Hand Stamped Jewelry Giveaway from RHB Designs

I am absolutely in love with hand stamped jewelry! It’s so creative, unique, and personal. So I’m overjoyed to present to you the latest giveaway here at Simply Sweet Home.

RHB Designs offers gorgeous hand stamped jewelry that is both meaningful and affordable. They carry copper and silver pendants paired with charms, swarovski crystals, pearls, and other lovely embellishments. And the variety of designs and styles available is just remarkable. There’s definitely something for everyone here!

Rosalynn at RHB Designs is offering a $25 gift certificate for her shop to one Simply Sweet Home Reader.


This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to RHB Designs for sponsoring, and thanks to all of our participants!

-Jerri


O’Charley’s Kids Giveaway

Going out to eat can get expensive, particularly when you have a large family. So all month long, in honor of my blogiversary celebration, I’m having a special giveaway for some Ocharley’s Kids Eat Free Passes. Each pass is good for one free kid’s meal when you come in and purchase one adult entree. (No more than one kid’s coupon per adult guest.)

I will be doing 4 weekly drawings starting Sept 20 and ending October 11. Each weekly winner will recieve 5 of these coupons.

To win, just leave a comment telling me your favorite thing to order when you go out to eat or the name of your favorite place to eat.


Giveaway Closed. Winners to be announced.

Wall Sticker Giveaway

How would you like to win a free wall sticker? This is the latest product being launched over at Online Poster Printing, and I’m happy to be giving away one of these to two Simply Sweet Home readers.

Here are some of the features of this product:
-Any size up to 58″ x 100″
-Water resistant
-Fade-resistant Inks
-Multi-surface, Peel and Stick, Reposition

There are so many ways I could think of to use this product: I could get a wall sticker of a landscape photo or a photo of a flowered tree. Or I could use one of my wedding photos. This would also be a great product for a nursery or child’s room; you could get a wall sticker to match any room theme you like. Or you could get a wall sticker featuring your favorite photo of your child or even a pet.

This giveaway is now closed.

-Jerri


Business Card Giveaway

I have another excellent giveaway opportunity for you from Uprinting. This time you have a chance to 500 business cards!There are 3 different business card sizes available at Uprinting. You get the following color options: Color on both sides, Color on one side , B/W backside, and Color 1 side, black backside. And they have die cut business cards if you’re looking for something extra unique. You also get to choose between 14pt cardstock (matte or gloss coating) and 13 pt cardstock uncoated.

There are so many ways you could use this prize. If you have a business or you’re thinking of starting one, this could be a great way to promote yourself. You could also use these to promote your etsy shop. And if you don’t have a business, you could use these to promote your blog to people offline. Or you could create “Mom cards” that you can give to parents of your child’s friends and classmates so that they can contact you.

This Giveaway is Now Closed.

-Jerri


Learning Link Technologies – Brain Training Ecourse, Review & Giveaway

Just in time for Back to School, I have a life-changing review and giveaway to share with you. You may remember the Break Pal giveaway that I hosted back in April. Well, Phil Weaver of Break Pal, contacted me a few weeks ago about hosting another great giveaway for him. This time it is for an ecourse designed to help kids and parents overcome learning disabilities.

The course was developed by Lisa Harp, a learning disability specialist, educational therapist, and founder of the Harp Learning Institute, a leading edge learning center in Northern California.

I had the opportunity to review the course and was very pleased with my findings. Unlike special education programs that are designed to make students feel comfortable and often fail to challenge children, this program is actually designed to retrain the brain.


So what kind of students can benefit from this program? The program is designed to help students with learning disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, autism, and children who are performing below their grade level.

The program is very easy for parents to follow. No special training or educational expertise is required. With this course you get both written and video instruction, and you even get quizzes which will help you determine when your child is ready to move on to the next module in the course.

When you follow the course at an average pace it takes about 12 months to complete. The course includes neuro-sensory brain training exercises that are done once a week and take about 15-20 minutes to complete, and there are also activities that supplement the brain training, which are to be done about 5 days a week for 20-30 minutes.

The exercises and activities are designed to help a child’s mind and body work together. And I think children will find them fun and interesting. The activities are also very easy to administer, and all the materials that you need to get your child started are included with the course.

