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Tully’s Hawaiian Blend coffee K-Cup Packs #YourPerfectCup

Hawaiian Blend K-Cup Packs

As a Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Ambassador, I look forward to my monthly review surprises. Every single shipment that I have received so far has been a delicious experience and I have found several coffees and beverages (like the Wellness Brewed K-Cup Packs) that are on my must-keep-on-hand list. … [Continue Reading...]

The First Birthday – How to Make It a Bash to Remember

birthday candles by arinas74 on sxc.hu

So you have made it through one year full of sleepless nights and diaper-changing that has more than likely left you in a haze. You've managed to somehow survive more dirty diapers than you care to remember and countless other baby messes that include drool, poop and who knows what else! Now that … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – growing every day #ww

4.5months granddaughter

Guess who is four and a half months old now? Our sweet little granddaughter, that's who!  What a difference a week makes! Baby girl and her Mama spent Easter break at our house and she is just growing so fast! She coos and smiles at her Daddy and tries to sit up and drools a lot. She giggles and … [Continue Reading...]

I hate you elliptical. A workout whine session.

elliptical calories blah

So, the elliptical machine and I are in a love hate relationship right now. I swear that after 45 minutes of awkward elliptical-ing, I have sweated buckets. Plus, it's not like I'm taking the easiest program. No, I am not. I've tried Cardio, Hill (kill me), strength and interval settings from 30 … [Continue Reading...]

Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil offer mom multi-symptom relief #spon

DayQuil NyQuil

I have been putting off writing this post because I know as soon as I say the words "I haven't been sick much this year." -- I'll get sick. Or, someone in my family will get sick. Luckily, I know how to feel better if I do happen to come down with something (and in this crazy weather, it's a good … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups

mini meatloaf cups

Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [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...]

Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA

pumpkin rolls with burlap gift tag

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...]

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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...]