DIY Garden Bird Bath Project

DIY Garden Bird Bath Project

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My yard is full of pine trees, and I mean a lot of trees. While it’s a bit difficult to get much grass to grow, my garden is still full of life. I have many shrubs… Continue Reading…

Crunchy Chicken Ranch Wraps with Tyson Chicken Fries

Crunchy Chicken Ranch Wrap Made with Tyson Chicken Fries

It’s 97 degrees here in eastern Georgia today, and the temperatures are rising. My energy is zapped and I have a hungry family to feed before cheer practice this afternoon. Thank goodness while at Sam’s Club over the weekend, I stocked up on Tyson Chicken Fries and other quick-fix dinner ingredients. (Check out my Google+… Continue Reading…

Sponsored: Help Your Dishes Sparkle with Cascade Platinum

Cascade My Platinum Instagram Contest

Disclaimer: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Last week my daughter mentioned that we would be sharing the secret to clean dishes as Cascade My Platinum Ambassadors. She confessed… Continue Reading…

Summertime Crafts for Kids :: DIY Oven Baked Clay Beads

DIY Oven Baked Clay Beads

Are you feeling the pressure to come up with activities to keep the kids busy this summer? I certainly am. I’ve already started hearing the dreaded two words ‘I’m bored’ from my grandchildren, and we’re only into our first week of summer break. When I was a kid we were sent outside for the afternoon,… Continue Reading…

Pineapple Coconut Crisp Dessert #dolehula

Pineapple Coconut Crisp Dessert Recipe

I think today was our hottest day of the year here in Georgia. The warm weather has me dreaming of being in a tropical place like Hawaii. You know, one of those dreams where you’re lounging on a sandy beach with a good book, and a tropical drink in your hand. You haven’t a care… Continue Reading…

CrockPot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti with Velveeta #VelveetaRecipes

CrockPot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti featuring Velveeta

Feeding a large family can be a bit tricky. Especially as the kids get older and develop more refined palates, it’s difficult coming up with recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Each of my granddaughters has gone through a stage where they didn’t want to eat meat, surviving on mostly salads for a while…. Continue Reading…

Celebrating Dad with Fabulous Father’s Day Finds at World Market

Celebrating Dad with Fabulous Father's Day Finds at World Market

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of World Market for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Last weekend my daughter and I spent a day in Atlanta for some shopping. You might already know that we live pretty far out in the country, so things like shopping are well planned out… Continue Reading…

Hot Dog Bar Grilling Party #KingsHawaiian

Hot Dog Bar Grilling Party

I’m so glad that it’s grilling season. Bringing people together by serving up my favorite bbq and hosting grilling parties is something that I truly enjoy. Last weekend my daughter and I turned a boring frank into a fabulous feast by throwing a hot dog bar party. It was a first for us and definitely… Continue Reading…

Stars and Stripes Firecracker Craft for Kids

Stars and Stripes Firecracker Craft for Kids

Summer break is a time for renewed patriotism. With Memorial Day and the Fourth of July holidays, we take pause to remember and thank our country’s great patriots and heroes. I love it when I have the chance to pull out my favorite stars and stripes table cloth for family picnics, and there are always… Continue Reading…

Cans Get You Cooking Program and a Crockpot Pumpkin Pudding Recipe

Crockpot Pumpkin Pudding Recipe

Hectic schedules provide meal time challenges for most families, and having a well stocked pantry will help you stick to your budget and get dinner onto the table in a jiffy. When I was asked to participate in a sponsored campaign for Cans Get You Cooking, I couldn’t resist because I so often cook with… Continue Reading…