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OPA! To A Better You with Old London Melba Toasts & Snacks

Old London Melba Snacks

If you have followed my blog for any length of time, then you know that I am always in search of healthy snacks that my whole family can enjoy -- without being full of sugars. Old London Melba Snacks and Toasts are a delicious way to get some crunchiness without resorting to potato chips or plain … [Continue Reading...]

Hey! I made it to 5000 Twitter followers $25 PayPal #giveaway!

june giveaway

It's taken me a couple of years but I have finally made it to 5000 Twitter followers! Woot! I know that may seem like a minuscule amount to most bloggers but I haven't really done anything to gain followers other than follow other people and add the option to my giveaway posts! (I lie, I did try … [Continue Reading...]

Shake it up with Dannon Oikos® Greek Yogurt this summer! #grabaspoon #spon

yogurt fruit parfait

My kids are out of school and that means it's officially summertime! It also means that I really need to stop procrastinating about eating healthier and exercising! The kids are home most of the day now and we all want delicious yet good for us snacks to easily grab from the fridge or cupboard. I … [Continue Reading...]

Eclos plant based beauty products review #EclosAntiAgingKit

eclos plant based beauty products

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of éclos Skin Care. All opinions are 100% mine. I have been a wash and wear type of girl my entire life. I wash my hair, comb it and it's ready. I wash my face and I'm ready to go. Over the past several years though, I've definitely started to notice … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Just in what they are #ww #linky

quote butterfly

Another photo from my daughter. I just added the quote. She found this butterfly on our porch after a rain shower. Even in death, it was gorgeous. Link up so I can come peek at your Wordless Wednesday posts! Mister Linky's Magical Widgets -- Thumb-Linky widget will appear right here!This … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups

mini meatloaf cups

Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [Read More...]

Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles

I wasn't planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos!  Once the family tried it, though-- we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made!  Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together!  The … [Read More...]

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [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...]