New Valentines Day Flexi Clip!

The brand new February Flexi of the Month has just been released this morning, and it's already selling out quickly! My sister and I both LOVE this beautiful new flexi clip, and it's just perfect for Valentine's Day!

And here are many other heart themed items from Lilla Rose. Order now for Valentine's Day!

Grandma's Ginger Cookies

Nearly every Saturday morning finds me in the kitchen making food to take to our carry in dinner after church on Sunday, and yesterday was no exception.

After cooking up the chicken and rice casserole and filling the crock pot ready for heating up today, I turned to the dessert. I decided to take advantage of the fact that it is still winter (despite the fact that the temperature was in the 60's yesterday) and make a recipe I typically only make in the Fall and Winter months - Grandma's Ginger Cookies.

The original recipe for these cookies has been passed down from generation to generation from my Great-Great Grandma. If you love ginger cookies, you'll want to try this recipe. These special cookies are packed with flavor and are crisp on the outside while being oh so soft in the middle!

I have changed the recipe slightly to make it a little healthier, but the taste is just as wonderful.

Grandma's Ginger Cookies

1/2 cup palm shortening

1/2 cup coconut oil (or additional shortening)

1 cup molasses

1 cup cane juice crystals (or sugar)

1 egg

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 1/2 cups unbleached white flour

1 tablespoon ginger

1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Mix shortening, oil, molasses, sugar, and egg. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake on 350 for 8-10 minutes.

(Do not over bake unless you like your cookies completely crisp rather than soft inside.)

 

Note: The palm shortening and coconut oil I used in this recipe are from Tropical Traditions. I highly recommend their quality products and right now they even have a FREE Shipping coupon! Just use the code 28113 at checkout to receive free shipping on your order. Plus if you order through one of my referral links on this page, you'll also receive a FREE copy of their Coconut Oil book which is excellent! And thanks in advance for allowing me to refer you to Tropical Traditions!

I'm linked up at: Heavenly Treats Sunday

Lilla Rose Mystery Hostess Party & New Items!

It's party time! 

Who doesn't love a party - especially with a fun added twist of a little mystery! :)

Lilla Rose has just released 3 brand new flexi clips plus bringing back 3 very popular styles. AND they've also added a very pretty set of new bobby pins and a new style of O-ring!

These beautiful heart bobby pins would be perfect for Valentines day either for yourself or as a gift to a special lady in your life. And the musical flexi clip would make a wonderful gift for the music lover in your family or for a special music teacher.

To celebrate these new items, we are going to have a really fun party!! This party isn't an ordinary party because this one has a MYSTERY HOSTESS!

Everyone who places an order through the party link today or tomorrow will be entered into the drawing, and ONE person will be randomly chosen to receive ALL of the hostess rewards for this party! That could mean up to $150 worth of FREE Lilla Rose products!!

Everyone who orders through the party link TODAY will receive discounted shipping prices of $2.95 per order, PLUS the 15% off all new items! The shipping rate will stay the same for orders placed tomorrow (Saturday), but the discount is only good through midnight today.

Would you like even more entries into the hostess drawing? Spread the word to your friends and family about this fun party, and e-mail me at simplyfeminineflexis at gmail dot com with the e-mail addresses of those you invited. You will receive one extra entry for spreading the word plus an extra entry for every person you refer who places an order through the party link!

Come on over and join in the fun! Remember, the sale price is only good through midnight tonight (January 18), so HURRY!

FREE E-Book: Pirates of Rocky Crag Bay

After several months of being too busy to do any blogging, I'm finally back at it again! :)

I'm really excited today to share with you a FREE book download opportunity! My sister has made her third published book Pirates of Rocky Crag Bayavailable as a free Kindle download for the next three days. If you're looking for a good read aloud book for your family, or a wholesome, enjoyable book for your children, you'll want to be sure to get your FREE copy!

Young Ned Jones is enthralled by pirate stories and when an opportunity arises for him to join a group of real pirates, he sets off with high anticipation. Follow along with Ned as he lives his dream. This story along with eleven others will interest young and old alike with a mixture of humor, tenderness and suspense. Will Nana?s spring house cleaning cause a neighbor to call the police? What surprise is Uncle Scott bringing, and who is stealing the flags from the police memorial?

Remember, you only have 3 days to download your FREE copy, so don't delay! And after you've downloaded and read this book, my sister would be THRILLED to have you leave a review on Amazon, or a comment on her blog. She's a new author and greatly appreciates your feedback.

If you like Rebekah's writing in this book, don't forget to check out her first two books Home Fires of the Great War and The Unexpected Request. And tell your friends too! :)

Lilla Rose Sale!!

Lilla Rose is having a SALE! 

