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Did X Out Wash-In Acne Treatment help my teenage son? Product Test Drive Part 2 #review

X Out treatment before and after

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

chickens under the bird feeder

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...]

Messes don’t go away when the kids get older – they just get better!

painting a board

My kids rarely make a real mess these days. It's been what seems like ages since they were those mud puddle splashing, cake frosting smashing, chopping their own hair off little hellions that they used to be! Don't let them fool you though, being older doesn't mean they don't still add a little … [Continue Reading...]

Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Countdown #giveaway {soundtrack, pin, book, posters & more}

Katniss Everdeen The Hunger Games

The countdown is on! There are only 14 more days until Lionsgate's The Hunger Games begin! My daughter and I are anxiously awaiting opening day of this movie after reading all of the books. We are so excited! {as you may be able to tell from the excessive exclamation points!}  Fourteen more days … [Continue Reading...]

Infographic: How much sleep do you need?

science of sleep Infographic

I thought that this Infographic on sleep was super interesting. As an adult, I should be gettign from 9 to 7 hours of sleep per night..... Um. not so much. Honestly, I'm probably lucky if I get 4. This is not good. Perhaps this is why my brain just does not like to cooperate with me! How much sleep … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid

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...]

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

egg strata recipe

Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [Read More...]

Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups

mini meatloaf cups

Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [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...]