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Decorating a Baby Nursery for Sleep – Tips from Paige Rien

Nursery Decor

When you’re planning your baby’s nursery decor, sleep probably isn’t the first thing you’re thinking about. Coordinating colors? Which brand of crib to purchase?  Sure.  How to plan your decor around your baby’s sleep? Not so much.  But maybe you should be thinking about sleep. … [Continue Reading...]

Hens Clutch – Friday #Giveaway Linky 11/08 – 11/15

It's Friday and I am looking forward to the weekend! We have just about a week left before we become grandparents for the first time {EEEEEEEEEEEK!} and we are all on high alert just waiting and waiting for our granddaughter to arrive... ooooh so exciting!! While we wait, why not check out my recent … [Continue Reading...]

Have a delicious Perry’s Ice Cream Party

Perry's Ice Cream Party giveaway

Remember that Ice Cream Party I had a few weeks ago? Well, Perry's Ice Cream doesn't want to leave you out in the cold! A lucky winner is going to receive a prize pack worthy of a party! Perry's Ice Cream is creamy and delicious and with over 75 different flavors, you will find all of your old … [Continue Reading...]

Walmart 12 Days of Giving helps local nonprofits

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. It's the season of giving and Walmart is again opening up nominations for their annual 12 Days of Giving! If you live in the United States and know of a local non-profit that benefits your community, now is your chance to give back! … [Continue Reading...]

Get creative with The Art of Silliness author Carla Sonheim

The Art of Silliness

Hello! My name is Carla Sonheim and I am the author of a new book, "The Art of Silliness: A Creativity Book for Everyone." Today I'd like to talk a little bit about creativity, drawing, and... silliness! Being creative enriches our lives. Besides the more "serious" benefits such as developing … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

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...]

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

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...]

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...]