Everything is 10% off with selected items being 15% off. There are some beautiful flexi clips that are perfect for Autumn, or take advantage of the sale and stock up for Christmas gifts!

This sale is good through 11:59 pm Sunday, October 21.

Go here to shop.

99 Cent Photo Book with FREE Shipping from ArtsCow!

 

ArtsCow is having a Mega Photo Book sale!! From now until September 30th, you can get a 20 page 6"x6" or 7"x5" photo book for just 99 cents! That includes the shipping!! You can also earn ArtsCow dollars by sharing this deal with your friends and family. These books make great gifts or keepsakes for special events!

Here's how it works:
1. Buy photo book for $0.99 and checkout using your friend’s code: Z099BOOKM9NFU
2. Share your own code to your friends (you'll receive your code as soon as you order).
3. Your friend makes a purchase using your code, you receive $1 cash dollar. You can make up to $100 cash dollar in rewards!

Only one 99 cent book is allowed per household. Just enter the code at checkout to receive your discount ($11.99 savings). This offer expires on September 30th or when 20,000 books have been purchased.

If you're new to ArtsCow, sign up for a free account and receive 1800 free prints credits & 6 photo books! I've ordered many photo books from ArtsCow and have been very pleased with the quality.

Note: This post contains my referral link.

Labor Day Sales and Specials!

As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I wanted to share a few sales and specials with you!

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Joyfully Sewn Designs is having another coupon sale!

Save 15% on any order of $25 - $49.99 with the coupon code LABORDAY15.

Save 20% on orders of $50 or more with the coupon code LABORDAY20.

Coupons are good for in stock items only. Orders under $25 may use the 10% coupon found on the home page. Coupons are good through midnight on September 3, 2012.

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Tropical Traditions is once again offering a FREE Shipping coupon!

Use the code 31299 at checkout to receive free shipping on orders of $16 or more*. They have some wonderful products including several varieties and qualities of coconut oil, organic raw honey, grass fed beef, skin care products, and more!

This code is good through midnight September 3, 2012. *Some restrictions apply.

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Lilla Rose is offering FREE Shipping on any party order of $20 or more through TODAY ONLY!

Go here to place your order. You will also receive a FREE flexi clip with the purchase of 3 or more flexi clips ordered through the party link. Now would be a great time to stock up on gifts!

FREE Lilla Rose Flexi Clip!

Would you like a FREE Lilla Rose Flexi Clip?

I have two opportunities for you to earn a FREE flexi clip of your choice (up to $16 value).  You only have a few days to take advantage of these opportunities though, so hurry!

1. Enter to win a $16 voucher for any Lilla Rose product of your choice. Ends in 6 days.

2. Sign up to host an online Lilla Rose Party, and receive a $16 voucher for any Lilla Rose product of your choice once your party ends*. This opportunity is only available for the next 3 days.


Would you like to make a Lilla Rose purchase and receive FREE shipping, but can't host a party for yourself right now? Order through this party and save! Now is a great time to stock up on gifts!


*Offer only good for new customers.

Apple Muffins with Coconut Oil (plus coupon)

These apple muffins are some of my family's favorite muffins, and I hope you will enjoy them too! They are really moist, and freeze great.

Apple Raisin Muffins

3/4 cup coconut oil (or other oil)

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup unbleached white flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups diced apples

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups.

In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add dry ingredients to oil mixture; stir just to combine. Stir in apples, raisins, and walnuts.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups; bake 20-25 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in center of one muffin comes out clean.

Remove muffin tin to wire rack. Cool 5 minutes before removing muffins from cups; finish cooling on rack. Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

These muffins freeze well. Makes 12 muffins.

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Tropical Traditions has their Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil on sale right now on a Buy-1-Get-1-FREE deal. Plus through Monday (8/20) you can also take advantage of a special 10% off coupon! Just us the code 21282 at checkout to receive your discount!

FREE Shipping on Lilla Rose Party Orders!

I'm excited to announce that Lilla Rose is offering FREE Shipping on any party order of $20 or more during the entire month of August!! Free shipping offers are a great time to stock up on the wonderful Lilla Rose flexi clips, headbands, You-Pins, and other beautiful products. Think ahead for Christmas or Birthday gifts and purchase now while you can get free shipping!

Have you tried out the Lilla Rose flexi clips yet? Do you have one or two flexi clips but are wishing for other sizes and styles of these beautiful hair clips but can't afford more at the moment? Do you know of friends who are considering purchasing a flexi clip for themselves, but just haven't done it yet? If you answered yes to any of those questions, than maybe you'd like to host a Lilla Rose party!

