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Wordless Wednesday – Mustached tween #ww
My daughter is going through a mustache phase. Everything is all about the mustache. … [Continue Reading...]
$500 The Children’s Place Gift Card – Online #babyshower!
I am so excited to help Kidsumers.ca spread the word about her Online Baby Bash event! Over the next several weeks, Kidsumers will be throwing a fun online #babyshower with new giveaways that you won't want to miss! The Children's Place has generously offered a $500 gift card for one lucky … [Continue Reading...]
It goes on — Monday Quote
No matter what we may be dealing with in our everyday life -- loss of love ones, unexpected surprises, unemployment -- there is one quote that always seems to ring true. Sometimes it helps to remember that even when things are worse than you ever imagined they could be, that it won't be forever. … [Continue Reading...]
Getting Savvy with the Galaxy S III and Verizon! #VZWSM
Someone thinks I'm savvy! Shh, don't tell them I'm not! I've been keeping this under wraps until it was official, now I'm ready to share -- I am so excited to be a Verizon Wireless Midwest Savvy Mom! While I wasn't able to attend the Verizon event in Chicago over the weekend, I did receive my … [Continue Reading...]
The chicks are finally old enough to free range!
A couple of days ago I let the "chicks" out to free range for the first time. They moved from the brooding pen to the growing up pen over two months ago. They were ready to get out and explore the backyard! When I opened the gate, they timidly stepped forward, then led by their now smaller-than-them … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #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 the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. … [Read More...]
Make a Quick 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...]
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...]
