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Wicked Good Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

chocolate zucchini muffins

When you have an over abundance of zucchini, you must find creative ways to get everyone in the house to eat it, whether they like zucchini or not. These chocolate zucchini muffins are the perfect way to entice your family to eat their veggies. Plus, they are so good, I cannot stop eating … [Continue Reading...]

Eddie Bauer Trail Hiker 3-Wheel Travel System Review

Eddie Bauer 3-wheel travel system giveaway

One of the most important pieces of baby gear you'll ever own, is the stroller. Without it, you'll be lugging around everything you need with no hope of getting anything at all done when you're out and about! These days, it is super convenient to buy a "travel system" that includes both the stroller … [Continue Reading...]

She’s a good student #proudmom

good student

I love getting random surprise messages from my daughter's teacher! I thought that since she started middle school this year, that these little notes would be no more. I'm so glad I was wrong! This wonderful note came today from her Math teacher. It was so much fun giving it to her when she got off … [Continue Reading...]

Protecting your personal identity information with LifeLock

lifelock

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LifeLock Facebook for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Each night before we go to bed, I walk around the house and carefully check each window and door to be sure they are secure and locked. I want to ensure the safety of my family. … [Continue Reading...]

Fall Treats: Green Mountain Hot Apple Cider K-Cup #YourPerfectCup

green mountain coffee sept promo code

One of the things I like best about owning the Keurig, is that I can share it with my family. Not only do my hubby and I enjoy brewing our favorite coffees, but my daughter and I have been having  a lot of fun making tea, hot chocolate and now, apple cider!  My daughter and I are in love with the … [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...]

Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}

apple pie bars

Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [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...]