It's that time of year again - time for picnics and BBQs. If your experience is anything like mine, someone always makes a macaroni salad. Recently, I volunteered to bring the macaroni salad for a surprise party we were attending. However, I've never actually made one! After looking through a ton of different recipes, I decided I ... Read More about Macaroni Salad #Recipe
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Kids in the Kitchen: Speaking Event(s)!
Last week I got an email asking me if I would be willing to speak during the Little Texans Tour. I have myself convinced that I am really NOT a good public speaker. I like attention - but I don't like to be stared at like I am a zoo animal. After a ton of hemming and hawing, I said YES ... to speaking at THREE different ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Speaking Event(s)!
#ShakleeBlogger Vlog: Energizing Smoothie Mixes
Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week. I told ... Read More about #ShakleeBlogger Vlog: Energizing Smoothie Mixes
P&G Interview with Terrence J {#Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I will receive a box of P&G products in exchange for this post. No other compensation was provided. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was recently given the opportunity to ask Terrence J a couple of questions about cleaning and P&G products. I thought it sounded neat, so I sent over ... Read More about P&G Interview with Terrence J {#Giveaway} CLOSED
#Shaklee180: Month 1 as a #ShakleeBlogger
**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week. After ... Read More about #Shaklee180: Month 1 as a #ShakleeBlogger
Wordless Wednesday
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Roasted Veggie Lasagna #Recipe
A few weeks ago I saw Julie from The Little Kitchen post about her Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna. It sounded delicious ... except for the eggplant. I knew I wanted to recreate it, and that's just what I did. My kids were very skeptical about this lasagna because ours usually comes out of the slow cooker! But it ended up ... Read More about Roasted Veggie Lasagna #Recipe
Disney’s PLANES!
**Full Disclosure: I was not compensated in anyway for this post. I am just sharing info. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Disney has done it again! They've created a movie that I am more excited about than anyone else in my house. Inspired by the world of “Cars” and directed by Disneytoon Studios veteran ... Read More about Disney’s PLANES!
Spiced Peach Poptarts #Recipe
**Full Disclosure: I received two jars of pie filling and a jar of preserves from Grandma Hoerner’s for review purposes. No other compensation was exchanged. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My husband and kids love poptarts, but I don't really care for the store-bought varieties. But these are awesome! These ... Read More about Spiced Peach Poptarts #Recipe
Paper Mâché Easter Eggs {#DIY #Craft}
I have this vivid memory of a craft my neighbor made for my sister and I one Easter. She made these GIGANTIC paper mâché Easter eggs, painted them, put our names on them, filled them with all kinds of goodies, and then delivered them Easter morning. They were SO.MUCH.FUN! And I've thought about making them just about every ... Read More about Paper Mâché Easter Eggs {#DIY #Craft}