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Family movie night with Disneynatures’ 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
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
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
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
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...]
One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe
Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [Read More...]
Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
One of my favorite ways to create a welcoming home during the holiday season, is to bake up a sweet holiday treat for my friends and family -- when I know they're stopping by for a visit. There is really nothing so comforting as stepping into someone's home from the freezing outdoors and smelling … [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...]
