I am thrilled to bring you the 5th annual Favorite Things Giveaway! There are 30 big time, amazing prizes...which by the way, also work as awesome ideas for your holiday shopping as a gift guide! Scroll below to see the prizes, and hop to each site to enter their giveaway for a chance to win! Here are the items that are MY favorites that I'm giving away to one lucky winner … [Read more...]
Mo Willems #Thankorama Cupcake Gift Idea PLUS Giveaway!
You guys!! Have I ever told you how much we love Mo Willems and his smart and creative books? You might remember the fun Pigeon Party we did here just for reference! ;-) We love him so much in our home that every time we go to the library we have at least one of his books in our pile. Who can say no to those silly pictures and that clever word bubble story telling? Not … [Read more...]
Bake Craft Sew & Decorate series PLUS a Giveaway!
You guys!!! I am so excited to be a part of the annual Bake Craft Sew & Decorate series at Skip to My Lou today sharing my sewing tutorial for how to make your very own Yoga Mat Strap! It's the perfect handmade gift for the yogis in your life! And to top it off I get to be part of an amazing sewing giveaway as well (see below)! … [Read more...]
The Big Book of Mod Podge Review and Giveaway
You Guys. I am so flippin' excited to share today's post with you. A little over year ago I was asked if I would like to contribute a couple of projects to a new book idea that was going to be in the making all about Mod Podge. I have turned down quite a few book propositions over the years but creating projects for a book about Mod Podge? Sign. Me. Up. You don't have to … [Read more...]
General Mills Cereal and Minions Movie Gift Card Giveaway!
*This giveaway has ended! OMGosh. It's finally here. Today is THE day. The Minions movie is out in theaters and we are all super excited to see it!!! Are you going? We were just at the theater earlier this week to see another movie and the preview for the Minions came on…it looks so cute…and funny. My kids are PUMPED! … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Groupon
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon. All opinions are 100% mine. You guys! Mother's Day is coming up in a few weeks (ahem, May 10 in case you haven't looked at a calendar in a while!) and can I tell you how happy I was to see that one of my favorite site's, Groupon, is offering Groupon’s Mother’s Day Gift Shop! So now, not only can I shop for … [Read more...]
Honest Fizz Giveaway!!!
Oh man, I am super excited to share today's post with you! As many of you know already, we are a fairly health-conscious family. We are limit soda/pop to the once in a while treat of a root beer float in summertime (oh summer, you are almost here!!!) So I was super excited when Honest Fizz came out from the makers of Honest Tea! … [Read more...]
Busy School Morning Breakfasts Ideas with Jimmy Dean
Do you ever have those mornings where you feel like you slept in and are running behind but you didn't? Umm, that is me, like, every morning!!!! With four little kids to get out the door 6 mornings a week, I tend to be in a rush of constant craziness. "Are you out of bed?" "NOW are you out of bed?" "GET OUT OF BED!" "Are you dressed?'' "What are you wearing? … [Read more...]
Family Night Fun: Udi’s® Gluten Free Pizza from Pizza Hut®
You guys! Have you heard that Pizza Hut® is now serving "Gluten-Free Pizza" made with Udi's® certified gluten-free pizza crust!?!?! I was so excited to find this out, eeep! We are always looking for places where we can get a good gluten-free pizza as we try to limit the amount of gluten we eat in our family. And since we love all of Udi's products we were super excited to … [Read more...]
The Easiest Skinny Lasagna recipe EVER and a RED GOLD® Lasagna Kit Giveaway!
Have I ever told you how much I love lasagna? I do! I do! I do! It's a nice hearty meal, warms bellies in the cold winter months, and can feed a crowd. A pan of Lasagna will last at least two days in our house. I love it! And cold lasagna the next day is even better! I love it, I tell you, I do! Now, I know lasagna is full of cheese which, let's face it, means full of fat … [Read more...]
Keep Good Going Moments: Holiday Giving Traditions for Little Ones
Growing up I was lucky to have parents who valued the act of giving to others all year long, but especially during the holiday season when so much seems to revolve around what we want. They taught my 3 siblings and me that giving to others less fortunate was a really important thing to do and made it an integral part of our lives. … [Read more...]
