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Why Moving Is So Important

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Humans were meant to move and be active; it’s how we were made. As time progressed from ancient to modern, we have lost some of our key reasons to why we as a species moved to survive. Technology has made it much easier on our bodies to get from one point to another without having to hardly lift a … [Continue Reading...]

Using Wi-Fi: What Is The Ideal Speed For Seamless Internet Experience?

Connectivity between devices improved in recent years, making internet larger than before. Now, everyone can contribute to the network and reap its benefit using a smartphone, PCs, and even a house and a refrigerator because of the Internet of Things or IoT. This is all thanks to a technology known … [Continue Reading...]

Get the Privacy You Want With a Fence

Get the Privacy You Want When you are home and relaxing in your own backyard, the last thing you want is your neighbor peeking over at you and especially if you are trying to sunbathe or to relax in the hot tub and you feel a bit overexposed. It's your backyard and you should be able to do what you … [Continue Reading...]

The Varied and Creative Conversations of Wine

People who aren't wine connoisseurs always seem to have a fascination with why some people love talking about wine. Some may see it as somewhat of a 'snobby' activity, but it turns out there are a few reasons why people like to talk about wine. Some may be more complex than others, but true wine … [Continue Reading...]

The Many Benefits of a Senior Care Center

There is a predominant misconception that if you place your loved one in a senior care center, you must not love them because they are a horrible place to be. And although there may be some that have not gotten very good reviews, most of them pride themselves on being a loving and caring environment … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

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My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [Read More...]

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

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We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas

cheese Ravioli bacon and peas

I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun!  I love to … [Read More...]

my weekly menu board

DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator

I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]

Family Moments

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt

I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA

This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]