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That Works For Me Ebook Giveaway

April 20, 2012 1 Comment

If you guys are a fan of the popular blog We Are That Family, then you probably know about their weekly blog carnival Works for Me Wednesday.  They recently launched an book ebook based on the carnival, titled That Works for Me.  The book is filled with tips submitted by participants of the weekly event.

I was excited a few months ago when I was contacted about having a couple of my tips included in the book!  I’m always thrilled when someone decides to feature one of my posts or projects, and this time to actually be featured in someone’s ebook, is a real honor.  Also, since I’ve been participating in this event since it was first hosted by Rocks in My Dryer, and as it was one of the first blog parties, I ever partipated in, that made it even more special for me.

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Rascal Flatts Changed Review

April 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

Rascal Flatts’ newest album, Changed, hit stores on April 3rd. The trio, comprised of singer Gary LeVox, bassist Jay DeMarcus and guitarist Joe Don Rooney, have evolved after being in the spotlight as some of country music’s biggest superstars.

Changed is their eighth studio album and their first with brand new material in two years. Since their musical debut in 2000, the band has sold over 21 million albums, 25 million digital downloads and delivered 13 #1 singles to the top of the charts!

Since I’m a huge country music fan and Rascal Flatt’s just happens to be one of my favorite artists, I was super excited when I learned that One2One Network had an opportunity for members to review Rascal Flatt’s newest album!

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Arnicare Review and Giveaway

April 10, 2012 1 Comment

Unfortunately my back has been hurting this week! But coincidentally I was contacted the other day about reviewing a homeopathic, pain relief product. Good thing I said yes!

I received a tube of Arnicare Homeopathic Gel for Muscle Pain, Bruising, and Swelling. Arnicare is manufactured by Boiron, and it comes in pellets, tablets, and topical products including a gel, cream, and ointment.

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Fresh Produce Clothing Review

April 1, 2012 2 Comments

Lately we’ve been having the best weather imaginable! Last week my husband and I went out, and I was thrilled to be sportin’ my capris, a tank top, and flip flops for the first time this year!  As I said to my husband at the time, “Life is good.” And to make things even better, I was wearing a a brand new top that I received from Fresh Produce.

Fresh Produce has a lot of great looks for spring in casual fashion, and they have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for  a Sunday dresses, capri pants, summer pants or something to wear to the beach this summer.

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Sodastream Review and Giveaway

March 20, 2012 34 Comments

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When I first heard about Sodastream, I was amazed and I knew I had to try it! At our house we drink a lot of soda or “coke” (because in the South everything is called a coke regardless of brand or flavor. hehe).
And I knew this would be a convenient product to own, and not to mention, it’s just fun!
Needless to say, I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to write a review for Sodastream!
If this is the your first time to hear about Sodastream, you may want to check out this video to see how it works:

My Review: I received the Genesis. The only assembly required is placing the carbonator inside the machine. (This is easy enough.) And the whole process was really just as easy as it shows is in the video. I was highly impressed!
I also love that Sodastream offers a variety of flavors.  It has a Sodastream version of all the popular brands such as my favorites Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, and Mountain Dew.  They also have diet varieties for my husband.  
And then they also have their own energy drink, comparable to Red Bull, and they have fruit flavored drinks like Lemonade, Cranberry-Raspberry, Green Tea Strawberry Kiwi, and more!
So far I’ve tried the Dr. Pete (their version of Dr. Pepper) and Fountain Mist (their version of Mountain Dew).  And my husband has tried the Diet Cola.  Each of these were pretty tasty and comparable with the originals.  
Overall we’re happy and very excited about the product, and I can’t wait to try other soda flavors!
Connect: Connect with Sodastream on  Facebook and Twitter
Buy it! Purchase your Sodastream online.
Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will win the Fountain Jet Soda Lover’s Start-Up Kit. This kit is a $99.95 value and includes the following:

  • Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white)
  • 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
  • Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
  • Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors
  • 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice
How to enter: Please use the Rafflecopter form below. You must complete the mandatory entry first, and then the optional/additional entries will be unlocked.

 

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Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix Review & Giveaway

March 16, 2012 27 Comments
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
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We’ve had kind of a strange winter around here, but I think the warm weather might be hear to stay for a while (knock on wood).  And this means it’s going to be time to get out in the yard and do a little a little yard.

I have to admit, my husband does the mowing and most the hard work, but I do help with the flower beds and the general clean up.  And regardless of who’s doing what, I’m always interested in finding products that can make our yard work easier!


As we get ready to tackle the yard this spring and summer, I’m excited to try this new Miracle-Gro®  Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix.  Here are some of the benefits you get from it:
• Up to 3X the Flowers and Vegetables!* *versus native soil
• Significantly improves soil for multiple years
• Concentrated planting mix expands up to 3X when water is
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• Feeds for up to 6 months
• All natural fibers hold up to 50% more water than basic potting
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Personally I can think of a few different ways in which I’d like to use this. For one, I’ve got a tree in my backyard that needs to be transplanted, and I think the Expand ‘n Gro would be great  to use for the transplanting process.

Also, I was at the store the other day and saw some buttercups (daffodils) for sale. They are my favorite flower, and it would be so great to have some planted around the house.

Here’a quick video to show you how Expand ‘n Gro works!

Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a sample of  Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix.

How to Enter: To enter, please leave a comment on this post.
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Yoohoo & Friends WannaBe Giveaway

March 14, 2012 10 Comments

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If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ve likely seen the adorable products of Aurora World.  They’ve got some of the cutest toy animals around, including Yoohoo & Friends and Milly the Pinkest Kitten.  And today Yoohoo & Friends are back for a visit!

