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Outdoor cooking just got easier with Stove In A Can

Stove In A Can

This is the neatest outdoor product! Stove In A Can - it's the portable stove... in a can! Created by Firefly Innovations, this self-contained cooking fire kit is the perfect product to have on hand for cooking emergencies!  The kit comes with four fuel cells that will each burn for about an hour. … [Continue Reading...]

SpiritHoodsKids PRO BLUE Tiger Hood – help an animal! #review

Both of my kids have a unique fashion sense. They wear clothes that really show who they are and I encourage them to do so. My tween daughter knows that accessories can really make an outfit and she is always on the lookout for just the right pieces.  The super fuzzy and completely adorable animal … [Continue Reading...]

Alright, who’s the slacker?

fresh chicken eggs

Our girls have been laying big beautiful fresh eggs this spring. This morning when I went out there were eight large brown and rosey hued eggs in the four nest boxes.  And, there was one teeny tiny speckled one.  I'm not sure who laid this little darling but isn't it cute! I just had to share :) … [Continue Reading...]

I took the BISSELL White Sock Test! Lift Off Deep Cleaner #review

bissell white sock test campaign

When BISSELL recently invited me to participate in the 2012 White Sock Challenge, I was scared to say yes -- our carpets are gross. We live on a dirt road. We have two kids running in and out {while forgetting to take their shoes off at the door}, a dog, a messy bird and lots and lots of dust. In … [Continue Reading...]

Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 5/18 – 5/24 {linky}

Friday, Friday, FRIDAY -- WooHoo! I don't think we have any weekend plans. It's supposed to be in the high 70's though so maybe we'll go visit the greenhouse and pick up some veggie plants for the raised beds! What's your family up to this weekend? Check out these posts for a chance to win some … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}

apple pie bars

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...]

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family!  I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [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...]