Bisou Boutique ( 30 Days of Christmas Event )

I love entertaining and I am always looking for stylish pieces that I can use- especially during the Holidays. Bisou Boutique is an awesome store offering entertaining essentials, home decor, great gifts and more all at reasonable prices. I had the wonderful opportunity to review a few of their pieces.

 

BEADED METAL MINI BOWLS

These adorable bowls measuring 2.5 X 2.5 come in a set of 3 for $15. I used them for candy. They would make perfect centerpieces. I also plan on using these for condiments/sauces. They can also be used for toothpicks, jewelry, candles or anything else you can possibly imagine! They look nice and are perfect for Holiday Parties!

ORNAMENT ACCENT BOWL/TRIVET

Items from Bisou Boutique come beautifully packaged. They are perfect for gift giving!! I LOVE the ornament bowl. I now have it sitting out on my table with candies. I have not had a chance to use the trivet yet but definitely will during Thanksgiving dinner. They are both stylish crafted of substancial cast- aluminum and super polished! The trivet is the perfect size- big enough yet won't take up too much of the table.

Bisou Boutique offers a wide range of other products I have my eye on. They offer great stocking stuffers and party or wedding favors.

I also want to purchase this chip and dip server to go along with my mini bowls!

If you are on the lookout for unique gifts or stylish entertaining pieces I would highly recommend checking out Bisou Boutique.

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky winner will win the holiday trivet and ornament bowl!

RULES:

1. This giveaway is limited to US. 18 years and older

2. Please fill out a separate form for each entry-

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Check out Bisou Boutique and let me know another item you would love to have!

OPTIONAL ENTRIES (Please fill out form below- once per each entry)

• Like Bisou Boutique on Facebook

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• Sign up for Bisou Boutique's news and promos e-list

This contest will end Wednesday, December 1st at 11:59 p.m. PST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. Winners will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If the winner(s) do not claim their prize in the 48 hour period, a new winner(s) will be chosen at random 

Disclaimer: I did not receive any form of cash for this review and this is written based on my own honest opinion (other people opinions may vary). I was provided with the items above to be reviewed but this does not affect my review and opinion of the product(s)

Chunky Bling Givaway (30 Days of Christmas)

This is part of the 30 Days of Christmas event hosted by A Sink Full and The Simple Things. This event runs though December 15th so be on the lookout for lots of great giveaways and other fun things! :o)





Do you ever get tired of looking at the same old watch day after day wishing your work day would go faster or your husband would get home sooner? I know I do! So GLAM it up with Some Chunky Bling !


It's easy!
1- Choose your Interchangeable Watch Band and
2- Choose your Interchangeable Watch Face!
3- Wear, and show off your Chunky Bling!

"Chunky Bling started out in northern California and recently relocated to Utah. We love beads! As a child, one of my sisters taught me to make bead jewelry, and now, 20 years later, my love of beads has grown...chunkier! My husband was the driving force behind starting up Chunky Bling, and we both enjoy finding new and unique beads, designing jewelry and getting feedback from our customers."


There are infinite possibilities, take a look at ChunkyBling.com! 

I designed my custom Bead Watch!

I chose the "Rosey with a Chance of Polka Dots"

and the Spunky Spots Face"

It's perfect to wear to the office or to show off around town!


Chunky Bling also has a vast selection of other blinged out jewelry! Check out their website for gorgeous Swarovski rings and Charm Cluster Necklaces


GIVEAWAY: One Lucky winner will win a Interchangeable Beaded Watch ( your choice of band and face!)
RULES:
1. This giveaway is limited to US only.
2. Please fill out a separate form for each entry-


MANDATORY ENTRY:
Check out Chunky Bling’s Build Your Own Watch Page and tell us what your favorite watch band and face combination is!


OPTIONAL ENTRIES (Please fill out form below- once per each entry)
Like A Sink Full on Facebook
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Follow A Sink Full on GFC
Follow The Simple Things on GFC
Blog about this giveaway and include a link to A Sink Full of Dishes and Chunky Bling (Leave link in box)





This contest will end Friday November 27th at 11:59 p.m. PST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. Winners will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If the winner(s) do not claim their prize in the 48 hour period, a new winner(s) will be chosen at random









DISCLAIMER: Giveaway is being sponsored by ChunkyBling.com. No form of compensation was given for this post. Thank you to Chunky Bling.

PetCakes Review & Giveaway (30 Days of Christmas)

PetCakes Review & Giveaway

This is part of the 30 Days of Christmas event hosted by A Sink Full and The Simple Things.  This event runs though December 15th so be on the lookout for lots of great giveaways and other fun things! :o)

What is better than plush animals or cupcakes? The two combined!! Well Made Toy Manufacturing Company came up with the idea to do just that and now we have PetCakes!! I was super excited to receive these. We are huge animal lovers and I knew my kids would just love them!

This series contains four plush animals that have cupcake wrappers for a bed and have hats of frosting with a cherry on top.

When they first arrived, we called the kids in the bedroom and gave them each one. They were grinning from ear to ear and of course each PetCake received a big hug! My daughter was super excited to take hers for show and tell and said everyone at school thought they were adorable. I am actually using the 4th PetCake as a friend on my desk- it makes my day when I see it sitting there. :o) Of course it is missing about three quarters of the day when the kids run off with it!

