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Delicious Superior Nut Store gifts for your sweetheart

Honey Roasted Peanuts superior nut store

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we all know what that means -- treats for our sweeties! While the hubs and I love traditional boxes of chocolates as much as the next person, sometimes a little originality goes a long way. SuperiorNutStore.com is a great place to shop for gifts that … [Continue Reading...]

Save on everyday products at Dollar General with the P&G BrandSaver

This post brought to you by P&G brands at Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Our small town is about 25 minutes away from everywhere, including the nearest big box store. Several years ago when the Dollar General store came to our area, everyone was pretty excited about having to drive … [Continue Reading...]

Harlem Globetrotters in the You Write The Rules World Tour #GlobieFamily

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We're getting pumped up to go see one of our favorite shows! In April the Harlem Globetrotters will be back in our town and we wouldn't miss it! For the last 3 years, we have attended their show --  it's a great way to spend time together as a family. There is nothing better than watching a bunch of … [Continue Reading...]

Why I Love My Husband – 10 Reasons

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My husband is driving me nuts. More so than I already am! Chris has been in construction for almost as long as we have been together, he's owned his own small business for at least the last 10 years. This is the time of year things are slow -- like slower than molasses. Which usually means he is … [Continue Reading...]

Dove Hair Color Care Therapy: Feel the Color

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Has your hair ever looked so good that you could FEEL it? Is that even possible? Dove thinks so. In Dove's latest campaign, the new Dove Color Care therapy products are featured in a video that is inspired by real women everywhere.  I love this video and how the woman explains how she feels color … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

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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...]

NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

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Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. It's mid-summer and most nights, the kids and hubby start roaming around the kitchen at 4pm, wondering what's for supper. I love to toss together … [Read More...]

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

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We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [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...]

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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...]

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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...]