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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

One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe

chocolate mayo cake

Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [Read More...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

Welchs-peanut-butter-cookies

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [Read More...]

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...]

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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...]