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My Newest Sponsor: Ahmelie

March 6, 2010 1 Comment
I’m happy to introduce my newest sponsor. Ahmelie is a fantastic etsy shop stocked with high quality baby and toddler items. The tagline is “Unique Mix with a Common Thread.” And this completely sums up Ahmelie’s shop. Her items are so unique, as she uses rich, bold, and bright colors and patterns in her work.
As a highly skilled and life-long seamstress, Ahmelie makes a variety of items for your nursery including quilts and blankets swaddlers, snugglers, bibs and burp cloths, aprons, cute little squish toys, and more!
One thing you should check out is her line of Organic Amy Butler Hooded Towels. These are totally cute and cozy, and they’re perfect for use at home, the pool, or the beach!
Ahmelie also caters to mothers of older children and non-mothers alike, offering cute designer fabrics for all you crafters, as well as tote bags and key chains, snack bags, and coffee cozies. All are uniquely designed with quality in mind. And they’re made up of beautiful bold colors to help you make an impression this spring!
I hope you’ll all go by and check out Ahmelie’s etsy shop and website. You’re sure to find something special for you and your little one!

-Jerri

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Holey Donuts – Last Week to Enter!

February 22, 2010 3 Comments

This is the last week to enter the giveaway from Holey Donuts!

In case you haven’t seen the giveaway, here are the details on the awesome prize that’s up for grabs!

One lucky winner will get Holey Donuts’ very special February Love Assortment consisting of 4 Boxes of Donuts! But that’s not all! The winner will also receive $250 in Holey Donuts store credits, which are good for an entire year!

This is a fabulous prize! Not only are these donuts incredibly delicious, but they are low in fat and calories too!

Here’s what you have to do to be eligible for the drawing: 

1.) Visit the Contact Page at Holey Donuts.
2.) Fill in your name & email address.
3.) And in the body of the message, mention Simply Sweet Home and something about the contest.
(*Please note: You must mention Simply Sweet Home in order for your entry to be properly counted.*)

Second Entry: After you’ve completed the Mandatory Contact Form Entry you can get a second entry in the contest by joining the Holey Donuts Facebook page.

*Optional Bonus Entries for other Simply Sweet Home Giveaways* – If you enter this giveaway by filling out the Holey Donuts Contact Form & mentioning Simply Sweet Home, I will also give you a bonus entry for all of my Simply Sweet Home giveaways through the month of May. To qualify for this, simply leave a commment here telling me that you entered the giveaway at Holey Donuts.

Just take a look at some of the yummy treats you could indulge in from Holey Donuts! Aren’t they just calling your name? (or is it just me?) Holey Donuts literally has something for everybody, regardless of your taste, and this is a great opportunity to win some free samples of what is becoming the most popular low fat donut in the country!

Go over to Holey Donuts and fill out the form so you can win! And don’t forget to mention Simply Sweet Home in your entry!  Good luck!


-Jerri

I’ll be linking up this post at
TMTT at Blessed with Grace
Tasty Tuesday at Beauty & Bedlam

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Super Donut Deal This Thursday!

February 17, 2010 1 Comment

Here’s another great donut deal for you from Holey Donuts! 

This Thursday, February 18, all cinnamon bun products are on sale for 50% off. 

And all other assortments are on sale for just $5.99! (They regularly go for $11.95-$18.95!) 

What an awesome deal!  No coupon codes are needed. Just go by on Feb 18, and place your orders (limit of 5 assortments per customer).

Big Giveaway This Month –

Don’t forget to enter our Holey Donut Giveaway!  The giveaway is going on through the end of February.  The winner will recieve the special February Love Assortment (which includes 4 boxes of donuts).  Plus you will recieve a $250 credit!  The credit can be redeemed at the Holey Donuts website for an entire year!  Here’s how you enter:

1.) Visit the Contact Page at Holey Donuts.
2.) Fill in your name & email address.
3.) And in the body of the message, mention Simply Sweet Home and something about the contest.
(*Please note: You must mention Simply Sweet Home in order for your entry to be properly counted.*)

Second Entry: After you’ve completed the Mandatory Contact Form Entry you can get a second entry in the contest by joining the Holey Donuts Facebook page.

