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Winners !

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:56:00 +0000

The winners of my two most recent giveaways are as follows:

Wholly Guacamole Prize Pack

Sheila K!!!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-01-16 18:17:16 UTC

MyMemories Digital Scrapbooking Software

Jeanne C!!!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
24
Timestamp: 2012-01-16 18:26:15 UTC

I have a couple of new Purex giveaways that I will be announcing this week so stick around!!!

My Favorite Reads of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:53:00 +0000

It is time for my yearly reading recap! I read a lot of books....A LOT and each year I like to look back and see how many books I read and determine the ones I liked the best. My list is based only on what I READ and doesn't necessarily mean the books were released or publish during the year.

After reviewing my list I found that I read over 77 books from January through December of 2011 and most of them were enjoyable reads. You'll see a lot of writers who always seem to end up on my list, year after year. I love almost anything written by Michael Lee West, Silas House, Jackie Lee Miles, Mark Childress and Susan Gregg Gilmore and they all make an appearance on this year's list.

Here is my 2011 Best Reads list:

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Goodbye to the Buttermilk Sky by Julia Oliver

Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress

Eli the Good by Silas House

How High the Moon by Sandra Kring

Cold Rock River by Jackie Lee Miles

The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove by Susan Gregg Gilmore

All That's True by Jackie Lee Miles

The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

Gone with a Handsomer Man by Michael Lee West

Whistling in the Dark by Leslie Kagen

South of Broad by Pat Conroy

Bloodroot by Amy Greene

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman

Roseflower Creek by Jackie Lee Miles

If you want to see my lists from previous years here are the links: 2010, 2009 and 2008.

What about you? Did you read anything in 2011 that I need to hear about? I LOVE book recommendations !!!!

Digital Creativity via My Memories Software (Review and Giveaway)

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

I do not claim to be a "crafty" person and I certainly don't claim to have any creative talents. I have always dreamed about having a real "talent" especially in the areas of art and music. But, alas, I have none....I cannot play a single musical instrument, my singing abilities are embarrassing and I have trouble drawing a stick figure.

Last week I had the opportunity to try out some digital scrapbooking software and I jumped at the chance. I downloaded My Memories Suite software and was off and running like an old "crafty" pro!

My Memories Suite is so easy to use and you can create all types of digital scrapbooks, photobooks, cards, calendars, and gifts. The software is simple enough for beginners, yet it is powerful enough for those with previous experience in digital scrapbooking. Instructions are simple and clear - you won't need any special training and you won't have to learn any special lingo to get started.

I took advantage of the design templates to begin my creative journey. All I had to do is insert my pictures and my pages were done! Here is a quick page I did with pictures of our doxie, Rudy!

The templates can be used "as is" or modified from the original design for a personal touch. If your creative juices are flowing you can design your own pages from scratch. I love having that flexibility. You can also purchase additional scrapbooking kits to add even more design options.

With a long list of features, it is no surprise that My Memories Suite is rated #1 by Amazon and Top Ten Reviews. With this software you'll get a collection of professionally designed scrapbook page templates; an assortment of papers, embellishments, and other add-ons to help you personalize your work; the ability to add your own text and/or word art; options to enhance your creation with music, narration, video, etc. plus a slew of other great elements.

One of the best aspect of this software is how easy it is to share your work. The sharing options offered by My Memories Suite can't be topped. You might opt to print pages at home or at a photo print center then embellish and bind them into a traditional scrapbook or you can elect to have the books professionally printed and bound. You can also share digitally. For example you could turn your work into a movie and burn it to DVD; share on Facebook or your blog; or send it to your iPod. There are many, many ways to share!

Are you ready to jump-start your creative side?

I have a coupon code good for a $10 discount on the purchase of the MyMemories Suite scrapbook software from www.MyMemories.com. (Software also comes with a $10 coupon for downloads-a total value of $20!) ~~Just enter STMMMS19284 when checking out~~

The great folks at My Memory Suite are giving one lucky Sweet Tea in TN reader a FREE copy of their digital scrapbooking software.

Entry Instructions:

Visit www.MyMemories.com and take a look around at the digital design kits then return to this post and complete the form below to let me know which design caught your eye.

