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Feeding my plants with Whitney Farms organic plant food
This post brought to you by Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine. May marks the countdown to planting season for us Mid-Atlantic gardeners. Our last frost usually falls somewhere between Memorial Day weekend and the second week of June. I'm not letting the warmer than average tempetures fool … [Continue Reading...]
I’m an #Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Ambassador!
I am so excited to announce that I have been selected as one of ten lucky Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Ambassadors this month! As an ambassador I will be sharing my opinions on the SmartPop! popcorn as well as participating in the "Healthy Snacking Challenge." I was glad to learn that I would be … [Continue Reading...]
Vote in KFC’s #SoGoodSoSweet Sweepstakes to win prizes like a FlipCam & House Cleaning services!
You might recall that I shared one of my family's So Good So Sweet moments with you a couple of weeks ago. I still smile to myself every time I think about our family's trip to Deer Park on that hot day -- and about how we made it fun and ended up smiling, laughing and just enjoying each other's … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – Chicken chasing and my hubby #ww
My silly hubby thinks he can get away with these types of things. The chickens keep running down the road and over to the neighbor's yard so hubby has been using the lawn mower to wrangle them back into the yard. Um... really? He actually said these words to me when he noticed me standing on the … [Continue Reading...]
De-stress mom with a Wahl Deluxe Heat Therapy Massager!
We all know how stressful being a mom can get! Homework, taxi service, laundry, events, money for trips and fundraiser! Ack! Not to mention the fact that my son just got his driver's permit and my tween daughter is entering that "cranky-omg-the-world-is-ending-because-my-hair-isn't-perfect" stage … [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...]
Bake Sale 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...]
Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid
The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [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...]
