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Ambiance and accessories to enhance the LC5 sofa setting

The unique minimalist aesthetic of the LC5 sofa daybed is a design element in its own right, but of course you have to design a whole ambiance around it for the space to feel truly complete. There are a lot of ways that you can do so, because at the end of the day the LC5 daybed is versatile enough … [Continue Reading...]

Don’t Ignore Pest Control Services

Bugs and pests are the most unwanted creatures in the world, but, unfortunately, you will find them crawling on your floor and walls in your home. These nasty things are not just harmful to your home, your family, and property, but are also a nuisance. If they infest your home, your family will face … [Continue Reading...]

Affordable and Meaningful Gifts for the Man in Your Life

Affordable and Meaningful Gifts for the Man in Your Life

Boyfriends, fiances and husbands are the hardest to buy for, making special occasions stressful. Your goal is to find the perfect, meaningful gift that won’t make you cringe at your bank statement. The goal of gift giving is to give someone something they will cherish for a very long time. Here are … [Continue Reading...]

Awakening and Self Love

This July will mark 2 years since I began my journey of self-love.  Being on my own for the first time in my almost 40 years of life has been increasingly enlightening.  While I can honestly say I am finding more joy than ever before, it is not always easy to be alone.  Of course, I am not truly … [Continue Reading...]

Essentials Every Hunter Needs

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported there were over 37 million licensed hunters in the United States in 2018. If you’re looking to hunt for the first time, perhaps purchasing hunting land for sale in Michigan or if you have plans to hunt anywhere else, there are certain essentials you’ll … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

coconut-milk-hot-chocolate-drink

One of my favorite ways to create a welcoming home during the holiday season, is to bake up a sweet holiday treat for my friends and family -- when I know they're stopping by for a visit. There is really nothing so comforting as stepping into someone's home from the freezing outdoors and smelling … [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...]

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...]

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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...]