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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
Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday
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...]
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...]
Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood
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...]
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...]
