With school starting this week for two of my littles, I think it is safe to say summer has ended for us. We have had one fun-filled, memory-making summer though so it's okay that we are moving onwards. We spent a whole lot of time together doing things we love, trying new things as a family we may or may not have loved, and intentionally checking off our summer bucket … [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...]
RECIPE: Vanilla Strawberry Jam AND Ball Fresh TECH Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker Review and Giveaway!
**This giveaway is now closed. See below for the winner!** I was asked to try out one of the newest Ball brand canning products, the Fresh TECH Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker earlier this summer and since I have an affinity for mason jars, canning my lovely garden produce and, well, anything Ball brand I was in! The Fresh TECH Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker allows … [Read more...]
Michaels’ Passport to Imagination: The Class
So, a few weeks ago I mentioned to you that I signed Michaels' "Unplugged Summer Pact" and how it was created as a challenge to unplug for 2 hours a day and replace the electronics with some crafty fun with kids or just for you (well, me!) Well, this week we jumped at the chance to get in some crafty goodness by heading over to Michael's for their Passport to … [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...]
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...]
TUTORIAL: Date Night Ring Handled Clutch
This weekend Mr. Smashed Peas and I are going on a hot date! Yup, me and my man...just the two of us :-) With four kids and no family in town or nearby we hardly ever get a chance to do a date night out, often times we make up for it with a date night in once the kids are asleep. Usually that consists of a bottle of wine and a Red Box movie sometimes I even make an over … [Read more...]
Stampin’ Up! Fabric Giveaway and HUGE sale!!
**This giveaway is now closed, thanks for playing!** How many of you have heard of Stampin' Up! ? If you haven't, well let me introduce you :-) Stampin' Up! is a wonderful company started by two sisters that is known for it's many ways to express creativity including products to create handmade cards, scrapbook pages, craft projects, and home decor. You know I love … [Read more...]
REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery Totes and Cases
**This giveaway has ended and is now closed!** Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, happy dance! Today I get to share with you the newest products in the Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery line sold exclusively at Staples! You are going to love these products...Totes and Cases to use with tablets and laptops. With the almost everyone these days owning a smartphone, kindle, nook, or iPad … [Read more...]
The Sweetheart Dress: Pattern Review and Giveaway
What's more perfect for Valentine's day than to have a sweet little dress to wear to celebrate the day! I don't think much can compare whether you are 4 or 45, am I right? Well, if you have a little girl in your life between the ages 2-6 you are in luck because there is a pattern for the most adorable dress my good friend Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood created called the … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Cards and Kraft Paper Envelopes-TUTORIAL
Today I wanted to share with you an easy way to create your very own holiday cards. Maybe you need some simple yet festive blank cards on hand for Thank Yous? Or how great would these be to write a little note and add a gift card for all the hard-working teachers out there...postal workers, the newspaper delivery person, or any deliver person for that matter! The kind … [Read more...]
"Simplify in Style" with the Martha Stewart Home Office Collection with Avery
Have I ever told you how much I love Martha Stewart? She is the Queen of all things crafty and pretty, and of course, yummy. She has amazing books, magazines, and a line of craft products that makes me want to spend every cent of my money. Yes, she is pretty awesome. Well, to make me even more in love with her she also has the Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery … [Read more...]
Martha Stewart Circle Edge Punch Review and Exclusive Coupon Code!
With Christmas less than 7 weeks away, are you starting to feel the crunch of holiday crafting and decorating yet? I'll admit that they have been on the forefront of my mind since November came upon us, how did that happen so quickly? I have been absolutely loving looking at all the pretty gift wrapping ideas on Pinterest (follow me here if you want!) and have been … [Read more...]
Threads by The Shine Project
So I have to ask...have you heard of the Shine Project? If not, let me fill you in...it was started by a pretty amazing woman, Ashley, and the idea behind it is to inspire people to go out of their comfort zone and reach their goals. Last year The Shine Project started a non-profit called The Shine Scholarship Project. They raise money to send at risk youth to college. … [Read more...]
Southern Fabric Review and Coupon Code!