Terms & Conditions:

All entries must be received before 12:01 am CST on January 14, 2012
One entry per person
Giveaway open to U.S. residents only
Any entry that is incomplete or that does not follow guidelines will be considered invalid
A winner will be selected via a random number generator
The winner will be contacted via email and will have 2 days to respond or an alternate winner will be selected

Disclosure: In exchange for sharing this information with my readers My Memories provided me with a free software product and sponsored this giveaway. These items were not provided as payment for any favorable opinion or posts. All opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure policy here: Sweet Tea's Disclosure

Great Free E-Books Available Right Now at Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:57:00 +0000

Right now you can download the Kindle edition of Sophie and The Rising Sun by Augusta Trobaugh for FREE! I have read a number of books by this author (including this one) and I enjoy her work a lot. This offer is for a limited time so hurry over to Amazon.com to download it now.

Another FREE Kindle book you will want to download is Sweet Tea & Jesus Shoes. This book is a collection of stories with a southern flair! I've had this book on my radar for a long time and I'm so excited it is FREE!!

If you are looking for non-fiction, you can get the Kindle edition of Cybill Disobedience by Cybill Shepherd for FREE right now too. I enjoyed reading about her rise from southern beauty queen to bona fide movie star.

Don't forget - you don't have to have a Kindle to read these books!! Amazon has a wide variety of Kindle reading apps available at NO COST to you. These apps will allow you to read Kindle books on your PC, MAC, iPod, iPad, iPhone, or on your Blackberry, Android or Windows 7 phones.

As always, the FREE Kindle offers are for a limited time so be sure to verify that the cost is still $0 when you begin the checkout process at Amazon.

Wholly Guacamole and Hormel Natural Choice Lunch Meat Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:52:00 +0000

Wholly Guacamole has given me the opportunity to share some great information with you AND they are sponsoring a great giveaway for my readers!

Have you seen the new guacamole snack packs offered by Wholly Guacamole? They are only 100 calories, come in classic and spicy flavors, and are so convenient!

The snack packs are a healthy snack choice and a tasty one! They are packed with 20 vitamins and minerals and they are gluten and trans-fat free. Wholly Guacamole is made with the premiere brand of avacados - Haas Avocados so you know the quality is excellent. I love the versatility of these snack packs as well; just freeze a package and throw it into you lunch bag. It will be thawed just in time for lunch.

Wholly Guac isn't just for chips - try using the guac in place of mayo on your sandwiches (much healthier!) or make a healthy turkey and guac wrap for an afternoon snack.

Try using Hormel Natural Choice lunch meats for your wraps!

These meats have no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, and are 98% fat free. As a migraine sufferer I appreciate the fact that Hormel has no added MSG in their Natural Choice products.

Using Wholly Guacamole and Hormel Natural Choice products together are an easy way to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.

Are you ready to win a Wholly Guacamole Coupon Prize Pack?

The prize pack contains:

3 Wholly Guacamole FREE product coupons

1 Hormel Natural Choice product coupon

Wholly Guacamole Promotional Fun Stuff

All you need to do is submit your information in the form below and you will be entered to win.

Terms & Conditions:

All entries must be received before 12:01 am CST on January 7, 2012
One entry per person
Giveaway open to U.S. residents only
Any entry that is incomplete or that does not follow guidelines will be considered invalid
A winner will be selected via a random number generator
The winner will be contacted via email and will have 2 days to respond or an alternate winner will be selected

Disclosure: In exchange for sharing this information with my readers Wholly Guacamole provided me with products and sponsored this giveaway. These items were not provided as payment for any favorable opinion or posts. All opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure policy here: Sweet Tea's Disclosure

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Doxies at Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

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Sunrise on the Battery

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:04:00 +0000

I would consider myself a fan of author Beth Webb Hart. I have read her previous books and really enjoyed them. When I discovered she had a new release coming out, Sunrise on the Battery, I was eager to read it too. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to my expectations.

