2013 - Simply Kierste

{silhouette promo & GIVEAWAY!!!}

May
23

I have an affiliation with Silhouette America, purchasing an item with the code KIERSTE helps support Simply Kierste. See full disclosure below. ----- Seriously...I LOVE giving Silhouette Portraits away!!! Wahoo!!! You'll find all the details at the end of the post...This month's promo is featuring fabric interfacing, which opens up a whole new world of fabric projects. I was so excited when this product was first introduced, because it made my life SO much easier. No longer was I painstakingly cutting things out by hand, nor was I limited to large, single letters that were easier to cut out. I could actually cut out a whole name, in any font I wanted! That's just the … [Read more...]

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{insanely divine chocolate mousse squares}

May
21

chocolate mousse squares | simplykierste.com

Do you want to wow your friends and family with a dessert that will knock their socks off? These Chocolate Mousse Squares get rave reviews, recipe requests, and the occasional bowing at my feet. :) It's one of my most favorite recipes, and with summer upon us, this cold dessert is perfect for any gathering! I'm just telling you right now...you WILL NOT want to stop eating these! I only make them when I'm taking them somewhere, because I literally have no willpower when they're in my house. The chocolate mousse filling is so silky smooth, the Oreo crust adds an extra chocolate-y crunch, and the combination of the two is absolute perfection. ENJOY!!! 5.0 from 1 reviews … [Read more...]

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{burlap flag pillow}

May
20

With Memorial Day the end of May, then Flag Day on June 14th, and the 4th of July, flag & patriotic decor can be up for awhile, which I LOVE. Independence Day has long been my favorite holiday (next to Christmas ☺), and I get so excited when I can start decorating. I made this darling burlap flag pillow for my front entry bench, and it's perfect! It's really easy to make, and I used the same method as my burlap flag bunting. I already had a burlap pillow cover that's been sitting in my closet, but I would have made one otherwise. I actually need to make a couple for my boys' beds, so hopefully I'll be able to post a tutorial on those soon. In addition to the pillow cover, … [Read more...]

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{carter’s giveaway winner}

May
19

If your name is Heidi Madsen Robbins, check your e-mail, because you are lucky winner of the Carter's $50 Gift Card!!! CONGRATS!!!! … [Read more...]

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{spring fling must-haves} and a giveaway!!!

May
17

This is a sponsored post and giveaway by Central Garden & Pet. All opinions are 100% my own. Please see full disclosure below. It's spring, and you all know what that brings! It means trips to Home Depot, Lowe's and other home & garden stores to get flowers and plants for your yard and garden. It's probably the most popular place in town on a Saturday morning! I love hanging flower baskets, and a few weeks ago we went to get some for our back porch. I LOVE red, and it was my color of choice this year! While we were there, we also perused the fertilizer aisles for something that help us keep our flowers happy and alive. ☺ Am I the only ones who … [Read more...]

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{design your own business cards} an easy tutorial

May
15

Want to see my new business cards? I {LOVE} how they turned out, and they were so easy to make. I used PicMonkey--one of my favorite places to edit pictures and fancy them up a little for posts. If you don't have access to Photoshop or something similar, and want an easy option to make your own cards, you'll definitely want to try this. {1} Go to www.picmonkey.com, and select "edit a photo. You'll need to upload a high resolution white paper, and I've shared one HERE. {2} Re-size to a business card size, 1062 x 615 pixels. {3} Click the "overlays" icon (the group of three--with the heart) on the far left hand side of your page. It will open … [Read more...]

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{o henry bars}

May
14

I love this yummy spin on Rice Krispie treats! O Henry Bars are a family favorite, and they incorporate a delightful mix of peanut butter, chocolate, and a hint of butterscotch. I have a little boy named Henry, and he is especially excited that there is a treat named after him. :) I love bars--they wrap up so easily and are perfect for school lunches, picnics, trips to the park, and BBQ's. They're popular with kids and adults alike, so you know they're sure to please! Rice Krispies are combined with peanut butter and a few other ingredients to create a delicious base for the chocolate & butterscotch topping. If you've never had butterscotch and chocolate together, … [Read more...]

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{silhouette portrait winner!!!}

May
14

A HUGE congrats to Mandy Sample-Pierce, winner of the Silhouette Portrait! (Check your e-mail for details, Mandy!)I also want to remind you that the Silhouette promo ends tomorrow, and you still have time to grab up the awesome chipboard, super low-priced Portrait, or the amazing Cameo!!! You'll need to go HERE to take advantage of these awesome deals!!! … [Read more...]

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{celebrating mom with carter’s} giveaway!

May
13

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Carter’s, but all opinions are 100% my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. I {heart} Carter's pajamas. Since my oldest was born, my children have almost exclusively worn pajamas by Carter's. I love them for so many reasons! Pajamas get worn a lot and washed a lot at our house, so it's vital that they are durable and wash well. Each of my kids take after their mother and like to be in pajamas if we're not going anywhere. Pajama day is pretty much everyday around here! ☺ As a mom, I love and appreciate that no matter how much they are worn and washed, they still stay in really great shape. That's also an important … [Read more...]

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{thoughts on motherhood & life}

May
12

I have six children, five of them in six years. Life is...a little crazy. -I get funny looks in the grocery store, whether it's because I have a lot of little kids with me, or because someone is throwing a fit. -Cleaning up messes and trying to prevent disaster is how most of my day is spent.-I've stopped counting how many loads of laundry I do, because I'm afraid to know.-I hope that I get a shower...at least every other day.-I fall into bed every night, hoping that the baby will sleep just one more hour.-I spend more time cooking meals and cleaning them up than anything else I do.-I rarely have a quiet moment, just a constant, dull roar in the background.-I pack everything + the kitchen … [Read more...]

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