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Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 1/27 – 2/2 {linky}

Happy Friday! Hope your week is going well. Pie came home sick from school on Wednesday with a fever and upset stomach. She was feeling a bit better Thursday but still not well enough for school. I am hoping she makes it through today, we have such a busy weekend! Her first mini league basketball … [Continue Reading...]

Affordable medications when you join Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

Walgreens prescription savings club

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. With the rising cost of everything from gas to food to utilities, many families are trying to save money in any way that they can. One big expense that most families with children of any age have, is … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – slightly plump baby

I was a fat Baby

I have had a fairly uneventful week which means have absolutely no good photos to share for WW! As I was aimlessly searching, I ran across a baby pic of me. I was a chubby baby. And let's face it, a kind of an ugly baby. My mom says to blame it on my dad and chocolate pudding... Umm, I don't think … [Continue Reading...]

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...]

On Our Table

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...]

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...]

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...]

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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...]