Cute Furniture Sale {Free Shipping}

Groupon teamed up with Home Decorators to bring us these deals.  May 14-16 you can grab one, 2, or all of these.  I selected 3 options, but this link will take you to more.

ALL DEALS

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$99 for a Vintage-Inspired Side Table in Antique Blue, Cream or Green. ($154 Value). Shipping included.

 

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$249 for White and Blue Striped Cabinet ($449 Value). Shipping included.

 

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$129 for Modern Hourglass Accent Table ($194 Value). Shipping included

Melissa’s Fancy Fruit

I heard about a local mom who started a delicious business, and I was intrigued.  Fruit doused in chocolate & caramel…sign me up!

I contacted her to try some goodies.  We selected 2 gourmet apples, one dark chocolate, one milk, both with coconut.  I got them home, and dug into mine for a late breakfast. {Don’t judge}  It was divine!  She sent us home with some fancy {I like fancy} strawberries. I was lucky to fend off the kids just long enough to snap a picture of them.  So cute, right?

Her family is in the apple business! { Nasiff Fruit Company }  How great is that?  I can attest that the apples were juicy & crisp.  She can make all sorts of creations with apples, strawberries, and pears.  Plus, Melissa is super sweet, and can help you customize your order.  These make fabulous gifts.  Don’t forget about your kid’s teachers!  Her attention to detail & presentation are great.  I’m all about the presentation!

Show her some love by liking her Facebook page, and be sure to look at the pics too!

Thanks to Melissa &  Best of Luck !  Check her out here:   Melissa’s Fancy Fruits

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A few months ago, I learned a fantastic sleep tip.  I have the hardest time falling asleep…my brain goes on overdrive and it keeps me up.  I cannot remember where I heard the tip, but I am thankful for it.  I roll over on my side, then I begin to count backwards by 3′s, starting at 300.  90% of the time, I can only remember ending somewhere in the low 200′s.  Every now and then, I start at 500 or I have to do it twice, but more often than not, it does right by me.  Do you have any tricks to help lull you to sleep?  Try this!

Sun Safety Kit {Hurry}

You better make sure you are prepared for the blazing sun.  Do you use sunscreen?  Sephora introduced a Sun Safety Kit for only $30 { $193 value}

This offer will not last long, and would be a great item for yourself, or for Mother’s Day.   This is a fantastic way to try out a bunch of different products without breaking the bank.   I cannot believe all the amazing items.  MUST.SNAG.ASAP

 Kit contains:

  • Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion – SPF 30 (.5 fl oz.)
  • Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 (.33 fl oz)
  • Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil (.03 oz.)
  • Ole Henriksen Protect the Truth SPF 50+ Sunscreen (0.5 fl. oz.)
  • boscia Oil-free Daily Hydration SPF 15 (.5 fl oz.)
  • Origins VitaZing SPF 15 (0.5 fl oz)
  • Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 PA +++       (.23 fl oz.)
  • Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 (.23 fl oz)
  • Sephora Collection Age Defy Moisture Cream SPF 15 (5 mL)
  • Philosophy Hope Oil Free SPF 30 (.4 oz.)
  • St. Tropez Gradual Tan (2.50 fl oz)
  • Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15 With Dermaxyl Complex (.25 fl oz.)
  • Dr. Jart+  Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45       PA+++ (.33 fl oz.)
  • Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 (.08 oz)
  • Supergoop! Everyday UV Lotion For Face and Body SPF 30+ (.33 fl oz.)
  • Kate Somerville Somerville360 Face Tanning Pad (1 pad)
  • TanTowel  Plus Self-Tan Towelette For Face & Body (.50 fl oz.)

While Supplies Last: Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit. 17 Best Selling Pieces for $30 – a $193 Value!

Wine Slushies

Ah, YUM.  Just saw this on The Kitchn. Pop on over there for more info!  I will definitely be adding this to my summer entertaining menu.

Who am I kidding…I will be making this even when I’m not surrounded by friends!

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Sweet Wine Slushies makes six 4-ounce servings

One 750ml bottle sweet, fruity wine, such as moscato or icewine (see recommendations here) Fresh orange juice or white grape juice (optional) Ice cubes (optional) Orange or strawberry slices, to garnish

Pour the wine into empty ice cube trays. You will need about 2 standard-sized ice cube trays. (Each cube portion is about 1 ounce.) Freeze the wine overnight, or for at least 6 hours.

