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Febreze Home Collection Review and Wal-Mart Giveaway

June 22, 2010 198 Comments

Summer is almost upon us! It’s time to make your décor shine as brightly as the July sun. I can’t think of a better way to do that than with the Flameless Luminary™ or New No-Spill Diffuser from Febreze Home Collection. Both are beautifully designed and come in an array of scents.

I recently had the chance to try both of these Febreze products, and I was very pleased with their appearance, functionality, and of course, their scent!
Flameless Luminary
“Turn heads with the soft flickering glow of a Flameless Luminary. Once you have a reusable base, changing scents is as easy as changing shades.”
I absolutely love the flameless luminary!  Whenever I light candles in my home, I have to keep a very close watch on them because we have 2 cats, so a flameless luminary is perfect for us.  The cherry blossom shade is very pretty, and it smells wonderful.  The scent fills the room, but it’s not too overwhelming, and it truly does look a light a real candle is flickering inside.  I also love that the light shuts off automatically after 4 hours to help you save your batteries and also save you the trouble of turning it off and on. 
I’m also happy to report that I recieved some extra shades.  I recieved an additional Cherry Blossom shade, 2 Willow Blossom Shades, and 2 Cranberry Pear shades.  I love all 3 scents that I recieved, and I love that each scent has a different design.  This is great if you want everything in your room to match, and it’s perfect if you like to change things up in your room.
I also love that this is easy to use and clean.  And it’s great to have an air freshener that not only gives your home a nice scent but can also serve as a piece of home decor. I love that!

New No-Spill Wood Diffuser
“When you live with children and pets, accidents happen. Luckily the No-Spill Diffuser with WoodWick® ambiance makes spills a thing of the past. Good looking and thoughtful, too — it’s exactly what you’ve been looking for.”
I also recieved the No-Spill Wood Diffuser.  I’ve used several forms of air freshener before, from the plug-ins, to can sprays, to candles, automatic sprays, and so forth, but I’ve never had a wood diffuser before.  And now that I’ve got my first one, I’m sure it won’t be my last.
Again, this is great if you have pets because you don’t have to worry about it getting spilled. The Wood Diffuser I received was Honeysuckle Orchid scented.  And let me tell you, it smells divine!  I’ve placed mine in the bathroom. We always keep our bathroom door shut so that the cats cannot go in unattended, so now whenever the door is opened the first thing I notice is the soft, sweet aroma of the diffuser.
Again, I love that this is easy to set up and use, and it’s not messy.  This piece would also go great in any room, and unlike some other air fresheners, it’s actually attractive and can blend in well with your decor.
More Products
The Febreze Home Collection is available in an array of premium designs and scents.  Products include the Scented Reed Diffuser, Soy Blend Candle, Room Spray, Flameless Luminary, and No-Spill Wood Diffuser.

Connect : 
~Febreze Home Collection on Facebook
~Febreze Home Collection at Walmart

Win it! To help you to try these Febreze Home Collection products, P&G has given me one $15 Walmart giftcard to award to one Simply Sweet Home reader. 


Giveaway closed. Congrats to DaMora at Mora Piggy!

-Jerri

Disclosure: I was not paid to write this post.  This product review was based on using complimentary Febreze products provided by P&G. Bloggers also received a Walmart gift card to share with their readers. P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: decorating, Giveaways, Home/Garden, product review, Sponsors

Rolled Canvas Print Giveaway

June 15, 2010 56 Comments
Have you ever seen a print on canvas?    Large Format Posters offer professional quality canvas prints.  I recently ordered a canvas print of my favorite wedding photo, and it turned out beautiful! 

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.  To win, simply leave a comment telling us how you would use this prize. 
Giveaway Closed. Congrats to our winner Stacia at The Domestic Engineer Blogs!

-Jerri

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

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors

Venus Ribbon Review/Giveaway

June 8, 2010 61 Comments
Here’s another fun giveaway for all you crafty chicks! Venus Ribbon offers a variety of fashionable ribbons for all your crafting projects.  Their stock includes ribbons of all colors, patterns, styles, and motifs.  These include polka dots, stripes, animal prints, sports themes, patriotic, checkered, plaid, solid colors, and more!  If you’re thinking ahead for the holidays, they even have ribbons for Christmas, Halloween, and Valentines.
I received a 10 yard spool of ribbon in the pattern of my choice.  I chose the reversible hot pink and white polka dot ribbon.  I was impressed with the quality of the fabric and its vibrant colors. I plan to use this ribbon on at least one fashion project, which will be a pair of flip flops.  And I’ll also be using this for other craft projects and possibly for some fancy gift ribbons.
I would definitely recommend this ribbon to anyone who makes hairbows or likes to add ribbons and bows to children’s fashions.  It would also be ideal for home decor and craft projects or your homemade gifts.  Here are just a few of the fun patterns available.  Be sure to check out Venus Ribbon for more cute and colorful ribbons for your projects!



