Evelyn White: Unique & Elegant Handmade Linens for Your Home

Nothing adds elegance and charm to your home than high quality linens.  If you get them handmade, it adds that extra special touch knowing it wasn't made by a factory machine.  I love the Etsy shops and even without my participation in Blogmania 2010, I try to showcase different Etsy shops on my blog.  This time, I'm focusing on Evelyn White - Fine Fabric Fancier.

About Evelyn White:

Welcome to Fine Fabric Fancier where you will find elegant and unique handmade linens for your home. Quality table linens always make great gifts for the entertaining host or hostess on your gift list or for those who love a well-dressed table. 

As you browse through my site, you will find lots of great colors and ideas. I will be continuing to add new items to my shop inventory. If you are looking for a specific color or size, feel free to contact me and I will do my best to meet your needs. I am also on Facebook. I have uploaded pictures of work from previous clients. Here's the link:

Evelyn White's Facebook Page

Lately, I have been dabbling in other areas. A little crocheting, a little upholstery, a couple bags and totes, and lots of other goodies. I always enjoy playing in other mediums and seeing where it takes me. Usually, what I end with is quite different from what I started. I love that creative process and I really did not understand it until I took a sculpture class. We were working with cement. Wow! What an experience!

Okay, back to business. I am willing to create special orders for anyone seeking napkin or placemat sets in different quantities than what I have listed, with a minimum order of a set of 4. Contact me and I will create a special order for you.

I love to try new things and would love to work with you if you have ideas to share. I am always happy to send fabric samples for you to compare or match colors.

Here are some of my favorite items listed:

  

 

 

 

There are 50 items for sale with two being on sale so hurry over and take a peek!   Evelyn has a 100% positive rating so check out her beautiful shop here.

Men’s Preventive Health Campaign: Get Your Men Involved

This Father’s Day give the men you love the best gift of all - the gift of a healthy future.

Did you know that new research has found that men are 31 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year?  In fact, men report making fewer routine health care appointments compared with women (56.5 percent vs. 73.8 percent).  This is so true as it took my dad to have advanced colon cancer before I took him to the ER for diagnosis.  Luckily, he lived and is in remission at age 73.  For some reason, men do not like to go to the doctors and maybe it's habit, maybe it's about being the tough guy or maybe it's fear of finding out.  Whatever the reason, they need to be seen!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Ad Council are launching a new movement on behalf of their national public serviceadvertising campaign designed to encourage middle-age men to learn which preventive medical tests they need to get and when to get them.  If you have one of those stubborn men in your life, here are some easy ways to encourage them.  By the way, tears also work as a nice guilt trip as I found out with my father!

• Send the men in your life this new e-card for Father’s Day to gently remind them:  (http://www.dadtothedoc.org)
• Ask  your husbands, fathers, brothers, etc. to take the health quiz (http://www.ahrq.gov/healthymen/quiz.htm)
• Encourage all men you know to visit ahrq.gov/healthymen, which provides recommended ages for preventive medical tests, a health care quiz designed to test knowledge ofpreventive health care, tips for talking with doctors, a glossary of consumer health terms, and links to online resources to find more medical information.  Also, keep an eye out for the new PSA's encouraging dad's to take care of their health.

Check out the campaign on Facebook and encourage your friends to join in spreading the word.


I am posting this as my part with Global Influence to raise awareness and I might win a gift card for my participation.

Zulily Sale: Yoga Wear, Maternity, Dr. Seuss & More

Get them fast as at Zulily, they don't last long!  Look at some of the great bargains right now and there are so many great deals right now (click on ad below or here).

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Much more to choose from - click below to go to Zulily!

Coupon Saving: Sunday's Inserts Include Great Coupons!

As I have posted, my family is on a budget since losing my job.  We must save money as my husband is in Kuwait for another 10+ months, we will be moving to a new state, selling a house, etc etc.  We embarked on this journey to save money on May 1st.  We being myself and my oldest expecting daughter as I'm hoping she will learn a lot from this.  June 1st was our official kick off to saving money and we have done fairly well for being newbies.  We saved over $150 and spent out of pocket around $145 so we did save more than we spent and we figured we have enough groceries for over a week or more plus with buying six packs of Pull Ups, they should last some time.


My daughter created a binder system that works for her and we look for all the savings and coupons we can possibly stack.  Being able to see what is in the Sunday paper also helps us to plan and allows us to know if we need to buy extra copies.