The course is well organized and very easy to understand and navigate through. On the front page you’ll find your course introduction, a link to the Brain Training Chat Room, and links to forums on learning disorders. Below this you’ll find links to your Month One Brain Training and Month One Activities Instructions and Materials packet.

Next you’ll see links for your first 5 days (which are to be repeated for about a month). When you click on these links, a page will come up that will tell you which activities you need to do with your child on that day, and it will provide you with links to videos for all the day’s activities. (You can also access the videos for all the month one brain training exercises and activities from the front page of the course.)

The course is designed for students at all levels. In the lessons, Lisa points out that students may have a difficult time with activities at first and that it’s a good idea to start slow and then speed up as the child progresses through the program. In the videos Lisa demonstrates all the exercises and activities on a student, and she gives you tips and also points out some things that you can expect from students when they first begin the activities.


My favorite thing about the course is that it includes both videos and written instruction. This will make it very easy for parents to follow along and understand. I also love that the materials packet is included. This will save parents a lot of time and money because they won’t have to create their own activity sheets or go out and buy a lot of extra materials at the store.

This is also a great program because it takes less than an hour to complete each day’s activities, and because the activities are designed to retrain the brain. Rather than spending time doing extra homework and rather than holding students back and limiting their capabilities with a special education curriculum, this program actually focuses on the problems and it works toward reprogramming your child’s brain so that they can learn and reach their full potential.


Phil has offered 3 months of this course to one Simply Sweet Home reader. This is a $240 value!

To win you must leave a comment on this post telling us something you learned from the video I’ve posted here OR visit learning-aids.com and tell us something you learned from the site. Deadline for entries: Sept 10 at 6PM Central.

**And please, if you don’t need this prize, help me pass the word along. There are a lot of people out there who could really use this!**

Additional Entries:
Because this is such a potentially life-changing program, I’m allowing for a lot of extra entries (even more than usual). Just leave comments for each additional entry, and please leave a user name/link or something so that I can verify. Thanks!

-1 entry for following me publicly on blogger.

-1 entry for joining my feedblitz mailing list, or 2 entries if you are already a member prior to this giveaway.

-1 entry for subscribing in a reader.

-1 entry for following or subscribing to my new business blog.

-1 entry for following me on twitter.

-1 entry for tweeting about this giveaway.

-1 entry for becoming a fan of Simply Sweet Home on facebook.

-2 entries for writing about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to Simply Sweet Home.

-1 entry for subscribing to Lisa’s video series

-1 entry for joining Lisa’s Facebook Group

-1 entry for following Lisa on Twitter

-1 entry for becoming a registered user at learning-aids.com (there are benefits to this such as being able to ask Lisa a direct question which will be answered on her site.)

1 entry for commenting on one of Lisa’s blog entries

(That’s up to 15 extra entries! )

Other Rules:
-Don’t forget, if you don’t have a blog or a profile with a visible email address, please include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win. (Can’t stress this enough!)

-Jerri




MckLinky Blog Hop

Dining Rooms Direct Giveaway

Need new dining room furniture? Diningroomsdirect.com is an awesome online retailer that sells formal and casual dining sets, as well as bistro & pub sets and breakfast nooks. They also offer a nice selection of dining accessories, dinnerware, flatware, and linens. And you can find cookware, bakeware, and decor as well.

And they have a ton of brand names available on their site, including Broyhill, Standard Furniture, Kincaid, Stanley Furniture, Knoll, Rachael Ray, and lots more!

What I loved about the Dining Rooms Direct website was that it offers something for everyone, regardless of your personal style or budget.

I was very pleased when I got the opportunity to review and give away a product from Dining Rooms Direct. As I was browsing through the website, I found the Sorrento Collection from Signature Housewares. The Sorrento Collection includes dishes, canister sets, bowls, platters, and just about every coordinating piece that you can think of. Since I love pitchers/jugs, I selected the Sorrento Pitcher to review. The items in the Sorrento Collection come in five beautiful colors. You can select from ruby, burgundy, oregano, wheat, and ivory.

After much deliberation, I chose the Sorrento Burgundy Pitcher. The item arrived quickly and was very carefully packaged. The pitcher is made of glossy, lead-free, chip-resistant stoneware and is very durable. It is safe for use in the microwave, dishwasher, and conventional oven for warming. It has a rustic Italian appeal, and it features a raised dot and olive leaf motif that is just lovely.

