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5 Safety Tips to Share With Your Kids – Guest Post
No one wants to think their child could be the victim of a crime. Unfortunately, criminals are prone to targeting vulnerable people and your child may fall into this group. Just recently, a 16 year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint in Huntsville, AL. Thankfully, the boy wasn't hurt, but it was likely a … [Continue Reading...]
When Are Kids The Most Expensive? The Answer May Surprise You – Guest Post
My husband and I are putting together the family budget for 2014. For the first time this year, we'll have both of our kids in public school -- our littlest one will start all-day kindergarten this fall. Although some people don't like the idea of kindergarten lasting all day--instead of the … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – Baby’s Baby #ww
Christmas might be long over, but I had to share these two photos of our granddaughter opening her big baby doll! She just loved her first doll from Gramma and Grampa! It was so sweet when she gave her baby a big hug and smooch after freeing her from the wrapping paper! I hope you all had a … [Continue Reading...]
Fresh & Clean Smiles with ARM & HAMMER™! #ARMANDHAMMER
Growing up, I rarely had the opportunity to visit the dentist. I'm ashamed to say that the first time I ever remember being seen is when I was around 10 or 11 years old. Needless to say, as an adult, I do not have a very good set of teeth. Making sure my own children have a pretty smile has been a … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Entertaining Tips & Recipes from Bed Bath & Beyond
This post brought to you by Bed Bath & Beyond. All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas is here and many of us are in that last mad scramble --we're trying to get everything done, to make sure our holiday celebrations are perfect and stress-free! I found some really wonderful holiday … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #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 the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. … [Read More...]
Bake Sale 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...]
NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
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...]
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...]
