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Goals: My 2013-2014 Workout Record #gettingfit #fitness
I am kicking my butt into gear and holding myself accountable by keeping track with this workout record. I'll be keeping notes below each workout table and just using this post throughout the year as a tool to hopefully keep myself motivated. And, to remind myself that I can do it! While I am … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – Hubby’s Haircut #ww
I can't believe that I forgot to share this with you all! Last month, hubby came home with a HAIRCUT! You may think, so what's the big deal? Well, Chris has had hair halfway down his back for as long as I've known him. I don't think he's had short hair since he was in high school over 20 years ago. … [Continue Reading...]
A Carrot Cake for Moms 60th Birthday
Unbelievably, my mom turned 60 on Saturday! I can't wrap my brain around it because for some reason my mom lives perpetually at the age of 38 in my mind. So for my forever 38 mom's birthday, we invited her over for scalloped potatoes, salad and her favorite dessert -- carrot cake. I make carrot cake … [Continue Reading...]
Green Giant Veggie Snack Chips are a Giant Surprise!
When I was younger, I loved snacking on chips. Over the years, my tastes have changed and while I will eat the occasional chip, I no longer enjoy them like I used to. That is until now! Green Giant has a Giant Surprise that I'm excited to share with you -- the new Green Giant Veggie Chips! Now … [Continue Reading...]
Chase away the sniffles with the White Cloud Ultimate Comfort Sweeps!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. In the time between changing season, we are so often fighting off both the beginning of spring allergies and the end of winter flu. It can be an exhausting time of year, especially for moms … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]
One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe
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...]
Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch
Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [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...]