I was originally attracted to this collection because of the rustic Italian, antique look, and when it arrived I immediately loved the design and detail work, as well as the color. I was impressed by the high quality of the piece and its durability and versatility.

You can put this pitcher to use, serving drinks to your guests, or it would make a lovely accent piece for your kitchen or dining room.

The Sorrento Pitcher would be a wonderful addition if you already have the Sorrento Collection in your home, but it would also go brilliantly with other dishes and decor that you may have. Despite the rustic appeal of this collection, it would complement any table setting or kitchen decor. And whether you have a traditional, country, or contemporary style, you would enjoy this piece.

Today I am offering one Simply Sweet Home reader the chance to win a Signature Housewares Sorrento Pitcher from Dining Rooms Direct. You can select a pitcher in any of their five beautiful colors: burgundy, ruby oregano, wheat, and ivory.

This giveaway is now closed.

Deadline: September 2.


Additional Entries:

-One entry for following me publicly on blogger.

-One entry for joining my feedblitz mailing list, or 2 entries if you are already a member prior to this giveaway.

-One entry for subscribing in a reader.

-One entry for following or subscribing to my new business blog Fortunato’s Hat.

-One entry for following me on twitter.

-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway.

-One entry for becoming a fan of Simply Sweet Home on facebook.

-Two entries for writing about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to Simply Sweet Home.

Other Rules:

-Just leave comments for each additional entry, and please leave a user name/link or something so that I can verify.

-Don’t forget, if you don’t have a blog or a profile with a visible email address, please include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win. (Can’t stress this enough!)

-Jerri


Greeting Cards Giveaway from DigitalRoom.com

How would you like to receive 250 5″ X 7″ custom greeting cards?

Digitalroom.com is an online printing company that offers a variety of products for all your printing needs, including custom greeting cards and custom post cards. They offer high quality prints and custom sizes at affordable gang prices and a fast turn around. And prepress checks your files and prepares free proofs before you pay!

What would you do if you had 250 custom greeting cards? Here are just a few ideas:

Business Promotions: Business owners could use this prize to create postcards complete with their own custom logo. Use these to get the word out about your business or to announce sales and special events to your loyal customers. Just think of all the possibilities!

Thank You cards: Perhaps you just got married or had a baby, and you have a lot of thank you cards to send out. Or maybe you sell products on etsy and you’d like to send out a personal thank you card with each order. With custom greeting cards you could say thank you with your own special and uniquely designed thank you cards.

Holidays: Last year I noticed a lot of bloggers creating digitally designed Christmas cards with photos of their kids and family. Christmas is still a few months away, but it’s never too early to get those Christmas cards out of the way.

Announcements: Use custom greeting cards to announce an engagement or the birth of a child.

Invitations: You can go to Digitalroom.com and create your own custom wedding invitations. And businesses could create invitations for a special sale or a grand opening. Or perhaps you are holding some kind of meeting or seminar in your area. Mail or hand out custom greeting cards to promote your event. You could even mail out invitations to an online seminar or event.

Two Simply Sweet Home readers will win 250 5X7″ Greeting Cards. (Half-Fold; 10 pt Cover with matte or gloss Coating. Full Color Outside and Blank Inside. US residents only. Winner will just have to pay shipping costs.)

This Giveaway is now closed.

Additional Entries:

One entry for following me publicly on blogger.

-One entry for joining my feedblitz mailing list, or 2 entries if you are already a member prior to this giveaway.

-One entry for subscribing in a reader.

-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway.

-One entry for becoming a fan of Simply Sweet Home on facebook.

Two entries for writing about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to Simply Sweet Home.

Other Rules:

-Just leave comments for each additional entry, and please leave a user name/link or something so that I can verify.

-Don’t forget, if you don’t have a blog or a profile with a visible email address, please include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win. (Can’t stress this enough!)

-This giveaway is for US residents only. Winners are responsible for paying shipping costs.

-Jerri


Whooga Ugg Boots Giveaway

uggs on sale

Want to win a free pair of Ugg Boots? It’s easy! Just follow these 2 simple steps:

1. Visit Whooga Ugg Boots and fill out the entry form with your name, email, and your website URL.

2. Next place one of their badges on your blog, myspace page, or other website.

Every entrant will get a chance to win a free pair off Ugg Boots, and you’ll get a 15% discount!

