“Thankful” Pumpkin Bars with Alpha-Bits Cereal

This post is part of a campaign with Mom It Forward Blogger Network and Alpha-Bits, but all my opinions are my own. It’s November – the month of thankfulness. And couldn’t we all benefit from another helping of thankfulness?  We’ve been talking a lot about gratitude around here, and trying to be even more intentional with our kids …

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Fall Cravings…

Oh Fall!  You had me with the cooler nights. The sweaters. The beautiful leaves. The boots. The pumpkins on every door step. But oh how smitten I am with your flavors! I’m convinced I  could survive on a diet of pumpkin and apple anything until Christmas. Today I’m sharing my 25 of my Favorite Foods …

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How to Cook the Best Steak of Your Life: 5 Minute {INCREDIBLE} Steak Marinade

We are blessed to have a freezer full of cow that we use weekly for burgers, roasts, etc.  We are also spoiled with a handful of sirloins, ribeyes, porterhouse, and T-bones steaks as part of our stash that we get to feast on frequently.  I have to say that this marinade makes the most INCREDIBLE …

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7 Easy Soup Recipes for Fall

This weekend felt like the first weekend of fall. We wore sweatshirts, played football,  we took a hayride through the fields, we gathered around a fire and ate s’mores. It was lovely.  As much as I love the summer, it’s nice to have a chill in the air and fun things of the season to …

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“Owl”oween Snack Mix and Treat Bags

It’s time to start planning for Fall and all of its festiveness. And how cute are these “Owl”oween Treat Bags and Snack Mix for trick-or-treaters, fall parties, or after school munchies??!!! The mix is four simple ingredients, and fun for the kids to make together. Here’s What You Need for the Snack Mix: A Box …

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Simple Entertaining – Gathering over Impressing

I used to be so afraid of the word “entertaining” and all that it entailed in my mind – a perfect house, cloth napkins, flowers, fancy food, and manners. I put too high of expectations on myself, and what I thought others would expect from me. I would let others volunteer to host dinners, and …

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Happy Camper Chuck Wagon Beans

We recently camped with our neighbors at The Dunes State Park. Beautiful scenery. Great friends. Good times. Sweet memories.   However, contrary to the belief, campers are not  “Happy Campers” at every waking moment.  It sometimes takes an extra measure of patience when you’re away from home and in the elements for both kids and parents …

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15 Minute Hawaiian Pizza

Not sure about your kids, but as temperatures rise in the summer so do their appetites! Which means I’m always looking for EASY and QUICK meals for summer! One of my go-to favorites is this easy 15 Minute Hawaiian Pizza – it’s quick, hearty, and simple! I’m posting the recipe over at Land O’Moms today, …

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