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Wordless Wednesday – a birthday boy #ww
My son's birthday was last Thursday. He turned SEVENteen. I find it very strange to look at him and see someone who is so close to adulthood. I always expect to turn around and look into the smiling face a chubby cheeked 3 year old. He is so not three anymore. ☛ I want to see your Wordless … [Continue Reading...]
5 things you would learn about me if you walked through my house
I'm playing along with a fun blog carnival from MomDot.com. Here are five quick things you would learn about me if you walked through my house... besides the fact that the house is a mess! Number One: My daughter likes to start crafts and projects then leave them all over the living room and coffee … [Continue Reading...]
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack Movie Review
Dr. Seuss has been a part of our lives since, well, forever! When my son was a baby, I collected as many Seuss books as I could find. His two favorites were Are you My Mother? and The Lorax. When I found The Lorax TV special on DVD in the 90's, when he was still just a little guy, we must have … [Continue Reading...]
Make Something Astrobright: Make a Mustache Mobile
This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine. We're preparing to go back to school at the end of the month, which means we'll need to stock up on lots of different papers for projects, reports and crafts. AstroBrights … [Continue Reading...]
The Lorax activity sheet – Free Dr. Seuss movie printable
August 7th cannot come quickly enough for Dr. Seuss fans! Dr. Seuss' The Lorax movie will be available on both Blu-ray and DVD on that date so get ready to enjoy this wonderful story in a new way! I will be sharing our family's movie review of The Lorax in an upcoming post! To tide you over, here is … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
When I dropped my daughter off at basketball practice tonight, I realized that I had forgotten something. Everyone was carrying various trays and bags of cookies which reminded me that I was also supposed to bring 2 dozen cookies for this weekend's bake sale. Woops! A stop at the store, 2 hours, … [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...]
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
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...]
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...]
