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Pie shows How To Quickly Fold a t-Shirt

how to fold shirts video

You learn something new everyday, I tell ya! Pie is going through her clothes, sorting out what does and doesn't fit as we get ready for back-to-school shopping. She called me into her room to show me a new way to fold her t-shirts.  Her phone must be good for something since she looked it up on … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – gardening success #ww

cucumber plant 2012

Even though I have been neglecting my garden this year, there are still some successes tucked away. In between the obnoxious weeds, there are a few surprises. … [Continue Reading...]

Win a family vacation to Legoland Florida from Atlantic Luggage!

This post brought to you by Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine. Get ready to pack your bags! One lucky family will be winning a fabulous adventure filled trip to Legoland Florida! If you have little ones {or even little ones at heart}, then your family will love visiting this huge park … [Continue Reading...]

Ginger playing with the new Toys“R”Us Pets collection

ginger playing with toys from pet collection toysrus

Our Ginger dog loves her toys, as you probably know by now! She has a whole basket full of a variety of toys and balls behind the couch and we love adding new toys for her to enjoy. Recently we received a box filled with the brand new Toys“R”Us Pets collection dog toys from PetSmart.  “Our pet … [Continue Reading...]

Don’t Let Today – Monday Quotes #quote

dont let today

I hope your Monday is going well so far! I slept in and missed Jazzercise yet again. I need to get some sleep. Lately I have just not been able to fall asleep, last night I glanced a the clock after tossing and turning for the umpteenth time and it was after 4am. I'm going to resort to knocking … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

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...]

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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...]