Here are some of the inserts but click on the box below to find them all:

6-6 P&G coupon insert

Date: June 2nd, 2010

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6-6 P&G coupon insert
Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

P&G coupon insert

All coupons exp 7/31, unless otherwise noted

$2 any Venus, embrace, Daisy razor
$2 any Venus cartridge
55c any Satin Care shave gel
$3 any PUR pitcher or faucet mount
$1 any Prilosec OTC
$3 any Prilosec OTC
$5 any Align
$3 any Metamucil

6-6 Smartsource coupon insert

Date: June 3rd, 2010

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6-6 Smartsource coupon insert
Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5

Smartsource coupon insert
Act bottle, 16.9 Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Kid’s Powered Toothbrush Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Powered Toothbrush Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Sonic Rechargeable Toothbrush Save $4.00/1 (8/31)
Ban product Save $.40/1 (7/31)
Ban Solid Save $.75/1 (7/31)
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes Save $.50/2 (7/31)
Bic Flex4 3pk, Comfort 3 Advance 4pk, Hybrid Advance shaver Save $2.00/1 (7/18)
Biz Stain Fighter Save $1.00/1 (8/1)

Special Cellfire Surprise Coupon to Kroger - Up to $10

Cellfire has a special coupon savings to logged in Cellfire members to save even more at Kroger or Kroger subsidiaries.  The value will be up to $10 but it will vary and won't start until 3 pm (Pacific) or 6 pm (EST).  


Not a Cellfire member?  Sign up now and be ready as these will be limited!  Stay tuned for the link that I'll post right at 6 pm.

Publix Summertime Savings Guide

New set of coupons are out at Publix so go get them!  Our Publix sometimes keeps the coupons and booklets behind customer service to prevent the coupon abductors from latching on to more than their fair share so if you don't see it, ask.

All coupons expire July 15.

• $1/5 Snack Pack Pudding
• $2 off Gatorade, 20 oz. multi-pack
• $1/3 Peter Pan Peanut Butter
• $1/2 Reddi-wip, 7 oz.
• $2/6 Marie Callender Dinners or Pot Pies
• $2/10 any Chef Boyardee Products
• $1 off PAM No-Stick Cooking Spray
• $1/4 Van Camp’s Beanee Weenee

$10 mail in rebate wyb $20 in Conagra products and Gatorade or Aquafina multi-pack.  Save those receipts and don't forget to stack your coupons and check out Coupon.com, Cellfire and Redplum.

Friday Blog Hop: Join In & Meet New People & Get New Followers

How to join in on the fun:

Add your main blog link to our McLinky, follow the hostesses in the first 2 spots (Home Grown Families and Mama to 3 Blessings) and then start blog hopping! This is a great opportunity for you to visit other blogs on the link up and comment on their blogs! Take a few moments to follow their blog! - this is a great way to get to know one another! Please only enter your blog link ONE time and G rated links ONLY please. Home Grown Families and Mama to 3 Blessings are family friendly blogs.

When people comment on your blog please let them know that you are part of Friday Blog Hop then return the favor and follow them back! This way everyone gets blog traffic and followers out of participating! Please feel free to grab our Friday Blog Hop button and add it to your blog and spread the word! The more who link up the the bigger the blog hop! Hope to see you there!

* Friday Blog Hop will run every Friday at 12:00 AM EST till Thursday 5:00 PM EST. 

First Ever Adorable Baby Clothing Photo Contest $25 6/30

Don't miss out on a chance to win $25 and have your little one appear on the Adorable Baby Clothing website!


The first ever Adorable Baby Contest going on now and ends 6/30.

Great Deal on Wii Game System at Amazon $199.99 + Bonuses

Not only can you get the new black version of the Wii game console with Wii Sports Resort and Wii MotionPlus Accessory but you also get a $30 Video Games Credit!

Order Wii with Wii Sports Resort and get $30 off a future purchase from the Amazon Video Games store. The promotion code will be applied directly to your Amazon.com account up to two (2) business days after your product ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Limit one purchase per customer. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.

Another great feature of this system is the ability to stream Netflix movies through it!

Great Deal at Amazon on Bassinets - $38~ or Less

I just purchased this great bassinet for 78% off and due to other wins, it cost me 0 out of pocket!  This will make a great gift for my daughter's baby due 10/10/10!  The sage and white one was a little cheaper which is the one I bought as we suspect it's a boy but not quite sure yet.

Thanks to: http://pennypinchingpenguin.blogspot.com/ for the tip!

Betty Crocker Mississippi Mud Supreme Bars Gift Pack Giveaway 6/24 - WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...


KELLY D!


An e-mail has been sent to Kelly.  Winner was chosen by random.org.


Thanks to all those who entered!

