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Add Some Creativity With a Craft Room

Craft rooms are fun. If you are a creative person and need space to store your supplies, then you need a craft room. Looking around your place, do you have room for that? If you do, then go crazy and make a dream craft room. You'll like these ideas too, but if you are low on space, then these tips … [Continue Reading...]

What you need to know before buying a Nespresso machine

Nespresso sells or licenses several different coffee machines, mostly made in Europe. The machines bear the names of well-known kitchen equipment manufacturers such as Krups, Breville and DeLonghi, but are mainly manufactured by the Swiss company Eugster / Frismag, which is one of the world's … [Continue Reading...]

The Five Dollar Miracle in Stock Trading

The Secret of Massive Gains From Small Amounts Though it’s easy to flip a penny, you can turn small amounts into massive gains without choosing between heads or tails. The first step is to think small and in terms of a single penny. The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States … [Continue Reading...]

This is why you are always tired even after 8-10 hours of sleep

Feeling tired even after a long night of sleep is common among both adults and teenagers. Read this to find out why you are always tired even after 8 or more hours of sleep and what you can do about it. Feeling tired even after a long night of sleep may be very common but is not something to … [Continue Reading...]

Six Uses for a Shed

A shed is a feature of a home that is, often, underrated. Not every home has one. When they do, they are usually in disrepair. A shed does not have to be a dark and dirty place full of cobwebs. Even a large shed with a trending exterior barn door can be much more than just a dingy place for old … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

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...]

Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA

pumpkin rolls with burlap gift tag

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 the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. … [Read More...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

Welchs-peanut-butter-cookies

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [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...]