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Win a summer family vacation from USFamilyGuide.com
This summer USFamilyGuide.com has created a promotion that celebrates the family vacation by giving away 12 incredible trips for families looking to create their own memories. USFamilyGuide.com has hand picked some of the most memorable vacation destinations their families have experienced and … [Continue Reading...]
Another school year is almost over {whining mom}
Our kids have just 4 days of school left, I can hardly believe how quickly this year has gone by! It's bittersweet because my children are growing up. Mr.T. will be a senior come fall and well on his way to living his own life. Pie will be starting the tumultuous middle school years when she enters … [Continue Reading...]
Dress your face with GlassesUSA.com #review
From that very first visit to the optometrist in Kindergarten, I have had a horrible time picking out the perfect pair of glasses. If you think picking eyeglasses out is easy, you should try doing it while you are basically blind. My eyesight is awful so when I am trying on eyeglass frames, I need … [Continue Reading...]
{almost wordless} Small Beauty #ww
My daughter took this pretty photograph of a chive blossom. I think it's just beautiful! I love the softness of it. I snapped a quick picture of this tree in our yard. Our landlord let us hang a rope swing {or two} in it several years ago. It's been lonely over the winter but I know this summer … [Continue Reading...]
Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! is a great family snack!
May is just about over and that means our SmartPop! challenge is coming to an end as well. Being an Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Ambassador has been a lot of fun for my family and the challenge of snacking healthier has been a great experience these past few weeks. I think that my family has … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & 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...]
Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [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...]