Not only are parties a great way to introduce Lilla Rose and their signature flexi clips to your friends and family, but they are also a way for you to earn FREE and half priced Lilla Rose products! And with FREE shipping on orders of $20 or more, August would be the perfect month to host a party!

You may be wondering how in the world you could possibly host a Lilla Rose party if you don't live anywhere close to me. No, I can't come and actually do a party for you in person, but Lilla Rose has a solution to that problem - online parties! :) In fact the very first party I ever did with Lilla Rose was an online party, and it was a great success! Each hostess with receive a unique link to her own party and any orders placed through that link will be counted toward your party total.

You can share your special party link with friends, family, co-workers, on your blog or Facebook, and invite them all to try the Lilla Rose flexi clips, hair sticks, or other items for themselves. And don't forget about the free shipping offer!

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, or if you have any questions, please drop me an e-mail. I'd love to work with you on a special summer party and help you earn FREE Lilla Rose products!

Would you like to take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING offer but can't host a party yourself right now? Leave me your e-mail address in a comment (I won't publish it), or e-mail me, and I'll send you the link to another hostess' party for you to order from.

Joyfully Sewn Designs SALE

Joyfully Sewn Designs is having a summer SALE!

Choose your discount:

10% off Orders up to $49.99 - SUMMER10

15% off Orders of $50.00 or more - SUMMER15

Just enter the coupon code at checkout to receive your discount.

The discount is good for new or returning customers, and is limited to in stock items only (no custom orders). Sale is good through midnight Saturday August 11, 2012.

Come check out all of the newly listed girls skirts!

Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

With July being National Ice Cream month, we've been taking full advantage of that fun fact and enjoying a few yummy ice cream events!

The first one was at our church on what we named Ice Cream Sunday. We always share a meal after church, but this time, we decided that everyone should bring ice cream (or toppings) for dessert. It was so much fun! Five of the children and I worked together to prepare and serve the ice cream.

We had a great variety of homemade ice cream, store ice cream, and Braum's ice cream (Braum's happens to be right next door to where we meet for church :)).

Everyone enjoyed creating their own ice cream sundaes with their choice of ice cream and toppings!

I made two different types of homemade ice cream, but my absolute favorite was the Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream! This is the best homemade ice cream recipe I've ever had! It's really easy and SO creamy and yummy! The original recipe calls for blueberries, but since I prefer other berries, I've tried this recipe with strawberries (last year) and raspberries (this year). Both varieties are delicious and got rave reviews from nearly everyone who tried them, but I think I prefer the raspberry just a little bit better.

Pairing the fruity tartness of the raspberries with the crunchy goodness of the graham cracker crust swirled in the sweet, creamy cheesecake ice cream makes an absolutely delicious special occasion treat!

Our second event paired ice cream and politics. Every election year a local group of Republican ladies known as the Lincoln Ladies host a free Ice Cream Social where anyone in our county can come and enjoy ice cream and cookies while at the same time getting to hear from the candidates who are running for election at the state or local level.

Our family went not only to hear the candidates and enjoy the ice cream, but also to show our support for Congressman Todd Akin who is running for Senate.

How have you been celebrating National Ice Cream month? :)

Lilla Rose Clearance Sale

Come take advantage of this 4 day clearance sale at Lilla Rose!

Quantities are limited, so you'll have to act quickly!

July Update and New Skirts

Can it really have been a whole month since I posted last time? It doesn't seem possible that it's been that long, but I guess it has. :)

These last few weeks have gone by quickly, and I've been keeping plenty busy. I thought I'd just share a few photos to get caught up a little, and then hopefully I can do more regular (or halfway regular anyway) posting. :)

 The beautiful daisies that we've been enjoying this summer.

 Dazzling Sparkling Fireworks Flexi Clip - Perfect for the 4th of July or any patriotic event. It's especially fun to have this year since it's election year. Stay tuned next week for a new Lilla Rose special!

 I made these Cake Pops as gifts for the children I teach Scripture Memory to every Sunday. These make such fun treats, and there are so many ways you can decorate them!

 We love to feed our squirrels with crumbs, stale bread, or other such things, and it's so cute to watch them eat or sprawl out for a rest as this one is doing.

 

My sister found this Baby Cardinal in one of our Cedar trees the other day and called me to come take a picture. I don't think he quite knew what to make of us.

 I've been sewing up a storm in these past couple of months working on custom orders as well as making a bunch of new items to restock my shop.

Eight new girls peasant skirts are in the process of being listed at Joyfully Sewn Designs! If you've been looking for a size 6/8 or 8/10 skirt, I now have several new ones of each size in stock!

Looking for baby clothes? I just got a new model and photographer, so now I can easily add baby items to my shop. Three new outfits (including the one above) will be added very soon!