Brylane Home Toaster Oven and 14 PC. Kitchen Set Review & Giveaway #MixItUp

Welcome to the Let's Mix It Up in March Giveaway Hop Event, hosted by The Blogging Mamas Network. We're mixing up March, with a host of other bloggers, by bringing you fun (and in some cases delicious) giveaways in this Food and Cooking themed Giveaway Hop!

And you do not want to miss the Grand Prize - a Ninja Ultima Blender - be sure to enter to win the Grand Prize!

For the longest time, my hubby and I have been wanting a toaster oven. I hate turning on and heating up the kitchen oven to use it for a short 10 minutes for things like reheating pizza slices, making the kids chicken nuggets and fries, etc. I recently was sent an awesome and unique toaster oven from Brylane Home, as well as a 14 piece kitchen set, and I'm so excited to tell you about them! 

First, I'll tell you about the Toaster Oven with Double Burners.

I was super excited to receive the toaster oven once it arrived at our house. I took it out of the box, and at first was a surprised with how big it is (a good surprised). I love how big it is; it's dimensions are: 12"H x 18¼"W x 11⅛"D. On top of the toaster oven are 2 burners. It's nice to have the burners on top to cook with, or even to keep things in pots warm. The settings to turn on the burners and oven are very easy. The thermostat can be set anywhere from 210 to 475 degrees and the timer can run for up to 60 minutes. 

This toaster oven comes with one bake tray, one wire rack and one bake tray holder. I love that it comes with a bake tray holder, because I can easily take out the tray when it's hot and place it on top of the burners, or on my kitchen counter.

Inside the oven are top and bottom burners, to use as broil or bake. You can either use both at the same time or you also have the option to use one or the other by itself. In the picture below I have the top broil burner on to reheat a slice of pizza.

Secondly, I also received a 14 Piece Kitchen Set in red to review.

I really like the color and the look of this kitchen set- it matches my kitchen perfectly! The towels and wash clothes are great and the both the oven mit and pot holder are of great quality and keep the heat away from my fingers and hand.

Set Includes: 9 12" x 12" terry cloth dish cloths, 3 19" x 26" woven striped kitchen towels, quilted 13" x 6" oven mitt and quilted 7" x 9" pot holder.

Overall, I love both of the items I was sent! I recommend both and am hands down happy with both times, especially my new toaster oven!!

Connect: You find out more about Brylane Home and their products on their website. Then be sure follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

Buy It: You can buy the Brylane Home Toaster Oven with Double Burners for $149.99 (currently on sale for $89.99) and the 14 Pc. Kitchen Set (blue, green, sand or red) for $29.99 (Currently on sale for 19.99) on BrylaneHome.com

Win It: One of my lucky readers is going to win a Toaster Oven with Double Burners and a 14 Piece Kitchen Set in the color of their choice (with a combined ARV total of $180.00) Enter below!!

 
Giveaway open to US residents ages 18+ only, 

and ends on 3/25/14 at 11:59 PM EST.

Enter using the easy Giveaway Tools form below.

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Click the picture above, or go here to enter to win the Grand Prize.

Disclosure: I was sent the items mentioned in this post at no cost in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, Housewife on a Mission, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Mix It Up in March participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

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Piggy Paint Review & #Giveaway!

My 5 year old daughter is such a girly girl! She loves wearing dresses everyday, pretend make-up and getting her hair and nails done. I enjoy and love the mother-daughter time we have together, especially finger nail and toe nail painting. The only problem I have with it, is I get headaches from the paint smell. It's so frustrating because I usually get a headache every time I open a bottle of nail polish. I was recently asked by Piggy Paint to review their 'Color Me Happy' set, and since we have heard nothing but great things about Piggy Paint (including their low smell polish paint) I knew we wanted to test them and their polish out!

About Piggy Paint (adapted from piggypaint.com): 

Piggy Paint is a natural, eco-friendly nail polish designed for fancy girls. Its non-toxic, hypoallergenic formula makes it safe to use on all piggies. Piggy Paint dries to a hard, durable finish that can easily be removed with our eco-friendly, low odor Piggy Paint nail polish remover. Both are made in the USA! Available in an assortment of gift sets perfect for Holidays and other special occasions. Say good-bye to harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to Piggy Paint...it's as Natural as Mud®!

