This past week I ventured into some of my old recipes that I use to make often and for some reason or another I just stopped making. So you may have seen this post before if you followed me back in 2009. Chances are you didn't and I think this is one recipe your kids will definitely thank you for. Pampered Chef Taco Ring Recipe Fast, Easy, Fun! 1/2 lb ground beef (cooked and drained … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Pepitas! Fun Fall Pumpkin Recipe!
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Here's a recycled recipe post! I have been doing some behind the scenes work on my blog. Categorizing things properly is one of them. This post is from 2008! I had just started blogging and I wasn't posting much. This was the very first recipe I shared on my blog. Not quite sure what to categorize it under, but thought since many people are digging into their pumpkins this weekend it was a fitting … [Read more...]
DXG Luxe 1080p Slim HD Camcorder $200 Value! Review & Giveaway! FOUR WINNERS
My kids are growing up so fast and with another baby on the way it is making me want to remember every moment I can before they are all grown up. I was recently sent a DXG Luxe 1080p Slim HD Camcorder and it has already helped me record special memories from soccer games, outdoors playing, and so much more! This slim style camcorder is so stylish and fits me perfectly. I absolutely love that it … [Read more...]
Candied Pecan Carrots [The Perfect Side Dish] Recipe
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Candied Pecan Carrots Great side dish for your every day mean or double ingredients and serve at your Thanksgiving dinner. 2 lb. bag carrots1 cup maple syrup (divided)1 stick buttersmall handful pecans (chopped) Preheat oven to 400Peel & cut carrots, place in oven safe dishpour 1/2 cup of maple syrup over carrotsslice and place butter on topsprinkle chopped pecans over … [Read more...]
B2B: Elegant Baby Unique Baby Gifts Review & Giveaway!
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Even though I still don't know the sex of this baby I find myself spending hours each week cruising through baby website after baby website. However, after a while I swear so many of the websites begin to look like each other. Same products, same choices. Then I was introduced to Elegant Baby. They have so many items that aren't in every other online website. They have unique and original gift … [Read more...]
We Need To Rally for Recess! #RallyforRecess
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When I went to school the moment the bus arrived at the school we were released to run and play until school started. We generally had around 20-30 minutes before the first bell rand and we were expected in class. We then got a morning recess and another immediately following lunch.These break downs weren't just beneficial for our physical needs but our emotional and social ones as well. This was … [Read more...]
Give It Away Wednesday! #Giveaway Link Up 10/18/11
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Bump 2 Baby II Event is going great! If you haven't entered any of the awesome baby now is the time to do so! Lots more are heading your way and (shhh!) but the biggest ones haven't even kicked off yet! Of course you'll see a few non baby items occasionally when I get a chance to do anything additional. ~ Kindle, Amazon Gift Card, & More – Ends 10.24.11 ~ Infantino Baby Toy FIVE Toy Prize … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday Pumpkin Patch
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This morning was Gavin's school field trip to the local pumpkin patch. I wasn't the parent volunteer chosen but all parents who could meet the kids there were welcome to join in. It started with going out into the fields and finding the perfect pumpkin. Gavin found this one and it was a keeper! It's presently chillin' on our front steps. (as a reminder school function photos will not show other … [Read more...]
My Mother, My Hero
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My mom. From the moment of I was conceived my mom's life was a struggle as a mom. She was 16 and it had been her first time. She came from a bad home situation and was already living as an emancipated teen. When she learned the news of my presence she really had several options but made the one that she felt was best for me. She kept me. She was only a junior in high school but I didn't stop her … [Read more...]
