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Honey Peach Barbecued Ribs recipe #DibsOnMyRibs

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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

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

egg strata recipe

Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [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...]

Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

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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...]

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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...]