Skip to My Lou: Bake Craft Sew and Crochet Along
Today I’m over at Skip to My Lou as part of the Bake Craft Sew & Crochet Along. I am sharing a wonderful sewn gift idea perfect for holiday gift giving. In fact, you won’t want to miss all the handmade gift ideas! I have joined over 100 bloggers to share some amazing homemade gift ideas……..AND I get to be part of an amazing sewing giveaway too. Keep reading… … [Read more...]
Rilakkuma Bento Lunch Set Giveaway!
Well if this isn't just giveaway week on the blog, hey? Today you are going to love the sweet Bento Box set I have for you thanks to Modes4U!Modes4U has been a long time sponsor of my blog (see their ad there on my right side bar) and I just love all their kawaii goodies…from fabric to bento boxes and straight from the other side of the world, you just can't go wrong! I'm … [Read more...]
Easy Lunchbox Review and Giveaway!
I am super excited to share with you my review of Easy Lunchboxes today! Y'all know my family's love of bento lunches and fun containers to keep them in...I am always on the lookout for great containers to add to our ever-growing collection. Heck, with 4 little ones, we need a lot of containers to keep in rotation especially on the off chance (which seems to happen weekly … [Read more...]
Win a $75 Amazon Gift Card!
Can you believe it's November 1st already!? Crazytown! And only 55 days until Christmas (Yikes!) so I thought what is a gift that I could give to one of my wonderful readers to you to help out this holiday season? An Amazon gift card (sent via email so you get it right away) to the rescue! The winner of this giveaway can buy something fun for themselves or maybe for … [Read more...]
End of Summer Ice Cream Sundae Party and a Smucker’s Giveaway!
Over in our neck of the woods school's almost back in sesh. Gah! Where has it gone? My littles start in just a few weeks. Unreal. So we filling up the last few days of summer with all sorts of goodness. Some days are lazy, some days are full of adventure, and some days…well, we throw a party for all our friends and spend it eating ice cream and laughing until our bellies … [Read more...]
Craft Supplies Galore Giveaway!!!
Oh my heck, you guys are just going to love today's giveaway. Like, really LOVE it! I reeeeeally wish I could enter (seriously $400 in craft supplies!?) that is just awesome, but I'm more excited to be a part of it giving away some fun crafty goodies to ONE of you!! … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to Me Giveaway!
Umm. So guess what? Today is MY birthday!!! Hip Hip! Can I get a high five? A fist bump? Maybe even a "holla!"? … [Read more...]
Win a Summer Shopping Spree!
**** Summer is here, yahoo! And I bet you would love to either freshen up your wardrobe, decorate your house or get some fun things for your yard, am I right? Well, Sassy Steals and 10 of your favorite bloggers are giving away a $300 summer shopping spree to Sassy Steals, Target and Amazon, one winner will get all 3 gift cards valued at $100 each! Check out the … [Read more...]
My Favorite Kitchen Flavors and a Plum Organics World Baby Giveaway!
I am so excited to share that Plum Organics has a new line of healthy organic baby food for your little ones! The World Baby line takes cuisines from around the world and packaged them into their handy little pouches so that you can introduce you babies to exotic flavors from Mexico, Thailand, Italy, and Morocco. I just love this idea as it is a great way to introduce baby … [Read more...]
Pillsbury #GoBold Celebration Starter Kit Giveaway!
Hey, hey! Remember when I showed you how to make these stinking cute Spring Chick Push-Up Pops here? Well Pillsbury wants to give one of you a Celebration Starter Kit to help you #GoBold and celebrate more by creating awesome recipes of your own. The Celebration Starter kit includes: -Funfetti® Aqua Blue Cupcake and Cake Mix -Funfetti Orange All StarTM Cupcake and … [Read more...]
Project Kid: Book Review and Giveaway
Can I tell y'all how excited I am to share this book with you today? Amanda Kingloff, former lifestyle director at Parents magazine, put together a new book called Project Kid which is a bold new book full of smarter crafting that takes creating projects with kids to a whole new level. If you have littles, you will definitely want this book before school lets out for … [Read more...]