Have you visited my awesome blog sponsor, Southern Fabric yet? Oh. My. Goodness. If you are looking for your favorite designer's patterns I bet you any money, Aubrey, the shop's owner, has them in stock for you! Yes ma'am, she has many patterns available from the likes of Heather Bailey, Amy Butler, and Anna Maria Horner just to name a few of my favorites :-) Southern … [Read more...]
Rubbermaid Bento Box-Review and GIVEAWAY!
Last month I was sent a few of Rubbermaid's new Bento Boxes and Toppers to review and let me tell you that this could not have happened at a better time. Moving into my new sewing studio earlier this summer has left me wanting to find pretty, creative ways to store my craft supplies that aren't in regular use rotation. You know, my stamps and paper punches, paint … [Read more...]
VTech Switch & Go Dinos-Review and Video Contest!
Have you guys seen the new Switch & Go Dinos from VTech? We received a few of them to review, and they are a boy's dream toy, literally they have been hours of entertainment for Noah :-) They remind me a lot of Transformers but instead go they from a car to a dinosaur, and they are much easier to switch back and forth in only a few simple steps. I remember my … [Read more...]
Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery: Review and Giveaway
Not too long ago I was asked by Avery to review some of their wonderful new line of Martha Stewart Home Office products sold exclusively at Staples. Y'all know how I adore Avery products (remember how I used them in Eloise's first birthday party here and here) and who doesn't just love Martha Stewart (man she rocks!) Well, if you add that with how much I love me some … [Read more...]
Kiwi Crate Review and Coupon Code!
I was contacted by Kiwi Crate earlier this summer to have my kids try out one of their boxes of DIY kid crafty fun. It was perfect timing as Oliver was to be born shortly afterward and I knew I needed an arsenal of craft goodness for my 3 kiddos, ages 5, 3, and then 1 (now 2!) to keep them busy during my long nursing sessions. Kiwi Crate is monthly subscription … [Read more...]
The Signature Dress: Pattern Blog Tour
Woot Woot! Next stop of the The Signature Dress Pattern blog tour is...me! I've got to say that I was uber excited when the lovely Andrea of the blog, The Train to Crazy, released her very first official pattern. This girl has talent, not only is she an extremely talented sewist but she is also a very detailed and option-oriented pattern maker to boot...me likey a … [Read more...]
Dove® VisibleCare Body Wash Review and Giveaway
Dove® VisibleCare Body Wash Review and Giveaway With the birth of little Oliver not too long ago and the kid count at our home going from 3 little ones to 4, I am definitely feeling crazy busy these days. And when I'm feeling this crazy busy (seriously how did my mom do it without all the perks we seem to have this day and age?) it's pretty hard to feel beautiful … [Read more...]
MissPrettyPretty Imaginative Play Toys Giveaway!
Today I wanted to share with you a very fun Etsy Shop, Miss Pretty Pretty. Miss Pretty Pretty sells loads of adorable felt playhouses in every imaginative idea possible along with all the felt toy goodies to go with them. Julie, the owner, makes and sells playhouses perfect for both boys and girls, you will be absolutely amazed at the creations she sews up, AMAZED, she … [Read more...]
Plum Organics Yogurt and Puff Parfait-RECIPE plus Giveaway!
Not too long ago, Plum Organics, maker of delicious and easy-to-eat baby/toddler foods asked me to contribute a recipe to their Little Foodie Cookbox. Totally kool and the gang. We give Plum Organics a huge thumbs up in our house. Squeezy pouches filled with tasty blended fruits and veggies and totally delish and good-for-you ingredients snacky puffs makes this momma … [Read more...]
Oil of Olay Review and Giveaway
**This giveaway is now closed!** So today I wanted to share with you part of my mama morning routine. I'd call it a beauty routine, but who are we kidding? With three kids there is no way I have time for a "beauty" routine! After I shower in the morning (or at least wash my face!) I put on Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer. Now, to be honest with you, I … [Read more...]
Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry Toothpaste Review
This post brought to you by Tom's of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine.So y'all know how much I love all natural products and try to use them as much as I can in my home. When you have little ones I think it's so important to try to use as many good-for-you products as possible since they are growing and developing so much at their age. Today, I wanted to share a great … [Read more...]
