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Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks available in two delicious flavors! #MyBlogSpark

ocean spray fruit snacks

I'm not going to deny that in our household, we love snacking. Just because we all like to have a bite to eat in between meals, it doesn't mean that we can't snack healthy! That's why we often look for snacks that are easy to grab yet low in calories and excessive amounts of sugar. Fruit gummies are … [Continue Reading...]

#Project365 (366) – week number three

project365 week 3

How was your week? Busy yet uneventful here. I'm still having fun with my project365 (366) and have decided that since I am no photographer, I will just wing it when it comes to making sure I get that needed daily image. Also, I have decided to change how I number the photos and instead of … [Continue Reading...]

Do you notice anything wrong with this picture?

coffee mistake

Have you ever had one of those really dumb moments when you do some utterly stupid and realize it at the exact moment that it's happening? Umm... some days are just not worth waking up for. Like today. Is it Monday? Can I just go back to bed?   Also, my foot and my leg are now cold because my … [Continue Reading...]

Online coupons help us shop for warmer winter clothes!

coupon codes boots

The holiday rush is over with and we are in the midst of the long dark days of winter. This makes it the perfect time to do some online shopping for those basic necessities we had put off buying before Christmas! That means we need coats, gloves and boots! For some reason, these items are the last … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – a couple of handsome guys #ww

my handsome guys

I think I've got two pretty handsome looking men here, what do you think? Super G. is the best, he has always taken care of my flock for me when the weather gets nasty. Last weekend he brought one of the roos up to the house so I could check him out. Wow! Can you believe how big this baby rooster … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}

apple pie bars

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...]

NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

orange sage chicken

Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. It's mid-summer and most nights, the kids and hubby start roaming around the kitchen at 4pm, wondering what's for supper. I love to toss together … [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...]