Thanksgiving is just weeks away. Can you believe it? This year you can get your home ready for holiday party time with help from Samsung. Yes, you read that right: Samsung. The electronics giant isn’t just about televisions and smart phones. They also have great appliances like refrigerators and vacuums. The Samsung Motion Sync Bagless Upright Vacuum definitely lives up to the reputation of the Samsung name. [Read more…]
Cleaning Up with Samsung
November 5, 2014 Leave a Comment
Health and Wellness Book Review and Giveaway
October 28, 2014 Leave a Comment
Do you love home remedies and natural cures? If so then you will love today’s health and wellness book feature! I recently got four books filled with recipes, tips, and inspiration for health and well being. These are filled with tons of DIY inspiration, and they would also make great gifts if you have someone in your life who loves home cures and natural health and wellness products. [Read more…]
Purex Crystals Aromatherapy Review
October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
Great fabric softeners and scent boosters are a must in my house! I always want to make sure the boys have extra fresh clothes (and me too!). Not to mention, there’s nothing like fresh sheets and blankets for the beds. Purex Crystals are a great product for this. I like them, because I don’t have to worry about the product staining or fading out our clothes the way some liquid products. They also give my clothes a very fresh scent, and I like that I can easily measure them out for any size load.
Now when you shop the laundry aisle, be on the look out for Purex® Crystals Aromatherapy.
- Well Being brightens any mood with the happy fragrance of fresh blossoms
- Energy helps you tackle any day with the stimulating power of citrus
- Serenity keeps you calm all day long with the gentle scent of water-lilies
So far I’ve tried the well being scent. I really enjoy the freshness and floral scent it gives my laundry, and I can’t wait to try the other scents!
Disclosure: I received product samples and coupons to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own.
Minties Dog Treat Review
October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
As you know, we love our animals here at Simply Sweet Home. Recently the dogs, Odie and Scrappy (or Ode & Scrap, if you will), got the chance to sample some Minties Dental Treats and try a little VetGuard Plus flea and mosquito treatment. Odie and Scrappy were very excited about the opportunity to try the Minties treat, because hey, it’s food! And we were excited about the prospects of offering them a treat with dental benefits….fresh breath and clean teeth. (Way easier than trying to use doggy toothpaste!)
Each Minties Dental Treat contains five natural ingredients that work in your dog’s mouth and stomach to promote fresh breath and reduce unpleasant odors:
- Mint promotes minty fresh breath.
- Parsley contains enzymes that help break down odor-causing particles in the stomach.
- Dill helps inhibit bacterial growth and helps prevent early stages of gingivitis.
- Fennel helps control bacteria and is a natural breath freshener.
- Chlorophyll from alfalfa balances acid levels in the stomach and helps deodorize your dog’s body.
Both dogs enjoyed the treats. And we could definitely smell the mint on their breath! Scrappy liked his especially. He immediately went to town, eating it, and he growled when he thought we were going to take it from him. As he chomped on his bone, he was so into to it, he didn’t notice that small pieces of his bone had fallen on the floor. Odie seized this as an opportunity to eat Scrap’s…..err….scraps!
But Scrappy got his revenge….after he finished off his bone, we found Odie’s on the floor and starting chowing down on it too, an action which received much protest and indignation, in the form of barking from Odie.
Before we tried Minties, my husband wasn’t sure how the dogs would like them. Odie and Scrappy can be quite finicky when it comes to dog food after all, but they seemed to really like the treats, and I’m sure they would recommend them to you and your dogs!
Disclosure: We received samples for the review. The opinions are my own.
Must Have Fall Cleaning Tools – Review & Giveaway
October 14, 2014 26 Comments
This fall I’ve been sharing a number of cleaning and tools and products. Today we can continue the series with a roundup of must have fall cleaning tools from Mr. Clean, Black & Decker, Dawn, and Evercare. And to go along with the round-up, I have a giveaway package featuring all the products you see here! [Read more…]
Halloween Cereals & Snacks from General Mills
October 13, 2014 Leave a Comment
When I was growing up, we almost always had Count Chocula at our house. Now the Count and his friends Franken Berry and Boo-Berry are back in retro, throwback packaging. You can find them now at your local Target store. And as if the cereals weren’t great enough, there are also snacks featuring your favorite Halloween cereal characters. You’ll find Franken Berry and Boo-Berry Fruit Roll-ups and Count Chocula treats! [Read more…]
Party Time with Cascade and a Giveaway
October 12, 2014 4 Comments
This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.