Here is a synopsis of the book as published on BookSneeze.com:

Now that she’s arrived at the ultimate address, can Mary Lynn’s view of the harbor – and success – satisfy the deeper longings of her heart?
After decades of carefully working their way up the social ladder, Mary Lynn and Jackson Scoville are living their dream: a life of luxury and ease in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. Jackson made a small fortune selling low country real estate, so now the couple is determined to provide for their three daughters the life they both longed for as kids.
But lately the long-forgotten God of Mary Lynn’s childhood has been trying to get her attention in ways so unusual that she can no longer deny His presence. When she prays for Jackson to open his heart to God, something radical happens. Jackson has a dramatic conversion that leads to street witnessing, giving away money, and inviting less-than-reputable people into their home.
Starring out into the harbor, Mary Lynn ponders whether or not she is willing to give up her life of luxury to join Jackson in his new-found faith. What would it look like to go “all out” for God…to allow Him to lead their family regardless of the cost? Just when Mary Lynn felt she had all the desires of her heart – she finds herself being called into a much bigger story of true faith and love.

I had a hard time connecting with ANY of the characters in this book and believe me there are a number of them. The main characters consist of the Scoville family members and I felt no real connection with any of them. I don't feel that the characters were developed in a manner that I would have like. I felt that I was thrown immediately into their issues/problems without learning to like them first.

This book falls in the christian literature genre. This isn't the type of book that I normally read but I have read a few and enjoyed them. This book, however, seemed less of a story and more interested in the agenda it was pushing. There are times in the book where the author gives a list of other books that were suggested to a character as reading material. To me this seemed very forced. If you want to suggest reading to me, then do so in the authors notes. That kind of thing doesn't seem to push the story along. In two of her previous works (Grace at Low Tide and Adelaide Piper) the author had a much lighter touch to her message and in those books the religious aspect seemed to flow through the story in a more natural way.

Overall, I was disappointed in this book but because I am familiar with the previous work of this author, I would definitely read more of this author if given the chance.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Plantation Mint Iced Tea

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Bigelow Plantation Mint Tea.....

Have you tried it? For the past year or so this has been my tea of choice. I prefer it over a regular, black tea any day. When I brew a pot of the mint tea, Chris will drink a big glass of it while it is still warm and it is very good that way but I prefer to drink it cold and over ice.

Here is how I make a 2 quart batch.

6 cups water

7 Bigelow Plantation Mint Tea Bags

1 cup sugar

Fill saucepan with approximately 6 cups of water and then add the tea bags. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Pour 1 cup of sugar into a 2 quart pitcher; top with the tea and mix well then add enough water to make 2 quarts.

These measurements and ingredients are GENERAL guidelines! Everyone likes their tea at different levels of sweetness and strength. These instructions will get you started and you can adjust measurements to your liking.

Another tip....Let your tea rest a while before putting it in the fridge. I always leave my tea sitting on the counter to cool down before I chill it. I think this helps the tea from becoming cloudy and bitter.

Swagbucks Snowball Fight!

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Swagbucks is having a good ol' fashioned Snowball Fight, and you can participate for a chance to win more reward points for free stuff! Go to the Snowball Fight homepage, click the button to join, and start earning points for your team just by earning Swag Bucks! Every participating member of the winning team will get 25 a Swag Buck bonus after it ends on the 21st, and participating members of the runners up get 10 Swag Bucks each. Which team are YOU on?

Click Here To Join Swagbucks and Start Earning Swag Today!

Purex Triple Action Laundry Detergent

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

A new and improved Purex laundry detergent
will be hitting the market soon!

The Purex team has been working hard to develop an even better Purex Laundry Detergent for consumers. Their team is always mindful of what the marketplace is demanding - a quality product that is economical and that performs at the highest level. With that in mind Purex is launching a new Triple Action formula across the full line of Purex liquid laundry detergents. This new formula promises to leave your clothes brighter, whiter, and cleaner than ever before but at a cost that is about half of the leading brand.

You will start seeing this new formula, along with newly redesigned bottles and graphics, sometime this winter. As a Purex Insider I was given the chance to preview the new formula before it hits the stores. I received a bottle of the Mountain Breeze scent and quickly put it to use. The detergent does perform extremely well and left my clothes clean, fresh, and smelling wonderful.

After years of doing laundry I discovered that there IS a difference between generic brand detergents and quality, name brand varieties. In my opinion the biggest difference is in the ability to prevent color fading in my family's clothing. My husband's work clothes (polos, khakis) last longer when I use a brand like Purex. The colors hold up much longer and the fabric doesn't look worn out as fast as they did with cheaper brands.

