Arby's Roast-Beef-atopia!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

When your family is on the road and you need to grab a quick bite, is there one fast food restaurant that is your go-to place?  Well, the "unwritten rule" in our house is when we are out of town we NEVER eat at a restaurant that we have at home.  Following this rule, one of my family's favorite places is Arby's!  The curly fries, the shaved roast beef, the peach green tea....mmmmmmm.

I just found out that Arby's has just introduced, for a limited time, two roast beef sandwiches that use a super yummy KINGS HAWAIIAN bun.  

 

 

1. The Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN roast beef sandwich has an extra helping of freshly sliced roast beef piled high on a KINGS HAWAIIAN bun
2. The Arby's KING'S HAWAIIAN roast beef and swiss sandwich has an extra helping of freshly sliced roast beef along with swiss cheese, chunky pickles, and a creamy dijon spread served on a KINGS HAWAIIAN bun

Don't these look and sound super delish?  Just one bit of this amazing combination of the slightly sweet bun and Arby's  roast beef and you will experience roast beef paradise, or as Arby's calls it; Roast Beef-atopia.

But that's not all.  How does a chance to win an amazing Hawaiian Getaway Package that includesa 4 night trip for two to Honolulu, HI?  Also included is one group surfing lesson at one of the island's premier surf schools, Hawaiian Fire!  For more information, stop by http://www.ArbysKingsHawaiian.com and don't for get to enter Arby’s Hawaiian Getaway Sweepstakes no later than May 26, 2013!

Why don't you and your family stop by Arby's this Memorial Day weekend and try one of these yummy sandwiches?  I just may have to take a trip into Columbus so I can try one!  

I'm a Guest Contributor Over at Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

Meredith of Wait Til Your Father Gets Home has a great blog with crafts, recipes and oh, so much more!  She is even hosting a Quilt A Long that's only in week 2 so it's not too late to join in.  She's currently preparing for the birth of her of her second child and has invited some of us to be guest contributors.

I'm sharing a "Mommy Tip" that involves this little gem.

To learn how this Playskool tape player can help you, click HERE.  Also, stay a while and look around.  Meredith has some super awesome projects that you'll LOVE!

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An Old Cheese Grater - Drab to Fab! (Plus a Spray Painting Tip)

When I say "spring" or "summer" what word or phrase pops into your head?  Some of you probably think "gardening", "sunshiny days" or "picnics".  However, I bet some of you think....

"Garage Sale Season!"

Now, we have the most amazing Goodwill store in town that is HUGE with amazing prices.  As a result, I'm not a big "garage sale-er".  However, I think everyone takes everything that didn't sell at their garage sale and makes a donation to Goodwill.  So, more goodies for me to look over.

I've seen a lot of people (via Pinterest, of course) take cheese graters and turn them into luminaries or jewelry holders.  So, when I found one for just $0.50, I HAD to pick it up.  It was a little worse for wear which meant it's time to bring out the spray paint.

Now the beginning of this project, I decided to turn this hand grater into a luminary. I would spray paint it first and then embellish it with some buttons or flowers.

So, here's the before painting and after painting shots.

What do you think? I'm definitely liking the bold colors that are out for spring.

Anyway, I started my spray painting project like I normally do:  gathering my supplies.  I like the Rust-oleum Painter's Touch because it dries to the touch quickly which means I can reapply coats quicker and finish the project sooner.

I placed my cheese grater onto my newspapers and lightly sprayed a coat of paint.  I left for about 30 minutes and then returned to apply a second coat.  (The can says it is dry to the touch after 20 minutes).  Well, we had a "summer preview" day yesterday (89 degrees F and HUMID) and my project was no where near dry to the touch AND my grater was sticking horribly to the newspaper.  Think, Think, Think.

I went inside and grabbed some parchment paper and placed it on top of the newspaper.  Then I applied additional coats of paint to the cheese grater.  It worked GREAT!  The painted grater didn't stick to the parchment paper!

Here's the new updated grater.  I was about to go and create my embellishments when I looked at the grater again. Hmmmmm....

If I flip it upside down, line it with a "pocket" of landscaping cloth, it might make a fun hanging planter!

What do you think?  Let me know if I should use this new, beautiful hand grater as a luminary or a planter?

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Gardening Advice - Your Local Extension Office

Have you put your garden in? Since I think the threat of frost is finally over here in Ohio, I'm going to start putting mine in today.  I am thinking about starting a vertical strawberry "bed" but one of my main challenges is I have NEVER grown strawberries before.  Is there something you'd like to grow but you're clueless about soil acidity, sunlight needs and the like?

