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Celebrate the season with Kmart & the Big Layaway Giveaway!
This is a sponsored post, I am a Kmart Layaway blogger, though all opinions are my own. There are only 95 days until Christmas! Let that sink in -- the countdown to the holiday season has started! Don't panic! I know it's daunting to think of how few shopping days are left to find those perfect … [Continue Reading...]
Enter for a chance to win one of four $100 Target Gift Cards!
Don’t miss out on your chance to win one of four $100 Target Gift Cards! Sponsored by our friends at AmericanFamily.com AmericanFamily.com is not affiliated with Target Brands, Inc. The services, products or activities of americanfamily.com are neither endorsed nor sponsored by Target Brands, … [Continue Reading...]
Sometimes, it’s the simple things #VZWSM #samp
I have been exploring new ways to use my Galaxy S III this month. Sometimes it ends up being the simplest things that can make life so much easier! So far this month, I discovered three new ways to use my phone for productivity, fun and better communication. Frustration-free Texting I am an awful … [Continue Reading...]
How The Internet Actually Works – Tech Infographic
Do you ever wonder how all of your information and clicks get from point A to point B? It doesn't matter if you are on a SIP Trunking network or standard cable modem network, the flow remains relatively the same. Check out this infographic and get a better understanding of what happens when an … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Fair Week and Oval Eggs #ww
Last week was busy with fair-going and basketball and more fair-going! On Saturday, I had my annual doughboy -- yum! A doughboy is just fried bread dough that is brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar and powdered sugar! Pie rode carnival rides for 5 hours straight during … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. It's mid-summer and most nights, the kids and hubby start roaming around the kitchen at 4pm, wondering what's for supper. I love to toss together … [Read More...]
No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe
Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [Read More...]
Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid
The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [Read More...]
Home & Garden
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...]
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
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...]
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...]