A Few of My Favorite Spring Time Looks PLUS a J.Jill Gift Card Giveaway!
As a momma to 4 little ones I am always on the look out for comfy yet stylish clothing that allows me to feel put together when most of my days are anything but that. Trust me, I know firsthand how easy it is to fall into the trap of yoga pants and stretched out t-shirts when you have small children who love to wipe their hands and noses on your clothes over and over…and … [Read more...]
Instacraft Book Review and Giveaway
I'm excited to share with you today a review and giveaway for a pretty cool new craft book that is out in bookstores now! Instacraft by Alison Caporimo is a new full-color book that offers 50 simple projects for adorable gifts, decor, and more that are perfect for a new crafter or a pro. I am just loving this book because it shows you how you just need a few minutes of … [Read more...]
Adirondack Patterns and Warm and Cozy Crochet Shop Giveaways!
Today I wanted to share with you two wonderful shops who sponsor my blog and show you some of the really, really, really adorable goodies they carry as well as offer you a pretty awesome giveaway that you are going to L. O. V. E. (woot woot!) … [Read more...]
Pillsbury "Celebrate More" Holiday Celebration Starter Kit Giveaway!
Hey! Remember when I shared my super delicious and oh-so-easy Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Biscotti recipe with you here? Well, now is your chance to win a great selection of Pillsbury® holiday products just in time for your holiday baking! I have a pretty sweet giveaway from Pillsbury® that includes a whole bunch of their fun Holiday cake and cookie mixes as well as … [Read more...]
The Knitted Slipper Book: Review and Giveaway
Today I wanted to share a fun book, The Knitted Slipper Book by Katie Startzman, with y'all! I know the countdown to Christmas has begun and for those of you that are planning on making your Christmas gifts I thought this book would be a good one to get as there are a ton of slipper patterns in it that would make perfect Christmas pressies! Or maybe you want to add this to … [Read more...]
Pillsbury Fall Starter Kit Giveaway!
Remember when I shared new fun fall flavors from Pillsbury® in this post here? And remember how I made those rockin' Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix Pancakes with their new Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix? Well, I'm here to tell you that Pillsbury is giving away a whole bunch of goodies from their Fall Seasonal flavors today to one of you, my awesome readers, holla! Here is what's … [Read more...]
JoTotes Camera Bag Giveaway!
Oh my goodness, can I tell you how I have been dying, just dying to tell you about this HUGE giveaway today. I absolutely LOVE JoTotes, their camera bags are so well made, so roomy, and so stylish. If you don't already own one, I highly suggest you enter this giveaway today and try to win this one. You are gonna love it! I chose to review the Betsy camera bag in … [Read more...]
BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Mason Jar Crafts
Today I'm sharing a review of this lovely book, Mason Jar Crafts by Lauren Elise Donaldson. If you love mason jars as much as I do, you will love this book! It is chock full of clever ideas on how to craft with mason jars, with 30 fun projects and over 150 step-by-step photos. The book is full of really, really pretty and colorful photographs, seriously so much eye candy! … [Read more...]
Brew Over Ice: Review and Giveaway!
Have you tried the new Brew Over Ice drinks for your Keurig® brewer? Oh My Heck! They are sooo good! They are the newest member of the K-Cup® and are packed with the perfect amount of ingredients for you to brew over ice without your drink tasting diluted. Have you ever tried that with a regular K-cup? No bueno! I love my Keurig, I actually think I have one of the first … [Read more...]
Back to School Organization with Martha Stewart Home Office™ with Avery™ PLUS Giveaway!
We have about 2 weeks until school starts here, holy smokes where has summer gone?! I'm pretty sure I've spent the majority of August trying to get organized for back to school, you too? I have been spending a whole lot of time getting friendly with my calendar to get our family's schedule organized and on track, there is just so much...but I love organization so I'm cool … [Read more...]
Bento Lunch Goodies Review and Giveaway
I was asked to review some fun Bento lunch goodies from BentoUSA and with school starting in just a few weeks it couldn't have been better timing. I just love Bento lunches and Bento supplies and if you remember my Bento Lunches Series here and here you know how big my love for all things Bento truly is! They sent out some super fun products...I loved each one and my kids … [Read more...]
