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Wordless Wednesday – Snowy Whiskers #ww

These snowy whiskers kill me! I just love watching Ginger dog and KiKi play together in the snow, they're so cute! And seeing the snowflakes catch in their whiskers is even cuter! Oh, Ginger Dog! You are such a sweetheart! I can't believe you'll be 10 years old this year. Thanks for being my … [Continue Reading...]

My Windows 8X Phone Homescreen #Troop8X #HTC8

Windows 8X phone homescreen

Over the past week and a half, I have been getting familiar with my new Windows 8X phone by HTC. Since I have been both an iPhone and Android user, the Windows 8X is a whole new experience! After admiring how great the Windows 8X felt in my hand, and telling my hubby how much I liked the pretty … [Continue Reading...]

Go on a Sentimental Journey with Emmy Rossum’s 2013 Album

Sentimental Journey Emmy Rossum Album Cover

If like me, you love listening to music that has an old time feel, think 1920's to the 1960's, you may just want to pick up Emmy Rossum's new album entitled Sentimental Journey. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to every song on this album. Each one is soulful and bluesy, the musical accompaniment is … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – My Son and his Daughter #ww

granddaughter baby

Is it possible that our little granddaughter is 2 1/2 months old already? She is cuter and cuter every time I see her! This past weekend I caught my son and his daughter playing so sweetly together.  Baby A is starting to stay awake more and she's always wide eyed and smiling. She was "talking" to … [Continue Reading...]

So you want to be a review blogger? A few simple tips.

be-a-review-blogger

When people ask me what I do, I always hesitate. I am a blogger but up until recently, I never said to anyone out loud -- "I am a professional blogger." It just didn't seem adequate to tell them that I work from home as a blogger. Sometimes, people give you the look and trying to explain is harder … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

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...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

Welchs-peanut-butter-cookies

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [Read More...]

Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles

I wasn't planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos!  Once the family tried it, though-- we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made!  Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together!  The … [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...]