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Favorite Apps of the month #VZWSM #samp

tunein radio app

I have been a smartphone user for just under a year. While I am still learning all there is to know about how to take advantage of everything a smart(er-than-me)phone has to offer,  I do have a few favorite apps and features. I thought I would share them with you today!  My favorite feature this … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – 38th annual family reunion #ww

reunion2012

It was a chilly yet beautiful day for our family's annual gathering at this park this past weekend! I didn't realize it was the 38th year! I have been going for many of those. It's fun to reconnect with family I don't get to see often, yet very sad to look around and see all of the empty spaces that … [Continue Reading...]

Energizer USB Charger Combo Pack Review

This post brought to you by Energizer USB. All opinions are 100% mine. As a family of tech lovers, there are a lot of phones and devices in our home that need charging on a daily basis. I recentlywas introduced to one more option to help keep us powered up and ready -- the Energizer USB Charger … [Continue Reading...]

What’s in my messy fridge?

our pantry cupboard

I think that Trisha from MomDot is on a mission to get us bloggers to showcase our worst habits with her most recent "blog carnival" posts! lol! I do like to take a peek into other people's lives though, this is such a fun way to do so! Each week she is asking bloggers to post honest photos of … [Continue Reading...]

New Quaker cookies, cereal, snack bars and more! #QuakerInsiders

Quaker strawberry stila bar

Quaker has been busy creating a whole bunch of new products this year and I was lucky enough to receive a box of goodies to review! We have always loved Quaker products, a quick bowl of hot Quaker Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast during the school months. Now, we will have even more nutritious … [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...]

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp

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...]

No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe

No Fail Yeast Rolls

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...]

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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...]