Are You At The Bottom of Your List?
August 16th, 2009Women across the country are changing their habits to meet the demands of increasingly busy schedules and tightened wallets by setting aside life’s simple pleasures and putting themselves at the bottom of the to-do list. I know I am at the bottom of my list. Since I became a Mom, that is where I have been. I think all Mom’s feel that way because we strive so hard to make sure our families and homes are taken care of and we just take whatever is left over. In fact, a new survey commissioned by the makers of Edwards® frozen desserts finds more than nine in 10 American women have cut back on indulgences during the past year*. While avoiding extravagant luxuries may seem like a necessity these days, finding convenient and affordable ways to reward yourself daily can help bring a little sweet serenity back into your life.
Unwinding from the day’s pressures can be as simple as saving a few minutes for yourself. And treating yourself to something small, like a delicious dessert, is still important despite these tough times.
The makers of Edwards® frozen desserts recently launched Edwards® Singles Á La Modes, located in the frozen pie section of your grocers’ freezers. Baked hot from the microwave in under one minute with no mixing, even the busiest of dessert lovers can enjoy a Hot Turtle Brownie, Hot Fudge Brownie or Hot Apple Crisp topped with cold, creamy ice cream as a sweet way to unwind and reward themselves.
Simple Indulgences Spa Sweepstakes
To encourage women to share their tips on simple indulgences and how they prefer to unwind and rejuvenate, the makers of Edwards® frozen desserts are hosting the “Simple Indulgences Spa Sweepstakes” on EdwardsBaking.com from now through October 9, 2009. Participants can sign-up to receive a coupon for $1.00 off one package of delicious and indulgent Edwards® Singles Á La Modes desserts and enter for a chance to win one of 10 $500 SpaFinder.com gift cards to treat themselves to a relaxing spa experience.
For more information on Edwards® Singles Á La Modes desserts, the “Simple Indulgences Spa Sweepstakes” and complete rules, visit EdwardsBaking.com.
*The Edwards® Singles Dessert Survey is a nationally representative telephone survey of 516 American Women, ages 18 and over, conducted between June 30 and July 7, 2009. The margin of error for the overall study is +/- 4.3% at the 95% confidence level.
Pillsbury® Simply (GIVEAWAY)
August 3rd, 2009THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED !!!
I like simple. It suits me well. Complicated and I have real troubles. We struggle together and the results are usually less than satisfactory. That is why I LOVE Pillsbury Simply, the new line from Pillsbury that makes baking cookies so simple with simple wholesome ingredients. Some of the wholesome ingredients in simply…TM cookies include:
* wheat flour
* brown sugar
* water
* eggs
* baking powder
* salt
* pure vanilla extract
* all natural semisweet chocolate chips
* peanut butter
* sugar
* skim milk
Stuff just like we would use at home! How great is that? Pretty darn great if you ask me. They have 2 varieties: Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter. We tried both and absolutely LOVE them! Like the simple ingredients? You will love that they have:
* 0g trans fat
* no high fructose corn syrup
* no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives
Just Simply a Great Cookie!
Pillsbury is offering each of you a $1.25 off coupon for the new Pillsbury®simply…TM Refrigerated Cookies which can be found through this link: Pillsbury simply…TM Cookie Coupon
Pillsbury and MyBlogSpark are also offering you the chance to win a really great Pillsbury Simply Prize Pack!
One reader will win a coupon for a free pack of cookies, a tote bag and a cookie jar.
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Rosemary Chicken Salad
August 1st, 2009Simple. Refreshing. Delicious.
That is what a summer chicken salad should be. This one does not disappoint.
Rosemary Chicken Salad
3 celery ribs
3 cups cubed, chooked chicken
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 TBSP finely chopped fresh rosemary
Thinly slice the celery and mix together with the chicken. Blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream and rosemary mixing very well. Pour over the chicken and celery stirring thouroughly to mix well. Serve.
It is that simple. And you can change it up as you want. Add some onions. Add some grapes. Add some almonds. Enjoy!
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