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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...]

Extra Fluffy Pancakes with white chocolate chips #recipe

pancake is ready to flip!

No one was hungry for supper last night so I decided to make myself some pancakes. And no, not from a box mix, homemade pancakes are super simple and so much better! After a few minutes of pancake cooking, I did manage to lure two family members to the kitchen. They must have smelled pretty good! … [Continue Reading...]

Get the game day party started with Tyson Any’Tizers! #tysonanytizers

Tyson Any'tizers

I'm going to admit this right up front, I could care less about watching football, or any sport for that matter, on the tube. I didn't grow up around sports, or know anyone who was a sports fanatic, and I was quite clumsy as a kid so that probably has something to do with my lukewarm feeling towards … [Continue Reading...]

Using prepaid cards to make 2012 the year of financial responsibility

This post brought to you by Western Union. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I decided long ago that we would never be "credit card" people. It just does not make sense to us to spend money that we don't have yet! Why put that financial burden on yourself? I know myself, I know I would be … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

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...]

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas

cheese Ravioli bacon and 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...]

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...]

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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...]