101 Gourmet Cake Bites

I have been waiting and waiting for this cook book by Wendy Paul!  It came just in time for my daughters 5th birthday party next week!   We are doing a carnival theme and the idea of cake pops just fits in perfectly!  The only problem?  Choosing which flavor we are going to do!!

I made a huge list of flavors I want to try- but Key Lime Pie, Raspberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Even More S'more (oh and Caramel Apple...) are among the top ones.  How do I choose?!?  I guess I will have to make them all! 

Wendy Paul's book is so user friendly that even if you have never made cake pops before you will be cooking them like a pro in no time at all.  She gives very clear instructions (and pictures- Yeah!) on how to make the cake pops and how to coat them.  Last time I tried to coat mine it was a mess- I wish I would have had Wendy Paul' book then!

SO.... Don't miss out on the fun of Cake Pops!  Buy 101 Gourmet Cake Bites soon!
Then you will know why everyone is hooked.


If you are in the area here is the fabulous Book Event you won't want to miss:
The Book Release Event
for 101 Gourmet Cake Bites
by Wendy Paul
Saturday, August 20, 2011
6-8 pm
The Woolley Residence
2244 West Jordan Haven Court (9925 South)
South Jordan, Utah 84095
Sponsored by Barnes & Noble
~samples, games & prizes every 30 minutes~

Wendy Paul is a genius when it comes to goodies!  Check out her other cookbooks HERE

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of this book.  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. Wendy Paul was not involved in the writing of this post.
 

Cafe Press{Reivew & Giveaway}

Cafe Press is an amazing site where you can find just about any t-shirt, sticker, cup etc. that says what you want it to say!  If you can't find something that you like-- you can customize one!  Here are two of the shirts we got:

They say:  "Big sister in training" and "I'm going to be a big sister again!"

Yes!  I am expecting!  What fun shirts!  I got one for me that says "Due in December" but I wish I was brave enough to wear one of these:

Aren't they fabulous!  For all those people who want to talk about how big you look and for those who randomly touch your belly! 

I love the shirts from Cafe Press!  They are fabulous and great quality!  If you are looking for a unique shirt or other product check them out!

NOW.... They are giving away a $40 Gift Card to their store!!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me one other product that Cafe Press sells that I didn't mention.

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

• Should I find out the gender of baby #3? (we didn't with the first two...)
• Do you have any vacations planned this summer? 
• Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)

Giveaway ends 7/15 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   Cafe Press.  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from   Cafe Press was involved in the writing of this post.
 

House of Order: Stay-at-home Cleaning Packet {Review & Giveaway}

This Stay-at-Home housecleaning plan from House of Order is great!  It has 156 cards of jobs that regularly need done around the house.  It has the jobs broken down into daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual jobs. 

If you are someone who needs a list to check off to get things done or just have a hard time remembering what to do when then this packet is great for you!  House of Order has many great products to help you get (and keep) your life in order. 

I love Marie Ricks website and check it out often for all the great ideas she has!  She has a quick tip of the day that is SO helpful.  Today it was - to use hair spray to get permanent marker off hands, hard surfaces and even clothes!  I thought that once it was on clothes or anything else- there was nothing to do!  Yeah for Marie Ricks and her helpful tips! :) 

NOW... you have a chance to win this packet!!!  Just enter below!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me what your least favorite room to clean is - or what room seems like it gets messiet the most?

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)
• Rate me on Alexa.com  (3 bonus entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (3 bonus entries)

Giveaway ends 5/31at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   House of Order .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from House of Order was involved in the writing of this post.

Del Sol

Have you ever heard of Del Sol?  If not you are in for a real treat!  It is my new favorite summer store!  Del Sol has amazing apparel and accessories that change color in the sun! 

My favorite product is their nail polish.  It will be one color inside and then once you go outside it changes.  I love that it works the whole time you have it on (not just for the first few days...)

They have so many products to choose from- from t-shirts, sunglasses and now even hair accessories and jewelry.  My girls LOVE to wear anything Del Sol.  I love how the color change is instant!  You don't have to wait 10 minutes for the color to change once you get inside or outside.  

If you want something to spice up your summer then I would recommend heading over to Del Sol right now!  Enjoy!

