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InGenuity Cozy Coo Sway Seat – baby swing review #babygifts
Where was this swing 12 years ago? I had thought the swing we received at our baby shower way back in 2000 was super cool because you could lift the tray instead of trying to stuff a sweetly sleeping baby-with-dangling-jello-legs into the older style my son used. This swing is way cooler. … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Labor Day Weekend #ww
We had a wonderful Labor Day weekend, it was relaxed and we didn't do too much. Saturday we went to see the Fireworks display over the lake at Conneaut Lake Park. It was a beautiful show and a perfect night. Despite the fact that I couldn't take a good fireworks photo to save my life, my Galaxy S3 … [Continue Reading...]
Dad Gear Messenger style diaper bags for guys + coupon #babygifts
There's no doubt that there is a lot of excitement when a new dad starts preparing for the arrival of his child. What he might not tell you though, is that visions of girly, flowery diaper bags and strollers and blankets and toys can sometimes haunt him... just a little bit. We know dads will do … [Continue Reading...]
Feeling Overwhelmed With a New Baby by Lilac City Momma
When my oldest daughter was born, a little over five years ago, along with the joy and happiness of having this little being, came worry and anxiety. Will I know how to take care of her? Will I do something to put her in harms way? Before the wonderful day, I had never once held a baby, let alone … [Continue Reading...]
Stainless Steel Pura Kiki BPA-free baby bottles #babygifts
Keeping baby safe is always first and foremost once you bring that precious bundle home from the hospital. We try to keep our homes clean and germ-free, we try to keep baby at just the right temperature, we try to do all of these small things each day to ensure that our little one grows up to be … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!
Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [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...]
Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats
Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [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...]
