Hungry?  We just had a spectacular lunch that most of the family raved about.  (Except our Mr. Picky of course, who instead had chicken kiev.)  I've actually had this recipe in my drawer for years and have made many times in the past.  But as time went on, it got pushed further to the back and fell off my recipe rotation.  This morning, though, we were working around the farm.  And when we have drivers and farm helpers, I always feed them.  Since I know he is trying to eat healthier and loose Read more [...]

I received the Barrington Urban Collection Shuffleboard Table from MD Sports to help facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own.I know what it's like to live in cramped quarters.  Until we added on recently, our home was on the smaller side.  (Only 2 official bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for the 7 of us!  Thankfully, our living room, dining room, and kitchen were all good sizes.)  But as the kids have grown, I've realized that it's important to have activities for them to do Read more [...]

I received product to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. As hard as it is to admit it, my oldest child is going to be all grown up before I know it!  I sit here and wonder HOW on earth she can be 15 already.  I can still remember her as a baby.  Memories of our stay in the hospital for her birth feel, at most, a few years ago.  But alas, she's no longer my baby.  She is a teenager with a permit!How I Knew My Girl Was Growing Up! As time has gone by, so much has Read more [...]

I received product from Simplay3 to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own.6 Benefits To Outdoor Play There are lots of reasons to head outdoors, especially during the summertime.  So today, we're also sharing the benefits of outdoor play for the kids in your life! 1)  Fresh Air Is Healthy Getting the whole family outdoors on a regular basis is important.  This simple act can actually improve health and wellbeing as the fresh air cleans your lungs, ridding them of impurities Read more [...]

It's summer.  The time of backyard BBQs, grilling, and fun.  BUT, what do you do when you overbuy on hotdog and hamburger buns?  Instead of letting them go to waste, I'm sharing a ton of ideas on ways to use them up.40+ Ways To Use Up Leftover BunsTurn Them Into French Toast Or French Toast BakeUse Them As Garlic Bread - Brush with butter and sprinkle with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and cheese.  Bake. Make Sloppy Joes Use In Bread Pudding Create Mini Subs For Lunch Read more [...]