Go check it out!

-Jerri

Purple Trail Review and Giveaway

Today I’m going to tell you about a great website where you can make custom ecards, invitations, and annoucements. It’s called Purple Trail. Whether you want to send birthday or shower invitations to your friends, an ecard to your honey, or announce an event that’s happening on your website to your mailing list, this is the site for you!

The site is very user friendly. If you can use the paint application on your computer, you can use this site. It also differs from other card sites you might have seen, because there are no advertisements on your cards and invites.

My favorite thing about the website is the customization available for cards. When you create your cards, you can choose from one of their awesome designs and simply add your message. Or you can add your own personal touch and flair to their design. And if you prefer, you can add your own clipart or personal photos for a complete personalized look. You can even add music and sound to your card!

Another thing I personally like about the site is that when you create a card or invite, you can choose whether you want your creation to be private or public. I like this because I tend to be a private person. However, when I was reviewing the site I decided to create an invitation for the Christmas Festival I’ll be hosting on my blog in December. (Yes, I’m aware that it’s August, but I wanted to experiment!) So when I created the invitation I chose to make it public, so now not only will I be able to send it to people on a mailing list, but it also has its own unique webpage for people to view. (What a great way to invite Twitter followers and people on other networks to the event!) You can go here if you want to check out the invitation I made.

You can go to Purple Trail today and sign up for a free account, and you’ll be making your own custom cards and invites in minutes. And once you’re a member, you can even upgrade your account to a Basic, Pro, or Premium account and take advantage of a whole bunch of extra features.

Today I’m giving away a Basic Plan worth $14.95 to one Simply Sweet Home reader. The Basic Plan includes animated themes, full export of your address book, scheduled send, payment collection module, a larger maximum number of invitations per month than the free plan, and more extras!

This Giveaway is Now Closed.


Additional Entries:

One entry for following me publicly on blogger.

-One entry for joining my feedblitz mailing list, or 2 entries if you are already a member prior to this giveaway.

-One entry for subscribing in a reader.

-One entry for following or subscribing to my new business blog.

-One entry for following me on twitter.

-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway.

-One entry for becoming a fan of Simply Sweet Home on facebook.

-Two entries for writing about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to Simply Sweet Home.

(Just leave comments for each additional entry, and please leave a user name/link or something so that I can verify. Thanks!)

Other Rules:

-Don’t forget, if you don’t have a blog or a profile with a visible email address, please include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win. (Can’t stress this enough!)


-Jerri


MckLinky Blog Hop

Online Poster Printing Giveaway

How would you like to have a free 16×20″ Gallery or Museum Wrapped Canvas Print? Online Poster Printing is offering a free poster to me and to one Simply Sweet Home reader. (If you win, all you have to do is pick out a photo you’d like to have printed and pay the shipping costs.)

About Online Poster Printing
Online Poster Printing Specializes in printing high-quality posters using premium materials. We offer a money back guarantee on all our products, such as photo canvas prints, vinyl posters, wall stickers, and rolled or mounted poster prints. 

In the email I received about the giveaway, I was told to choose a summer time/fun in the sun picture that I’d like to have a poster made of. As I’m more of an indoor person, I don’t really have any “fun in the sun pictures” other than some pictures from our canoe trip (but those aren’t exactly poster worthy photos), so I’ll share a couple of pictures that were taken last summer instead. As my husband said, “it was fun in the sun for us at least….”

When we were still living in Mobile, my mom and stepdad came down for vacation. Here’s my mom and I sitting down for a picnic lunch:


And here’s a picture that was at least taken outdoors. Two summers ago  I visited Gettysburg, PA. This is a picture of a monument dedicated to the soldiers from Alabama that tried to take the Little Round Top. I would love a poster of this to go up
 in my office:

This Giveaway is now closed.

 

 

Other Rules, Restrictions, and Additional Entries:

-This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents ONLY.

-The winner of the giveaway is required to pay shipping for the prizes.

-Don’t forget, if you don’t have a blog or a profile with a visible email address, please include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win. (Can’t stress this enough!)

-All products will be awarded by coupon code by Friday July 31, 2009.

-For extra entries, you can follow me on blogger and/or twitter and facebook, or subscribe to my mailing list. Just leave additional comments, and please leave a user name or something so that I can verify. Thanks!

-Jerri