Special Edition ~ Tastefully Friday :)

Hi Everyone!!! It's that time of year again for holiday parties and gift giving! Why not make Tastefully Simple part of your Holiday Shopping!?


In the spirit of the holiday, I've decided to create Black Friday deals just for you! No crowds, just stay in your PJ's and have a nice hot cup of Oh my Chai or Butterscotch Kisses while you shop for all your Holiday Needs!


From Midnight on Friday, November 25 to Midnight on Saturday November 26, I will be giving special discounts to all orders placed through me. Here are the rules:

• Offers do NOT apply to party orders or previous purchases.

• All orders MUST be place through email or messaged to me on Facebook. Since this is an offer only through me the discounts will NOT be applied to online orders placed on my website.

• Please only email or message me orders between 12 AM-8 AM and from 8 PM-12 PM. Please do not call with orders during those times as I will most likely be sleeping.

Here are your Black Friday Special Offers:

12 AM – 4 AM –15% off all Tastefully Simple products

4 AM – 8 AM – 10 % off all Tastefully Simple products

8 AM – 12 PM –5 % off all Tastefully Simple products

12 PM – 4 PM – 5% off any 1 gift set, 10% off gifts sets if you buy two,

                           15% off if you buy 3 or more gift sets

4 PM – 8 PM – 5 % off all Tastefully Simple Products

8 PM – 12 AM – 1/2 off shipping



*** Also any orders over $25 will receive a free Essential 4 recipe book, Itty Bitty Chai Tea Drink Mix, or an Individual Garlic Garlic. After I have received your order, I will contact you about payment. You may pay through Paypal, send me a check, or give me a credit card over the phone.



All orders will be processed as part of my fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and all profits will go towards the charity. So, not only are you getting some shopping done and getting a discount, but you are also supporting a worthy cause!

Out of the Darkness Fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Many of you already know but to those of you that do not, two years ago I lost my older brother to suicide. He was a brother, friend, son, husband and father to three beautiful kids. It was a devastating loss to me and my family. The day before Thanksgiving two years ago was the last time I heard my brothers voice and he ended his life less than 2 weeks after. This is always a difficult time for me. This year, though, I have decided that I am not letting my sadness and grief consume me but instead do something positive with my pain. I have organized a multi-vendor fundraiser to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org). The AFSP does a lot to support families that have lost a loved one to suicide, research on mental illness, and suicide prevention. The fundraiser began Saturday, November 19, International Survivors of Suicide Day, and runs for 1 month.


Every 40 seconds someone in the World dies by suicide. Every 14.6 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide. Nearly 1,000,000 people make a suicide attempt every year. 90% of people who die by suicide have a diagnosable and treatable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death. These statistics are frightening, and I hope that our efforts through this fundraiser can help at least one family not have to suffer the same pain my family has.

So, I need your help. If you are on FB please "Like" my page Out of the Darkness Fundraiser for AFSP and if you are willing I would really appreciate it if you shared the page on your wall.


If you are unable to support the cause financially, please show your support by sharing information about this fundraiser on your blog, on FB, Twitter or with friends. Spread the word.

If you would like to contribute to the cause by shopping here is a list of the participating vendors.  Here are all the participating vendors: 


Tastefully Simple by Karen Keene
-Donating 100% of the profits back to the charity
-Order at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kkeene2 and search for the AFSP fundraiser at checkout where it says Find Host/Event


Little Laws Prints
-Donating 20% to the cause
-Shop online at http://www.littlelawsprints.com/ and use code AFSP at checkout


AVON
-Donating 20% to the AFSP
-Go to www.youravon.com/jpeveto, click on Online Events to place an order for AFSP, and use the code INMEMORY at check out


31 Gifts
-Donating 10% to AFSP
-Shop at www.mythirtyone.com/simek and select the AFSP fundraiser


Scentsy
-Donating 12% to the charity
-Order online at https://nicoleslawson.scentsy.us/Home (no code necessary, just order online)


If you have any questions or problems with ordering contact me at klkeene@tampabay.rr.com .


Also don't forget you can still order the Serenity print through Little Laws Prints with 100% of the profits going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

If you are interested in making a direct donation to the charity, email me for more information. 

Thank you for your support!

Tastefully Tuesday ~ Teacher Gift Ideas

Great Teachers Gifts…


Still wondering what to get for your Christmas teacher gifts?  Check out these cute ideas using Tastefully Simple products!

How about something they’ll really love … FOOD!

What better way to enjoy their holiday break than with one of these unique and different ideas from Tastefully Simple.



1. Place a Nana’s Apple Cake and two apples in a gift bag or basket. Attach a note that says,
“Thanks a bushel!”


2. Place a box of Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix in a soup bowl and attach a note that says,
“You are souper!”


3. Place a box of Truffle Fudge Brownies and Creamy Caramel Sauce in a gift bag. Attach a note that says,
“You’ve earned your brownie points for being the best!”


4. Place a jar of Corn, Black Bean Salsa and a bag of Blue Aztec Chips. Attach a note that says,
“Arriba, enjoy your holidays and have a fiesta!”


 5. Place a Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread or Tripleberry Fruit Spread and Absolutely Almond Pound Cake in a gift bag.  Attach a note that says,
“You make learning Berry Fun!”


6. Make a spicy gift using Fiesta Party Dip Mix. Attach a note that says,
“You make learning extra Spicy!”



 If none of these ideas appeal to you, check out this great holiday gift finder. This is an awesome interactive gift finder with Tastefully Simple! Put in the name of the person you would like to give a gift to. Answer some questions about them and voila!!! The perfect gift is selected!!! 




To make a purchase, please visit: http://www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kkeene2,

Tastefully Tuesday - Artichoke and Spinach Warm Dip Mix

One AWESOME product ~ Two GREAT recipes

The Product:
ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH WARM DIP MIX

This product is awesome made as is with an 8 oz block of cream cheese and one cup shredded swiss cheese and served with chips or our Bountiful Beer Bread.  You get 2 packets in a box for double the enjoyment.  But, I have found 2 recipes that I especially love to use this product with.

The Recipes:



ARTICHOKE & SPINACH CHICKEN POCKETS
Submitted by Dawn Dean (GA)

Ingredients

Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
2 (8 oz.) cans crescent rolls

Directions

Mix first 3 ingredients as directed on package; stir to blend. Add chicken, blend; chill for two hours. Put crescent roll dough on a flat surface and smooth out seams with a rolling pin. With a pizza cutter, cut dough into 12 equal squares. Place approximately one tablespoon of chicken mixture in the center of each dough square and bring corners together into the center. Pinch seams to close. Repeat with second can of dough and place pockets on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 24 servings.
 
 


CHICKEN AND POTATOES
Submitted by Rosemary (MN) HQ Resident Chef
Ingredients

4-6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 potatoes, cubed
10.75 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup
10.75 oz. milk (use the soup can to measure)
1 packet Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix

Directions

Put the chicken and potatoes into a greased slow cooker. Whisk remaining ingredients together; pour over chicken and potatoes. Cook for 8-10 hours on low. Makes 4-5 servings.
 
Buy one box and make both of these great recipes.  To order go to, www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kkeene2.

Tastefully Tuesday!

For those who don't know, I'm a Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant.  I signed up to sell because I loved the products and knew they would be an easy sell!  I was right.  Once you try these products you'll be hooked!

Breaking news......  Remaining Spring/Summer items have gone 25% off.  Yes, that includes the amazing drink buckets from this summer.  Stock up now!  At these low prices, these products will go quick! 

To order, go to my Tastefully Simple website.