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Functionality And Style Of Window Coverings : Guest Post

window-blinds

You just finished installing a new floor. It’s time to think about new blinds for the house. Maybe it’s the kitchen that needs a small makeover. Maybe the bathroom shades need to be replaced. Perhaps the décor of the living room has changed and you need new blinds to match.  There’s so much out … [Continue Reading...]

Lactose-Free Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes & Spinach #LACTAID

cooking with lactaid

This post inspired by a campaign for LACTAID® via The Motherhood. Although I am being compensated for participation, I truly am lactose intolerant and enjoy using LACTAID® products in our home.  I am always looking for a great lactose-free recipe. Lately, I've been using LACTAID® Milk to prepare … [Continue Reading...]

DEAL ALERT! Fitness Confidential by Vinnie Tortorich – HALF PRICE sale!

Celebrity trainer and Hollywood go-to guy for health & fitness Vinnie Tortorich has released his much anticipated book "Fitness Confidential" and we have EXCLUSIVE first-hand knowledge of a 48 hour HALF PRICE sale this weekend only to celebrate the launch. The book is only available on … [Continue Reading...]

Peachy-Ginger Thyme Pure Leaf Tea Mocktail Recipe – so refreshing!

peachy ginger thyme tea mocktail recipe pure leaf

This post is inspired by a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Pure Leaf. Thanks to both for the product samples I received to facilitate my review and the promotional thank you item. As always, all thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. Everyone in our family loves tea … [Continue Reading...]

Sam’s Club Exclusive AirWick Scented Oils Keep This Mom Happy!

AirWick Scented Oils Review

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Air Wick for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I live in a small house with several animals -- an old smelly lovable dog, an opinionated cockatiel, fish, a husband and two kids. Okay, so the husband and kids aren't really animals, … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [Read More...]

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

soft chocolate chip cookies

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...]

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas

cheese Ravioli bacon and 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...]

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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...]