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Wordless Wednesday – Winter Landscape #ww
The cold and snow can be truly beautiful. This was on the way home from picking my daughter up from drama club practice last night. The snowy landscape and setting sun reminded me to look for the beauty in things, even when I feel like I am too tired to care. I have hope for Spring! Did I mention … [Continue Reading...]
First Two Weeks of February #fmsphotoaday
I may have failed miserably with keeping up with the photo a day Instagram meme in January, but I've been good about remembering in February! I've only missed two days so far and I am really enjoying sharing my daily photos. So much so that I think I'll do a biweekly recap of what I've shared. So … [Continue Reading...]
4 Easy ways to turn that new space into YOUR space
Maybe you’ve just moved into your very first post-college apartment. Maybe you’re starting over after a few less than ideal living experiences or relationships. Whatever the reason, you find yourself staring at a new living space and thinking “Mine! ALL MINE! I can do whatever I want with this … [Continue Reading...]
Hearty Beef Stew vs Beef Stew with Barley on #RecipeRehab!
Our family definitely loves our meat and potatoes meals -- especially in the cold of winter. So when I was asked to try out two of the Certified Angus Beef® brand recipes that will be featured on the upcoming February 15th episode of Recipe Rehab, I was delighted! For over 35 years, Certified … [Continue Reading...]
Twenty Years Ago – A Look Back
While searching for some photos to add to a new collage frame the other day, I ran across this old photo. Calling it "old" is strange -- I call photos old when I refer to my Grandparents, or my cousins and I when were little kids. This photo though, is a photo that just doesn't seem old -- but it … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats
Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [Read More...]
Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid
The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [Read More...]
Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s 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...]
Home & Garden
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...]
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
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...]
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...]