Today I’m sharing another party, starring Cascade as the clean up crew. For this party, we had a brunch of sorts, featuring a French Toast Bake, as well as bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, and other breakfast treats, like…
Our guests received samples of Cascade, was well as product information and tips.
The biggest and most important tip to note……when you Cascade Platinum, NO pre-rinse is needed! A survey found that 46% of respondents thought that skipping the pre-rinse would lead to dirtier dishes, but Cascade Platinum has an advanced triple-action formula has powerful enzymes that break down even 24-hour stuck-on food for Cascade’s best clean and shine.
I’ve definitely seen the proof of this, having used the product for the last couple of months. Since I only run my machine two or three times a week, my dishes have plenty of time to set up and really put the product to the test.Cascade has worked great on everything from casserole dishes and crock pots to baking skillets and pans.
Skipping the pre-rinse not only helps your dishes to come out clean and shiny, but it also saves you time. Here are some other tips, I shared with my guests:
1. You can stack ’em high or stack ’em low. Just make sure bulky items don’t block the sprayer.
2. Place tall dishes & pans in the back of the bottom rack so they don’t block the detergent chamber.
3. Check your bottom. Place glasses and other fragile items in the top rack. This keeps them away from the powerful sprayer under the bottom rack.
4. Your tine to shine. Keep glasses looking great. Set them between tines on the rack, not over them. Wet contact points can cause spots.
5. Lock & load. Threading longer utensils through coffee mug handles can help keep them secure in the wash.
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all OXI Review & Giveaway
September 24, 2014 7 Comments
Back to school means back to laundry, as you have extra piles of school clothes, not to mention practice clothes and uniforms from sports and other activities. This fall I’m getting that extra laundry done with all. All Oxi com comes in both a liquid form, as well as might pacs. [Read more…]
Manwich Night at Simply Sweet Home
September 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love Manwich Night! It’s definitely one of my favorite Easy Weeknight Meals. I grew up eating the Original Manwich, but I recently became familiar with the other varieties: Thick & Chunky and Bold. If you’ve seen these in your local store, and have been curious, I’d definitely tell you they are worth a try.
If you love the red and green peppers in Original Manwich, then you will definitely love the Thick & Chunky version. And if want something with no peppers (perhaps something for a picky child), then you’ll want to try the Bold. I actually thought the Bold would be more spicy, but it’s really got more of what I’d call a “tangy” taste to it. But whatever it is, it is super yummy! 
How do you like Manwich? When I was growing up, no Manwich was complete without a nice slice of cheese! And recently I’ve tried adding mayo and pickles, along with the cheese. It makes for a sandwich that can’t be beat! And it’s great with any variety of Manwich Sauce.
My husband has also introduced me to Manwich Pie (Manwich over corn chips), and after doing a little research, I’ve found a ton of great Manwich Recipes. One recipe I definitely plan on trying is the Saucy Meatloaf featuring Manwich. And I also found Sloppy Joe Meatballs! Yum!
You can even use the sauce to make Sloppy Joe Tacos:
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 can Manwich sauce
8 taco shells
1 bag shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
Directions: Brown ground beef and add in Manwich sauce as directed. Spead meat & sauce evenly over hard or soft tortilla shells. Top with cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Naturally Youthful with Mary Kay + A Giveaway
September 17, 2014 3 Comments
If you watched the recent Emmy Awards, you probably tuned in to see the starlettes in their lovely gowns, hair, and makeup, as much as for the award show! Some of the looks you saw on the red carpet were brought you by the folks at Mary Kay.
Here are a few examples:
