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Everything Southern & So Cotton Pickin Cute

Friday, August 30, 2013

HURRY ONLY MOMENTS LEFT TO WIN A PLAYSTATION 4 or XBOX ONE!!!!

Anyone out there want to win a PLAYSTATION 4 or XBOX ONE?  Yeah, I know you do!

Thanks to the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes you get the chance to enter and might even be the lucky winner of this awsome prize worth $500!!  Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Enjoy Flowers WITHOUT Breaking The Bank

Are you ready for a little DIY tutorial?  Okay, let's think fall today. I've got the air condition going full blast and I'm choosing to ignore the 94 degree temperatures outside.  With fall in mind I headed to the grocery store and picked out the most autumn colored flowers I could find.
Neil's mothers birthday was this past week and I thought the roses in her honor, looked beautiful with her 1937 graduation portrait.

This is an easy arrangement.  As easy as 1, 2, 3.  Hey I did it - just sayin'.  Let's look at the easy steps:

Step #1 - Soak a brick of oasis in water.  It only takes a few minutes to soak up the water.  Put the wet oasis in your container.  I chose an old ceramic butter crock.  Cut to desired height with a knife.

*Tip - Next time I would estimate the height of the oasis before soaking so I didn't waste so much.  Also instead of cutting the oasis the same height as the container I would leave it a little taller.
Winn Dixie had their roses on sale for $6.99 a dozen.  Great price right?  Well I did even better.  They had two roses for $1.00 each, so I gather up six packages.  That's right, one dozen roses for $6.00!  Everything else I had at home.
I start by holding my rose up next to the container to get a measurement.  Strip all leaves and thorns with a knife or scissors and cut to length.
*Tips - Cut your stem at diagonal, then cut a vertical notch apprx 1" up the stem.

Step #2 - Remove the outer petals that might look a little shabby.  Don't worry about being too gentle.  You can make your roses look much fuller by just opening them up with your fingers, pulling the petals outward for a more open look.

Step #3 - Starting in the center insert your first rose and simply circle around it with your others. To fill in any empty spots, I used some pittosporum (shrub) cuttings and some red berries from the yard.
So there you go.  Pretty much idiot proof, when you use only one type of flower.  This is my first arrangement and you can see how simple it was.  So for $6.00 and the cost of some oasis, you can have a designer floral arrangement worthy of Martha Stewart.

I want to tell you how this all came about.  Unexpected kindness is the nicest kind of blessing and just last week I was the recipient.  I really don't know if the givers knows just how special she made me feel and how much that gift meant.

My friend Wanda was the giver.  Out of the blue she just told me that she had a Winn-Dixie gift card she had won but couldn't use, since there wasn't a WD in her town, and she wanted me to have it.  We've never met in person, but I found out a long time ago that blog friends can be the closest of friends. Always wanting to be there for each other and my readers are the best.

Wanda's one act of kindness gave me joy in so many ways.

  1. I can't describe how much it touched my heart to know she though of me to be her recipient.
  2. I was able to treat myself with something special.
  3. It provided even more joy resulting from the satisfaction of creating an arrangement even I could be proud of.

Thank you again Wanda.  Maybe I'll just save the rest of the gift card and do the same thing for a few more weeks. Aaaahhhh.
 Hugs Y'all...

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Day 28 of Purex Sweepstakes -Win a Surround Sound Home Theater

We're getting close to the end of our Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes and each and every day has give us some spectacular prizes to win!  What a sweepstakes!!!  Right now it's time to enter day 28 of the sweeps so without further delay or blabbing here's the dets:
Your chance to win a SURROUND SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM ends tonight!!!  So hurry now before it's to late and enter to win Day 28's prize of the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes.  Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.


Good Luck Y'all...

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Win "Standing Up" DVD - Low Entries

I really want to get the word out about a giveaway with an important message.
Julie @ Mamawj's Moment Away want's to give this movie to one lucky winner but there's a problem....
No one seems to want to enter but me!
Thanks y'all for wanting to make me the winner but that's not really fair is it?  This giveaway ends in 2 days.  I really want to share the chance for you to win too because I feel passionate about the subject.

Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time: Two kids are stripped naked and left together on an island in a lake - victims of a vicious summer camp prank; But rather than have to return to camp and face the humiliation, they decide to take off, on the run together. What follows is a three day odyssey of discovery and self-discovery.

By the way this is an signed copy!!
This movie is so much more than just entertaining.  It's a message that we need to communicate clearly to our children. Standing Up is about Anti-Bullying! We've seen way too much of this going on in our schools.  But it's not happening in just our schools, it's happening everywhere and not just to children.  People from young to old have experienced bullying in some form at one time or another.  

