Winners!

Using Random.org the winners are:

(drum roll)

The winner of the Trading Phrases giveaway is Cari~ Congrats!!!

The winner of the Seventh Generation giveaway is Laura~ Congrats!!!

I will be contacting you ladies by email, if I don't hear from you in 24 hours, I will do another drawing for a new winner~

Remember if you didn't win, please go and check out their products! I am sure you will not be disappointed in either of these companies! Have a wonderful day!

Another special thanks to Trading Phrases and Seventh Generation for giving me the products to sample and giveaway!

Blessings

Seventh Generation Review and Giveaway!

I have been interested in finding great products that are environmentally safe, I have recently found Seventh Generation. I had been hearing some buzz about them online, but didn't know how they would do compared to my other products! Let's just say I am happy! Meghan from Seventh Generation let me pick out a kit to review and giveaway, I decided to try their Healthy Home Kit. I love spring cleaning, and I love a fresh cleaned smell that comes with this time of year! I also love that I can feel so much better knowing that I am using products that are safe for the environment and for my family! Not only are they safe but they are just as effective too!

Healthy Home Starter Kit
Disinfecting Multi-Surface (Lemongrass & Thyme)
Disinfecting Bathroom (Lemongrass & Thyme)
Disinfecting Wipes - 35 ct. (Lemongrass and Thyme)
All-Purpose - Free & Clear
Glass - Free & Clear
Shower - Green Mandarin & Leaf
Toilet - Emerald Cypress & Fir
Tub & Tile - Emerald Cypress & Fir

Natural Paper Towels
Seventh Gen Recycled Bag

All of Seventh Generation's products are non-toxic and biodegradable, hypo-allergenic, they aren't tested on animals, and they are also kosher-certified. Seventh Generation discloses all of their product ingredients on their website, and all of their paper products are comprised of 100% recycled paper.

I have been using the Seventh Generation cleaning products for the past two weeks and already I'm thoroughly impressed. The products pack a serious cleaning punch, while not leaving our home laden with the typical chemical-heavy post-cleaning smells. I don't have to worry if Andrew has followed me into the bathroom as I am cleaning, and I have discovered that Chip and I like certain scents, they are all great but I love the Green Mandarin & Leaf and the Emerald Cypress & Fir. To put it simply: I'm a believer, and I think you will be too as soon as you try some of their products.
I love the disinfecting multi-surface cleaner! I have used it on my floors, my refrigerator, to clean the sink (my quick swipe-Fly Lady), and to wipe down walls (removed crayon!). So, I have been able to test it out daily all over my home and I haven't been disappointed! I even used it to clean up red juice that was spilled on my white kitchen counter top and it cleaned right up with no staining, I normally use bleach to get those stains up on my counter top.
The only thing out of the kit that I am not sure I would purchase in bulk would be the natural paper towels. I don't use a lot of paper towels because I use towels, but when testing out the paper towels I noticed that they didn't last as long a roll I normally buy. Although the ones I buy are not eco-friendly. I was still happy with the product, but that is the only negative thing I noticed about the paper towels.

GIVEAWAY:

Seventh Generation is giving you the same kit I received!
To Enter: Tell me what you do to be more green! (Please leave your email on this post)

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The giveaway will end 5/24 at 10pm. I will email and announce the winner. The winner will have 24 hours to respond back to me, or I will have to use random.org to pick another winner. Seventh Generation will send your product directly to you!
Good Luck and I trust you will enjoy their product as much as I have!
A special thank you to Seventh Generation for providing the Home Starter Kit for me to review and giveaway!

Trading Phrases Review and Giveaway!

I have to be honest I have a new addiction! I am in love with wall art. I like the idea that I am not putting holes in the wall and I can be in complete control of the size and colors of the art that I choose. I was given the opportunity to review some art from Trading Phrases, I decided to choose the Laughter sparkles like a splash of water in sunlight, I chose it in white because I wanted to put it on a yellow background. I also decided to try this not on the wall but a painted canvas. I had not heard if it was possible to do this, and wasn’t sure what the results would be but I am pleased to say that if you don’t want to put it on your walls or want something with more dimensions then you can put it on other materials. I started with a blank canvas, and then painted it sunshine yellow, after allowing it to dry I then applied a portion of the wall art. It went on seamlessly!