One of my readers will win a 10 yrd spool of ribbon in their favorite style.  To enter, please visit Venus Ribbon  and leave a comment on this post with your favorite pattern and what you would make with the ribbon.


Giveaway Closed. Winner: Birdie of Birdie Says.

 

-Jerri

Full Disclosure:  I was not paid for this post. For hosting this giveaway, I received a free spool of ribbon.  The giveaway prize is provided by Venus Ribbon. The opinions here are mine.

Filed Under: crafts, Giveaways, product review, Sponsors

Feed America with the Pound For Pound Challenge. Plus $30 Kroger Giveaway!

June 4, 2010 126 Comments
The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, General Mills, NBC’s hit television show “The Biggest Loser” and other key sponsors are partnering to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year.
Want to help? It’s easy! Just visit Pound for Pound Challenge to make your pledge to lose weight. Through June 30, 2010, the Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 14 cents to feeding America. That’s enough to deliver one pound of groceries to a local food bank!
I was excited to find out about this program because my husband just started a weight loss program. He is vowing to lose 60 pounds! So I was happy to send him over to the Pound for Pound Challenge to make a pledge!  You should go make a pledge too.  It only takes a minute, and it’s for a great cause!
As the official supplier of the Biggest Loser Ranch and a partner of the Pound for Pound Challenge, the Kroger Family of Stores wants to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. At the Pound for Pound Challenge website, you can find tools and information to help you with your weight loss goals, and you can learn about many of the products that have been featured on the program, “The Biggest Loser.” These include great foods like Yoplait Yogurt and Smoothies, Total cereal, and Multigrain Cheerios. These products are available at your local Kroger Family of Stores and can help you stick to your weight management plan.

To help you to try these General Mills products and get a start on your weight management goals,  Kroger and General Mills are offering one Simply Sweet Home reader a $30 gift card to the Kroger Family of Stores. 

Giveaway Closed. Congrats to our winner, Leigh at One Day at a Time!

-Jerri

Full Disclosure: For hosting this giveaway and passing along this information, I was given a $30 Kroger giftcard. This information and giveaway are provided by the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills through MyBlogspark.

Filed Under: Giveaways, health, Sponsors

Yoohoo & Friends Feature & Giveaway

June 1, 2010 32 Comments
I am pleased to introduce you to Aurora’s Yoohoo & Friends!  This adorable children’s program and line of plush toys are based on animals from around the world, many of which are endangered.
Yoohoo & Friends have a new interactive world on the web.   At the website, visitors can learn about the many animals that Yoohoo & Friends are based on, as well as play games, send e-cards, download wallpapers, calendars and coloring sheets.  They can also adopt and raise YooHoo & Friends.  It requires no activation code and is targeted to children 5 to 12 years old.
Currently there are over 100 different items in the Yoohoo & Friends line.  You can buy their plush toys, keychains, and more online at http://shop.auroragift.com/ or you can check to see if they are available in your area.  And as you can see below, they even have graduation Yoohoos!
I received 2 Yoohoo & Friends toys:  Lora the Scarlet Macaw and Shooga the Sugar Glider.  These little guys are just adorable!  They are very soft and feature bright colors, big tales, and big, bright eyes! And they make cute noises.  Oddly enough, both the cartoon and the toys themselves remind me of Shirt Tales from the 80’s.  (Love them!) These toys are sure to be loved by children and collector’s alike!
One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a 5 inch plush Yoohoo & Friends Toy that makes a noise when you squeeze it. 


Giveaway Closed.  Congrats to our winner, Candice of Penny Pinching Pixie!
Disclosure: Product samples and giveaway prizes are provided by Aurora.  The opinions expressed here are my own.  If you’d like to have your product featured on Simply Sweet Home, please see my PR Page for details.
Filed Under: Giveaways, product review, Sponsors

Sense Prelude 5 Review/Giveaway

May 24, 2010 34 Comments

I was excited when Shonda, an associate for USANA Health Sciences and a fellow blogger, who writes at The Knowlton Nest and Milk N’ Honey Learn and Grow, contacted me about reviewing the Sensé Prelude skin care products from Usana.

Sensé beautiful science® skin-care products offer an innovative approach to skin care. With groundbreaking, patented Self-Preserving Technology, Sensé™ products contain no added chemical preservatives—meaning they stay fresh naturally—so they are more gentle and healthy for even the most sensitive skin. And all the products include antioxidant complexes and ingredients proven to revitalize skin cells, leaving skin looking younger and more radiant.

