Remember that time I shared that recipe for those most delicious Peanut Butter S'mores Bars? What about the recipe for the Best Chocolate Chip cookies EVER? Do you know what those two recipes have in common {besides lots of calories?} - I made them both with my KitchenAid Stand Mixer! And, because today is my BIRTHDAY, I've teamed up with a rockin' group of friends to give away one gorgeous ...
Menu Plan Monday: Italian Themed
Hello Friends! We're doing an above average job eating what we've planned. Last week, we moved some meals around and made a few slight adjustments to our menu plan. I feel like we're doing a bang up job! The weather is starting to cool off a bit, so this week we're having some meals that heat you from the inside out. Comfort foods. Monday: Baked Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese. The lazy ...
Let’s Discuss: Gender Stereotypes
This post was inspired by The Underground Girls of Kabul by journalist Jenny Nordberg, who discovers a secret Afghani practice where girls are dressed and raised as boys. Join From Left to Write on September 16th as we discuss The Underground Girls of Kabul. As a member, I received a complimentary copy of the book for review purposes. We talk a lot about gender these days. What are "boy ...
DIY World Map Wall Art {and a Silhouette Portrait giveaway}
This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase an item through the links on this page, I will receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. Keep reading, you’ll want to buy a machine of your own. Remember last year when I made that great USA Map with reclaimed pallets? Every since then, I've been itching to create a World Map Wall Art piece on a smaller ...
Better Skin Care from the Inside Out
This better skin care from the inside out shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. And its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Where does the time go? In just a few days, I'll be celebrating another birthday. Another year older. Another year of looking in the mirror and wondering who that woman is looking back at me. How did she get so old? Where did the time go? Long ...
Motherhood Mondays: Why Life Insurance Is Important
I wrote this post about Why Life Insurance Is Important as part of my participation in a blog tour for Savings Bank Life Insurance and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I am not an insurance agent, you should consult one for more information on your family's specific life insurance coverage needs. When you give ...