Blueberry Buddy is a Shar Pei who acts tough for his size but is a loving push over who's as sweet as the blueberry frosting on his head When sleepy, Blueberry Buddy cozies up in his own cupcake wrapper.


Twinkle Sprinkles is a playful, loving, and mischievous Beagle, whose colorful pink sprinkled frosting top looks good enough to eat! Twinkle Sprinkles likes to yelp when happy and sleep in her cupcake wrapper where her nose stays nice and toasty.

Randy Candy is a lovable mutt, scampering around playfully and taking long naps in his cupcake wrapper. Randy Candy is topped with tasty frosting and a cherry.

Coco-Coconut is a fluffy poodle with a loving side that is as sweet as a frosted cupcake. Cuddle Coco-Coconut and keep her cozy in her cupcake wrapper.

PetCakes would make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. Now is a great time to start collecting- More than six additional generations of PetCakes will begin debuting in 2011 featuring new puppies, kittens, bears, rabbits, raccoons, and other furry friends. You can purchase PetCakes at specialty stores and online at http://www.toysrus.com/.  These sell for $13.99 each.  They make a very affordable, light-weight (think shipping) gift to send to someone this Holiday Season.



GIVEAWAY: One Lucky winner will win 2 PetCakes (chosen based on inventory)

RULES:
1. This giveaway is limited to US only. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Please fill out a separate form for each entry-

MANDATORY ENTRY:
Check out PetCakes and let me know your favorite one (More are shown on their site)

OPTIONAL ENTRIES (Please fill out form below- once per each entry)
 Like A Sink Full on Facebook
 Like The Simple Things on Facebook
 Follow A Sink Full on GFC
 Follow The Simple Things on GFC
 Blog about this giveaway and include a link to The Simple Things and PetCakes (Leave link in box)



This contest will end Friday, November 26, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. Winners will have 48 hours to respond to my email. If the winner(s) do not claim their prize in the 48 hour period, a new winner(s) will be chosen at random


Disclaimer: I did not receive any form of cash for this review and this is written based on my own honest opinion (other people opinions may vary). I was provided with PetCakes for review but this does not affect my review and opinion of the product(s)

Mmm Mmm Marsala

One of my family’s favorite places to eat when we are out of town is the ‘Olive Garden.’ Though their recipes are hard to duplicate I think I have a close match to their amazing Chicken Marsala! The chicken is packed full of flavor and the sauce has that perfect balance of taste and texture. I hope you enjoy this one just as much as my family did.



You will need:

• ½ cup flower
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 pounds thin sliced chicken breasts
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 8-12 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
• 2 cups Marsala wine
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp basil leaves
• 2 tsp marjoram leaves
• 2 tsp onion flakes
• 2 tsp dried minced garlic
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

• Mix flour, salt, pepper, marjoram, onion, and garlic in a shallow dish.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of flower mixture.
• Coat chicken with flour mixture
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
• Add chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, remove from skillet; keep warm
• Wisk to combine chicken broth and reserved mixture; add to skillet.
• Stir in wine and remaining spices; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve with your favorite veggie, pasta, or rice and enjoy!

I am always looking for the next great recipe for home made gourmet, if you have a recipe you would like featured on A Sink Full of Dishes please email me at asinkfull.amanda@gmail.com.

Happy Tuesday!

I'm excited to partake in my first blog-hop!

Hosted by Twee Poppets!

I am cohosting an awesome Christmas Event along with The Simple Things - 30 Days of Christmas that will run from Nov 15- Dec 15.  Throughout the whole event we will be sharing yummy recipes, money saving tips, holiday decor & crafts and offering awesome reviews and giveaways (perfect for gifts!)   

We are still looking for guest posts and businesses who are interested in having their products featured.  You can contact me at asinkfull.amanda@gmail.com  if you are interested or for more information. 

Be on the lookout for more information!!!

Welcome to A Sink Full of Dishes!

Well it’s complete! What do you think? I would like to welcome everyone to my new blog! My goals for this blog are to bring helpful hints, recipes, tips, giveaways, reviews, and ramblings about being a working momma!

I would like to share an awesome recipe to get things started!

Lemon garlic chicken in a white wine reduction with a red potato smash

You will need:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tsp. paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp. margarine or butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. grated lemon zest
• ½ cup white wine
• 8 red potatoes
• ¾ cup milk

Instructions:

Chicken

• Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tbsp. butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat, also, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Once the pan is hot, add the chicken to the skillet.
• Sauté the chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until it begins to brown slightly.
• Remove the chicken and place on a baking sheet. Pour half of the lemon juice over the chicken and then place the sheet in the oven and set the timer for 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic to the hot pan and sauté until it begins to brown (about 1-2 minutes).
• Add the white wine to the pan to de-glace.
• After about a minute or two, add the lemon zest to the pan. Reduce by half, then cover and set aside.
• By now the timer should have gone off. Use the remaining lemon juice to pour over the chicken once again and set the timer for another 5 minutes.
• Once the chicken is done (it may need another minute or two depending on how thick they are), place over potatoes and top with the wine sauce!
• Garnish with some lemon-twists and a few sprigs of fresh herbs like sage or basil

Potatoes

• Clean and cube potatoes
• Place the potatoes in a pot of boiling water
• Let boil until soft
• Remove from heat and strain water
• Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl
• Add milk and remaining butter
• Either by hand or electric mixer smash to desired consistency.
• Salt and pepper to taste

          Enjoy!

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