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Holiday Gift Guide: MyChronicleBooks Personalized Books #giftguide
I have always loved giving books as gifts. My children, nieces, nephews all have received at least one book from us for a holiday gift. Classic books are always a favorite in our home -- we've read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" every year since the kids were babies. We were recently able to … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Dog Park Publishing Calendars & Dog Treats #giftguide
Years ago, Chris and I used to own a Pit Bull. His name was Conan and he was the most amazing dog... our son used to play with him and lay on him and pull his ears and tail and Conan just loved him. Coney Norris (as we used to call him) passed away from old age and while we never got another Pit … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Christmas Forest Classic Christmas Wreath #giftguide
There is no better way to welcome guests to your home this holiday season than with a beautiful Christmas Forest Wreath to greet them as they enter your home! Located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Christmas Forest has been handcrafting their fresh holiday wreaths for happy … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Equal Exchange Fair Trade Products & Fundraisers #giftguide
Equal Exchange is one of the United State's leading Fair Trade food and beverage brands. They are also a worker-owned company --- one of the largest in the United States. For more than 25 years, Equal Exchange has been building on their mission to "create long-term trade partnerships that are … [Continue Reading...]
October Running Recap #icandothis
I was inspired to write this post while participating in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dove. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating. Opinions are genuine and 100% my own. We woke up to a beautiful … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas
I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [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...]
No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe
Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [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...]