Filed Under: Beauty, Giveaways, health, product review, Sponsors

Brochure Giveaway (& 600th Post!)

May 11, 2010 29 Comments
Hey everyone!  Welcome to my 600th post! It’s hard to believe I’ve written that many, but that’s what the dashboard says!  So….wow!  To celebrate, let’s have another giveaway!
Brochures Printing Online is the place to go for all your brochure printing needs.  They make printing brochures easy, offering design templates, easy file uploads, live chat, and collaboration with a designer in real time.
This month I’m happy to be giving away 100 half-fold brochures to one Simply Sweet Home reader! You can use these to promote your business, your blog, or to distribute important information.
Prize Specifications: 
100 Half-fold brochures
8.5×11, 100lb Paper Gloss
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only, must be 18 or older.
Giveaway Closed. Congratulations to our winner, Jennifer of Jennifer Ladd Handmade.  Thanks for entering! 

-Jerri

Full Disclaimer: I was not monetarily compensated for this post.  For hosting this giveaway, I will receive 100 printed brochures.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors

Marcal Small Steps Review/Giveaway

April 27, 2010 78 Comments
This may shock some of you, but I’m not the most environmentally friendly person.  I do hate it when people litter….it literally drives me up the wall! (No pun intended.) And I do reuse all my plastic bags, and I  recycle aluminum and tin cans at my house.  And I’ve recently started saving glass jars and other containers so that I can use them for crafts or other purposes.  And I generally try to conserve water and electricity so my husband doesn’t faint when we get the utility bill.  Okay…maybe I am environmentally friendly!  However, I must confess, I do not use the term “green.” Though green is one of my favorite colors, the environmental term “green” drives me nuts! (Sorry!! I’m just being honest!)
But I care about environment (as per my examples above).  And I’m always willing to try “environmentally friendly” products.  Recently I introduced you to an environmentally friendly cleaning and personal care product company, and now I have the pleasure of introducing you to a company that specializes in 100% recycled paper products!  
“Marcal Paper Products was established in 1950.  They pride themselves on being the first environmentally friendly paper company.  In 2009, Marcal Manufacturing introduced the Marcal Small Steps line of 100% recycled bath tissue, towels, napkins and facial tissue for both home consumption and to distributors for commercial use. These products deliver strong performance without the typical “green premium” cost. The name Small Steps signifies the small and easy steps toward making a difference in the world that you can make by using these recycled paper products.”
Small Steps line of paper products are:
•100% premium recycled paper
•Hypoallergenic
•Virtually Lint Free
•Free of Dyes and Fragrances
•Manufactured without Chlorine Bleaching
Recently I was given the opportunity to try some of the Marcal Small Steps products. I was excited when a large box was delivered to my house.  Inside was array of products: paper towels, facial tissue, two-ply bathroom tissue, one-ply bathroom tissue, and some napkins.
My favorite products were the napkins and paper towels.  We usually use paper towels for everything, but I think napkins are good for parties or for when you have people over, so I like to have them on hand.  The Marcal napkins were of a good quality, and I liked the texture.
I also liked the paper towels.  Personally I’ve never been very particular about paper towels.  We usually just buy whatever brand is on sale.  I like the thick, cloth-like, paper towels, but sometimes they are very linty, and I just don’t think they’re worth the extra money.  The Marcal Small Steps paper towels did a good job.  They had little hearts in the texture which I thought was cute.  And my favorite thing about them was the small size.  We usually use paper towels at meal time, and I find most of the time, we don’t really need a whole paper towel, so it’s good to have this smaller version, because you can always tear off more if you need it, and you don’t waste as much.  This is also great when it comes to cleaning.  Again, I’d find myself tearing off a traditional paper towel and thinking, “What a waste this is.  I only need about half of this or a third of this!”

Overall, I liked the Marcal Small Steps Products.  I liked that they were virtually lint free, and I was satisfied with the overall quality.  And the fact that they are made from 100% recycled paper is great plus!  Want to check them out?  Find a Store in your area.  You can also see how many trees you and your family can save by looking at this Tree Calculator.

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $25 Marcal Small Steps Starter pack! Your pack will include paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, and facial tissue. 

Giveaway Closed. Thanks for entering!

-Jerri
Full Disclosure:  I was not monetarily compensated for this post.  I was provided with several products from Marcal to review for this post.  The opinions posted here are mine.
Filed Under: Giveaways, product review, Sponsors

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.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors
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