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Make a difference with the Johnson & Johnson Donate a Photo App #JNJ #SelflessSelfie + Giveaway

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If you have a smartphone, there's a really good chance that you have taken at least one "selfie". Sharing photos of yourself with your friends and family online can be a fun form of self expression but what if you could change a life with all of those selfies? What if you could use your "Selfless … [Continue Reading...]

Remington i-Light Pro at home hair removal results #iLIGHTPro

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Remington. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating As a woman, shaving is one of the most annoying parts of my personal grooming routine. On average, I have always had to shave at … [Continue Reading...]

Stories from the Bright Side – I won’t eat that! #hfbrightside

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This post is brought to you by Happy Family™ via Burst Media. While I have been compensated for my time, the opinions and stories expressed herein are 100% real! Anyone with young children in the home knows that it can often be a challenge to get your children to eat what you want them to eat. Most … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Graduation Party #ww

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We hosted our son's graduation party at the community park last Sunday. It was so nice to catch up with family and though the day was long and hot, it turned out to be a  big success! I still have a hard time believing this "kid" will be starting college in less than a month! My daughter and I made … [Continue Reading...]

Mommy Moments – Remembering the first year

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of HUGGIES. All opinions are 100% mine. When we had our first child, we were young. Being raised as an only child, I had never really been around babies so becoming a mother was a whole new experience. Thank goodness for our family doctor, … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA

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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

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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...]

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...]

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Home & Garden

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]