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Fla-Vor-Ice keeps summer cool! #MomApproved
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jel Sert. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't think it would officially be summer without a box or two of Fla-Vor-Ice in our freezer! When it's hot outside, Fla-Vor-Ice freezer pops have always been a delicious mom approved … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Hillbilly Raised Bed #ww
I am still alive, promise! Summer is kicking my butt though and I haven't really had time to blog. Today, I finally planted the veggie plants in the raised beds. It took me 3 1/2 hours to weed out last year's junk and get my plants in the ground. Then I had to rig up a hillbilly barricade fence … [Continue Reading...]
Fashionable Glasses for the Whole Family at Coastal.com
My son, daughter and I all wear glasses. I have worn them since my first pair of huge plastic blue frames in kindergarten, to the round red glasses of the '90's to my current wire framed transition lenses. Glasses are a big part of our lives and one item that we couldn't live without! That's why … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – Cap and Gown #ww
This is what is happening tonight. My first born is graduating from high school! *tears* I know I haven't been around much on the blog or online. Graduation is really getting to me! It's so hard to see him in this cap and gown and I can barely believe that my son is no longer a high school student! … [Continue Reading...]
Remington i-LIGHT Pro for At Home Hair Removal Test Drive #iLIGHTPro
It's just about summertime and the temperatures sure have been showing it! The last week has been a sultry 85 - 90 degrees with no break coming in the near forecast. With my son out of school and my daughter only having a few days left, we are ready to relax! I love summer because it means trips to … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
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...]
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...]
Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid
The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [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...]
