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Family movie night with Disneynatures’ CHIMPANZEE

Freddy - Disneynature's Chimpanzee

We try to have a family movie {or t.v.} night each week. Sure, we all watch t.v. but usually at different times. It's nice to sit down together to watch a good family friendly movie. Last week, my pick was Disneynatures' CHIMPANZEE. This new Disney movie just came out on DVD and Blu-ray combo pack … [Continue Reading...]

Newborn Nurseries Make People Crazy – BookWormMama Guest Post

Want to freak out your girlfriends, irritate the grandparents, and have total strangers question why you ever decided to be a mother? That’s easy. Tell them you’re not going to do a baby’s room. My husband and I had an agreement. We were not going to do a nursery before our daughter was born. We … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – School Days again 2012

kids waiting for bus 2012

The kids went back to school Tuesday. I am still in denial that T is in his senior year and Pie is starting middle school! Where in the world did the years go? It was an early, foggy morning and my photos are blurry and badly lit because I didn't take the time to fiddle. Oh well, we will still … [Continue Reading...]

Beyond Bedding JoJO Designs Crib Bedding review #babygifts

Beyond Bedding crib set giveaway

Once baby is on the way, it's time to decorate the nursery! The main way to pull baby's room together and create a cozy atmosphere is to find the perfect bedding set. There are infinite possibilities and an endless amount of bits and pieces to choose! I say why not make it easy on yourself and order … [Continue Reading...]

How not to put a screen protector on the Galaxy SIII #VZWSM

galaxyS3 smartphone

I've been talking a lot about the joys of owning a smart phone lately. What I have failed to mention are the struggles I have had by being a smart phone owner who is a dork. When I received my new Samsung Galaxy S III last month, I was so excited about the large screen. I knew that I would have to … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}

apple pie bars

Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]

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...]

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

egg strata recipe

Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [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...]