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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
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...]
Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups
Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