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   Del Sol.  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from   Del Sol was involved in the writing of this post.
 

101 Gourmet Cookies Cookbook {Review & Giveaway}

Ok so every time I even LOOK at this book I think I gain 10 lbs by dreaming about all the fabulous cookies I want to make!  Wendy Paul has some amazing ideas for cookies and I have list of the cookies I want to make from this book.

My favorite ones so far are the Double Chocolate Chip S'more cookies!  I can't pass up S'more anything.  There is seriously something for everyone in this book!  These are the sections in the book

• Forget the Calories
• Watching your Waistline
• Gluten-Free and Flavorful
• Surprisingly Vegan

Wendy Paul is a genius when it comes to goodies!  She also has a new cookbook - 101Gourmet Cake bites!  Check out her cookbooks HERE

NOW.... Will someone PLEASE gain weight with me!?  :)  Enter below to win YOUR copy of this fabulous cookbook!!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me what your favorite dessert is!

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
• Follow There's Always A Reason To Bake
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
• Follow Wendy Paul on Twitter
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)
• Rate me on Alexa.com  (3 bonus entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (3 bonus entries)

Giveaway ends 5/31 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of this book.  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. Wendy Paul was not involved in the writing of this post.
 

Miche Bag- Cleo {Review}

As you probably know by now- I am a huge fan of the designer handbags that Miche Bag makes! If you are also a huge fan of Miche you can learn more about their home parties and how to be a Miche rep by going to their website.  I am so excited to be one of Miche's quarterly reviewers!

This quarter I recieved a large bag to try out along with the Cleo shell:

Cleo is amazing!  The Cleo shell is so fashionable and beautiful.  The vertical zipper pouches are a fun change from the norm.  This would make any outfit look more fashionable just by adding this purse to it. Though at first I didn't know if I would like it (or could pull it off...) I love the Cleo shell and am excited to add it to my collection!

If you missed are new to Miche here are the basics of why Miche is so fabulous:

Miche Bag is so perfect because it consists of an inner “base” and an outer “shell”. You can easily change the look of your bag by switching out the shell. You can SAVE MONEY and stay in touch with the latest colors and styles without having to buy new purses all the time. Miche bag will SAVE ENERGY and TIME because you don't have to pull everything out of your purse and switch it to another bag so you can match your outfit, not to mention it will save you room in your closet!

  

It is as easy as 1-2-3 to change your look!

SO convinent!! Now I don't have to take everything out of purse A when I want to use purse B.

Amazing huh!?  What shell is your favorite!?  Go here to check out some of the other big base shells!

You can also stay up to date with sales, giveaways and new products by becoming a fan on Facebook or following Miche on Twitter.

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   Miche  .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from   Miche    was involved in the writing of this post.

 

Chico Bag {Review}

About the bag:

made from durable woven polyester

bag dementions: 19" x 15.5", squishes into a pouch 3.5" x 5" for easy storage

{i.e. - you could throw it into your purse, no problem}

bag can hold up to 40 lbs

machine washable, hang dry

I've been using this bag for a couple of weeks now. It has become my new favorite go-to bag!

So far I've used it as a library bag and it is awesome for carrying around the mounds of books my kids want to bring home. I also have big plans to use it this summer to carry towels when we go down to the river or delicous fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market. This bag would be great to use as any kind of shopping bag and it is so cute too!

If you want to find out more about Chico Bags, go {HERE}.

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of Chico Bag . You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from Chico Bag was involved in the writing of this post.

Bambi {Review}

 

Walt Disney’sBAMBI Diamond Edition Releases From The Disney Vault on March 1, 2011

About the DVD:
"Burbank, Calif., December, 2010 – The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the addition of BAMBI to its coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray™ Diamond Collection line-up of Disney’s greatest animated-classics. Released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, BAMBI Diamond Edition features the loveable and adorable wide-eyed fawn and his forest friends in Blu-ray high-definition on March 1, 2011.The Diamond Edition debut of BAMBI, Walt’s fifth full-length animated classic, is an endearing tale about a young prince of the forest who learns valuable life-lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. The movie is a must-own coming-of-age story that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has especially packaged with families in mind - providing the ultimate, interactive hi-def home entertainment experience with a newly enhanced digital restoration, enhanced picture and sound, games, activities and more.The new BAMBI Diamond Edition will be available as a 2-Disc Disney Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) for the suggested retail price of $39.99 US/$46.99 Canada, a High Definition Movie Download for the suggested retail price of $19.99 US/$39.99 Canada, and/or a Standard Definition Movie Download for the suggested retail price of $14.99 US/$24.99 Canada. Those who wish to own the standard definition DVD version of BAMBI will need to wait seven additional weeks – until April 19, 2011.

