Madison at Main Giveaway Winner!

Thanks so much to all those who entered the Madison at Main giveaway.  The winner is Poor Badger Creations! Congratulations!

Stay tuned for more great giveaways in the coming weeks!

Mississippi Garden Lovelies

You have to fight the heat to keep anything growing here in southern Mississippi.
It is possible, you just have to water, water, water.  The results are worth it.


"They" say to opt for one squash plant per household member.  There are two of us and one squash plant in the garden, and alas, we still have too much squash.  Lots will be going in the freezer for the winter, which is a-ok with us.

The same is our zucchini situation.  We have an overabundance.  How about this zucchini....Does it look like a beer bottle to you?

Here's a little corner of ivy and rosemary.

I'm rooting a little basil (and creeping jenny) in a jar inside.

I've also started drying some basil for this year since I use it so often in cooking and want tons to last me through winter (click here to see three different ways to preserve basil!).

The little vertical garden I posted about here is coming along nicely.

 

 

 

And of course, I planted lots of zinnias.  I love my white ones particularly.

Anything lovely growing in your backyard this summer?

Giveaway with PrintRunner!

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

Are you looking for a one-stop site for your printing needs from banners to greetings cards?  PrintRunner is what you're looking for!

From its humble beginnings of just a small press and a dream of becoming a trusted printing company, PrintRunner is now one of the premier printers in southern California.  Located in Chatsworth, PrintRunner is a full-service printing company that specializes in custom sticker printing, posters, postcards, brochures, business cards, calendars, greeting cards, flyers, bookmars, and more.  You can enjoy the convenience of being able to print online and be done in half the time!

PrintRunner offers exceptional quality, but I can tell you from first-hand experience that what makes them stand out is their exceptional customer service.

PrintRunner has offered to give away 250 of their high-quality standard stickers (2'' width by 3.5'' height).  These are printed on premium sticker-stock paper in either full color or black and white.  Your choice!   If you win, all you have to do is upload the image you would like on your sticker or choose what text you'd like on your sticker....I'm thinking they'd make great address labels!  They will ship out to you in just three business days.
Ready to win?  Here's how!

To Enter:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1. Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part via GFC.2. Like PrintRunner on Facebook.

3. Follow PrintRunner on Twitter.

4. Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

5. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on twitter.

6. Follow me on Pinterest.

7. Pin this giveaway.

8. Enter the Madison at Main giveaway.

Eight ways to win! This giveaway is open to residents 18 years and older in the continental U.S.   All entries will be verified. Winner will have  24 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen. Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile. Giveaway will run until Monday, May 28 at 9 a.m. CST.  Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced here asap.

Good luck!




(*Thanks to PrintRunner for sponsoring this giveaway.  Author received free product for this review.  All statement and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Review and Giveaway with Madison at Main!

Are you looking for new rugs to brighten up your home as we head into summer?  Madison at Main has rugs for every area of your home and has a wide selection of indoor, outdoor, accent, shag, pet, oversized, area, decorative, contemporary, and traditional rugs.  Their rugs are high quality and come in a huge variety of designs, colors, and styles.

I love this blue crab rug.  Wouldn't this be perfect for a beach house entrance?

How about this green onion rug for your kitchen?

Madison at Main's accent rugs are fade-resistant and machine-washable.  These rugs are so durable that they can withstand use in even your home's busiest areas. 

French country, anyone?

They also have great bathroom rug styles.

For this review, I chose a Jellybean rug--"Cozy Window."  Of course I'd choose a cat rug.  Of course!

Madison at Main carries a great selection of Jellybean rugs--they "wash better than your jeans."

The colors of this rug are so unbelievably vibrant.  I can't say how much they pop in my kitchen.  Also, the quality of this rug up close is extremely high.  You can see in the close-up how well the looping is done and how thick the thread of the rug is.

Coy didn't see too terribly thrilled, but I have yet to see a dog get excited over a rug, so we'll move on.

Our cats go far out of their way to avoid stepping on several of our rugs (for no reasons I can discover), so the fact that Amos chose right away not to avoid coming into contact with this one signals to me that it's a winner.

A very pretty addition to our kitchen.

The nice folks at Madison at Main have offered to give one Till Death Do Us Part reader their very own accent rug.

Ready to win?  Here's how!

