$25 Etsy Shop Giveaway

We are giving a $25 shop credit to one lucky winner.  Find out how you can enter for your chance to win by visiting All in One Mom at:http://allinonemom.co/2011/06/simply-heaven-review-25-giveaway-ends-713/

Be sure to also visit our Etsy shop for more great products!

Good Luck!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads.  Hope you enjoy your special day!

Simply Heaven Baby

Cool Summer Appetizer {Prosciutto w/cantaloupe/honey dew melon and fresh mozzarella cheese}

Summer is almost here and with summer comes entertaining to include backyard BBQs.  My kids and I went to the library recently to sign up for their summer book club reading.  I picked two books both by Williams-Sonoma.  One was Outdoor Entertaining and the other one was Essentials of Mediterranean Cooking.  I love looking at different cookbooks and trying new recipes.  I am especially drawn to books and magazines that include pictures of the recipe.   When we have guest over, I want to entertain them.  I don’t want to be in the kitchen all day long, which takes away from entertaining.  A cool yet flavorful dish you can whip up in no time is prosciutto with cantaloupe/honey dew melon and fresh mozzarella cheese.  While staying in Italy we were always served family style but these can easily be put on skewers and served individually.  All you need is:

Cantaloupe/Honeydew melon

Prosciutto

Mozzarella (the pearl mozzarella balls work great with this recipe if you can find them)

Olive oil

Basil (I love to experiment with different herbs so try some thyme also)

Salt

Pepper

If you have a melon baller start by scooping the cantaloupe into balls, take the prosciutto and randomly place around the cantaloupe balls.  (I am a big believer in you eat with your eyes so presentation is a big thing for me).  Next randomly place the mozzarella balls around the serving tray.  Once you have these ingredients in place sprinkle olive oil and finish up by sprinkling with kosher or sea salt, fresh ground pepper and basil (you can either tear or chiffonade the basil).

This is such a great appetizer that is perfect for summer entertaining and I know your guest will love them too.

 Buon Appetito

Memorial Day Sale! 15% off everything in our Etsy Shop

Not only have we added new items to our shop but to help celebrate Memorial Day we are offering 15% off everything in our Etsy shop!  Here are just a few of the things that we have added:


Fun Animal Print Toddler Bib


Super Cute Lovey/Security Blanket with Pacifier Holder


Baseball Print Stroller/Crib Blanket


Ever so cute Mommy Needs a Nap onesie

These are only a few of the items that have been added to our shop.  Visit our Etsy shop to take advantage of this sale.

Use code MEM11
This offer ends Monday at 12 p.m. EST
Happy Memorial Day! 

Genovese Basil

I know that I have not posted in a while but I have been busy getting all of my seeds planted.  I did not plant all of the seeds at once but I am finally finished planting all of the seeds that I ordered.  Can you believe I even went to Lowe's and got more during the whole planting process?  I have always planted sweet basil and loved the results but before placing my order with Burpee I took alot of time out to read the reviews about each item that I ordered.  After reading the comments for genovese basil, I definitely wanted to try it out since I love pesto.  Some of the comments and reviews stated that it was best basil for Italian pesto and very easy to grow therefore I wanted to plant some just to see if there was a big difference.  Although I have not made any basil this year, take a look at my plant so far:

I only recently planted the basil and it has grown the biggest thus far.  This basil has excellent germination.  In as little as 3-4 days the seedlings were emerging from the soil. 

Whether you are a green thumb or not these seeds are definitely a "must try" and here is an excellent recipe for pesto from an earlier post:

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Remember with basil in order to encourage growth pick the leaves quite often but do not allow to flower because they will lose some of their flavor and even become bitter. 

Happy Gardening!

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

{New Products Added to Etsy Shop} Amy Butler Collection

I thought this print by Amy Butler was so beautiful the first time that I saw it.  I have been torn for a while as to what I should make using this fabric.  Well I finally finished using most of the fabric and I am so excited of all the items that were made using this print.

Minky Binky Blanket

Baby Bib and Burp Cloth Set

Stroller Blanket

We also have toddler bibs and more. 

We have them all listed in our Etsy shop. Be sure to visit our shop for this collection as well as our other items!