Head and Shoulders Green Apple Review and VISA Gift Card Giveaway
**This giveaway is now closed!!** Do you remember when I hosted a giveaway for the New Head & Shoulders Eucalyptus Itchy Scalp Care shampoo and conditioner last year? Well, I'm here to tell you that if you liked that line you will love their newest line of hair care. This one has one great smelling ingredient...Green Apples! I was asked to try out the new line of … [Read more...]
Olive Garden Review and $100 Gift Card Giveaway
**This giveaway has ended!!** I was asked earlier this year to be a part of Olive Garden's "Real Food Real People" campaign and jumped at the chance as I love me some Olive Garden. How can anyone resist their soup, salad and breadsticks? So a couple of weeks ago, some of my girlfriends and I headed out for a Girls' Night Out, and Olive Garden was our dinner … [Read more...]
Bounce Bar Review and Visa $50 Gift Card Giveaway!
Today I wanted to share with you the new Bounce Dryer Bars that are in stores now. You'll find them in the laundry detergent aisles of your local stores right alongside all the dryer sheets. The box looks like this: Umm, did you read how long these little babies last? It's right there on the front in big orange letters, do you see it now...3 months! How awesome is … [Read more...]
Appliquéd Turkey Placemats with the Go! Baby Fabric Cutter {Tutorial}
So I received a Go! Baby Fabric Cutter from Accuquilt a while back and can I just tell you how much I love this machine! It's seriously rad to the tenth power. It makes cutting out appliqués a breeze which is the part I always dislike when I want to appliqué clothing. The Go! Baby is the smaller of the two machines that Accuquilt offers although I think it is perfect for … [Read more...]
AppleCores: Review and Giveaway!
If you've got a tangled mess of phone charger cords, laptop cords, hair dryer cords and the like cluttering up your home then I've got a great way to keep all those messy cords untangled so your house stays looking nice and tidy! Read my review of AppleCores and enter to win their giveaway HERE! XOXO, … [Read more...]
My Memories Suite Review and Giveaway!
Shut the front door! Today I have an amazing giveaway that you are just going to love, yup you will L-O-V-E it! I so know you will! My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbook software is showing my Smashed Peas and Carrots readers the love today, for reals :-) To read my review and enter the giveaway plus get access to the exclusive coupon code just for SP&C readers, click … [Read more...]
Ottlite Craft Caddy Lamp: Review and Giveaway!
It's Wednesday, holla peeps! Today I've got a great giveaway from the lovely people over at Ottlite...yeah, those cool lamps that are oh-so-perfect for late night crafting! Come read my review and enter for a chance to win HERE! XOXO, … [Read more...]
PSA Essentials: Review, Giveaway and Cupcake Topper Project Idea
Can you believe this! TWO giveaways in one week! That's just crazy talk but you so deserve it :-) PSA Essentials sent me one of their self-inking custom stamps with patent-pending Peel & Stick technology which makes the stamps completely interchangeable and asked me to review it for them. It sounds like a pretty cool stamper, right! So what did I … [Read more...]
Shabby Apple Review and Discount
So today I have a fun review for you all! Shabby Apple contacted me a while back to see if I would like to review one of their beautiful dresses! Ummm, hello!? Of course I would!! Have you seen Shabby Apple's Dresses, they are amazing...beautiful....gorgeous! This is the dress I chose: The Spanish Steps Dress from their Roamin' Holiday collection...isn't it so … [Read more...]
CSN Stores…A Review for You!
I did it! I finally chose an item to review from CSNstores!! And let me tell ya, it's a good one... It's a pretty teal blue, it's used in the kitchen and it's rockin' my socks :-) If you wanna read my review click HERE now!! XOXO, … [Read more...]
CSN Stores Review
YUM! In our house we love ourselves a good bowl of popcorn, how about you? So, the product I chose to review from CSN Stores just had to be popcorn-related...did I say YUM! I chose the Nostalgia Electric Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker and to read my review on it click HERE now! … [Read more...]
CSN Stores
Hey all! I just wanted to let you know that I'll be doing a review for CSN Stores in the weeks to come. Ya'll remember them right? All Modern is one their fine stores and back in June they were sweet enough to give away an Ice Cream Maker on my blog :) CSN Stores has over 200 stores with everything from baby stuff, home decor, furniture and even Le Creuset! Oh My! … [Read more...]
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