When ready to serve, place 4 frozen wine cubes in the bowl of a small food processor or a blender. Blend quickly, in sharp bursts, just until the cubes have broken up. They will be soft and flakey to begin with, and it shouldn’t take too much processing to turn them into a slush. Don’t overprocess; this will turn them into liquid.

Scrape the slush into a martini glass, garnish with a piece of fruit, and serve immediately. Repeat for each serving.

Less-alcoholic variation: If you would like a less alcoholic treat, replace several cube portions in each tray with orange juice, white grape juice, or a mixture of the two. For each serving, replace 1 cube of wine with juice. You can also do the same with ice. This will dilute the flavor, but will make each serving lighter and a little more of a palate cleanser.

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Do you own a Silpat Mat? If not, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? The 11 5/8 x 16 1/2 dipped down to $9.75 {list price $26.99} This would also make a nice Mother’s Day or teacher’s gift! I love mine.

This 11.6 x 16.5-inch mat will turn your pan into a non-stick surface. Silpat is especially great for working with sticky materials such as gooey dough, taffy, caramel, or anything your imagination allows. Nothing sticks to Silpat, so it will save you a lot of time cleaning as there in no more sticky mess on your pans! Silpat never needs greasing, which saves both time and money. Use Silpat instead for any baking recipe that calls for parchment paper. This saves money and creates less waste for our environment. Silpat Non-Stick Mats are made of fiberglass and silicone, and can be used thousands of times. Life of product varies depending on use and maintenance. Silpat products conform to US regulations on food grade silicone, and are FDA, NSF, and Kosher certified. Can be used at temperatures varying from -40 degrees C to 250 degrees C (-40 degrees F to 482 degrees F).

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***looks like price already jumped back up. I’ll keep checking for another drop.

The Land of Nod {Free Shipping on Furniture}


sale at The Land of Nod

Are you looking for some furniture for your kid’s room?  Free shipping on furniture…WHAT?!  I’m debating grabbing a desk, or even a bookcase for my living room.

Use code INBLOOM  {click the pic above to head there}

* Offer expires at 11:59 CST on April 29. Offer excludes playroom furniture. Applies to deliveries within the continental United States. Excludes international deliveries and deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii and US territories. Does not apply to previous orders. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Mother’s Day Ideas

It is the MOST important day of the year, isn’t it?  What are you asking or hoping for?

 


Stella & Dot La Coco Turquoise Bead Necklace–Turquoise

 

Fifty Shades of Grey

 

Presa 'Addison' Large Leather Tote Bag

Presa ‘Addison’ Large Leather Tote Bag

 

Lomasi Mani/Pedi Gel Manicure System

Lomasi Mani/Pedi Gel Manicure System

 


SPRING ABSTRACT SCARF

 


Jessie Steele Apron Audrey Black with White Deco Dot and Red Trim

 

Josie Maran Argan Oil w/ Bonus Color Stick

 


Story Of A Lifetime

 

Etienne Aigner Kyros (Women's) - Pewter Synthetic

Etienne Aigner Kyros (Women’s) – Pewter Synthetic

Ginormous Entertainment {Reader Request}

I know that some of you are probably putting your tax refund towards fun stuff like a TV or vacation, right?  Us…not so much.  A reader sent an email asking for some help with pricing 55-65″ TVs (under 2k) . Here are 3 I found that offer free shipping, great pricing, and positive reviews.  After looking through a bunch, the technical details started to melt my brain.  Do you own a large TV….pros? cons?

LG 60PA6500 60-Inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV  $1199.00

 


Panasonic VIERA TC-P65GT30 65-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV  $1802.17

 


Samsung UN55D7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver) $1779.00

Target {Daily Deal}

Juniors Long Swim Cover Up Dress

Target’s Daily Deal allows you to grab a cover up or dress {above} for $12 plus free shipping.  Can’t beat that!  I just bought the blue & gray striped one!

Every girl needs a maxi dress…for those days you didn’t get to shave your legs ;)

Target Daily Deals – Save 25% on Season’s Hottest Looks Collection

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