Disney’s new “Second Screen” technology, which is being introduced for the very first time on the BAMBI Diamond Edition release, will further transform the at-home movie watching experience by empowering viewers with the ability to engage with film content on multiple media platforms and bring them to life in their own hands at the touch of a button. By simply downloading the new Disney Second Screen App onto an internet-connected computer or iPad™* and synching it to the movie, consumers will instantly be able to dive deeper into the film by engaging with fun interactive elements like animated flipbooks, galleries, photos, trivia and more. "

Film Synopsis:  "As morning light breaks across the meadow, a young deer named Bambi is born and hailed as ‘Prince of the Forest.’ Soon Bambi emerges from the thicket on wobbly legs, much to the delight of his new friends, Thumper, the playful rabbit, and Flower, the bashful yet lovable skunk. But the fun of nibbling on fresh blossoms and frolicking through the woods is only the beginning. Exploring his new world, and guided by the wisdom of Friend Owl,Bambi learns valuable life lessons with every adventure – experiencing the power of friendship, family, and love along the away. "

The Making of the Film:"BAMBI was Walt Disney’s fifth animated full-length feature film which released in 1942 during World War II and took approximately five years in the making due to the exquisite artwork and attention to detail of each and every scene, character and figure. The artwork itself was created by some of the legendary “nine old men,” including Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl and Eric Larson and in order to achieve the film’s unprecedented level of realism, animators modeled anatomical studies using live animals (including a pair of fawns named Bambi and Faline) and imbued each with a uniquely endearing personality. Bambi’s delightful forest home received the same painstaking attention to detail, as background artists painted hundreds of landscapes based on extensive field research and nature photographs.

Walt Disney broke the longstanding animation tradition by casting child actors in the roles of Bambi’s young animals, including Bobby Stewart as Baby Bambi, Donnie Dunagan as Young Bambi, Hardie Albright as Adolescent Bambi and Peter Behn as Young Thumper. The cast also includes Sam Edwards as Adult Thumper, John Sutherland as Adult Bambi, Paula Winslowe as Bambi’s Mother and Sterling Holloway (the voice of Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book’s Kaa, the snake) as Adult Flower."
 
What we thought:
Who doesn't LOVE Bambi!  (ok minus the sad part in the beginning...)  I am so glad we got to review it and that it is out from the vaults!  Every home needs Bambi in it!

 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   this DVD .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from   Disney was involved in the writing of this post.
 

Women's Success Choice Planner {Review & Giveaway}

How are you doing with your New Years Resolutions?  It is hard to make a goal to "Be more patient" or "Have a better relationship with...." in January and then try to just go off that.  I love that the Women's Success Planner has spots for you to break up your goals into monthly and even weekly smaller goals!  It will help you take the baby steps to making your goal actually be accomplished this year!

I was so excited when The Success Choice sent me their planners to review. I am a list person so.. I have lists EVERYWHERE!  Not anymore!  The Women's Success Planner has all my lists in one!  Grocery lists, to do lists, "to clean" lists, my goals, and more! I don't need separate lists, papers and binders. The Woman's Success Planner has all of what I needed and more.

As you can see in the picture above, there are four planners, one for each quarter of the year. This makes it easy to pack around without all the bulk.

One quarter is $12.50 or you can purchase the whole year for $38. They also have covers you can purchase that are fabulous. I love that there is FREE SHIPPING!!! (as you may know I really don't like paying shipping!!) Savvy Mom readers can take a 15% discount if they use the code "SAVVY".

I would highly recommend this planner!

The best news of all is that The Success Choice is giving away

4 FREE QUARTERS

to one VERY lucky winner!!!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me your luck with organizers.  Do you use them? Tried and failed? Should? Don't even try?