Bonus Entry: Also, if you’d like to be eligible for additional entries in all other Simply Sweet Home giveaways through the end of May, just leave me a comment to let me know that you entered! This is my way of saying thanks to all of you who participate!

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Now I’m sure you’re all wondering which assortments I’d order at this week’s sale (or with a $250 credit!).  Well, I’m glad you asked!  Here are just a few of the incredibly yummy (& did I mention low fat?) donuts that I’d love to purchase!

-Jerri
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Work At Home Wednesday: Business Card Giveaway

February 9, 2010 33 Comments

If you have an etsy shop, a blog, or another business, or even if you’re “just” a mom, you should definitely take advantage of this new giveaway.

Today I’m happy to offer you guys a chance to win 500 Business Cards from Uprinting!

I love business cards. If you have a blog or business you should never leave home without them! Why? Because you never know when you might run in to a potential client, customer, or new reader. And I can promise you, the first thing people always ask is, “Do you have a card?” And even if they don’t ask, they’ll still be very impressed when they ask for your web address and you hand them your official business card.

Uprinting is the place to go to buy business cards online and for all your online printing needs, and I’m always proud to promote their products here! Here’s the details on the prize that’s up for grabs:

One Simply Sweet Home reader will recieve

500 Business Cards (Use these any way you see fit!)

Sizes: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)

Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock

Specifications: Full Color Both Sides; Offset Press; 3 Business Day Printing

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping

Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only

Giveaway Closed.

Additional Entries:
-Two entries for following me publicly on blogger.
-Two entries for following me on twitter
-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway (up to one tweet a day).-One entry if you entered the Holey Donuts Giveway.
-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 becoming a fan of Simply Sweet Home on facebook.
-One entry for following or subscribing to Simply Sweet Creations.
-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

Filed Under: Giveaways, Sponsors, Work from Home

Buy 2 Get 1 Free at Holey Donuts (& Giveaway)

February 8, 2010 2 Comments


Need a special offer to try America’s best tasting ,Hand Made,Gourmet Low Fat Donuts?!

Buy 2, get ONE BOX FREE (3 for the price of 2)

This is great if you want to try”a smaller” order or don’t have so much room in your freezer. Each box is as small as a frozen dinner entree so they will fit easily in your freezer too!

And while your at http://www.holeydonuts.net/ remember to enter our blog reader giveaway for a chance to win 4 assortments and a $250 store credit! Just go to the Contact Page then add your email address and the name of my blog “SIMPLY SWEET HOME” in the subject line and your in! Please only enter once.

To take advantage of the BUY 2, GET 1 FREE Offer, place 3 assortments in your cart, enter the code VDAY1 at checkout, click recalculate and the cost of 1 of those assortments will be FREE!

(*Also, if you want an extra entry in all my giveaways through May, you can leave a comment here letting me know that you entered the giveaway.*)


-Jerri
Filed Under: desserts, Giveaways, Sponsors

Win Donuts from Holey Donuts!

February 5, 2010 30 Comments
I am proud to present another awesome giveaway from Holey Donuts! Many of you may recall the review I wrote back in December for their fabulous cinnamon rolls and the giveaway we had where one lucky winner got three boxes of cinnamon rolls and some holiday cash.

And this February Holey Donuts is offering us another sweet giveaway! This time one lucky winner will get Holey Donuts’ very special February Love Assortment consisting of 4 Boxes of Donuts! But that’s not all! The winner will also receive $250 in Holey Donuts store credits, which are good for an entire year!

This is a fabulous prize! Not only are these donuts incredibly delicious, but they are low in fat and calories too!

Now I’m sure everyone would like to know how to win this fantastic prize. Right??
Well, It’s easy!

All you have to do to win is:

1.) Visit the Contact Page at Holey Donuts.
2.) Fill in your name & email address.
3.) And in the body of the message, mention Simply Sweet Home and something about the contest.
(*Please note: You must mention Simply Sweet Home in order for your entry to be properly counted.*)

Second Entry: After you’ve completed the Mandatory Contact Form Entry you can get a second entry in the contest by joining the Holey Donuts Facebook page.

*Optional Bonus Entries for other Simply Sweet Home Giveaways* – If you enter this giveaway by filling out the Holey Donuts Contact Form & mentioning Simply Sweet Home, I will also give you a bonus entry for all of my Simply Sweet Home giveaways through the month of May. To qualify for this, simply leave a commment here telling me that you entered the giveaway at Holey Donuts.