How do you stop a senior citizen from being bullied? You start with a child.  You get the message out there to them clearly, when their little minds are forming their personality traits, that it's in no way acceptable to bully someone.  Then as this generation grows, the bullying disipates.  Bullying is nothing new but it seems to be growing.  Let's stop that ugly trend and stop it now beginning with our children and grandchildren.  Beginning with ourselves.

Don't miss your chance to win this giveaway. With such low entries (and for the life of me I don't know why) you have a great chance of winning!  Just click HERE to enter.

While you're there be sure to check out all the other great giveaways Julie's hosting.  Wow she's a busy girl.  And how many times do I have to tell y'all she's the sweetest thing too!!!

Best of luck Y'all...

Day 27 - $400 Swing Set Giveaway - Purex 31 Days of Fun

I bet you know someone who whole love to come home from a hard day at school to play on this!
So hurry now before it's to late and enter to win Day 27's prize of the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes and you just might be lucky enough to win a WOODEN SWING SET valued at $400. Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Good Luck Y'all...

Monday, August 26, 2013

ENTER NOW IT'S ABOUT TO END - PUREX 31 DAYS OF FUN

Hurry it's almost over/.  Don't miss your chance to enter to win day 26 of Purex's 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes.  Just look at what you can win.  But do it now.  It's ending in minutes.
 know you don't want to miss a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.  I've got to run not and get my entry in too.  Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Win A Family Bike Set with Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes

It's day 25 of the sweepstakes and this prize is going to have your whole family calling you their hero if you win. 
How great would it be to win a Family Bike Set worth $350!!! All you have to do is enter Purex's easy facebook form right HERE.   

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Purex Back 2 School $1,000 Sweepstakes

With summer coming to an end and school starting back up I bet you've got a list a mile long of things that you need to shop for.  How far down that list would a win of $1000 get you?  I'm betting pretty far with a little extra left over for yourself.


Purex is ready to help one lucky winner out with some hard cold cash to shop with.  I bet you want to hear more!

About the Sweepstakes

If you’re family’s having trouble saying goodbye to summer this year, Purex has some news that’s bound to put that spring back in your step and a smile back on your face. Enter the Back 2 School Dirt Lift Sweepstakes for a chance to WIN $1,000, plus a year’s supply of Purex with Dirt Lift Action Detergent.

Get all your back to school gear on us and be the center of attention this year with brand new clothes and supplies. Purex with Dirt Lift Action Detergent gets your clothes so bright, white and clean that people will start to notice.

Share to Win! 

For you chance to win just click HERE to enter.


Good Luck Y'all...

Friday, August 23, 2013

Day 23 of Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes - Attention Crafters

Hey Y'all, all you DIYer's listen up.  Today you could be the lucky winner of a $250 for a new SEWING MACHINE and your choice of FABRIC!!!  How's that sound for a sweepstakes prize?  First you have to enter and that's super easy!
Today you have a chance to win a KitchenAid Mixer and Bakeware Set worth $250!  Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Good Luck Y'all...

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Cooking In The Kitchen With Tracy - Holy Yum Chicken

Do you look for new ways to prepare chicken?  I hear you saying “Oh yes Tracy.  Please share!”  If that’s not true, just to with it and let me enjoy our conversation in my head.

I fixed (Southern term for made) this for supper. Remember dinner's at noon and supper is your evening meal down here. Although, you can catch me saying lunch or dinner, and I also say supper or dinner.   Are you confused yet?
Anyway….  
This chicken recipe is called Holy Yum Chicken.  Why am I picturing the chicken dance in my head?  This recipe was a nice change from the regular grilled chicken breast that I stovetop grill.  The ingredents are few, the recipe is simple and clean up is a breeze.
The first step is to have a good recipe and my go to place is Pinterest.   I love having my chromebook so I can use it in the kitchen.   How did I ever do without it.  Now I just have to find me a kitchen stool.  Ahh, then life will be good.  


I found the Holy Yum Chicken by Julie @ Table For Two.  You can click HERE to see her post.  You can also click HERE to go to my pinterest page and see more goodies.


Step 2:  Preheat oven to 450 degrees and prepare your 8x8" pan. You want your pan to be as small as possible so that the juice doesn’t spread out and burn off.  You’re going to be using it later.  To line the pan you will need 2 sheets of aluminum foil.  Don’t skimp, this helps the liquid stay liquid.  Turn the pan upside down and and shape to the bottom, then when you turn it over it makes a perfect fit.


Step 3: Prepare the ingredients following recipe. *I didn't have any rosemary and it was still very good.


Step 4: Serve with your favorite sides.

And just in case it leaves you with room for dessert, I have another yummy and oh' so easy recipe for you. These little gems are called Strawberry Cheesecake Buttons. Click HERE to see the recipe.

I hope you enjoy it.

Hugs Y'all...

Win a KitchenAid Mixer and Bakeware Set Today

Have you been entering the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes every day?  If so that's means you've had 19 days of enteries so far.  You don't want to miss #20 today either.