 Additional Entries: (must do mandatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• Follow Success Choice on Twitter
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)
• Blog about this giveaway (3 bonus entries)

Giveaway ends 2/2 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   The Success Choice .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from The Success Choice was involved in the writing of this post.
 

Shirley J {Review & Giveaway}

Have you tried Shirley J yet!?  If not you are missing out!  I recently purchased the Master 30 Meals starter kit and have been cooking through 30 of Shirley J's fabulous meals.  Our favorite meal so far is probably the BBQ Chicken Pizza. 

You can check out the meals and photos here.  I love that you get rewards for completing the meals!  It gives me double motivation to cook something yummy every night.

A little bit about Shirley J products:

"Shirley J products can unlock your creativity so you can prepare delicious dinners your family will love-in minutes, not hours. Gourmet dishes every bit as good as your favorite restaurant. And budget-friendly meals using leftovers.

At the heart of Shirley J is our Universal Sauce, the basis for everything from creamy soups and sauces to smooth gravies, family-pleasing casseroles and literally hundreds of recipes. All foolproof so you’re free to have fun in the kitchen again.

In fact, all you do is add water to our miracle Universal Sauce, stir and heat and you have a savory, velvety-smooth sauce or soup that won’t separate or curdle even if simmered for hours. No more lumpy gravy, thanks to Shirley J!
A culinary revolution in everyday cooking
After 30 years, the products that have been proven in the most demanding commercial kitchens are now available for every home chef in America. Shirley J revolutionized the commercial industry, and now it can transform your kitchen, too! Every product incorporates a no-fail, “just add water” formula to ensure simplicity and perfection. The finished product refrigerates, freezes and reheats beautifully, cutting down on waste and making each meal as delicious as the first."


I love that it is SO EASY TO use their mixes and seasonings!  If you are looking for a way to help your family eat healthier and try new things I recommend the Master 30 Meals kit 100%!  I have LOVED it!

DISCOUNT: To get 10% off your order enter "Charity4741"

TO ORDER: Go to www.shirleyj.com/4741 or enter 4741 at checkout

NOW... for the giveaway!  Charity (a Shirley J rep) is giving away a box of Honey Wheat Bread mix!


How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me something fun you did today!

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)

Giveaway ends 2/5 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   Shirley J .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from Shirley J was involved in the writing of this post.
 

Express House Cleaning Packet {Review & Giveaway}

I am sure many of you have the goal to have a cleaner house (at least I hope I am NOT the only one out there who has a messy house!).... if so... you will love this Express House Cleaning Packet!!!

Packet Discription:

32 printed, pre-cut cardstock cards with heavy-duty lamination, held together with two rings (4.25" x 5. 5" medium-weight laminated cardstock cards in pastel colors).

This 32-card Express Housecleaning Plan lists the various rooms and responsibilities which need your housekeeping focus.

Used in simple rotation, the ringed packet helps the home manager focus on one room/job at a time to complete simple routines to keep the house in order, the laundry done, and paperwork handled and filed.
It is best used when there is not time nor capacity to think about detailed housecleaning.
It will help keep the housework happening until you are able to graduate to the Stay-At-Home Housecleaning Plan or the Working Person's Housecleaning Plan.
Follow the included instructions , and you will be on your way to regular housekeeping routines!

SMS Thoughts:

I LOVE this!  Because - really- who has a lot of time to clean?  Normally the weekend hits and we look at our house thinking "EVERY ROOM needs 5 hours... but we only have 2!!"  Now- I say "Ok lets hit the kitchen for 15 minutes and then we will go...." I love it!  We set the timer and go from room to room.  The hard part is stopping when the timer goes off because you want to stay in that room until it looks great but when the rooms ALL look a little better- you are glad you kept going. 

Be watching for many more products from House of Order coming soon!!

Buy it HERE!!

OR ENTER TO WIN!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me something on your "I REALLY WANT to buy" list
mine?  A Clarisonic! and an XBOX 360 Kinect...

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)
• Blog about this giveaway (3 bonus entries)

Giveaway ends 1/27 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of  this product .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from   House of Order   was involved in the writing of this post.