“Trading Phrases is a family-owned company located in Columbus, Ohio which specializes in creating beautiful vinyl lettering designs for your home or business.
The name Trading Phrases was inspired by one of our favorite television shows, Trading Spaces, which aired for eight years on TLC. The “trading” aspect of our name fits perfectly as our designs make special gifts for weddings, new babies, or anniversaries. Consider purchasing one of our designs as a gift for your child’s first college apartment or dorm room, a housewarming party, or to commemorate any of life’s other milestones. “Phrases” is our name’s counterpart because our vinyl lettering creates beautiful designs using words, phrases, sayings, and memorable quotations. We also offer custom designs where we can turn your special saying or memory into extraordinary artwork.
Whether you are purchasing one of our designs for your home or the home of someone you love, Trading Phrases can help you turn an ordinary wall into a unique work of art. We take pride in offering only the finest products to our customers.”

Trading Phrases has an endless selection of wall lettering, quotes, and graphics that you can choose from. They not only provide quality items, they provide very easy and clear instructions for applying the vinyl wall lettering. I was able to apply the quote to my canvas alone, and it looks as if someone professional had applied it! The nice thing about all vinyl lettering is that it is removable and will not damage your walls. So if you are in an apartment or planning on moving you do not need to worry about it being a lifetime commitment, it is a breeze to remove.

To Buy: You can order directly from Trading Phrases

To Win: Trading Phrases is giving one of my readers: Don't Spend Your Life, in Yellow Green, size 5.5x24

To Enter: Head over to the Trading Phrases website and tell me what some of your other favorite designs are. (Please leave your email on this post)

Additional Entries:

(Leave separate comments, please)
Follow: Follow my Blog Publicly (3-entries)
Post: Post a Blog about this giveaway (3-entries)
Button: Add my button to your page (Leave me a link to your site) (2-Entries)
Facebook: Become a Fan of Trading Phrases (1 Entry)

The giveaway will end 5/24 at 10pm. I will email and announce the winner. The winner will have 24 hours to respond back to me, or I will have to use random.org to pick another winner. Trading Phrases will send your product directly to you!

Good Luck and I trust you will enjoy their product as much as I have!

A special thank you to Trading Phrases for providing a product for me to review and giveaway!

Menu Planning Monday~

Wow, I know I haven't done this for a little bit now, sorry, but working thirds is proving to be really busy! Instead of sitting and writing or answering emails I am finding myself playing with my kids and trying, and I do mean "trying", to keep the house as orderly as possible! So as I sit here and type this out, I have a basket full of socks to sort, and my list of to do's today is growing! But while Andrew is watching Dinosaur Train I am typing fervently! I am going to get this written and then start my post for giveaways this week! Keep your eyes open for this!

So this week is very busy as well, I am working M-W nights, off Thursday and then working F-Sat! All 12 hour shifts....yes did I tell you I am busy???

With working so much this week I am going to be cooking a lot this afternoon and prepping for this week, in order to make it easier for Chip! You will also see more crock pot meals this week too~ just makes it super easy for dinner for Chip!

Breakfasts:

Cereal, Eggs/Toast, Muffins, Breakfast Cookies, Homemade Granola Bars

Lunches:

Mac&Cheese, Soup, PB&J, Leftovers, Quesadillas, Salad

Dinners: (In no order)

Baked Chicken and Rice and Broccoli Casserole (easy to mix up ahead and then stick in the oven!)

Meatloaf with potatoes and carrots

Lemon Pepper Tilapia with Rice and Green Beans

Pot Roast with potatoes and carrots (Crock pot!)

Crock pot Santa Fe Chicken with Rice

Chicken Alfredo with green beans

Pancakes/French Toast with bacon

Snacks:

Celery with PB, Homemade Granola Bars, Applesauce, Carrots with Ranch, Smoothies!

Okay! So this is our week, check out Laura's page to see other's weekly menus! I have my tasks for the week and yes I will be posting more regularly! I am trying to find a happy medium of working, being a mom, and a blogger! Hope you all have a great week and I hope your Mother's Day was filled with special moments and memories!!!

Kidorable Umbrella Winner!

Using Random.org, the winner is #2 Karen.

Congrats!!! Have a wonderful evening, and Tanya from Kidorable will be sending you your Dinosaur umbrella!!!

If you didn't happen to win, go and check out Kidorable! Their products are adorable and I am sure your kids will love them!


Thank you again to Tanya for giving Brooklynn the Ladybug Rain Set to review!