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GIVEAWAY Sam’s Club “Whole Meal on a Grill” Challenge with Dinner & Dessert

In celebration of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and the official start of summer, Sam's Club is gearing up to challenge families everywhere to create a whole meal on a grill. Not only is this a great way to keep the mess to a minimum but it's a really healthy way to cook food. Grilling can also be fun as it brings the family outdoors and particularly fun for me becaue it gives me a chance to … [Read More...]

soft food diet

And so it Begins, Life on a Soft Food Diet and a New Smile

Tomorrow I'll be sitting in the worst place imaginable ..... the dentist's chair. Okay, so maybe it's not the absolute worst but it makes my personal top 3 places I never want to be. My issues with the dentist's office are far beyond typical fear and discomfort, being there actually causes me … [Read More...]

intex ultraframe swimming pool

Intex 16 ft x 48 in Ultra Frame Above Ground Pool Set Review

The kids and I are crazy excited that summer is just about here, for us, about a week away. They'll all be out of school for a few months and aside from a couple cheer camps for Kaydee and football camp for Matt, we're going to have a lot of time on our hands at home during some pretty hot weather. … [Read More...]

9 cool summer citrus drinks

9 Cool Summer Orange Juice & Citrus Drink Recipes from Florida Citrus

In less than two weeks our kids will officially be on summer break and that's the moment that summer becomes real for me. It's marks the beginning of a three month stretch of backyard cook-outs, afternoons at the shaved ice stand, laughter in the pool and ice cold drinks. After spending months … [Read More...]

creamy sweet corn salsa

GIVEAWAY – Limited Edition Tostitos® Thins and a Creamy Sweet Corn Salsa Recipe

Now that Spring is in full swing with Summer just weeks away, it's time to start planning your get-together events. One of my favorite ways to host a party is with a theme and thanks to the new limited editions Tostitos Thins, it's easier than ever to create a pretty awesome Fiesta. Available for … [Read More...]

Emmas First Huffy Bike

Emma’s First Bike And A Ride To Celebrate National Bike Month With Huffy #MomsonBikes

May is a pretty exciting month. In addition to Mother's Day, it's also National Bike Month and more importantly, it's also the month Emma (our 3 yr old daughter) got to experience and enjoy her first two wheel bicycle. Back in February her big gift for her birthday was a So Sweet Huffy Bicycle … [Read More...]

10 must have baby items for new moms

10 Must Have Items for New Moms from Diapers.com

Being a mom is a 24/7 job and while the smiles, giggles and hugs are often reward enough, it's nice to have one special day set aside just for me. Mother's Day, what a glorious day that is. For me, it's special because I get to spend it with my precious children.  For many moms who are still … [Read More...]

sweet cherry pie dip and brownies

Whipping Up a Weeknight Dessert with Brownies and a Cherry Pie Dip Recipe

Since the weather is heating back up again it means our family doesn't get to enjoy our usual baked sweets as much as we like. To keep the house cool we avoid using the oven as much as possible. This means I often serve up an after dinner dessert that's not only quick and easy to make but … [Read More...]

biscotti chocolate cofffee fondue

Coffee Chocolate Fondue Recipe with Nonni’s Biscotti Bites

Moms I talk to often spend time thinking about "me time" or rather spend time wishing about it. I do it often myself. Between the meals, the chores, potty breaks, school functions and everything else going on in our lives, me time, it's a rare thing. When I'm feeling exceptionally lucky I sneak off … [Read More...]

organic plant food bag

April Showers Bring May Flowers with the Help of Whitney Farms Organic Plant Food

This post brought to you by Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine. Now that May is finally here I'm looking forward to getting my vegetable garden planted and watching all of my Spring flowers bloom. Getting these plants going has never been a problem, it's keeping them alive that usually … [Read More...]