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48 Questions – All About Henrietta

Coloured pencils

I saw this list of questions over on Look What mom Found, while blog hopping today. It's been a long long time since I've posted anything like this and since it's snowing and I'm procrastinating about work, I thought I'd join in. Just know that as a Gemini, I almost always have more than one answer … [Continue Reading...]

Celebrate American Heart Month & Win a Kitchen Makeover! #AddressYourHeart

italian style wedding soup campbell

It is fitting that the month of February is American Heart Month. Besides showing our loved ones how much we care for them on Valentine's Day, We should also take a step back and look at how we are caring for our own hearts this month! Since there is a family history of heart disease in both mine … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – I Can Do This #ww

2013-02-19 running

My friend has coerced me into running with her on the treadmills at the school. They open at 6pm and we run for 40-45 minutes. I die. We freeze on the walk back to the car. Then I feel great. Oh exercise, how I have missed you! I need suggestions for my playlist! Upbeat songs to get me pumping. … [Continue Reading...]

Pay-It-Forward Potted Bulbs Craft Challenge!

spring potted bulb craft project

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Even though we still have snow on the ground, spring is in the air! I can tell because the garden centers and stores are starting to gear up for the growing season. Bit by bit, garden supplies, … [Continue Reading...]

The new Hopper from DISH keeps Entertainment time stress-free!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of DISH for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of our family's favorite things to do is watch movies and television together. These days, with out iphones and hectic schedules, it can be hard to sit down all together to catch our favorite … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [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...]

Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid

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...]

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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...]