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Honey Peach Barbecued Ribs recipe #DibsOnMyRibs

ribs thumb

I have never cooked ribs before in my life. In fact, I think I've only eaten ribs a handful of times! Not because I don't like them, we just never think to buy them! Before participating in this rib cooking challenge, I was really anxious about being able to properly grill a rack of ribs. What if … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Happy Fourth of July #ww

chickens picnic table roosting

Happy Fourth of July!! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. Stay safe! Here are a few photos from our picnic July 3rd! What's for supper? Chicken!! Just kidding :) Seriously though, this is why I ALWAYS use a tablecloth on the picnic table! … [Continue Reading...]

Explore what Pennsylvania has to offer with the Roadtrip-a-Matic!

This post brought to you by PA Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine. I love living in Northwestern Pennsylvania! Of course, I like to complain about the cold winters and the hot summers but for the most part this area is one of the greatest ones to live in. Along with many natural and historic sites … [Continue Reading...]

Win an Amazon Kindle with Wi-Fi and 6 inch E Ink Display #giveaway

Welcome to the book readers summer special edition Kindle giveaway! Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 and Baby Costcutters I'm so happy to be participating in another fun giveaway this month! I hope one of my readers is lucky enough to win this time! Ever since I received a Kindle for Christmas , I have to … [Continue Reading...]

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kebabs – A light Nakano #recipe

easy grilled pineapple chicken kebabs

Summer always keeps me scrambling to find easy to prepare, yet healthy recipes that my family will eat. We try to eat as many of the in-season fruits and vegetables that we can, they taste so good right now! Lighter fare also makes for delicious summer eating that allows us to keep active! I've … [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...]

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas

cheese Ravioli bacon and peas

I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [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...]