Desert time!  Might just be the favorite two words my girls hear from me especially when it's homemade or from a box which is just as good as homemade.   I sometimes make deserts from recipes but other times, I turn to box mixes such as the new Betty Crocker Mississippi Mud Supreme Bars.  Inspired by a decadent, down-south dessert favorite, Betty Crocker has released this new desert prize pack and I was one of the lucky ones chosen to try it out!


With layers of chocolate cookie crumbs sprinkled over mini marshmallows in a chewy chocolate center and a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, this brand new recipe is sure to impress friends and family. Betty Crocker Mississippi Mud Supreme Bars provide an out-of-the-box flavor, with in-the-box convenience. 


I made the Mississippi Mud Supreme Bars in the pan that I was provided in the gift pack.  I don't know if I didn't do it right but I didn't have enough to coat the bottom and provide on top so that was disappointing.  As lightening struck and I prayed that the power wouldn't go out before they cooked, I won!  The Bars were finished and we enjoyed a night of Mississippi Mud Bars with a pretty good thunderstorm.  I found that chocolate was a great way to get their minds off the storm.  They are very easy to make, requires two bowls with two steps to prepare the mix and after putting the bottom crust mix down, you pour the batter in and put some of the reserve topping on and after 40~ minutes, they are done!  They were moist and chocolaty so get the milk ready!


Want to win your Betty Crocker Mississippi Mud Bar Prize Pack (brownie mix and nice brownie pan)?


Just leave a comment and follow my blog, that is it!


Bonus Entries:

• Follow me on Twitter (two entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (five entries)
• Subscribe to my blog (two entries)
• Tweet about this giveaway (two entries - can be done daily)
• Enter any of my ongoing giveaways (five entries)

Giveaway ends 6/24 at midnight and winner will be chosen by random.org.

US only please and the information, prize pack, and giveaway have all been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

Kroger & General Mills Pound for Pound Challenge $30 Kroger GC Giveaway 6/24 CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ....


ANN!


An e-mail has been sent to Ann.  Winner chosen by random.org.


Thanks to all those who entered and be ready for a new Kroger gift card giveaway coming soon!

    

Are you one of The Biggest Loser fans like me?  If you are, you know very well about the Pound for Pound Challenge and how it helps you and helps to feed the hungry.  I love The Biggest Loser and my oldest and I always make it a ritual to watch it together.  It's our only show we watch routinely.  This past season was a great one seeing the largest man in The Biggest Loser History win the big pay off.  This season also had what looked like the worse, most at-risk group of people so far on the show so it was more meaningful to see them getting help and changing their lives.  I have noticed as they progress, they do show some of the past contestants who do pick up some or all the weight they lost which is unfortunate but still the goal is inspirational.

 

As part of my membership to MyBlogSpark, I received three complimentary $10 Kroger gift cards in exchange for my post by Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills.  Kroger Company Family of Stores, General Mills, NBC's The Biggest Loser and other key sponsors have teamed up to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year.  This is a great program and one that I've signed up for a long time ago.  I think it was when Chef Curtis Stone was on an episode and I signed up for the Pound for Pound Challenge.  

The way this works is for every pound you lose, a pound is donated to a local food bank so it's a win-win!  As an example, in Houston, 2,895 people have pledged to lose 89,532 pounds!  This is such a great way to help your community as charity does begin at the home.

By signing up, you also get access to watch episodes of The Biggest loser, watch exercise videos, find tips and recipes and much more.  It's an all in one site to help you fight the battle of the bulge while helping your fellow neighbor from going hungry.

To date, 6,023,699 total pounds have been pledged with 206,074 Americans taking part in the pledge and you can join the crowd and make it even bigger.


General Mills sponsors many products on The Biggest Loser and I can honestly say, we purchase many General Mills products.  Their participation in the Feeding America has been amazing if you have been watching The Biggest Loser, you will definitely know.

Here is where you can win a $30 Kroger Gift Card:

Follow my blog and leave a comment that you want to win the $30 Gift Card.

Extra Entries:

• Visit the Pound for Pound Challenge and pledge - it's free and easy to sign up and if you do, you get five bonus entries to this giveaway!
• Tell me who your last season's favorite player was (one entry)
• Follow me on Twitter (two entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (five entries)
• Subscribe to my blog (two entries)
• Tweet about this giveaway (two entries - can be done daily)
• Enter any of my ongoing giveaways (five entries)

Giveaway ends 6/24 at midnight and winner will be chosen by random.org.

Extra entries are not mandatory but the first entry of following my blog and leaving a comment are.  

Open to US only please.

Thanks to all those who enter!

Disclaimer:  The giveaway and information were provided by Kroger and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.