Now show of hands, how many of you will search for answers on the internet?  Be honest, now.  Oh, I see everyone's hand in the air.  Next question, and don't forget, we're being honest here.  How many of you will do your searching on Pinterest to see what others have "deemed worthy" of pinning?  Come one, show your hands.  Ah, I see Pinterest is your go to place.

Well, how would you like to know that when it comes to gardening, I have an even better place for you to search for answers and assistance.   It your local Extension office.  Mine is the Ohio State University Extension office - Delaware County.

I believe that most "big state universities" have an extension office which heads up 4-H programs, Master Gardener classes, and other community educational/outreach programs.

Okay, so you're asking, "why is an extension office better than Pinterest?"  Because the information you will receive from your local extension office will help you find the best varieties, planting times, and other factors for YOUR area.  They have handouts for every item you might like to grown in your yard:  flowers, berries, fruit/nut trees, you name it!

I hope the weather is beautiful at your place today so you can play in your garden too!

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Spa Day Saturday - Baking Soda Air Freshener

I don't know about you but one of the things I need to make me feel special is to have amazing smells surrounding me.  I previously shared with you How to Make Your Own Reed Diffuser to help create peaceful and uplifting aromas in your home.  Today, I'm going to show you how to make a super simple "Baking Soda Air Freshener".  Here's What you need!

Baking Soda Air Freshener

Supplies:

1/2 Cup Baking Soda

1 Wide Mouth Canning jar

Essential or Fragrance Oils

Burlap

1 Plastic lid from a quart yogurt container

This project is super simple and so easy to personalize to your tastes and needs.

First off, your fragrance.  You can use fragrance oils that you can purchase at places like Bath and Body Works.  You can also use a combination of Essential Oils.

I chose to use a combination of lime, orange, grapefruit, and lemon essential oils.  Why?  For 2 reasons.  First, the citrus aromas are very uplifting and brighten my day.  Secondly, if I choose to replace my baking soda later (for newer and "fresher" baking soda), I can use the contents for cleaning.....citrus essential oils are GREAT at cutting oil and grease!

Pour your baking soda and approximately 30 drops of your fragrance oil or combination of essential oils into the mason jar.  Stir.

Using the lid of your mason jar as a template, cut out a circle of burlap and a circle from your yogurt lid.  Also, punch holes in to the yogurt lid "circle" to allow the fragrance to disburse.

Place the plastic "circle" and the burlap "circle" onto the mouth of your mason jar, then secure with the lid band.  Shake your air freshener every so often to disburse the fragrance.

Super easy, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly.  What else could be better?    Hope your Saturday is awesome!

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Get Your Paint On!

Ladies, I have a fun idea for everyone!  My friend, Amy of One Artsy Mama, is currently holding her annual One Crafty Contest.

Last week was the week to submit your entries with the voting to determine the 20 contestants being held last weekend!  I tossed my glittery hat into the ring but, alas, I am not one of the 20 contestants.

Well, the way Amy runs her contest, she has a mystery crafting material that she will reveal each week that the contestants are challenged to create with.  Then, the contestants masterpieces are showcased and we vote to determine who makes it to the next round!

Round one's crafting material is "Paint".  I thought we could play along with the contestants.  Let's all create something with paint and then Monday, I will write a post sharing what I created (with tutorial, of course).  I will share my post on 4 You With Love's Facebook page as well and everyone can link up their masterpieces too!  We can all visit each other and become inspired!  Sound like fun?

Oh, and don't forget to stop by One Artsy Mama on Sunday (5/19) to vote for your favorites and help determine who makes it to Round 2!

Time to get out the paint!

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Silhouette Cameo Giveaway!

As you know, I've been thinking about purchasing either a Silhouette Cameo or Portrait.  Well, how would YOU like to win one?  

Welcome to the Silhouette CAMEO® Giveaway!

 I am excited to join Nap Time is My Time and several other amazing bloggers who made this great giveaway possible! One very lucky winner will receive a brand new Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting tool!

In the box:

 A Silhouette CAMEO® electronic cutting tool

Silhouette Studio® software

51 exclusive cuttable designs

Power cable

USB cable

12" cutting mat

Cutting blade

$10 gift card to the Silhouette Online Store

and Basic Instruction Guide

Giveaway is open to US only. Prize valued at $300! This giveaway is open to US and ends May 31 at 11:59 PM EST. Come back everyday for more chances to win by completing our daily entries!

The Silhouette CAMEO® is a must have for any crafter. You can design with Vinyl, create gorgeous scrapbook pages, personalize cards, clothing, and so much more! Entry is easy, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. Be sure to come back and grab your daily tweet entries, too!

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Disclosure: 4 You With Love is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Please contact Nap Time is My Time if you have any questions regarding prize fulfillment, rules, or eligibility.

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