Just take a look at some of the yummy treats you could indulge in from Holey Donuts!
If you’re still here, what are you waiting for?

Go over to Holey Donuts and fill out the form so you can win! And don’t forget to mention Simply Sweet Home in your entry!

(Oh, and please come back here after you enter!)


-Jerri

I’ll be linking up this post at
TMTT at Blessed with Grace
Tasty Tuesday at Beauty & Bedlam

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Advertising & Sponsoring Information for Simply Sweet Home, Updated

February 1, 2010 Leave a Comment

Simply Sweet Home offically began selling advertising space after receiving offers from Castle Cover and other companies in January 2009. Since opening this site up for advertising, product reviews, and giveaways, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many fantastic companies.

At Simply Sweet Home I strive to constantly improve my content, expand my readership, and work to bring customers to my sponsors and ensure they are satisfied with the advertising I’ve provided.

As such, I’ve worked over the past several weeks to come up with new ways to make advertising more affordable and worth while for small businesses, namely for etsy shop owners, work-at-home moms, and other small online retailers, which make up my core readership. If you are a member of one of these groups, you are eligible for the special packages and pricings I’m offering for advertising (see rates below).

Advertising/Sponsoring: If you would like to advertise on Simply Sweet Home, you can email me at simplysweethome@hotmail.com, and I’ll send you more information. If you are from a PR company or large organization, I will be happy to negotiate a price with you for advertising. I’d also love to write a product review or host a giveaway for you (information below). If you are WAHM, etsy shop owner, or other small business owner, please see my new rates & packages for ad campaigns on Simply Sweet Home.

New Rates & Special Packages for Etsy Shops & Small Online Retailers: All new sponsors not only recieve ad space and a fabulous write-up but will also get a campaign of advertising through Twitter, Facebook, and additional feature posts on my blog.

One Month Basic Packages: Includes ad in sidebar. A feature post with one photo. A couple of announcements each on Twitter and FB.
• 125×125 – $6
• Etsy Mini (or large ad) – $11

3 Month Basic Packages: Includes ad in sidebar. A feature post with 3-5 photos. Announcements on Twitter & FB. A feature in craft posts or gift guides (when applicable).
• 125X125 – $15
• Etsy Mini (or large ad) – $25

6 Month Premium Packages: Includes ad in sidebar. A Feature post with 5 photos. Several announcements on Twitter/Facebook. Featured listing(s) in one of my holiday gift guides. A second feature post with one photo. Feature in craft posts (when applicable).
• 125×125 – $25
• Etsy Mini (or large ad)- $45

One Year Simply Super Packages: Includes ad in sidebar. A feature post with 5 photos. One text link at the top center of the blog. Many announcements on Twitter/Facebook throughout your advertising period. Featured listing(s) in both of my holiday gift guides. A second feature post with up to 3 photos. Feature in craft posts (when applicable).
• 125×125 – $50
• Etsy Mini (or large ad) – $60

Reviews: I love trying new products, and I’d be happy to introduce your product to my readers. All reviews will be written within a week of receiving the products unless otherwise stated, and I keep all products that are sent to me for review. (See previous product reviews.)

Giveaways: Giveaway sponsors will be responsible for providing a giveway prize and shipment of the prize. If you’d like to sponsor a giveaway on my site, I’d love to work with you on that. It is great advertising for shop owners, and it’s fun for the readers too. I run most giveaways for about 2 weeks, and I list them on a number of sites, so you are sure to get a lot of exposure and advertising for your business! (Example of a previous giveaway)

Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash Sponsorships: In 2009, SSH and 4 other blogs hosted the Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash with great success. I plan on holding the event again this year and will be looking for sponsors in the fall of this year for that.

Testimonials: Here’s what a couple of my sponsors had to say about their sponsorship experience.

