5 Ways to Let Summer Linger

The more summer threatens to leave us, the tighter I want to grasp it. Why are we Americans always in such a rush to jump to the next season, without soaking up the very one we are in?  Not sure about you, but there is nothing “merry and bright” about seeing Christmas displays in the craft …

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Silly Strawberry Smiles {Target $100 Gift Card Giveaway}

Have you taken a look at your child’s toothpaste ingredients lately? I know I haven’t…just getting the task of tooth brushing x4 once or twice a day is enough to keep me occupied.  However, Tom’s of Maine recently challenged our family to do the “Silly Strawberry Swap” and replace our current toothpaste with their natural …

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Visiting the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

We had SUCH a fun filled day yesterday at the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show!  We were there for 7 hours yesterday and still didn’t cover the entire place!  (Of course we had a few “appearances” and extras as the “Little Spokespeople” that took us away from just shopping!) What a great event for the …

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Christmas Morning Comes Early

This past week our boys were in their Christmas pajamas early one morning.  They walked out into the family room where the Christmas tree was up and beautifully decorated.  There were presents piled in four large piles for each of them around the tree.  The fire was roaring in the background to make a most …

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The Whirlpool Duet: It Cleans Tough Stains and iPhones Too

This week, I was doing some last minute laundry as I was packing for an upcoming trip.  I’m an obsessive pocket checker.  I check pockets when I throw clothes in the laundry, and then again when I sort into piles. I was wearing some jeans that I wanted to wear on my trip, so I …

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BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot

I promised an easy and delicious pork sirloin roast recipe this week, and this will not disappoint!  We devoured this for dinner last night – so simple, so easy, and loved by all! So how do you make BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Baked Potatoes in the crock pot, you ask? Let’s start with the simple …

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Confessions of a Costco Junkie

As you probably are aware, we are Costco Junkies… Costco Connoisseurs, Costcoaholics.  Take your pick. Sometimes we are a two cart family.  Other times we travel by flat bed. For us it’s just a no brainer:  Extra Large Carts (that contain 4 kids comfortably), Great Meat/Produce/Staples Selection, Samples, Toy Aisles, and Gadgets Galore.  It’s nice …

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Give Hope. {A Giveaway for Breast Cancer Awareness}

I will never forget the uncertain days that followed Brad’s mom’s diagnosis of breast cancer. The “C” word shook us to the core, like it’s so famous for doing.  It filled us with shock, fear, grief, sympathy, and anxiousness. Initially, the prognosis looked grim; Shadows on x-rays, suspicious symptoms, and larger tumors than initially predicted. …

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