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How Can Working Parents Save on Food Bills?

After a long day at work, dining out is the easiest option to turn to. This could become repetitive and maybe already is, for many working parents. As a result, the increased household expenditure of eating at a restaurant or even buying fast food can put you in deep worries at the end of the … [Continue Reading...]

Property Tax: Its Importance And Why Do We Need To Pay It

The most important needs of a human include food, water, clothing, sleep, and shelter. Having a shelter is important as it functions as protection and a source of privacy. There are other reasons why we love our home, and that includes having time with our families and making memories with them. … [Continue Reading...]

Everything You Need To Know About Road Trips

With warmer weather showing itself in our neck of the woods, we have definitely been feeling the wanderlust bug! There is no better cure than a weekend road trip, for my daughter and I. In fact, Road trips have always been a favorite past-time for many in the United States. This can be for a variety … [Continue Reading...]

Don’t Ignore Pest Control Services

Bugs and pests are the most unwanted creatures in the world, but, unfortunately, you will find them crawling on your floor and walls in your home. These nasty things are not just harmful to your home, your family, and property, but are also a nuisance. If they infest your home, your family will face … [Continue Reading...]

Affordable and Meaningful Gifts for the Man in Your Life

Affordable and Meaningful Gifts for the Man in Your Life

Boyfriends, fiances and husbands are the hardest to buy for, making special occasions stressful. Your goal is to find the perfect, meaningful gift that won’t make you cringe at your bank statement. The goal of gift giving is to give someone something they will cherish for a very long time. Here are … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

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...]

Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family!  I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [Read More...]

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...]

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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...]