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2: The Hippotatomus Foodimal and Giveaway!
**Today's post is written as a Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 Foodimals Featured Contributor, this is a sponsored post and I have been compensated for writing it. However, all opinions are truthful and my own. This post contains paid links. Did you see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs when it came out a few years ago? I thought it was so fun to see one of my … [Read more...]
BOOK REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY: Gooseberry Patch Stitching for the Kitchen
Today I am part of the Gooseberry Patch book tour for their newest book, Stitching for the Kitchen. This book marries two of my most favorite things...cooking and sewing....so I was more than happy to review it! The minute it arrived in the mail I promptly sat down on my porch and flipped through it noting all the fun projects I wanted to make while my kids ran through … [Read more...]
The One Where I Give Away More of My Favorite Things!
Hey-O! Happy Sunday friends! How's about we start this Sunday off with a bang? Are you up for a giveaway? Well I've got another set of My Favorite Things Just. For. You. Y'all know I love to give things away that I LOVE it's one MY favorite things! Well my friends, my friend Kimbo at A Girl and a Glue Gun has a very special birthday today, Happy Birthday Kimbo! and to … [Read more...]
TUTORIAL: How to Make Water Fireworks PLUS Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids Book Review and Giveaway
**This giveaway has ended. See below for the winner.** I was contacted at the beginning of summer to see if I'd like to review the new book, Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids, and as y'all know of my love for a.) my kids b.) Martha Stewart and c.) crafting well of course I was all, 'heck ya, baby! We are always on the look out for some fun crafting ideas this … [Read more...]
Silhouette Portrait and Designer Edition Software WINNER revealed!
Woot Woot! Today I'm sharing the winner of the Silhouette Portrait and Designer Edition Software!!! Are you ready??? Here's hoping it's you! The winner is... Yay Tara!! Please email me at SmashedPeasandCarrots@gmail.com with your mailing information so we can get your prize mailed out right away! And if you didn't win don't fret!! This month's Silhouette … [Read more...]
Book Review: Knits for Dolls and a Book Giveaway!
**This giveaway has closed. Please see below for the winner!** Hi friends! Today I am part of a blog book tour for the new book, Knits for Dolls by Nicky Epstein. If you knit and you happen to know anyone who has a love for 18-inch dolls (ahem, like say an American Girl doll!) then you will love this book! It is chock full of really cute outfits and accessories to dress … [Read more...]
Ladies’ Home Journal Feature and My Favorite Things Giveaway Winner!
Hi Friends! I just wanted to share with you that I was featured in the July issue of Ladies' Home Journal...in stores now (eek! pinch me now!) Some of you have been so sweet as to email me and tell me that you saw me in it (even before I received my copy!) and now I am finally getting around to sharing the pictures :-) It was such an honor to be asked to share my No-Bake … [Read more...]
Silhouette Portrait and Designer Edition Software GIVEAWAY!!!
**This giveaway is now closed!** It's July 1st and you know what that means...a new month equals another awesome Silhouette promotion and another sweet giveaway too! Here is this month's promotional deal... 1) Silhouette CAMEO® plus the Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition software for $269.99 2) Silhouette Portrait™ plus the Silhouette Studio® Designer … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Birthday Giveaway!
Holla! Today is MY birthday!!! Yahoo for me! And a big Yahoo for you as I'm giving away a few of my favorite things!! I love celebrating birthdays, I think they should always be celebrated in style and with lots of fanfare because turning another year older is a gift from above!So what's up for grabs for ONE lucky reader...I reviewed the book Sew Pretty T-shirt Dresses … [Read more...]
Sponsored Giveaway: Southern Fabric
**See below for the winner of this giveaway!** My fabulous blog sponsor, Southern Fabric, is back today with another fabulous giveaway for y'all! Of course you know of my love for this shop...pretty fabrics just right for petting...and then creating something gorgeous with...or just staring at...mmmm! But first, how about a little lookie-lou at some of the fabric they … [Read more...]
SKIL 360 Quick-Select Review and GIVEAWAY!