Another quality I love about the Purex detergents is that they are formulated to work in both traditional and High Efficiency (HE) washers. I have a HE machine and I love the fact that I can pick any bottle of Purex from the shelf without having to figure out if it is the correct formula or not.

Start looking for the new Purex Triple Action formula in your store soon.

Purex will also be offering consumers the chance to try out the new version before having to commit to a full size purchase. They are confident that you will love the changes they have made and to prove it they will be giving away FREE SAMPLES of the new formula. The free sample site will be up in early 2012. Because I am a Purex Insider I will have advance notice of when the free samples become available. I will pass that information along to you as soon as I hear about it so you can be sure to snag a sample for yourself.

Also, stick around for an upcoming giveaway sponsored by Purex. I will be giving away coupons for FREE full size bottles of the new formula Purex.

Disclosure: In exchange for sharing this information with my readers Purex provided me with a free bottle of detergent and product information. These items were not provided as payment for any favorable opinion or posts. All opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure policy here: Sweet Tea's Disclosure

Amazon Magazine Bargains

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

I am a magazine lover. Seriously. I can't begin to guess how many magazines I get each month.....it is probably around 20 or so! (Should I be embarrassed?) I don't spend a ton of money on these subscriptions. I get a lot of them for free through rewards programs and freebie sites but I do pay for a select few that I can't do without. I always try to score a good deal on the ones I pay for and Amazon.com helps me to do that.

Amazon offers some of the best prices on subscriptions to some of the most popular magazines around. Here are a few offers that I think are good bargains:

Redbook - 1 year - $8.00

Real Simple - 1 year - $12.00
Marie Claire - 1 year - $10.00

Smart Money - 1 year - $10.00

Field and Stream - 1 year - $9.97

Good Housekeeping - 1 year - $7.97

Some of these offers are for a limited time so if you are interested hurry over to Amazon.com and check them out.

When checking out make sure to verify whether or not you have selected an auto-renewal subscription. If you have selected auto-renewal it will be clearly noted in the subscription details. Sometimes the cost will be lower with this option. You can always cancel an auto-renew subscription at any time with Amazon's Magazine Subscription Manager.

20,000 Free Subscriptions to Better Homes and Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:37:00 +0000

Want a chance at winning one of 20,000 subscriptions to Better Homes and Gardens? Thanks to the folks at Purex you could be a winner!

20,000 random winners will enjoy a whole year of Better Homes and Gardens. The entry form is live now through December 20th at www.purex.com/bhg.

Enter for your chance to win!!!

Giveaway Winners

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:34:00 +0000

I have five winners to announce!

The four winners of my Torani Syrup Giveaway are:

Rachel R.

Carolyn K.

Diane F.

Lucy S.

Each of these ladies will receive a coupon good

for a bottle of Torani Flavored Syrup!!

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The winner of my Carmex Skin Care Package is:

Tricia D.

She will be receive a variety of Carmex

Body Lotions and Creams.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

$2.00 Amazon MP3 Credit

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:38:00 +0000

Free $2.00 Amazon MP3 Credit !!!

Go to THIS PAGE and enter the code "STUDYBRK" BEFORE you make a purchase. Then click the apply button and the credit will be applied to your account.

Please note that this promotional offer is valid from November 24, 2011 through November 28, 2011 and subject to change. You must redeem the credit by 11:59 p.m. PST on November 28, 2011. Limit one promotional credit per customer.

Deal on iPhone Case - only $4.99 !

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:08:00 +0000

iPhone 4 Leopard Hard Case Cover for only $4.99!

This trendy leopard case available at a steal of a price! It's a popular mix of silver, pink, and black colors and specifically designed for the iPhone 4 4G. A perfect case for yourself or to give as a gift. This exclusive case is priced at just $5.99 plus $.99 for shipping. You can't go wrong with a deal like this, so get one before they are sold out!

