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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Many of us take time to celebrate the beginning of summer on Memorial Day weekend. It's also a time to look back and honor the memory of all those who have passed while serving in the United States Military. I just want to say thank you to all those who protect our lives each and every … [Continue Reading...]
Vet Depot helps us keeps pet care costs lower
Summer means more than just cookouts and vacations. It also means that our dog Ginger will be spending a lot more time outside with the family. Ginger loves the outdoors but she hates the fleas and other insects that mercilessly try to make their home in her fur. I'm not too fond of them myself … [Continue Reading...]
Do not fall for this Pinterest Scam!
I've been reading a lot about a scam that's targeted at Pinterest users, mainly foodies. Not being a "food blog", I never thought about it happening to a pin from ahensnest.com. However, this morning as I was checking my StatCounter, I noticed a new trackback from a blog called … [Continue Reading...]
Beat stains with Shout® Trigger Triple-Acting Formula!
This post brought to you by Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. Living out in the sticks, we have our share of messes that will often lead to stains! Be it grass or mud stains from playing outside with the dog, coop stains from cleaning out and caring for the chickens or stains from … [Continue Reading...]
{almost wordless} weekly snapshots #ww
Isn't rescue chick getting big! He/she/it is almost bigger than Mama Tweet already! And, is it just me or does the little red chick on the right remind you of a roadrunner? This photo cracks me up every time. You probably have to know Ginger to know why she's pouting. She's thinking, just shoot … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday
My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [Read More...]
Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats
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
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...]
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...]
