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Wordless Wednesday – Winter Landscape #ww

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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

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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

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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

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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

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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...]

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

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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...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

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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...]

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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...]