Get Outta My Dreams {Recipe: Homemade Pita Bread}

May 2, 2012

First off, you are welcome for the 1980′s Billy Ocean song reference. So sorry if it is stuck in your head for the rest of the day. It’s quite the catchy little tune, right? So… pita bread. I love it, don’t you? Do you want to know what I love even more? Homemade pita bread! [...]

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Down to the Last Drop

April 30, 2012

This past week and the campaign Tracey and I have been running with the Shot@Life organization has been pretty amazing. Thanks to each of you for sharing your photos, spreading the word, and for your generous donations. With your help we have helped to raise awareness regarding the importance of immunizations and are investing in [...]

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Project 365 2012 – Week 16 & 17 – A Photo a Day Journey

April 29, 2012

I’m a week behind on posting project 365 pictures so I’m going to make these two weeks of photos quick to catch up! Sunday, April 15th: Caught this moment with my iPhone. This is a picture of Kelly playing mom and Leah playing baby… crammed into an infant carrier on top of a toy stroller [...]

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What’s Your Mug Personality? A #Shot4Shot Morning Get Together

April 25, 2012

This morning, some of my friends came over for coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls. I thought it would be fun to have a coffee gathering this week to tie in to the #Shot4Shot campaign Tracey and I are participating in for Shot@Life. Have you taken a shot of your mug yet to help raise awareness [...]

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Happiness Is…

April 24, 2012

When I was little (and still as an adult), my all time favorite book was Happiness is a Warm Puppy by Charles Schulz. I guess I haven’t changed much… I’ve always been one to hunt for happiness in everything I can. Right now, for me, happiness is… helping to keep kids alive by raising awareness [...]

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Handwritten With Love – Making Room for Sentimental

April 23, 2012

There was a time in my life where I kept each and every card, letter and note I received. Cards for birthdays, notes from classmates, letters from loved ones who lived far away. I have books and books full of cards and notes… some with a lot of meaning… some from people I barely remember. [...]

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#Shot4Shot – A #ShotOfCoffee & #MyMugShot Collaboration for Good! {Giveaways Galore!!}

April 22, 2012

There are a lot of things I take for granted… that *we* take for granted. One of those things is the fact that I can easily take my kids to their regular checkups for their required vaccinations. Keeping them protected from life threatening illnesses through vaccines is as simple as a quick visit to our [...]

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Happy Friday {Recipe: French Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting}

April 20, 2012

I’ve been missing you all and just wanted to say a quick hello and to wish you all a very happy weekend! We have my daughter’s 1st Communion this weekend, which means a whole bunch of family coming into town to stay with us. We are also celebrating all the cousins birthday’s for the first [...]

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Earth Day 2012 Picnic for the Planet {Recipe: Picnic Chicken}

April 16, 2012

It’s that time of year again… the Earth Day and Picnic for the Planet 2012! Last year, a group of bloggers partnered with The Nature’s Conservacy to encourage you to celebrate this great earth by heading out for a lunch or dinner picnic. This year, we’ve gathered together with giveaways at each blog to help [...]

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Project 365 2012 – Week 15 – A Photo a Day Journey

April 15, 2012

Week 15 of 2012 went by incredibly fast! Here are a few photo highlights from our week. Sunday, April 8: You may recall that Leah was a crab on Easter Sunday. Our friends have a boy who is a year younger than Leah. Watching them play together was like watching an old married couple bicker [...]

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