Thrifty Thursday - Free Shipping from Stila

From now until 9/30, Stila is offering free shipping on an online order.  There is no minimum order!  Just enter the code FASHIONSHIP at checkout!

What Do You Think Wednesday - Shea Moisture Bar Soap

My baby daughter recently developed baby eczema.  I have been looking (and trying) so many different baby products that claim to help with the dryness.  I had no luck.  So I was so excited when I received my Naturals VoxBox compliments of Influenster filled with products to review.  In my box I received Shea Moisture's Raw Shea Butter Baby Eczema Bar Soap.  WOW!!!!  After just one bath with this soap, her skin began to get some relief!  The soap contains raw shea butter, argan oil, extracts from Frankincense and Myrrh.  It has a great scent and leaves your skin full of moisture.  Finally, I have found something that really does help relieve the dryness of baby eczema!

All In All:  This product retails for $4.99.  I can't recommend this enough!  I have wasted so much money on trying to find something to help with my daughter's eczema.  I even went out and purchased their lotion which also helps!  This soap can be used for adults too!

Shea Moisture Website

Tasty Tuesday - Pumpkin Spice Bread

With the chill in the air and pumpkins everywhere, recipes with pumpkin are what fall is all about!  This recipe for yummy pumpkin spice bread comes from one of my favorite sites for recipes, activities and craft ideas for the family...Family Fun.

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 3/4 tsp. ground cloves

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, water, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat until well mixed.
2. Measure the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and ground cloves into separate bowl, then stir until combined (a great job for kids). Slowly add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, beating until smooth.
3. Grease two 9- by 5-inch loaf pans and dust them with flour. Evenly divide the batter between the two pans. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Then remove from pans by inverting them onto a rack and tapping the bottoms. Slice and serve plain, buttered or with cream cheese.
   
   
   For a direct link to the recipe, click here.

Thrifty Thursday - 3 Personalized Ornaments for only $7.99 shipped!!!!

Now through Oct. 19th, you can snag a great deal from ArtCow.  You can purchase and personalize any 3 single sided ornaments for $7.99 (usually $4.49 each) and that includes shipping!  These make wonderful gifts for your loved ones!  Click here for the ornaments options.  Even better, there is no limit to the amount you want to order!  Just enter the code  ORNAMENTS2012 at checkout!

What Do You Think Wednesday - Method Glass & Surface Cleaner

Method Glass & Surface Cleaner with plant based powergreen technology, is a glass cleaner that contains no ammonia or toxic ingredients.  Here is what their website claims:

powergreen™ technology is cutting-edge green chemistry that harnesses the strength of naturally derived, non-toxic ingredients to deliver a mighty cleaning punch. in our glass cleaner, a corn-based solvent eliminates dirt, dust and pesky handprints, so ammonia is but a distant memory.

If you head over to Target Coupons now, they are offering a $1.00 off any Method Cleaning Product.

All In All:  Hands down this is one of the best glass cleaners I have ever used.  It smells like peppermint and leaves a clean, refreshing scent.  There are no streaks and is so good that it looks like there is not even glass on the windows!  Best part is that my throat is not burning as I am spraying it as it does with Windex.  A must buy!

Tasty Tuesday - Spiced Pumpkin Fudge

With the arrival of fall this week, there is nothing that says fall more than the aroma of pumpkin and spice.  This recipe is for such a delicious fudge that is super easy to make.  The recipe is from Very Best Baking which is one of my favorite sites for recipes!

Here is what you need:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème
• 1 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:

LINE 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil. 

COMBINE sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, pumpkin, butter and spice in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234° to 240º F (soft-ball stage). 

QUICKLY STIR in morsels, marshmallow crème, nuts and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until morsels are melted. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand on wire rack for 2 hours or until completely cooled. Refrigerate tightly covered. To cut, lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Makes about 3 pounds. 

FOR BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE:

SUBSTITUTE 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels for Premier White Morsels. 

Make It Monday - Halloween Outside Decor

So with Halloween not too far away I have been looking for ideas on decor to make on my own.  I came across this awesome idea on Pinterest.

It comes from the Blog Inspiring Pretty (picture as well) and it says to basically just mold chicken wire into the shape of a dress.  Sounds easy enough....I was even thinking that I would then paint or spray paint the wire with glow in the dark paint so that you are able to see the "ghosts" at night!  Now I am on the hunt for chicken wire lol

September Stork Stack Review

Last month was my 1st box from Stork Stack and I have been eagerly waiting for my next one.  If you aren't familiar with Stork Stack, they are a monthly subscription box with full size items for baby & mommy.  It is $28.00 a month and well worth it.  The value of each box is at least $50.00!  Each month is a different theme  and this month's theme is "Lil' Learners".  Here is what was inside:

 - Tickle Time book (value $6.95)
 - Melissa & Doug Caterpillar Grasping Toy (value $7.99)
 - Baberoo Organic Cotton Hip socks (value $18.00)
 - Wee Can Too Edible Art Veggie Crayons (value $11.00)
 - Joe Jacket Boutique Collection (value $10.95)

Total box value = $54.89

All In All:  I am addicted to these boxes!  I get super excited when I receive an email with the tracking info.  Which I have to say that I do subscribe to other monthly baby subscriptions and Stork Stack is the only one that ships UPS and provides tracking information.  They are also the only one that sends out the box around the 1st of the month.  Other services are mid-month.  I love, love this company!  I have not been disappointed by any product in the boxes!  I can't wait to see what next month brings!  I am telling you...this service is definitely worth the money!  You will not be disappointed.  Head over to Stork Stack and subscribe today!

Thrifty Thursday - 30% Gymboree Cicle of Friends Sale

If you are in the market for some fall clothing for the little ones, then hope over to Gymboree.  They have all new fall fashions plus some really adorable Halloween costumes.  Just enter the code GYMCIRCLE at checkout to save 30% off your entire purchase!  Hurry this offer is only good from Sept.6-9!

Tasty Tuesday - Back To School Breakfast

This recipe comes from Pillsbury.  

Here is what you need:

1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

8 slices bacon, cut in half

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

8 eggs, beaten

8 slices American cheese

• Step 1 -  Make biscuits and bacon as directed on packages.
• Step 2 - Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter. Pour eggs into skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until set. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
• Step 3 - Split biscuits. Fill each with egg, cheese and bacon.

All In All:  This is a very quick and easy recipe to prepare in the morning before school.  This recipe serves 8 so you can adjust the it according to your needs.  Visit Pillsbury.com for more recipes.