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Craft a fake rock cave basking spot for a reptile cage

Reptiles love rock caves, as they are the perfect hiding places and they can climb on them, using them as basking spots. Bringing them a rock cave is the best thing that you could do. Reptiles have a natural instinct of climbing and their favorite activity is sitting and enjoying light and … [Continue Reading...]

Is wearing a posture brace a good idea?

Do you have a poor posture that affects the way you look and feel on a daily basis? If yes, have you ever thought about improvement methods that could really help you feel more confident and relaxed? When it comes to posture improvement, a shoulder brace is one of the best options that you’ve … [Continue Reading...]

What Makes Pune the Best Daytrip Option from Mumbai

Mumbai is the place for glamour and style. However, when you consider the influence of the globalization that is widespread today, Mumbai cannot claim to be the only city in India that boasts of being extremely attractive. To catch up with the leading trends of the nation, several cities are gearing … [Continue Reading...]

How to Know What You’re Buying is What You’re Getting

Statistics are inherently trustworthy because numbers don’t lie, right? A lot of the time this is true. In scientific discovery and research for example, numbers are facts. Period. When it comes to marketing, however, statistics are more subjective and easily manipulated. For example, when you were … [Continue Reading...]

4 Ideas for Accommodating Visual Learners in the Classroom

As a teacher, you know that what is clear as day to one student can be hopelessly foggy for another. Students learn at different paces, and everyone achieves lightbulb moments through different means. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that your teaching methods accommodate a healthy variety … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles

I wasn't planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos!  Once the family tried it, though-- we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made!  Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together!  The … [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...]

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...]

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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...]