Flower Arranging Like A Professional with Grocery Store Flowers
I love having fresh flowers around the house. I think it makes everything feel more homey and pretty. My husband has even come around to the idea! However I hate…
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What to Do with Kids in Lake George – Great Escape Amusement Park
This summer, we took the kids on a vacation to Lake George, New York. We stayed at the Fort William Henry Hotel in a suite style room (2 bedrooms and living area)…
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The BEST Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Ever
Now I know what you are thinking…. Really the best eggplant parmesan recipe ever? Oh yes it is. The secret (don’t tell anyone) is salting the eggplant and leaving them…
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DIY Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds.
How to Make Your Own Vegetable Garden Let me tell you about my saga with our vegetable garden. This garden brings me much joy but it seems every year that…
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Things to Do with Kids in Lake George, NY – Magic Forest Amusement Park
Things to Do with Kids in Lake George, NY – Magic Forest Amusement Park This summer, we took the kids on a vacation to…
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Easy DIY – Drying Your Own Garden Herbs in the Microwave
If you have a bumper crop of herbs this summer you can easily dry your own herbs to use in the upcoming months. Here is a very easy way to…
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Vibe Beach Club on Norwegian Breakaway
Vibe Beach Club is a must do on the Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway from New York. This exclusive club is exactly what you need on NCL Breakaway if you…
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Confetti cake mix cookies with mini chocolate chips
I love quick and easy solutions for making desserts on the fly. During the summer you never know when you will have a house full of kids show up. This…
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Camel Beach – Great Water Park in the Pocono Mountains
Are you looking for a great water park? We found Camel Beach Water Park to be filled with all the exciting thrill rides for kids of all ages! We had…
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Rosemary Pine Nut Cookies – A Delicious Savory Treat!
At first I was a little skeptical about a savory cookie but these rosemary pine nut cookies are delicious! They are perfect for a breakfast treat, summer luncheon, BBQ –…
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Summer Tortellini Salad – Perfect for Picnics and BBQs
Oh summertime! You have finally arrived. Nothing beats a lovely meal on the grill with a great side salad and have I created a delicious treat for you. This is…
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Merry Monday LinkUp Co-Host
Welcome to Merry Monday Linky Party #10! Thank you to everyone that participated and helped us spread the Merry Monday cheer. Last week we had 179 link ups and we’re…
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Easy Tiramisu in Mason Jars
Tiramisu is by far my favorite dessert to order in a restaurant. Now that the Princess is here we don’t necessarily get to eat out as much as we used…
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Poppin’s Book Nook – It’s A Jungle Out There
Welcome to the next month of the Poppins Book Nook. It’s a Jungle Out There! Welcome to another month of the Poppins Book Nook! This month the theme is Jungle. This…
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Welcome to the 9th Merry Monday Linky Party
Welcome to the 9th Merry Monday Linky Party! Thank you to everyone that participated in last weeks Merry Monday Linky Party. We’re on our way to 200 link ups! Whoohoo!…
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DIY Freezing Herbs
Summertime is the perfect time to grow your herbs for the year! You can freeze a variety of different herbs and I am going to share with you how I…
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Tropical Pineapple Banana Coconut Bread
Nothing says summer to me than Pineapple and Coconut! Reminiscent of a Piña Colada on a hot summer day. this bread definitely gives you that same feeling. Yum! Drizzle with…
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Rhubarb Bread
A friend of mine gave me some rhubarb from her garden this past week. I have never tried rhubarb before and was looking forward to creating a recipe with it….
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Fun Summer Activities for the Kids
If you are anything like me you can’t wait until summer vacation! What could be better? Great weather, fun days and awesome vacations. About one we ke into vacation I…
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What to Pack for a Cruise?
What to pack for a cruise? This is the question I have been as king myself for the past few weeks. My biggest fear is that I will…
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Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This is by far, the most delicious summer side dish! We keep a container in the refrigerator at all times, it really goes with anything. Chicken, pork, steak, fish, you…
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Co-Host Link’n Blogs @ PUT A BIRD ON IT
I am so excited to be a part of this week’s Link’n Blogs! This has been a Linky that I have been contributing to regularly for a few months now…
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Poppins Book Nook May 2014 – Fables – The Ugly Duckling
Welcome to the next month of the Poppins Book Nook. This month, the theme was fables and we found “The Ugly Duckling” in my daughters room. This is a classic…
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How to plant a Beautiful Planter for your Porch, Patio, Garden
Have you always wanted to plant your own planters, hanging baskets, etc? Well i have a three step process for you that will always result in beautiful containers. Just like…
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Thin Mints No Bake Cheesecake Bites
Girl Scout Season =Too many cookies! Haha! Really my husband and I every year at this time buy boxes and boxes of Girl Scout cookies. How can you say no…
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DIY Child Silhouette Keepsake- Perfect gift
This is a beautiful DIY keepsake to have of your children as they get older. It is really easy to do and the results are awesome. I believe I will…
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Poppins Book Nook- April – “Trains, Planes and Automobiles”
Welcome to Month 2 of The Poppins Book Nook. This month our theme was centered around “Trains, Planes and Automobiles”. My children are HUGE Tractor, Trucks and Trains fans! My…
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Best Blondies and Brownies Recipe – in my humble opinion
I think these are the best blondies and brownies recipes ever! It is so simple, using few ingredients and you can mix in anything that you have on hand that…
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Studio Gear CC Cream
My friends at Studio Gear sent me a sample of their CC Cream in natural and I have to tell you I love it! I have been wearing it under…
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Easy Easter Bread With Eggs
I love how easy this Easter Bread is to make. And what a spectacular piece for your Easter table! Everyone will be so impressed that you made it yourself. You…
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Homemade No Bake Italian Cannoli Dessert in Mason Jar
Filling: 2 cups ricotta cheese ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. all spice ¼ c heavy cream ¼ c mini chocolate chips Crust: 2 cups graham crackers…
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Frozen Released Today On BluRay and DVD
Are you looking for some Frozen activities to do while watching your new DVD? Check these out! My kids are watching the DVD all day. So even though our snow…
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Cakeballz – Now available at Walgreens!
**Editors note 4/14/14 – it was brought to my attention that Cakeballz are available at SELECT Walgreens locations. You can use this link to see if the are available…
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Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3/4 cup butter, softened and melted ** See…
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Sausage Meatballs
This winter it seems like my house has been suffering from the plague over and over again. Nothing warms the soul like a great bowl of chicken noodle soup. I…
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Great Wolf Lodge, Pocono Mountain, PA- A Howling Good Time
Recently, we went to The Great Wolf Lodge in Pocono Mountain, PA, what a great place for a fun-filled family weekend. There was so many activities for the children to…
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White Chicken & Sausage Chili
There is nothing like a bowl of warm chili on a cold winter day. This winter where it seems as though the really cold days out number the warmer ones, …
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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
I absolutely love Brussels sprouts. My husband however despises them. Needless to say we don’t have Brussels sprouts often. Usually only for Thanksgiving when I know my house will be…
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Rice Pudding Recipe
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How to make banana bread
In our family a Christmas tradition is to have banana bread when we open our presents on Christmas morning. My Nana used to be the one to bake the…
