Add National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 to your child’s summer reading list!

If your children are anything like mine, they have a ton of questions. All day long it’s Why this, Why that, Where does this come from – it can be never ending! The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 is bound to give you a few hours of quiet time! This book is packed absolutely full of fun facts, trivia and information to . . . → Read More: Add National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 to your child’s summer reading list!

Summer chores help kids learn that work can be fun!

Now that our two kids have been home for summer vacation for almost an entire month it’s turning into a free-for-all clutter fest around here! Super G. decided it was time to dig out the old chore chart idea. I’ve tried  making fancy ones in the past but everyone (including the mom-enforcer) usually loses interest after a few weeks of chore time brawling. This time . . . → Read More: Summer chores help kids learn that work can be fun!

Summer Grill Recipes: Pineapple Chicken Packets

I love summer because it means we can cook out on the grill again! (although I do know people who do this year round, even in the freezing snow!) This is a quick and easy recipe that uses up some of that fresh produce from your garden or the farmer’s market. I like to make them in the morning and put in the fridge so . . . → Read More: Summer Grill Recipes: Pineapple Chicken Packets

Winner announcements

I’ve got winners to announce today for both the Zippity Doo’s hair care products and The Real Man’s Guide book. Thanks to everyone for entering and if you didn’t win this time then don’t worry there will be other giveaways coming soon! I’m taking a bit of summer break at the moment but ya never know when one will pop u . . . → Read More: Winner announcements

I can’t stand the suspense any longer!

I am slowly going insane… well that’s besides the point, what I mean is today I am going nutso with the secret I have been holding in for a week! That’s the awful thing about having your parents read your blog, you can’t spill the beans, can’t let your bloggy friends in on anything because then they’ll know! This secret isn’t anything personal like a . . . → Read More: I can’t stand the suspense any longer!

Hen’s Clutch of Giveaways 6/25 – 7/01

Happy happy Friday! Don’t forget to link up your blog giveaways on A Hen’s Nest today to share the giveaway love Clicking on that Re-tweet button up there in the corner helps spread the word!

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Good for the soul! Our First visit to the Lake in 2010

Somehow my brain just skipped right over Wednesday so I missed out on posting my planned Wordless post! I knew I should have scheduled it in! I couldn’t wait until next week to share these fun lake pictures with you though. Last week my daughter’s friend called up late in the afternoon to go to the beach with her family. We were in the middle . . . → Read More: Good for the soul! Our First visit to the Lake in 2010

Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion & Twitter Party!

Rayovac wants to help power your summer fun! in the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion! You’ll have the chance to win daily prizes in the 30 day giveaway! Like Rayovac on Facebook then win cameras, bikes, camping gear and more by answering the daily question found at http://www.rayovac.com/PowersYourSummer/ about how you’ll power . . . → Read More: Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion & Twitter Party!

Fly away Butterfly… Fly away!

Whew! It’s dusty around here, pardon me while I brush away all of these cobwebs! I have to admit that since the kids have been home from school my poor blog has been neglected. It seems there is always another dish to wash, load of laundry to do or grass strewn all over the house from bare feet to sweep up. The chickens, cat, dog, . . . → Read More: Fly away Butterfly… Fly away!

Happy Father’s Day!

I’ve been so very blessed to have had two wonderful Dads in my life. Both loving, caring men who would give the shirt off their back (literally) to those in need.

Both men who have helped me through things I’ve faced as a child and a woman. Who have helped my family when we’ve been at our lowest, who’ve both laughed and . . . → Read More: Happy Father’s Day!

Hen’s Clutch of Giveaways 6/18 – 6/24

Happy Friday! Don’t forget to link up your blog giveaways on A Hen’s Nest today to share the giveaway love Clicking on that Re-tweet button in the corner helps spread the word!

I have two great giveaways going on here so enter away!

Zippity Doo’s Children’s Hair Products to PREVENT head lice ($45 value!) (6/26) (lol . . . → Read More: Hen’s Clutch of Giveaways 6/18 – 6/24

not so Wordless Wednesday – My Egg Makers

Thank you dearies for leaving me your speckled multi-hued surprises everyday.For soft clucking, loud cackling and kamikaze chicken stunts to escape to “the other side”

I love you for relentlessly destroying my moss roses and scratching the mulch out of the flower beds.I know you think it looks better scattered across the lawn.

Bless your . . . → Read More: not so Wordless Wednesday – My Egg Makers

Free eCookbook: Mr. Food Decadent Desserts

The Mr. Food Decadent Desserts free ebook includes 25 delicious dessert recipes, plus a Mr. Food Recipe eNewsletter!  Get this brand new FREE eCookbook collection of yummy dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Filled with a variety of easy cake, pie, cookies & more! The eCookbook has many colorful pictures and step-by-step instructions for each recipe! Surprise the kids and make Whoopie . . . → Read More: Free eCookbook: Mr. Food Decadent Desserts