Features:

Leopard hard case specially designed for iPhone 4G
Unique design allows easy access to all buttons, controls and ports without having to remove the case
Made by durable plastic material
Meticulously crafted, durable and comfortable grip
Shields your iPhone against scratches, shatters, fingerprints, dirt and stains
Precision molded cases to perfectly fit your iPhone 4
Color: Mainly silver, pink and black as show in the pictures
Case ONLY, iPhone not included

Click Here To Place Your Order -
iPhone Leopard Case from Broadcast Bloggers

*Deal ends on Sunday, 11/27/11 at 11:59pm MST (while supplies last)
*Orders open to US mailing addresses only
*Due to the holidays approaching please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

Soothe Your Skin With Carmex Lotion & Cream - Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:02:00 +0000

Carmex has been a leader in the lip care industry for years. They produce quality products that always help protect and heal your lips. Recently the folks at Carmex have expanded their product line to include products for your skin! Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream will help you skin stay moist and they help sooth your skin as well.

The Carmex Healing Lotion is more of a general use moisturizer. It is great for everyday use to help protect your skin against dryness. The Carmex Healing Cream is formulated for places that may need a little extra attention - like elbows, knees, and feet. The Healing Cream is a thicker, more concentrated product.

I like these new additions to the Carmex family. They help to sooth, heal and moisturize my skin without leaving a greasy, sticky feeling. My skin feels soft and moist after I use these products and with a nice, light scent that isn't too feminine or masculine anyone in your home will be happy to use them.

Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream can be found at your local Walgeen's, CVS, or Walmart stores.

As a member of the Carmex Blog Squad I have the opportunity to giveaway a Carmex Skin Care Package. This package consists of:

one 5.5 oz Carmex Healing Lotion

one 4 oz Carmex Healing Cream

one 1 oz Carmex Healing Lotion

one .75 oz CarmexHealing Cream

To enter the giveaway tell me what your favorite Carmex product is by completing the form below. Your favorite can be ANY thing from their product line - not just a skin care item.

Terms & Conditions:

The entry form must be fill out completely.
All entries must be received by 12:01am CST on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
Giveaway open to US residents only.
Any entry that is incomplete or that does not follow entry guidelines will be considered invalid.
A winner will be selected via a random number generator and will be contacted by email. The winner must reply within 2 days or I will select a new winner.

Disclosure: In exchange for sharing this information with my readers Carmex provided me with product samples and sponsored this giveaway. These items were not provided as payment for any favorable opinion or posts. All opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure policy here: Sweet Tea's Disclosure

Torani Syrups Add Flavor To Your Life

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Looking for a nice change to your regular coffee routine? I've got the perfect solution. Torani Flavored Syrups! Ever head of them? I discovered that the Torani line of products are really popular and fairly well-known but I had never heard of them until recently.

Torani is a San Francisco based company that has been around since 1925. They have a line of over 100 flavored syrups that are made with pure cane sugar and natural flavors. I received a bottle of Pumpkin Pie syrup and a bottle of Sugar Free Vanilla syrup from SheSpeaks .

I found that I liked the Pumpkin Pie flavor slightly more that the Vanilla. I do not like sugar substitutes and the Sugar Free Vanilla is made with Splenda so Pumpkin Pie won! The Vanilla was also nice and I am sure I would love the non-Splenda version even more.

I tried both flavors by adding them to cappuccinos that I brewed at home but these syrups are not just for coffee drinks! The Torani website has an extensive collection of recipes for coffees, flavored teas and lemonades, cocktails, Italian Sodas, smoothies, and other drinks. I have also discovered that some people add a splash of syrup to oatmeal for a change to the breakfast routine.

I can't wait to try some of the other Torani flavors. I think I would like the Caramel, Cinnamon, and Peppermint flavors but I would also like to try something a little different like the Toasted Marshmallow or the Chocolate Milano. The variety of flavors that are available is really incredible. Some that caught my eye were Creme de Banana, Hibiscus, Watermelon Habanero, Cheesecake, and BACON!?!

So, are you ready to break out of your flavor rut? You can save 10% off of your order at Torani.com by using the online promotion offer code "shespeaks".

That should get you started but there is more.........

I am giving away a bottle of Torani syrup to FOUR different winners!

Each winner will receive a coupon good

for one FREE BOTTLE of Torani Syrup.

To enter this giveaway visit the Torani website then

return to this post and complete the form below.

Entries must be received BEFORE 12:01 am CST

on Saturday, December 3, 2011.

