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FaveCrafts and RecipeLion Host 12 Days of Christmas in July

Northbrook, IL — FaveCrafts and RecipeLion launched their fourth annual 12 Days of Christmas in July Promotion.  Twenty-four companies from the food and crafting industries have joined forces with Prime Publishing to create the most exciting Christmas in July promotion to date. Each day a recipe or project will be featured alongside a prize readers can enter to win.  Last year, the FaveCrafts promotion received 62,575 entries, while the RecipeLion promotion received a total of 45,183 entries!

“Each time we run a large promotion like the 12 Days of Christmas in July, we get better and better prizes for the readers. I am especially excited about this year’s selection!” says Managing Editor Arielle Hofherr.  This year, crafting companies from across the world are sponsoring the giveaways, including Expression Fiber Arts, Westcott, Leisure Arts, Plaid, Fairfield, Kai Scissors, Xyron, Red Heart, Monaluna, 3L from Scrapbook Adhesives, and Darn Good Yarn. The kitchenware features this year come from big brand names that include Swiss Diamond, Cuisinart, Ayesha Curry Kitchenware, Maverick, Brieftons, RMD Advertising, Hutzler, Microplane, Joseph Joseph, Bene Casa, Dexas, and Starpack.

The food and craft contests run through July 29^th, 2018, and readers can enter daily. To learn more about the craft product promotion click here, and to learn more about the food product promotion, click here.  Follow the promotion on social media by using the hashtag #XmasinJuly.

Sixty-Three Percent of Surveyed Slow Cooker Fans Use Their Slow Cookers All Year Long

Northbrook, IL – In a recent survey conducted by AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, we found that 63.7 percent of readers surveyed said they use their slow cooker all year long, not just during one particular season. Thirty-four percent said they used their slow cookers most during the winter, and about 20 percent said they use their slow cookers most during the fall season. The survey was taken by subscribers of The Slow Cooker Chronicle and was conducted for two weeks.

 

The survey included questions on how readers engage with our newsletters, and also asked readers about their slow cooking habits. As we head into November, it was interesting to find that of all the major holidays, our readers use their slow cookers most for Thanksgiving, with Christmas coming in a close second. Throughout the year, 12 percent of those surveyed use their slow cookers three to four times a week, and 21 percent use their slow cookers twice a week. It should be no surprise that over 57 percent of those surveyed consider themselves to be intermediate-level cooks!

 

When we asked readers which ingredient, from a list of 13, was their favorite to incorporate in their cooking, 89 percent of those surveyed chose chicken. That said, when we asked readers what was the quirkiest way they’ve ever cooked with their slow cookers, they had some wild slow cooker uses, including using their slow cookers to make tie dye, soap, to melt wax for candles, to thaw auto parts, to prepare dog food, to germinate plant seeds, to make cold medicine, to heat stones for a back massage, and more! Some respondents erred more on the side of traditional. One respondent noted, “I found baking a cake in the crock pot so foreign, until I did it and now I barely use my oven for such things as cakes.”

 

You’ll find many slow cooker “baking” ideas on AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, along with hundreds of other easy cooking ideas. We advise you to wash your slow cooker or keep a separate one in the house if you’re going to try cooking up inedible items, such as auto parts in your crock!

 

At AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, we encourage you to get as creative as you can when using your slow cooker. We’re here to help you cook up delicious creations. We want to thank all of those folks who participated in our survey. We will use the results from this survey to improve our Web site and newsletter, The Slow Cooker Chronicle. We always welcome your feedback.

 

Contact:

Blair Chavis

Editor

AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com

 

About AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com and Prime Publishing LLC:

AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com is a cooking and recipe website dedicated to the best slow cooker recipes and ideas on how to make the most of your slow cooker. We also publish The Slow Cooker Chronicle, a free e-mail newsletter, publish eCookbooks, and create food and recipe related product promotions, contests and giveaways.

 

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, we are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in niche areas such as crafting and cooking.

Crochet & Knit for Christmas With eBook from Red Heart Yarns and FaveCrafts

Northbrook, IL — Crafters know how rewarding it can be to complete a knit or crochet project. The satisfaction of creating a one-of-a-kind piece is what drives crafters to continue working and pushing ahead with a tough pattern Homemade projects are also a welcome alternative to expensive store-bought items. During tough economic times, knit and crochet projects can capture the spirit of the holidays without breaking the bank. Red Heart Yarns and FaveCrafts have teamed up for a brand new eBook, Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas that features a variety of free and festive patterns for anyone who loves to knit and crochet

More people than ever are turning to knit and crochet as their go-to craft. According to a 2011 study conducted by research conducted by Research Incorporated of Atlanta for the Craft Yarn Council, “seventy percent of knitters and crocheters of all ages say they are planning to make more projects in 2012 and 28% said they are going to make the same number.” Crafters are hungry for new patterns and the latest free eBook from FaveCrafts and Red Heart Yarns has plenty of satisfying patterns for the holiday season.

This easy-to-follow craft guide is broken down into two sections – crochet and knitting patterns. Crochet gift ideas include an adorable Big Bloom Hat (p. 21) and a Snowman Mug Hug (p. 19). In addition to gift ideas there are also decor projects such as the Granny Tree Skirt (p. 8). Notable knitting patterns include the Cabled e-Reader Cozy (p. 41) and the Tracy the Tiger Ornament (p. 39). Both patterns are non-traditional but so much fun to make. Each pattern featured in Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas includes at least one color photo, step-by-step instructions, a materials list and a guide to common abbreviations.

Download the Have a Red Heart Holiday: 20 Knit & Crochet Gifts and Decorating Ideas eBook for FREE at http://www.favecrafts.com/Christmas-Crafts/Have-a-Red-Heart-Holiday-20-Knit-and-Crochet-Gifts-and-Decorating-Ideas-eBook-from-Red-Heart-Yarns/. Website visitors can also find the eBook under the “Christmas Crafts” category on the FaveCrafts homepage.

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Contact:

Julia Litz, Editor

FaveCrafts.com

Prime Publishing LLC

jlitz@primecp.com

 

About FaveCrafts.com:

FaveCrafts.com is an exciting resource for all things craft – from expert tips to project ideas for every style and skill level. We also publish Quick & Crafty, a free e-mail newsletter, publish crafting eBooks, and create crafting related product promotions, contests and giveaways.

About Prime Publishing LLC:

Prime Publishing LLC was established in 1995 as a traditional niche book publishing company. Today, they are an Internet Media Company that operates web site communities and e-mail newsletters in niche areas such as crafting and cooking. A full list of web properties, free newsletters and free eBooks can be found at www.primenewsletters.com.