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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
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...]
Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
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...]
Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
When I dropped my daughter off at basketball practice tonight, I realized that I had forgotten something. Everyone was carrying various trays and bags of cookies which reminded me that I was also supposed to bring 2 dozen cookies for this weekend's bake sale. Woops! A stop at the store, 2 hours, … [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...]
