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        • Baby Charm Stroller Organizer Review
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        • Comparing the Joovy Caboose to the Joovy Ultralight Caboose
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        • Joovy TwinGroove Ultralight Double Stroller
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  • Travel
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      • What To Pack For Great Wolf Lodge
      • Is The Great Wolf Lodge Paw Pass Worth It?
      • Great Wolf Lodge – Williamsburg, VA
      • Great Wolf Lodge – Bloomington, MN
    • Massanutten Water Park Review
    • Tips for Traveling to Disney with Young Children
    • 15 Screen-Free Travel Must-Haves for Kids
  • Recipes
  • Giveaways

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! Now Available + Sugar Cookie Recipe

July 17, 2019 by Miranda 11 Comments

This post about Mo Willems' new book 'The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!' as well as sugar cookie recipe is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Now that July is here, it's time to start thinking about when the kids have to head back to school.  The second half of summer seems to just fly by for us.  Summer is still in full swing for the kids at the moment.  But I've ... Read More

Cherry Delight Recipe

June 9, 2019 by Janessa 23 Comments

This Cherry Delight Recipe post is sponsored by Tide.  I love everything about summertime. The sunshine, the swimming, the vacations, and the fresh garden produce. We are fortunate enough to live close to a family-owned farm that allows the community to come and pick their own produce. My kids love to opportunity to help pick fresh fruits (and take the tractor rides out ... Read More

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe {Outrageously Delicious + Secret Tips!}

March 17, 2019 by Miranda 15 Comments

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe {Outrageously Delicious + Secret Tips!}

I have to say, I'm a softy for a REALLY good cookie.  (Think, an ooey gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!)  I used to tease my husband and call him a cookie monster as he'd eat every cookie in sight.  Turns out, age is making me the same way!  I love when there's a delicious cookie in front of me.  And I'm not entirely fussy on ... Read More

Strawberry Lemonade Frosting Recipe {So Yummy!}

March 12, 2019 by Miranda 20 Comments

Strawberry Lemonade Frosting Recipe {So Yummy!}

During the summer months, there is nothing more refreshing than a cool glass of ice cold lemonade.  But no matter what time of year, I'm always up for dessert.  So I thought I'd bring a bit of summer into our life all year round with a delicious Strawberry Lemonade Frosting Recipe.  Our 13 year old daughter and I actually whipped this up over the weekend.  We started with a ... Read More

Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!

February 14, 2019 by Miranda 14 Comments

Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!

Honestly, I've been on the hunt for the best cut out sugar cookie recipe for years.  Not only the best cut out sugar cookie recipe, but really recipes for all kinds of cookies.My problem was, they never seemed to turn out the way I'd hoped. And for a while I even gave up.  After having several batches of chocolate chip cookies fall flat.....literally.  I just couldn't take ... Read More

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcake Recipe {Best Chocolate Cupcakes Ever!}

January 14, 2019 by Miranda 13 Comments

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcake Recipe

I'm a huge fan of chocolate.  So any time we head out to a restaurant to eat, I tend to lean towards chocolate cake for dessert.  Sadly, I'm usually sorely disappointed.  How hard is it to make a moist, delicious chocolate dessert?  Well, with this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcake Recipe, it's not hard at all! These are truly the best chocolate cupcakes ever. You will love ... Read More

Salted Caramel Billionaire Bars Recipe

January 1, 2019 by Miranda 16 Comments

Salted Caramel Billionaire Bars Recipe

I love creating delicious meals and treats for my family and friends.  The kids and I just rounded off a month of baking goodies at church even!  We raise money for the local Pregnancy Resource Center's Walk For Life.  This was actually our seventh year doing this.  But we've found that having a variety of treats available at the table draws people in to talk and snack.  And ... Read More

Peanut Butter Krispy Treats Recipe

October 15, 2018 by Janessa 17 Comments

This Peanut Butter Krispy Treats recipe is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Like every child, each of my children has their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to schoolwork. My oldest, Maggie (age 8) is really interested in science and history. She excels at math but she is quick to state that she does not like to read. She loves to be read TO but typically doesn't like ... Read More

No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Layered Dessert Recipe

September 21, 2018 by Janessa 17 Comments

This post is sponsored by Voortman Bakery. To be perfectly honest, I'm not very excited that autumn is just around the corner. I get cold very easily and much prefer the warm days of summer. The cold makes me feel miserable, even if it's only a slight nip in the air. Once the warm give way to the cold, I immediately long for it to be summer again. I want to live in a place of ... Read More

Peanut Butter Crisp Delight Recipe

July 18, 2018 by Janessa 11 Comments

This post has been sponsored by Voortman Bakery.  Maggie and I headed back to the kitchen last week to create another new dessert recipe and this one turned out better than any of our previous recipes. It is absolutely DELICIOUS, if I do say so myself, so I wanted to share it with you today. We call this Peanut Butter Crisp Delight.  Peanut Butter Crisp Delight ... Read More

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