“I am so thrilled!! Thank you so much for posting such a Great write-up about my jewelry!! I love that you added so many links and everything you wrote was very nice!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to do that as well~definitely worth more than what I paid for the advertising alone!” -Amy at Our 2 Peas in A Pod

“Jerri is a joy to work with, and I am very pleased with the results from both my ad and my giveaway. I have seen an increase in views of my shop and several sales!” -Cheryl at Lavender Cottage

If you’d like to become a sponsor on Simply Sweet Home just send an email to simplysweethome@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

-Jerri

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Hubby’s New Job

January 29, 2010 2 Comments

My husband got hired on as an Aflac Agent about two months ago. I’m sure all of you have seen the duck commericals on tv, but you’re probably not aware of what Aflac actually does. Unlike other insurance companies, Aflac offers supplemental insurance. Basically they cover things that your regular health insurance doesn’t cover. And unlike other companies, Alfac pays the money directly to you instead of the doctor or hospital.

So let’s say you’re child is sick, and you have to take off work to take him or her to the doctor. Even with your regular insurance, you still may have a co-pay for the doctor’s office and medicine, plus gas to get to the doctors office. When you file your claim with Aflac they basically reimburse you for these costs. And you can use the money for whatever you need: doctor bills, house bills, groceries, gas, or whatever you get the notion to buy.

Aflac offers the following services:

  • Cancer Policies
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accident Policies
  • And more!

I personally recommend the cancer policies as 1 out of every 3 women will get cancer in their life time and 1 out of 2 men will get cancer. And the cancer policies cover treatments, travel costs, and lot of things that other plans don’t cover.

But all the policies are good. The costs are very affordable, especially considering everything they cover, and it’s good safety net if you or someone in your family ever has a serious illness or injury that takes you away from work for an extended period of time.

If you have a need for any kind of supplemental insurance, please contact my husband Mark. Currently he is liscensed to sell Aflac in Alabama; however, if he has the opportunity to sell to anyone from another state, he will buy the liscense to be able to do that.

If you’d like any information on the products and services Aflac offers, please contact Mark by sending an email to george_rivers@us.aflac.com.

-Jerri

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You Can Make This – Feature & Giveaway

January 26, 2010 39 Comments

Hey Crafters! Here’s something special for you. Just in time for Valentine and Spring Projects, You Can Make This offers patterns and instructions for anything and everything you’d ever want to make for gift giving! Today’s post will feature just a few of the many projects that can be made with craft bundles from You Can Make This.

And today, as a special treat I’ll be giving two of my readers a chance to win 4 Ebooks from You Can Make This. With these ebooks you can make all of today’s featured projects and more cute stuff! And for more fun ideas, check out the blog at You Can Make This.

I love personlized stuff! Wouldn’t you love to make a Personalized Name Pillow for your child? So cute!

With the Portrait Peasant Tops and Dresses ebook, you get all the patterns and instructions to make short or long peasants. You choose the sleeve length too and the type of ruffles.

Make pants, shorts, and capris with the patterns found in the Easy Fit Pants for Girls & Boys ebook.

I know everyone would love to lounge around in these easy fit pants. With this ebook: Easy Fit Pants for Tweens, Teens, Adults: XXS-3XL you can learn to make easy fit pants for the whole family.

Giveaway Closed.


-Jerri

Filed Under: crafts, Giveaways, Sponsors

Business Card Giveaway

January 12, 2010 38 Comments
The great people at Uprinting are offering us another great giveaway, and I’m very excited about this one! Uprinting will be providing one Simply Sweet Home reader a set of 250 business cards, and for hosting this giveaway, I’ll be getting 250 business cards as well.

This is such an excellent prize. No business is complete without a business card, and I’m looking forward to getting some professionally printed cards for my new jewelry shop.

And if you don’t have a business, you can still take advantage of this giveaway. You could use these to promote your blog, use them as Mom-cards, or a simple calling card to hand out to friends and family.

Here are the details on the prize:

250 Business Cards for one (1) lucky winner
Size: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (skinny card)
Paper: 14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Shipping: Winners are required to pay shipping costs for their prizes.
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs.

To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling us how you’d use your 250 business cards. Deadline to enter: January 17 at 10PM.

Additional Entries: Please note the changes in the number of extra entries for this giveaway.

-Three entries for following me publicly on blogger.

-Two entries for joining my feedblitz mailing list, or 5 entries if you are already a member prior to this giveaway.

-Two entries for subscribing in a reader.

-One entry for following or subscribing to my new business blog and one entry for subscribing to Simply Sweet Creations.

-Five entries if you visit my shop and make a purchase.

-Two entries for following me on twitter and/or becoming a fan on facebook.

-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway.

-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


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