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Tinker Bell’s Top Fall Gardening Tips + a new Disney Fairies Movie!

Disney Tinkerbell movie 2012

My daughter may not be so little anymore, but she still loves the Disney Tinker Bell movies. {so do I!} Just last night we watched Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue on TV! That's why we are so excited to hear that Disney is coming out with a brand new Tinker Bell movie this fall, WooHoo! The … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Passion Flower Bloom #ww

passion flower bloom center

I cannot do this gorgeous Passion Flower bloom justice but I wanted to share anyways! I had never seen one in real life before this weekend. They are so pretty and delicate! ☛ I want to see your Wordless Wednesday posts! Link them up below! ☚ … [Continue Reading...]

Three Tips for Drinking Enough Water! #BottlesforKids

ice water

Water. How many glasses a day do you drink? How about your kids? Most likely, it isn't enough! We all struggle with the seemingly simple task of drinking enough water. Growing up, I drank quite a bit of water and I try to encourage my kids to do the same. My parents didn't keep soda or juice in the … [Continue Reading...]

Win one of 3 gift cards in the Gift Card Extravaganza

Just in time to get started on your holiday shopping, I've teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you a gift card extravaganza giveaway! Enter for your chance to win one of three fifty dollar gift cards from The Children's Place, Amazon.com & Victoria's Secret!  … [Continue Reading...]

Support Hunger Action Month with Walmart & Fight Hunger!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Hunger. Do we truly know what that word feels like? I don't mean that slight rumbly feeling you get in your belly telling you it's time for lunch, I mean true painful, gnawing hunger. … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family!  I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [Read More...]

Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups

mini meatloaf cups

Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [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...]