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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

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp

Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [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...]

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...]