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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

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid

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...]

Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles

I wasn't planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos!  Once the family tried it, though-- we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made!  Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together!  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...]