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Four Fun Family Vacation Ideas for Older Kids

zoo trip 2011

Once a child hits a certain age, some parents assume that they can no longer keep their offspring properly entertained. I admit, it can sometimes be a challenge to get my older children excited about spending the day with mom and dad. Parents may believe that there are few acceptable options when it … [Continue Reading...]

Green Alligator baby bubble bath #babygifts

celadon road baby

When it comes to bath time, natural is always best, especially for baby. The Green Alligator bubble bath from Celadon Road is a great green alternative to regular bubble bath. Organic, green and socially conscious, Celadon Road has a wide variety of all-natural products for your everyday household … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – The Scrambler #ww

fair week

It was a great night at the fair, even though we only stayed for a little bit, I had my favorite fair fries and Pie rode a few rides. This photo is absolutely horrible but I like it and I'm sharing it anyways! Ewwww, that's a b-o-y sitting next to Pie's friend! The joys of Middle School. ☛ I want … [Continue Reading...]

$9.95 Never Ending Pasta Bowl & $14.99 Endless Shrimp

olive garden never ending pasta bowl

It's that time of year again --Never Ending Pasta Bowl season at Olive Garden! Sure, pasta is easy to make at home but Olive Garden has the best Alfredo sauce, ever. I wouldn't miss a chance to eat a plate {or two} of my favorite pasta dish, with no effort on my part! Now in it's 17th year, the … [Continue Reading...]

Twotara gender neutral reversible baby clothing #babygifts

twotara gender neutral newborn clothes

Finding a baby gift for an expectant mom and dad who don't know the baby's gender yet can be a challenge! There are so many cute little outfits for little girls and boys, it's hard to resist! Sure, you can always buy another green and yellow sleeper or white onesies to keep the gift neutral, but … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

orange sage chicken

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...]

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...]

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...]

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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...]