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Perfectly Delicious Butter Biscuits #recipe

butter biscuits

I am a bread fiend, fanatic and lover. I would not survive without bread in some form! These biscuits are my absolute favorite. They always turn out perfectly and they are so easy to whip up for a fast bread fix. I call them butter biscuits because they are so good that you don't really even need … [Continue Reading...]

Potato Bacon Bean Chowder #recipe – it’s just good

potato bacon bean soup

We could cook potato soup everyday for a month and not make it the same way twice! Potato soup can be made in so many different ways! I loved this one because it doesn't have a lot of milk in it like many other ones I have tried in the past. It is hearty and fulfilling, yet not at all heavy. Paired … [Continue Reading...]

Could this be THE year? Please let it be the year!

keys

After years and years of struggling and trying to make ends meet, my husband's business is finally starting to prove that it can reliably support our family. Super G. works hard at his job, he is good at it and I am so glad that he is succeeding. The past two years have been the best years, … [Continue Reading...]

Lots of chances to Win $300 USD cash via PayPal in the big Cupid’s Cash #Giveaway!

Welcome to the Cupid's Cash Giveaway Event! Kidsumers and Sober Julie Doing Life have partnered up with lots of different and wonderful bloggers (including me!) to bring you a fabulous prize, just in time for Valentines Day! The prize is $300 USD in Paypal Cash!!! Giveaway starts February 1st at … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Cuddling with Grandma

mom and the kids

I've always loved this photo of my mom sitting on the couch cuddling with her grandchildren. Can you believe this was eleven years ago? Also, I never noticed it before but both of my silly kids have the same look on their face! If I've shared this photo before, I'm sorry -- too lazy to sort through … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA

pumpkin rolls with burlap gift tag

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...]

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

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...]

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [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...]