Niice Stuff Nurture Happiness!

I am a happy person. I am also a strong believer that happiness breeds more happiness and so I always, without fail, look at the positive side of everything.  I spilled coffee in my office chair this week and while my first instinct was to be angry, I quickly went into happy mode. I have been wanting a new chair and now I have a reason to get one. 

At any rate surrounding yourself with happy just got a lot easier thanks to Niice Stuff! What’s really neat is that ‘nice’ already happened to be our phrase for those times when life is exceptionally awesome or shows us one of it’s many daily miracles. In addition to that I have been told, while wearing my Niice Stuff shirt, that it suits me because I am so nice - that’s always nice to hear! 

The story behind the company is as nice as you might expect! It was started with a vision for helping others and from the inspirational feeling of adoption and the joy that brings to everyone involved. In fact, when you shop at Niice a percentage of the profits will be donated to the Community Partnership for Children. Niice is actually an acronym that stands for ‘Nurturing Individuals Inspiring Children Everywhere.’ 

The shirt I received is a lovely berry shade and is  made from 100% cotton, which is already preshrunk. You can machine wash and dry it, which you know I love. I also love that it has no tag to poke at you. In addition to the awesome Niice on the front, which greets everyone I pass with a smile, there is a smile on the back as well. No matter if I am coming or going, when I am wearing my Niice Stuff t-shirt I am smiling at everyone I pass!  

You can get this beautiful message and spread the happiness on women’s, men’s and juniors t-shirts, as well as hoodies, hats, and the most adorable bags! I love the range of colors they are available in as well. Take a look at the Niice Stuff website to learn more about their beautiful story and get your own stuff so you can start spreading the happy! You can also connect with Niice Stuff on Facebook and Twitter. 

While you are on their Facebook page make sure you give them a like and enter to win the adorable backpack! There will be 7 winners! The giveaway will run until June 7th at 11:59pm PST. All 7 winners will be announced on June 13th.

Disclosure: I may receive products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I personally believe will be good for my readers. 

Jewelry Tarts Giveaway

You may purchase them by the bag or by the clamshell.

If you purchase by the clamshell it does not come with a jewel but you still get to experience their wonderful fragrances!

If you purchase by the bag it does come with a jewel and a 6th clamshell free!

We will be offering our tarts in 17 of our best selling scents and will continue to grow our Jewelry Tarts line through the seasons so keep an eye out for new releases as time goes by! yay!

Hosted by:  Confessions of Messy Mama

Sponsored by:  Jewelry Candles

Win a bag for yourself by entering the RC form below.  Must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+

Good Luck!

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My Empty Nest received no compensation for this post and is not responsible for prize shipment.

Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri

I love spending time with my husband and one of our favorite ways to spend time together is cooking. We have all stainless steel because my husband, and I say this lovingly, is very hard on non-stick cookware! In fact I threw out our old pans because I was worried about the chemicals from the compromised coating getting into our food. I just found a wonderful pan that has me braving the non-stick idea again. 

The Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri is wonderful in so many ways. It has a naturally stone derived Stonehenge coating from Germany. This coating makes it non-stick and yet it is free from PFOA, the harmful chemical found in traditional cookware. More wonderful bonuses are that it is free of heavy metals, scratch resistant (which will help with my husbands heavy hand), and the coating is completely eco-friendly and fume free.

The first thing I noticed was that this is a sturdy pan, you can just feel that in the weight of it compared to most. The handle is an awesome, comfortable, silicone coated handle. Also, this pan can go in the oven, how cool is that? Do be careful and use a mitt when removing it! But the best of all to me is the easy, easy, no stick clean-up! 

Before you use the pan it is recommended that you season it, similar to what you do with cast iron but a simpler process. You use about a half a teaspoon of oil, I used olive oil, and rub it evenly over the surface of the pan. Make sure you wipe away and excess with a paper towel. 

I should also mention that this pan is very effective and you will not and should not cook on high heat. It will cook your food faster than normal, so the first few times you use it you will want to watch things carefully so that you don’t burn them. 

This wonderful pan is available on Amazon along with many other great Ozeri products! Is there a meal you have to have non-stick for?

Disclosure: I may receive products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I personally believe will be good for my readers. 

Let's Summer Sweepstakes From Food Should Taste Good Starts May 20TH

Summer is almost here!! It’s plenty warm enough now to get outside and have some fun with the family and my dogs! It’s also time for the Let’s Summer Sweepstakes with Food Should Taste Good! They are giving away 100 prizes everyday! These are prizes that are designed with summer fun in mind.