 

Smelly Washer (Review & Giveaway)

Do you have a smelly washer?  Do your towels stink? Here is a solution!!

Smelly Washer Cleaner is used by adding a level cap (1 tbsp.) to a hot setting and allowing the cycle to complete.

24 treatments (that's up to a 1 year supply) of all natural washer cleaner at less than $0.71 per cleaning!

About Smelly Towel Cleaner:

Do your towels stink? End the embarrassment of smelly towels and clothes! Our Smelly Towel Cleaner is designed to remove the cause of odor rather than just cover it up. If you have stinky towels the culprit could be mildew living in the fabrics.  Smelly Towel Cleaner uses ingredients derived from all natural citrus so it safely and effectively eliminates mold odor.  Smelly Towel Cleaner is safe to use in front and top loading washing machines and is harmless to septic systems. The result is laundry that not only smells clean, it is clean. Use Smelly Towel Cleaner to guard your family against health problems caused by mildew, and eliminate embarrassing odors for good!

NOW... you can help your washer and towels not be SMELLY!!

Win a bottle of Smelly Washer AND Smelly Towels Cleaner!  Or go here to buy!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me what household chore you like the most (or least)

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)
• Rate me on Alexa.com  (3 bonus entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (3 bonus entries)

Giveaway ends 1/31 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   Smelly Washer  .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from   Smelly Washer  was involved in the writing of this post.
 

Fix, Freeze, Feast Cookbook {Review & Giveaway}

Is one of your New Years goals to cook faster healthy meals for you and your family???
Fix, Freeze, Feast is such a cool tool to have around the kitchen if you want to cook bulk meals in advance and freeze them for later. This cookbook shares 125 recipes that you can make ahead and freeze and it doesn't just give you a recipe for one family serving size. It gives you the recipe for 3 or more family serving sizes and even tells you how to properly freeze them and also how to properly prepare them once you're ready to use them. These recipes include main dishes, cookie doughs, fruit smoothies, and so much more! The authors of this book teach you how to buy in bulk, freeze meals in bulk, and then feel like a super woman when you're able to deliver an amazing meal to your family at the end of a really busy day!

I am really impressed with the recipes in this book and I look forward to starting a few of them right away. My husband and I even went out and bought a deep freezer off of Craigslist just this last week so we'll have the space to freeze more meals! We are that serious about it! Want to find out more about this book? Just click HERE.

DO YOU WANT A COPY!?  Enter to win one!

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment and your email telling me one of your New Years Resolutions

 Additional Entries: (must do mantatory entry first!)

•  Follow Savvy Moms Save
•  Follow SMS on Facebook AND Update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
•  Follow SMS on Twitter-  plus 1 entry/day for Daily tweets
• One additional entry for each of our other giveaways you enter.
• Subscribe to our SMS newsletter
• Grab our button (2 bonus entries, leave a link)
• Rate me on Alexa.com  (3 bonus entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (3 bonus entries)

Giveaway ends 1/31 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Winner will be chosen via random.org and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Winner will be posted on this post- if an email is given, they will be contacted.. Open to US contestants only. 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of Fix, Freeze, Feast. You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from Fix, Freeze, Feast was involved in the writing of this post.

Emerson Creek Pottery - Small Loaf Pan {Review}

Emerson Creek Pottery has beautiful handmade ceramic pottery.

Upon receiving this small unglazed ceramic loaf pan, I have to admit I was a bit nervous to bake in it! It thought it was too pretty to actually use. But I took the plunge and used it anyway to bake some cute little banana bread loafs.

The bread turned out great and after it was finished baking, the bread slid out of the loaf pan easier than it did out of any of my other traditional loaf pans! {All I had to do was grease the pan a bit before I used it...just as I would with any other pan.}

These loaf pans are dishwasher safe too which makes for easy cleanup. I was very impressed with this Emerson Creek Pottery product! Find out more at Emerson Creek Pottery.

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of Emerson Creek Pottery. You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from Emmerson Creek Pottery was involved in the writing of this post.