Today you have a chance to win a KitchenAid Mixer and Bakeware Set worth $250!  Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win a $10 #Amazon Gift Card Giveaway HERE.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Monday, August 19, 2013

Hurry -Win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet - Ends Tonight!!!

Sorry Y'all but I forgot to share Day 19 of the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes, so you really have to hurry!!!
I know you don't want to miss a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.  I've got to run not and get my entry in too.  Just click here to enter:  http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Did you check out the other giveaways yet?
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • You could win a $10 #Amazon Gift Card Giveaway HERE.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar with all the prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Day 17 of Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes

Purex wants to one lucky winner get their groove on with an Ipod Touch 5th Generation and accessories.
You can win this awesome prize worth $280.  It's as simple as entering here: http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

But there's a whole lot of giveaways going on right now.
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August. Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • Be could win a $10 #Amazon Gift Card Giveaway HERE.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar of prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Friday, August 16, 2013

Strawberry Cheesecake Buttons - So Easy - So GOOD!

Strawberries.
Could anything be more summer like than strawberries?  
Just the word sounds fun.
You can't see a strawberry and not smile.
Strawberries make me think of being a kid.
A time before there were responsibilities, and long days were started by running out the door barefoot.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Would You Like To Win a New Fall Wardrobe? Let Purex Help

It's day 15 of the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes and I'm wanting to win this one!!!  I bet you would too.  Since the kids are back in school, it's time for mom to get her groove on.
You can win $300 for a new fall wardrobe but just entering here: http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

But there's a whole pile of giveaways going on right now.
  • Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August. Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
  • Be could win a $10 #Amazon Gift Card Giveaway HERE.
  • You could win $1891 in the #Borax Anniversary Giveaway HERE.
To see the calendar of prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Problem Fixed with the Share and Win Giveaway

OOP's 
looks like we had a problem with the Rafflecopter on the Share and Win - $10 Amazon Gift Card Mini Giveaway 
today.  
No worries, it's all fixed now.  Just click HERE to go enter the giveaway.

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Hugs Y'all...

122 Years of Borax Sweepstakes

Borax is celebrating it's 122 anniversary!  You rarely find a product that's been around that long.  Only a product that does what it claims has that kind of staying power!
I love Borax and use it for so many things like making snowflake ornaments.  Good to know with Christmas inching closer, right!  You can click HERE to read my post with more great tips.
Borax doesn't want to celebrate alone, that's why they're teaming up with Purex Insiders to provide one lucky winner with $1,981!  But to be that lucky winner you have to enter. And that's easy enough - Just click here: http://insiders.purex.com/122YearsofBorax?id=88.

Good Luck Y'all...

Share and Win - $10 Amazon Gift Card Mini Giveaway

Let's have a mini giveaway!  How would you like to win a $10 Amazon gift card?  
We've had busy month of sweepstakes so far and there's a lot more to win during the Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes.  I hope y'all have been entering every day because the prizes have been awesome!!!
Purex wants to add to the fun by giving one Cotton Pickin Cute winner a $10 Amazon gift card just for sharing the sweepstakes with your social media readers.

Day 14 of Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes

It's day 14 of the Purex 31 Days of Fun and here's the new prize. New Gardening Supplies worth $300!
To enter todays giveaway you can click on the link below.
http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August. Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.

To see the calendar of prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.

Be sure to enter Amazon Gift Card Giveaway HERE.

Hugs Y'all...

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Day 13 of Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes

It's day 13 of the Purex 31 Days of Fun and that means a new prize. How does $200 for Decorating sound?
To enter todays giveaway you can click on the link below.
http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
To see the calendar of prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.


Don't forget to enter the Purex Fabric Softener Sheets Giveaway HERE.

Good Luck Y'all...

Monday, August 12, 2013

Day 12 of Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes

The giveaway for day 12 is sure to make you wallet heavier and you mouth happy!  You could be the lucky winner of a #Nutribullet and $100 for groceries!!!
The Nutribullet is a Superfood Nutrition Extractor!  

  • It's super powerful with a 600 WATT MOTOR
  • All new EXTRACTOR BLADE
  • Bullet exclusive CYCLONIC ACTION

To enter todays giveaway you can click on the link below.
http://insiders.purex.com/31DaysofFun?id=158

Don't forget there is a new prize every day for the month of August, hence the name 31 Days of Fun. Duh.  Just come back here everyday and I'll tell you about the lastest prize and give you the link to enter.
To see the calendar prizes and learn more about the sweepstakes just click HERE.
Be sure to enter the Purex Fabric Softener Sheets Giveaway HERE.

Good Luck Y'all...

Ice Cream Sundae's Anytime with Breyers New Toppings

One of my strongest and sweetest memories of growing up was of my dad taking my sister and I to the drugstore across from our house called Long's Sundries. Ha, I thought it was called that because of the awesome ice cream sundae's they made.