But these aren’t just any Yoohoos! They are the new line of Yoohoo & Friends “WannaBes.”  
Like the original Yoohoo & Friends toys, they’re extra soft and feature the big bright eyes and big fuzzy tails, but these little guys are in disguise!

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I think these might be the cutest Yoohoo & Friends toys yet! They come in 8 different varieties, and as you can see each is wearing a costume!  And like the original Yoohoo & Friends toys, they make a sound when you squeeze them, except these little guys make a noise like the animal they are dressed as! Too cute!

And as if they weren’t cute enough, you can even pull off their little “animal hood.”  Love it!

I received the tiger!  This was a random shipment, but I was really happy to get the tiger, because I love tigers and cats, and the tiger is my high school (home town) mascot.  Of course, the tiger is super cute, and I love his little roar!
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Buy it!  Purchase online at the Aurora World

Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a Yoohoo & Friends WannaBe.

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Robby Wash Ball Review and Giveaway

March 7, 2012 4 Comments

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This week I’ve got a product to share with you that’s going to make laundry a breeze!  The Robby Wash Ball is the equivalent of about 12 months  (or 120 washes) worth of laundry detergent! It works in both hot and cold water and works to get your clothes fresh and clean without additional detergents or add-ins.

Robby Wash Ball works with both front and top load washers, and it’s very simple to use.  Simply throw it in with the wash, and just refill the ball when the level of maco-molecule pellets is less than 75% full.
So why try the Robby Wash Ball?  Here’s a few reasons:
  •  It’s hypoallergenic, so if you or your children have allergies, this is a must-try product.
  • It’s economical, at $32.95 for one ball.
  • It’s environmentally friendly.
  • No lugging detergent bottles and boxes from the store.
  • Also, it’s a great space saver for your laundry room, and it’s especially perfect if you’re in a an apartment or dorm
Here’s a video that shows you more information on how this little ball works:

Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will a Robbery Wash Laundry Ball, a $32.95 value!

 

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Disclosure: I received a Robby Wash Ball for review. The opinions in this post are my own.
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Natural Dentist Review & Giveaway

February 21, 2012 3 Comments

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Unfortunately I’ve had my share of dental problems. In fact, I just shelled out a pretty penny to have some dental work done, so when I had the opportunity to try Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse, I jumped at the chance! 

Dentists estimate that 80% of us develop gum disease in our lifetimes. If left untreated, however, gum disease may progress to other oral health issues, including tooth loss, and other studies and experts have also linked gum disease to heart disease, stroke, breast cancer and respiratory diseases.
And some of the risk factors for developing gingivitis include:
  • Poor dental hygiene
  • Pregnancy/puberty/menopause (hormonal changes increase the sensitivity of the gums)
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Genetics/family history (30% of general population susceptible to gum disease)
  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Medications
  • General illness
And the early warning symptoms are gum inflammation and bleeding (pink in the sink). If you have these symptoms or have a family history of gum disease, you should see a denist and stick to a regular at home care regimen.

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Here’s a few facts about Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse and why you may want to add it to your daily regimen:
  •  Reduce and prevent bleeding gums
  • Protects against gingivitis
  • Kill germs
  • Reduces plaque
  • Freshens breath
  • Contains Aloe Vera gel as its active ingredient to help prevent bleeding gums.
  • Also contains other natural medicinal components such as Echinacea, goldenseal, calendula, and grapefruit seed extract that help calm gum inflammation
My Review: Personally I like that the product contains natural ingredients. Previously I had not tried a mouth wash like that, so I found this feature very interesting, and I was very intrigued that aloe vera was the active ingredient.
Another thing that attracts me to the product is that it doesn’t burn your mouth like a lot of other mouth washes. I don’t always like to use mouthwash or don’t always use it properly (as in, I don’t use the right amount, or I don’t rinse for the right amount of time) because I can’t endure the burning sensation, but with the Natural Dentist brand you don’t have this problem.
I tried the Peppermint Twist Flavor. The taste is very different from other mouth washes, and kind of hard to describe. I’d compare it to the difference between an at-home fluoride or prescription toothpaste versus your basic everyday toothpaste.

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Giveaway! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a bottle of Natural Denist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse.
To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclosure: I received free product for review but was not otherwise compensated. The opinions are my own. If you have a product you’d like for me to review, please send me an email.

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My Favorite See’s Chocolates

January 20, 2012 2 Comments

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The other day I mentioned Valentine’s Day to my husband, and I told him that he could surprise me with one or two small gifts, and apart from that I just wanted to order a box of See’s chocolate.
I had a chance to try an assortment of chocolates from See’s a few years ago, and I absolutely fell in love with their candy!  If you read my blog regularly, you know that I love all things sweets, especially chocolate, but I have to say that as far as chocolates go, See’s is a in a class my itself.
In the past when I received a box of chocolates as a gift, I usually ended up throwing half the box away, but when I tried See’s we ate the entire box. (And I have to admit that I’m using the word “we” very loosely, because I think my husband only had a chance to eat two or three pieces.)

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And what I love about See’s, apart from the taste of their candies, is that you can order a custom mix! Simply choose the size box you want. (The smallest is one pound, and you can get as much as five pounds.)  And then you can choose up to 10 different chocolates to make up your box.  And not only do you get to choose which chocolates you want, but you can also decide how much you want of each kind.
As far me, I absolutely love milk chocolate and caramel, so when I order my custom mix it will include See’s Milk Chocolate Butter, Milk Butterchew, and their Milk Pattie (all of which feature caramel).  
And then I’m also considering adding their Milk Peanut and Milk Bordeaux, as I recall both of those being quite tasty.  And since my husband likes coconut, I’d also have to add a few Milk Cocoanuts to the mix. (I know he’d be happy with that!)  
So if you’re shopping for a chocolate lover this Valentine’s Day, or you’re thinking of just sending a box of chocolates to yourself, check out See’s!

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