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So Easy Baby Food Kit {Review}

About the So Easy Baby Food Kit:

"The So Easy Baby Food Kit takes all of the guesswork out of making baby food. This all-in-one kit shows you how to prepare fresh, natural meals for your baby in less than 30 minutes a week. We all know fresh is best. Let the So Easy Baby Food Kit be your guide to nurture your growing baby with a balanced diet and provide the right start to a lifetime of healthy eating.

The award-winning kit includes everything you need to get started, and of course it’s so easy. A complete system including a cookbook, how-to video, freezer storage trays, and nutrition tips card leave you with only one thing to add - fresh ingredients!
Parents say that when they use the So Easy system of making baby food that they feel great about what they are doing for their growing baby. Your baby will look forward to their meals too and you’ll enjoy yummy smiles from your baby right from the start."



So Easy Baby Food Kit includes:
Cookbook: covers introducing solid food, includes over 40 recipes, hundreds of serving suggestions, and is all organized by age. (Hardcover, 118 pages).
Freezer trays: designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste. (2 trays and 2 lids, spill-proof, stackable, dishwasher-safe).
How-to DVD: offers step-by-step instruction - from selecting the right produce - to making baby food - to serving it.
Nutrition tips card: gives you tips on the best sources of nutrients, introducing foods by age, first aid for choking, and more. (Waterproof Finish)
The So Easy Baby Food Kit is designed for babies making the transition from breast or bottle to solid foods. (babies about 6 months old).

My thoughts:

I Love how they made it SO easy to make your own baby food!  Everything you need all in one box! 

Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of   So Easy Baby Food Kit   .  You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. No one from  Fresh Baby   was involved in the writing of this post.
 

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The Children You Want with the Kids You Have Book {Review & Giveaway}- CLOSED

Winner: comment #2 Nadell

Marie Ricks from House of Order really hit home with her The Children You Want with the Kids you Have book! I have young kids and always hear people with older kids complaining about how they can't get their kids to do...homework, clean up, chores... and the list goes on and on! I then would start to worry about my kids! They love doing all that right now so "How do I keep them working when they are older?" Marie Ricks helps us out with this!

Book Synopsis:

"Do you want to know the secret of getting kids to work? Train them early!

If you want your children to work together, finish their chores, complete their homework, and take care of their own personal hygiene and possessions, you have to train them. And it usually takes a helping hand and a few hints from someone who has "been there - done that." These suggestions, charts, and to-do lists from professional organize Marie Ricks will get you well on your way to having a clean home, a well-kept yard, and helpful, hardworking, on-their-way-to-being-independent children.

With this no-nonsense book, you will find:

Age-specific charts for chores

Fast-Clean and Deep-Clean check-off lists

Instructions for setting up your own Training Children to Work Master Plan

The right thing to say and the right way to say it to get the job done"

My thoughts:

I loved this book! (My kids probably won't love it....) I LOVE how Marie lists the things that your children should do at certain ages. She has a "Master Plan" for ages 2-6, 6-12, 12-18. This gives you an idea of what to expect from your children and how to implement it. Marie also lists "Summertime Chores" that your children should get in the habit of doing and learning. I love how she walks you through different senarios and helps you figure out what you should say. There is SO much in this book! I love it and will keep in handy so that I can refer to it often. I recommend this book 100%!

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Disclosure: This review is based on my own honest unbiased opinion of this book You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent product free of charge to review. Marie Ricks was not involved in the writing of this post.

Christa Bug {Review}

Christa Bug says "Are you tired of searching through thousands of items online to only find a few home decor items you like? We've done the leg work and found beautiful, affordable, high quality decor and put it into one website."  I found many products I liked as I looked at her website. 

This is the product I fell in love with: 

The little mini cabinets!  Aren't they cute?  

(To give you an idea of its size I put a quarter in it for you. )

The amazing part about these 3 mini cabinets is that they are ONLY $19.50 right now!!

Be sure to check out her other products on sale!

Look at some other fun things she has!

My Thoughts:  I love the quality of the mini cabinets!  I didn't expect them to be quite so nice.  I love how they fit just about anywhere.  Christa is great to work with and she is VERY great with customer service!  She started her business so that she could be in control of her products and make sure they met her high standard for quality.  I would add Christa Bug to my list of places to shop for the Holidays if I were you!

Disclosure:  I received the products free of charge to review.  All opinions are my own, your experience may vary.