Terms & Conditions:

The entry form must be fill out completely.
All entries must be received by 12:01 am CST on Saturday, December 3, 2011.
Giveaway open to US residents only.
Any entry that is incomplete or that does not follow entry guidelines will be considered invalid.
A winner will be selected via a random number generator and will be contacted by email. The winner must reply within 3 days or I will select a new winner.

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Disclosure: I received free Torani products through the SheSpeaks Blogger Society program and they were also good enough to sponsored this giveaway. These items were not provided as payment for any favorable opinion or post. All opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure policy here: Sweet Tea's Disclosure

Christmas Cards Even A Scrooge Could Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:33:00 +0000

I admit that Christmas isn't my favorite time of the year. There's too much pressure to get the perfect, clever gift for every single person on the gift list! One holiday tradition that I DO enjoy is sending and receiving Christmas cards! I love hearing from people that I might not see or hear from at any other time of the year. I love hearing from long lost friends or former coworkers and seeing how they are doing or how their family has grown.

I think it is nice to add some personal touches to the holiday cards that you send out. An easy way to do this is through Tiny Prints.

The Tiny Prints website offers a wide range of cards and they give you so many different ways to make the cards truly unique. You can choose from a ton of layout and design options. I liked so many of them! Here are a couple of my favorite designs with my an old photo of my son added.

Tiny Prints provides simple, modern, and unique stationery from Christmas cards, New Years cards, party invitations, and address labels to thank you cards. Once the holidays have come and gone, Tiny Prints will still be here to fill your stationary needs with their exclusive designs from the nation’s top designers. All year round, you’ll find business cards, birth announcements and even custom wedding invitations. Come try the easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality for yourself. With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch!

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:32:00 +0000

Wholly Guacamole has a $2.00 coupon available on the Wholly Guacamole Facebook Page! This coupon is good for any Wholly Guacamole, Wholly Salsa, or Wholly Queso brand product.

Coupon is only available through November 20, 2011

Small Business Saturday - November 26th

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Small Business Saturday - November 26th

Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, November 26th, a day dedicated to supporting the small businesses that fuel local economies and invigorate our communities.

Join the movement and make a pledge to Shop Small by visiting this site vocalpoint.com/SmallBizSat. When you do you can enter to win a $25 American Express Gift Card!

Vocalpoint provided me with information about this program.

Wholly Guacamole!

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

As a member of the Wholly Guacamole Guac Squad, I am proud to share the following information with you.

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Lipton Tea Sweepstakes

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:35:00 +0000

Enter the Lipton Tea Sweeps!

You could win a trip to Kenya or one of 1,000 instant win prizes!

Visit the Lipton Facebook page and use the free code "LC873HRS"

Crockpot Recipe - Roast Beef with Gravy

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

When colder weather starts to creep in around our neck of the woods my cooking habits change a little and I tend to prepare meals that are a little more hearty. I start to cook a lot more homemade chili and soup but I also seem to prepare more things like roast beef. Here is a recipe that I have used for years because it is so easy to prepare and the results are always great. You can use any left over roast and make beef stew the following day.

Crockpot Roast Beef with Gravy

1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast (about 4 pounds)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided

1 envelope onion soup mix

1 envelope brown gravy mix

2 cups cold water

Rub roast with 1/4 cup flour and place in crockpot. In a bowl, combine soup and gravy mixes with the remaining flour; stir into the cold water until well blended. Pour this mixture over the roast. Cover the roast and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

A New Yummy Obsession - Honey Butter

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Oh you are going to love this stuff!

A couple of weeks ago my mom took a trip to Cherokee, North Carolina and she brought me back a most delicious gift - Cranberry Orange Pecan Honey Butter. This stuff is wonderful!

I use it as a spread on toast, bagels, and English muffins but the company websites also suggests using it over pancakes or in oatmeal. If the Cranberry Orange Pecan flavor doesn't sound like something you would like you can select from a number of other flavors. Praline Pecan sounds yummy! Banana Nut? Cinnamon? Yep....I would like those too. There are more than fifteen variety to choose from!

These products are made by a family-owned business, Limited Edition Gourmet Foods, located in Texas. You can order from their website at www.MyHoneyButter.com and you can also find their products in specialty stores all across the United States.

Do you know of any similar small, regional companies putting out delicious products? I'd love to hear about them.