To Enter:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1. Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part via GFC. (Mandatory)

2. Like Madison at Main on Facebook. (Mandatory)

3. Browse the Madison at Main website and tell me what you'd choose if you won.

4. Follow Madison at Main on Twitter.

5. Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

6. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

7. Follow Till Death Do Us Part via Linky Follow.
8. Enter the PrintRunner giveaway here.

Eight ways to win!  This giveaway is open to residents 18 years and older in the continental U.S.  All entries will be verified.  Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen.  Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile.  Giveaway will run until Wednesday, May 30 at 10 p.m. CST.  Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced shortly after.

Good luck!





(*Author was given free product to review.  All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Winner of the Swanky Outlet Giveaway!

The winner of the Euro Pillow from Swanky Outlet is chedeb5353!  Thanks so much for all those who entered.

Don't forget that you have until this Sunday to enter the giveaway to win a reusable shopping tote from Chico Bags.  Just click here!

Stay tuned tomorrow for the start of a rug giveaway from one of my new favorite stores....Madison at Main!

Happy Sunday Night!

Review and Giveaway with Chico Bags!

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

Between snack bags and grocery bags and lunch bags, have you ever stopped to think how many bags you throw away in a single day?  Frightening, to say the least.

Meet ChicoBag, a leader in reusable bags and multipurpose totes.  Chico Bag was founded by Andy Keller after an eye-opening trip to a landfill in 2004.  Much of the landfill was covered in the white and tan plastic bags just like the ones we all use once and toss into our garbage cans every day. ChicoBag strives to end the epidemic of using a plastic bag once before discarding it.  The very first ChicoBag was sold on Earth Day in 2005 at a farmer's market in Chico, California.


ChicoBag Company is helping people everywhere take the first step towards eliminating waste by taking one simple step--choosing stylish, resusable bags and totes over single-use, discardable bags!   Think how much space and waste could be saved by using totes and resuable bags instead of plastic!
           
Here is the original ChicoBag in boysenberry...

One of my favorite products in their extensive line is the Snack Time rePETe, which is a resuable snack and sandwich bag made of 78% recycled material.  This is sooo much better than mowing through box after box of plastic sandwich baggies!  I know I've been guilty of this.

ChicoBag also makes great messenger bags, duffel bags, and produce bags (no more one-use plastic produce bags!).
For this review, I received the Chico Vita Comtemporary Bag in slate stripe.

The Vita bag is 19'' x 12.5'' in size and has shoulder-length straps.  It also has an amazing forty-pound carrying capacity.  That's a lot of groceries! It is machine-washable in cold water and should be hung to dry.  When not in use, the entire bag folds into a small integraded pouch for easy storage.  The pouch (about the size of a dollar bill) can be stashed in your pouch or glove box or clipped onto your purse.  No more single use bags!

I love this bag for several reasons.  Not only is it so unbelievably stylish, but it's also unbelievably multipurpose.  It can go to the grocery store or farmer's market with you, and I'm also thinking it would make a fantastic beach bag.  It would fit tons of towels and kids toys, and you could just rinse the sand right off.  Not only that, but it would make a great overnight bag--perfect for a change of clothes and toiletries!

It's definitely time for us to start thinking in terms of reuse when it comes to grocery shopping, our daily routines, leisure, and travel.  It's better for our environment and our wallets!

The wonderful people at ChicoBag have offered to give one Till Death Do Us Part reader their very own ChicoBag, a Vita Contemporary Bag in Leaf Chain.

See how nice and tidy (and small like an apple!) the bag folds up?

Ready to win your own Vita bag?

Here's how!

To Enter:
(Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.)
1.  Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part via GFC. (Mandatory)

2.  Like Chico Bags on Facebook. (Mandatory)

3.  Follow Chico Bags on Twitter.

4.  Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

5.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part via Linky Follow.

7.  Follow me on Pinterest.

Seven ways to win!  This giveaway is open to residents 18 years or older in the continental U.S. All entries will be verified. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen. Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile. Giveaway will run until Sunday, May 27 at 10 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced shortly after.

Good luck!





(*Author was given free product to review.  All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Favorite Things

Sometimes, even early in the week, we grow weary from work and chores. 

At the end of the day, I like to distract myself with thoughts of my favorite things.

Like homemade blueberry muffins on Sunday mornings.

The first zinnias of spring.

Colorful liners for cupcakes with friends.

Spode Woodland dishes on my table.

Creeping Jenny on my little patio.