The set came in a cute little box, that we conveniently use to store the polishes in when we are not using them.

The colors included are: Sometimes Sweet, Jazz It Up, Dragon Tears, Girls Rule!, Forever Fancy, Mac-n-Cheese Please, Ice Cream Dream, and Tea Party for Two. What fun polish names!

My daughter and I had so much fun painting her nails! Her favorite color is the Girl's Rule, mine is the Ice Cream Dream! I can't get over polish names--to cute! The polish a normal paint consistency- I'm glad that it's not thick. We did 2 thin coats and then blow dried her nails with my hair blow dryer for 30 seconds. No streaks, and her nails were looking great!

I am happy to inform you that I did not get a headache at all from painting my daughter's nails with Piggy Paint. Also, you could never tell in our home that we opened a bottle of nail polish, no stinky smell! I love that Piggy Paint is made in the USA, and all of the fun colors they offer! After a few days, we had an easy time taking off the nail polish with nail polish remover. I definitely recommend Piggy Paint, and know that you will love their nail polish too!

Connect: You find out more about Piggy Paint and their products on their website. Then be sure follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

Buy It: You can buy this Color Me Happy set on Piggy Paint's online store for $57.99  Now until March 31st 2014 you can use the code piggypaint20 for 20% off your order! Also, Piggy Paint is available at select Walmart stores and walmart.com. As well as retailers nationwide.

Win It: Piggy Paint is giving one of my lucky readers a Glitter Girls set (ARV $24.99)!! Enter below.

 
Giveaway open to US residents ages 18+ only, 

and ends on 3/24/14 at 11:59 PM EST.

Enter using the easy Giveaway Tools form below.

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Disclosure: I received the item mentioned in this post at no cost in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and may differ from those of yours. Housewife on a Mission is not responsible for prize shipment to winner, as this is a sponsored prize from Piggy Paint. 

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NaturePedic Organic Mattress Giveaway

Welcome to the NaturePedic Crib Mattress Giveaway

This giveaway is brought to you by Ohayo Okasan and NaturePedic

I've teamed up with Ohayo Okasan and a small group of great bloggers to bring you the chance to win this wonderful crib/toddler bed mattress which retails at $289.

The NaturePedic Lightweight Organic Cotton 2-stage crib/toddler mattress is high quality, water proof, easy to lift, clean and is a great choice in mattresses if you are trying to get away from the typical chemicals in baby mattresses.

You can read the full review about the mattress over at Ohayo Okasan!

One Lucky winner will receive a NaturePedic Lightweight Organic 2-stage Crib/Toddler Mattress.

This giveaway ends March 30th at 11:59pm EST, open to US only ages 18+. Only one entrant is allow per household. Complete the tasks on the giveaway form below to earn entries.

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Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This blogger is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Contact aoiokasan@ohayookasan.com if you have any additional questions or comments.

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Keeping Your Hardwood Floors Clean And Fresh

Hardwood flooring adds immense beauty to any home; there’s truly no argument. However, hardwood flooring does require a small amount of care to ensure it looks great and lasts a lifetime. If you have a home with children or even pets, you might find yourself caring for your hardwood floors more than typical homeowners. When caring for your hardwood, consider the following tips that will keep your hardwood flooring beautiful and fresh:

• It’s important that your room is temperature controlled. Humidity is a huge factor in the lifespan of your hardwood floor. If your home is often humid, consider investing in a humidifier to protect the natural wood.
• Area rugs and welcome mats are a great defense for your hardwood floor. Strategize placing them around your home at every exit and entry point to keep dirt and other outside elements from being tracked into your home. Area rugs do more than just protect your floor, and can add a lot to the décor of your room. 
• NEVER use water on your floors, or abrasive cleaners. Always use manufacturer approved cleaners to ensure your floor is getting the best care. 
• If a spill does occur, fast action will ensure no damage is done. Be sure to wipe up all spills or stains in a timely and quick manner. Fast action is entirely crucial. 

*I received monetary compensation for the publishing and editing of this article.

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Top Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Create a real pamper session at home to escape and unwind with luxurious body and foot care products!

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