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Sweet & Spicy Foil Roasted Corned Beef #recipe
Whew, I am tired! I spent all day today baking and cooking. It was so worth it! Usually I throw all of our corned beef fixings in the crock pot and then let it cook all day. We've always liked it this way, it's just plain good. Today, I found out that roasting the corned beef similar to the way … [Continue Reading...]
Win a $50 Visa Gift card to pamper yourself with in the “Spruce Me Up For Spring” #Giveaway! WOOHOO! ends 3/30
Oh Spring is in the air! Besides feeling the need to do a little spring cleaning, all of this beautiful weather makes me long for a Spring makeover for myself! Do you do anything special to celebrate the return of warmer days Maybe a mani-pedi to get your nails in shape for flip-flops -- extra time … [Continue Reading...]
Meaningful Beauty skincare by Cindy Crawford – Test Drive {After}
It has been just shy of four weeks since I introduced you to the Meaningful Beauty 5-step treatment by Cindy Crawford. You might remember that I was complaining {a tiny bit} about how my aging skin has started to show those pesky fine lines and wrinkles, especially around my eye area. I also shared … [Continue Reading...]
Did X Out Wash-In Acne Treatment help my teenage son? Product Test Drive Part 2 #review
Parenting a teen can be a challenge in so many ways, one of which is trying to help them care for their skin. Finding products that help to keep acne and other skin issues at bay during the teenage years can be a major headache! You may remember that a few weeks ago, My son let you know that he … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – raindrops, rooster and a sunset
It's been an up and down week but I'm still doing well with keeping up on the #marchphotoaday meme on Instagram. In between the few rainy days, we've had some absolutely gorgeous out-of-the-norm ones reaching temps near the mid 60's! The chickens love it and take every opportunity to sneak up front … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #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 the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. … [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...]
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...]
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...]
