this week!  Uprinting offers a wide range of custom products from posters to event ticket printing.
Today you have a chance to win some custom postcards.  You can use these in a variety of ways: blog/business promotions, baby announcements, thinking of you cards, and more!
One Simply Sweet Home reader will win 100 custom postcards.  Here are the prize details:
100 Postcards 5” x 7”
14pt Cardstock Gloss
Front Only printing
2 Business Days Print Turnaround Time
Restriction: Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only.
Giveaway Closed!  Congrats to Amy!

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Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive postcards printing for hosting. Check out Uprinting and their event ticket printing services for more information.

Publix Great Deals on Great Meals Event w/ Giveaway

Bring the family together with a home cooked meal and a little help from the Great Deals on Great Meals event at your local Publix, where you can find simple meal solutions that will keep the faces around your dinner table, and your budget, smiling!
With great savings on some of your favorite brands and delicious meal ideas for any time of the day, creating a dish that pleases everyone is just a click away.
From May 12th through May 29th, visit greatdealsongreatmeals.com/ to download $10.80 in coupons valid exclusively at Publix.
Plus, from May 12th through May 29th, stop by your local Publix to start your savings with a recipe for an easy Pasta Night at home! Make your own Pillsbury® Ready to Bake! cookies for dessert, and stock up on some of the other featured products like Yoplait Yogurt, Honey Nut Cheerios and Progresso Soup!
Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $25 Publix Giftcard. 
Mandatory Entry:  To win, you must be a follower of my blog.  Then visit Great Deals on Great Meals and leave a comment on this post, telling us something you on the page that you look forward to getting a good deal on.  Deadline:  May 31

Additional Entries:

-1 if you follow @SimplySweetHome on Twitter.
-1 if  you subscribe to Simply Sweet Home via email.
-1 if you like Simply Sweet Home on facebook.
-1 if you subscribe to my RSS feeds through Feedburner.
-1 if you have my button displayed on your site.
-1 for sharing this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. (Sample Tweet: I want to win a Publix Giftcard! http://bit.ly/kcWeFQ  @SimplySweetHome #myblogspark) (Limit one tweet entry per day.)

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Disclosure:  I received a a $25 Publix card and information from General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Stain Solver Review and Giveaway

For the past week or so, I’ve been catching up on some spring cleaning, and I happy to have the opportunity to try a new product called Stain Solver.
Stain Solver, which just launched this spring, cleans anything from tile floors, counters, decks and roofs, to your most precious garments and favorite pair of jeans. Stain Solver is an environmentally safe oxygen bleach that is non-toxic, all natural and completely kid and pet safe. The materials used in the active ingredient are so pure they are registered by the FDA as food-grade quality! You can’t get any purer than that!
I was immediately attracted to this product for two reasons: I can use it around my cats without worry.  And the product can be used on so many different items.
For my test run of the product, I decided to try it on our living room rug.  We’ve had this rug for almost 4 years now, and as you can imagine, over time it becomes stained from just general everyday use.  I moved our coffee table to vacuum the other day, and was particularly horrified by the area that’s immediately in front of the couch, where feet and shoes have been.
So I used the Stain Solver on this area.  I kind of thought, since the stain is set in, that it might not work on this type of job, but I was wrong!  I used it on a small area just to test it out, and I was completely amazed at the results.  
For one thing, the towel that I placed over the cleaned area (while I waited for it to dry) came up dirty from all the stain that came out of the rug.  And the area of the rug that I cleaned was actually clean and bright again! Amazing!  I can’t wait to use it on some other stuff! 
Stain Solver just launched its Spring Clean Sweepstakes, where you can win a grand prize of $1,000 to Bed Bath & Beyond, as well as a year’s supply of Stain Solver. To enter, just visit the site and fill out the contest form. You have until May 26 to enter!
Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a sample of Stain Solver.  To win, visit Stain Solver and leave me a comment telling me something you learned OR leave a comment telling me how you’d use this product. Deadline to enter: May 26
-1 if you follow @StainSolver on twitter.
-1 if you like Stain Solver on Facebook.
-1 if you follow @SimplySweetHome on Twitter.
-1 if  you subscribe to Simply Sweet Home via email.
 -1 if you like Simply Sweet Home on facebook.
-1 for subscribing to my RSS feeds through Feedburner.
 -1 for sharing this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. (Sample Tweet: I want to win Stain Solver!  http://bit.ly/janc5R @SimplySweetHome @StainSolver) (Limit one tweet entry per day.)

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