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National Geographic Book of Why Explains Some Of Life’s Lessons

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of National Geographic. Ever wonder why your skin gets wrinkly in water? Or why is my hair straight while my sibling has curly hair?  Stay tuned we’ll come back to these…. The last few weeks have been busy here. We have been moving…

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Keep These Garage Sale Dos and Don’ts In Mind Before You Head Out

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Who doesn’t love a good garage sale? Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, your garage sale endeavor could end up costing you a fortune. If you want your garage selling to work in your favor, then you have to check out these garage sale dos and don’ts. #1. Do Set a…

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Use Up Your Leftover Mashed Potatoes With Mashed Potato Brownies

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Marrying a potato farmers you can only imagine how many potatoes are eaten in our house. Which doesn’t break my heart because I love potatoes and shameless plug here but they are actually pretty healthy, it’s a matter of what we put on them that make them bad. Mashed potatoes…

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Phone Dump Friday – Potato Crop 2013

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Welcome to Phone Dump Friday.  I will be “dumping” my phone each Friday (or so I hope!) to give you a closer look into my crazy life with my two boys.  Well it’s been awhile since I have shared something for Phone Dump Friday and these photos are of the…

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Children Reading In The Digital Age Is Easy With Bookboard

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bookboard. The boys and I spend a lot of time reading.  We like to do reading each night before we go to bed and it’s not uncommon to find us on the floor reading together huddled over pillows.  Reading sure makes the…

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Busy Bag Activity – Heavy Crane Math

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Welcome to the second activity in the busy bag activity series. This weeks busy bag activity is inspired by Number Gobbling Busy Bag over at Bits & Pieces From My Life.  I love the idea so much but knew that I had to adapt it for my own children.  While…

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Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

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Another Take on Farm Fresh Corn: Fresh Corn Salad Recipe  Fresh corn is starting to hit the farmer’s markets and grocery stores.  While it’s awesome to eat it from the cob, smothered in fresh butter and salt, I also love it with a few of my other favorite summer veggies…

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50+ Bacon Recipes ~ Bacon Lovers Dream Round Up

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Bacon is a pretty hot commodity in our house. The kids love and I must say I would eat BLT’s weekly if I could justify it healthy wise. Frankly bacon makes everything taste better, right? Just because I think bacon makes everything taste better doesn’t mean I don’t get stuck…

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Free Printable Summer Word Search

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It’s no secret that I am a mom but it might be a secret that I am a certified elementary teacher. I keep this under wraps or my husband reminds me it is almost time to get a job and put my degree to use. Just because I don’t have…

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Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcake Recipe

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This amazing Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcake Recipe is sure to be a sweet treat for anyone that tries it! The cupcake recipe, from All Recipes, really is amazing with the homemade frosting. The Cast Of Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcake Recipe 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa…

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Busy Bag Activity – Pool Noodle Sorting & Counting

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The boys have been enjoying their busy bag immensely and I can admit that I am rather in love with it as well. Their favorite activity from the bag is the pool noodle sorting and counting activity so I thought I would start with that activity as I share with…

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What’s On My Nightstand – Fierce Eden by Jennifer Blake

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About Fierce Eden by Jennifer Blake What has he done with his devil’s bargain…? Reynaud, of both French and Natchez Indian blood, endures a deadly slur from the lovely widow, Elise Laffont. Because of it, he demands she become his bedmate in return for saving her and her friends during…

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Just Like Grandma’s Baking Powder Biscuits

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My grandmother makes some killer Baking Powder Biscuits and I wish that I could make some that rival hers.  I can come pretty close but mine seem to be missing the grandmother touch.  One of these days I will give my grandmother a run for her money in the kitchen…

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40+ Birthday Party Themes, Ideas, Tutorials and Printables

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Planning The Perfect Birthday Party Tips For Putting Together The Perfect Birthday Party Planning The Perfect BBQ For A Summer Birthday Planning A Summer Birthday Party Birthday Party Cake Ideas & Tutorials Blackberry Swirl Cupcakes With Fondant Frosting Reese’s Pieces Basketball Cake Mickey Mouse Cake Dump Truck Cake Tutorial Peanut…

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Bringing the Indoors Out: How to Decorate Your Yard with Everyday Items

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Wouldn’t you love a yard that is unique and reflects your personality? Or perhaps you want a yard that stands out from your neighbors, with special pops of charm everywhere you look? Whatever the case may be, sometimes you need to get out of the garden supply center and start…

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