What are some of your favorite things?

Giveaway with Swanky Outlet!

Have you ever heard of Swanky Outlet?  Well, do you like getting high-end, brand-name merchandise at discounted prices?  Then Swanky Outlet is for you!

It can be difficult and time-consuming to search endlessly through closeout stores to find affordable brand-name bedding and home goods.  On the other hand, it can be expensive to simply walk into a department store to buy your brand-name bedding!  The answer is internet shopping at Swanky Outlet. The high end merchandise from Swanky Outlet is purchased from major department stores and includes such designer brands as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Martha Stewart.  Swanky Outlet cuts out the middle man and buys direct from major department stores, which means big savings for you.


Swanky Outlet's extensive selection includes everything from throws to sheets to comforter sets, and everything in between! 

Just a few of their high-end brands include Vera Wang, Michael Kors, and Waterford.  Swanky Outlet even has its very own blog, which includes tips and tricks for the home!



Now onto the giveaway!

The nice folks at Swanky Oulet have agreed to give one Till Death Do Us Part Reader his or her very own Hotel Collection Primaloft Down Alternative European Bed Pillow Insert.

I love Euro pillows, but they are sooo expensive!  Swanky Oulet sells them at GREAT prices, and this is your chance to win one for free!  This oversized square euro pillow is made of exceptional materials and is 100% hypoallergenic.  It's 28x28, 230 thread count, offers firm support, and is 58 oz.  I have two euro pillows on my bed, and they are such a lovely addition and are such a nice change from standard pillows.  I highly recommend them to anyone.

Add a little European flair to your bedroom with this great pillow from Swanky Outlet!

To Enter:
(Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.  Giveaway for followers only.)

1. Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part via GFC.

2. Like Swanky Outlet on Facebook. 

3. Follow Swanky Outlet on Twitter.

4. Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

5. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6.  Sign up for the Swanky Outlet newsletter.

7. Facebook about this giveaway.  BE SURE to tag Swanky Outlet in your post!

8. Tweet about this giveaway.  BE SURE to tag @SwankyOulet in your tweet!

Eight ways to win! This giveaway is open to residents 18 years or older in the continental U.S.  All entries will be verified. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen. Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile. Giveaway will run until Sunday, May 20 at 10 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen via Random and announced shortly after.

Good luck!



(*Author was given free product to review.  All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Have You Entered To Win a Cat Tail Spoon?

Have you entered to win the Cat Tail spoon from Jonathan's Spoons?  Click here!

Candles, Candles, Candles

There are certain things that chicks just love.  Among these things are dessert, jewelry, and candles.  It's just universal.  Though I'm certainly not the girliest of the girly, I'm no exception in any of these areas, particularly when it comes to candles.  They add such warmth and character to any space.  I'm such a huge fan of natural light.  I love turning off overhead lights and pulling out a few lovely candles.






Did you know I have cats?  I have one particularly active one named Amos.  As I set myself up for a particularly perfect night, I finished tidying the house, dimmed the lights, lit a candle, and jumped into bed.  Amos crossed the floor, jumped onto the dressed, knocked over the candle, and ended my peaceful night.  Red wax splattered five feet across the floor and ruined a white rug.  Yes.  Red wax on a white rug.

That wasn't, unfortunately, the first time Amos and I had a negative wax experience.  It was quite similar to the rug experience.  It also invovled a ruined "perfect" night, only with waxy sheets instead of a waxy rug.

Plainly put, cats and traditional candles are not the best combination.  It may just be time for this cat mama to make the switch away from traditional wax candles.  Several pros come to mind:  safety for pets and children (and adults!), no waxy mess, longer candle life, and the "flames" are wind-resistant.   Remembering to blow the candles out is also a safety concern.  However, you never have to remember to extinguish your candles with a flameless candle with timer.   How convenient would it be to be able to go to sleep with the candles lit?  Very soothing!  I also really like the idea of LED Tea lights.  The shallow shape of tea lights makes them especially dangerous for pets, so I never get to use them.  The LED version, however, is totally safe!  Traditional tea lights also burn out in a single use, making them expensive to replace continually.  LED tealights, however, last much longer.  Battery-powered candles also have censors that make them flicker like real flames!

So now I'm thinking....what could battery-powered candles have rescued my sweet kitty and I from?  Waxy sheets?  Permanent red stains on a white rug?

I think it's time to give them a try!