**See below to find out the winner of this giveaway** I was given the opportunity to try out the new SKIL 360 Quick-Select, a 4 V max cordless screwdriver that features a fully integrated bit management system (including 12 of the most commonly used bits!) built into the front of the screwdriver in a rotating compartment. And I can tell you, as a life-long Ikea customer, … [Read more...]
Mall of America: Our Family Weekend Getaway and $100 MOA Gift Card Giveaway!
Not too long ago, I got to visit Mall of America with my family thanks to a BlogHer opportunity. I was so excited! I just love, love, love the Minneapolis area! Growing up just a few hours away in Wisconsin, I made lots of trips there with my family and friends as there is always so much to do. Being that we live in Chicago now, Mall of America (in Bloomington, MN which is … [Read more...]
Silhouette Portrait Winner Announced!
Are you ready to hear who won this month's Silhouette Portrait cutting machine from Silhouette America? Me too!!! The winner is... Yay Kristine!! Please email me at SmashedPeasandCarrots[at]gmail.com with your mailing information so we can get your brand-spanking new Silhouette Portrait to you immediately!! And, once again don't forget that this month's promotional … [Read more...]
Silhouette June Promotions Plus a GIVEAWAY!!!
Hooray! It's June and that means I have another super-dee-duper awesome giveaway for y'all along with some great June promotional deals from Silhoutte. I really love the Silhouette cutting machine, there are so many things you can make with it...applique, artwork, seasonal projects...it truly is a crafters best friend :-)First let me share the deals for this … [Read more...]
May Silhouette Portrait Winner!!
The winner of the Silhouette Portrait has been chosen!! Was it you!?!? The winner is... Congrats Carol!! Please email me at SmashedPeasandCarrots@gmail.com with your mailing info so Sihouette America can send you your awesome prize immediately!! **This month's promotional deal has ended! And for those of you that didn't win...do not worry! You can still use my … [Read more...]
May Silhouette Promotion and Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!!!!
Not too long ago I was asked if I'd like to work with Silhouette America, that uber cool company that sells all those fantabulous digital cutting tools you see around internet-land including the Silhouette CAMEO® and the Silhouette Portrait™. I just love all their products and how easy and user-friendly the Silhouette cutting machines are to use as I am definitely not a … [Read more...]
Folgers Coffee: My Morning Ritual
Recently, I was asked by Folgers to create a post about my morning coffee ritual to share with you. Well, like many of you I love a nice hot cup of coffee in the morning to help me get my day started. Lately, I've been using my French Press and so far I'm loving the results, mmmm, that's one tasty cup of coffee!Is it just me or do you love the smell of coffee beans too? … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Orange Dreamsicle Poke Cake and Pillsbury Giveaway!
**This giveaway is now closed! See below for the winner!** I think it's safe to say that Spring is finally here in Chicago with soccer practice officially happening for our older two children. Our weekends are being taken over by soccer games! It's good stuff but unfortunately with the addition of soccer, it seems that our extracurricular activity schedule has … [Read more...]
Nestle Outshine Bar Review and a VISA Gift Card Giveaway!
Did you know that those delicious Edy's Fruit Bars you can find in the freezer aisle at your local grocery store (that's Edy's on the east coast and Dryer's on the west coast!) are now being called Outshine bars? Yup, true story. I have always love, love, loved these fruit bars for their great flavors and simple ingredients. You too? The newly named Outshine bars are … [Read more...]
We Won!!! And a Jo-Anns Giftcard Giveaway!!!!!
**This give away is now closed!! See below for the winner!**Hey friends! Remember when I made the Pom Pom Hair Ties video tutorial for Jo-Anns Youtube channel? This one here:Well, guess what!My video received the most hits and was declared the winner of the Creativity Made Simple Campaign!! Whaaaaat?!?!?!?!?And now, thanks to so many of you who viewed my video and shared … [Read more...]
Sponsored Giveaway: Shaklee Get Clean Household Mini Kit
**This giveaway is now closed! See below for the winner!** Happy Earth Day Everyone! So to get you even more excited about Earth Day today how about a sweet earth-friendly cleaner giveaway from Shaklee? I gotta tell you I just love Shaklee, it's a great company with some great healthy living products. If you have never used a Shaklee product well, get excited people cause … [Read more...]
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