In addition to some of the most delicious chips you will ever taste they are giving away things like, the awesome tote bag I have! This is the kind of bag that screams beach day! It has room inside for everything and pockets on the outside for easy access to your lotions and smaller items. The meshy material lends itself to outside activities and will be so easy to keep clean. This is going to be my new weekend getaway bag this season for sure!

I also have some other fun summer related prizes like a beach ball, Frisbee, bottle cooler, can/bottle opener and of course a weekend outing wouldn't be complete without some Food Should Taste Good chips! If you would like to win some of these great prizes make sure you swing by the Food Should Taste Good Facebook page.

I know I will be entering because I have my eyes on the grill for my husband! The sweepstakes will start on May 20th! Not long to wait now so head on over and like their page so you don‘t miss this and other great news.

While we are talking about their yummy chips, do you have a favorite Food Should Taste Good flavor? Check out my review to see mine. Please come back and let me know what goodies you win during the Let’s Summer Sweepstakes.

Doc McStuffins Giveaway

Doc McStuffins is one of the cutest shows on Disney Junior! Sweet Silly Sara had the chance to review Doc McStuffins Time For Your Check Up on dvd and she has a giveaway to share with my readers. One lucky reader is going to win a copy of this dvd which just hit stores a few days ago.

2012's #1 cable TV series in Kids 2-5, "Doc McStuffins" tells the story of a nurturing six-year-old girl who heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse

clinic.  Assisting Doc at the clinic are her trusty team of lovable stuffed animals including: Stuffy, an overly proud dragon; Lambie, her  cuddly best friend lamb; Hallie, a jolly and

caring  hippo nurse; and Chilly, a snowman who spends a lot of time getting check-ups at the clinic.  Whether it's a case of loose stitching, low batteries or a blow-up toy who

has sprung a leak, Doc and her pals are always there to lend a helping hand, while imparting to young viewers the importance of taking care of oneself and others. 

Talent:

Kiara Muhammad (as Doc McStuffins); Loretta Devine (as Hallie); Lara Jill Miller (as Lambie); Robbie Rist (as Stuffy);

Jess Harnell (as Chilly); Jaden Betts (as Donny McStuffins); Kimberly Brooks (as Mom McStuffins); and Gary Anthony

Williams (as Dad McStuffins)

Creator/Executive Producer:              

Chris Nee

Episodes:                                  

1 – Gulpy, Gulpy Gators! / One Note Wonder

2 – Tea Party Tantrum / Blast Off!

3 – Arcade Escapade / Starry, Starry Night

4 – Bronto Boo-Boos / Brontosaurus Breath

5 – Doctoring The Doc / Hot Pursuit 

 This giveaway will begin on 5/18 and end on 5/25. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with facebook. I hereby release facebook from any potential liabilities. The participating bloggers are not responsible for prize delivery. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Britax Summer Travels Giveaway

Welcome to the Britax Summer Travels Giveaway

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 and co-hosted by Plum Crazy About Coupons and Stay a Stay at Home Mom.

There are a lot of things you need with little ones and at the top of the list is a good stroller and car seat! I am so happy to bring you a chance to win an awesome stroller and car seat from Britax!

One lucky winner will receive a Britax B-Ready Stroller and B-Safe Infant Carseat!

Giveaway ends June 17th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. My Empty Nest is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions.

Coleman Road Trip Collapsible Grill LXE Giveaway

Do you know what dad wants for Father's Day?

MyPerfectGift.com lets you buy the gift your loved ones really want.

Dads are pretty hard to shop for but if you have him create a FREE MyPerfectGift.com registry and you will know exactly what to get him!

How to be Eligible to Win

Create a registry with at least 3 gifts or add to an existing registry. {sign-up with one click using your Facebook info} ~ When you sign up please use the letters “MPM” in the “Referred By” box.

One lucky winner will receive the Coleman Road Trip Collapsible Grill LXE*!!

Organized by: Mom Powered Media

Hosted by: Baby Costcutters, Mom to Bed By 8, Powered by Mom, Giveaway Booster, and Filipino Pork Recipes

Giveaway ends June 14th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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*Sponsor substitute similar item is prize item is not available

Disclosure: To be eligible to win this giveaway you must create an account and add at least three items in your registry. If you already have a MyPerfectGift registry just add a gift to your existing registry to be eligible for this giveaway. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. My Empty Nest is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions.