I’m so excited to introduce you to Tanya from whiskandmuddler she’s a new member of our contributor team and I’m just so thrilled to have her here. Tanya and I met each other at a blogging conference in Seattle about a year ago so I’m really thrilled to introduce you to her! Tanya’s brought a …

Butterscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect treat for fall!  The orange of the butterscotch chips and the brown of the chocolate chunks are beautiful autumn colors, then add the delicious cookie dough that wraps them all up together and that makes them truly… perfect! I love to bake.  Cookies are awesome because they can …

*This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BrightMind #CollectiveBias Y’all remember our cute dog Jack… to say that we love him dearly is not going too far!  Nope.  We love our dogs sooooo much- they’re a huge part of our family. Jack is getting older, …

Sourdough Artisan Loaf is no-knead, simple to make, and delicious!   You’ll absolutely love this little loaf- it has a mild sourdough flavor with a crunchy crust and a delicately moist crumb. This recipe makes 1 loaf but I always figure if I’m going to the effort of making one loaf why not make 2 …

Welcome to our first official Fit Friday… did you see last weeks exciting announcement about Fit Friday with healthy recipes from me and awesome workout tips from my favorite trainer and friend Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness! The best of both of our talents brought together for you every week!  Awesome 🙂 Enjoy our Apple Cinnamon Smoothie …

Miss Dru from Polka Dot Poplar is here with us today and y’all are going to just love what she’s brought for us… Fall Paper Leaf Garland~ it’s adorable! I’ll turn it on over to her… The leaves are starting to turn and I am thrilled! Fall is my favorite season! So, today I thought …

Friday’s are getting a facelift around here… it’s a good thing!  Promise. Let me introduce you to one of my cutest friends and trainer Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness.  Nichole and I go way back- like all the way back to the winter 2008 when I decided I needed a trainer to help me learn …

I’m excited to introduce to a new member of our Creative Team today~ Julie from Confessions of a Cooking Diva She’s fabulous in the kitchen and just take a look at what she brought to share with us today… Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork Sandwich I love a good potluck. I used to work …

There’s an extra special kind of Box Tops out and about right now… BONUS Box Top products have 5 Box Tops on one box, which is just super awesome! My son Jake and I had a little Bonus Box Tops Scavenger Hunt on our last shopping trip to Walmart; we like to head to Walmart …

Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup Bars are like a chocolate peanut butter party in your mouth… mmmmm hmmm.   I have a dirty little secret… It’s rich and lovely and has everything to do with peanut butter and chocolate 🙂 My love of Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups extends waaaaayyyy back into my childhood.  Truth be told… …

Over the past few years we’ve had so much fun link-partying with all of you but the time has come to bring the party to an end.  This is the last Super Saturday but no worries- I have a fun new series starting on Friday’s that I think you will all just LOVE!  Tune in …

*this is a sponsored posted written for me on behalf of Walmart and Tyson® the opinions expressed are genuine and all me. Many of you may already know about the Tyson Project A+™ Program which helps schools earn extra money! SO cool 🙂 I love being able to help out in simple ways but really are beneficial for …

Italian Salad and the Finest Grillathon with sides and Ball Park Park’s Finest dogs… make your summer grilling an event to remember! *This is a sponsored conversation written by me of behalf of Ball Park® brand. The opinions and text are all mine   You guys remember our Chicago Style Dogs Grillathon from a couple of …

Our Blueberry, Banana, Strawberry Protein Smoothie Recipe is packed with all kinds of good-for-you nutrition and some protein to boot! I can’t get enough of these fabulous fruits~ strawberry, blueberry, banana smoothie makes my body so happy! Then we a power punch with vanilla protein–it’s amazing! When I make a strawberry banana protein shake it …

Vanilla Poppyseed Friendship Bread will make all of your friends very happy!   You’ll be happy too with the delicious blend of vanilla and poppy seeds all baked into a delightful loaf.   Over the years I’ve had people give me Amish Friendship Bread starts and I would follow the instructions and make the friendship …

Pin your best recipes and DIY projects, or browse through the latest trends on the Web, at our Super Saturday Link Party! Let’s get this party started! Super Saturday #110 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects …

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week! We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you. Raise your hand if you love ice cream. So do we! We spotted some particularly yummy ice cream recipes during the link party, and we just …

Crispy Chicken Salad is a quick meal solution- all you need is a bag of salad, shredded cheese, avocado, and some easy to prepare Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips!  Oh and lets not forget the dollop of sour cream on top 🙂  Yummmm. I buy Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips for convenience but also because they’re made with 100% …

Our Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe are amazing–you’ll never guess they’re a healthy cookie! Today’s healthy banana nut cookies are packed with oats, whole wheat flour, applesauce, banana, dark chocolate, and nuts! Banana cookies are cholesterol cleaning, antioxidants, and really great nutrition- all in a delightful cookie!  Fit Friday never gets old!! Fit tips …

*This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s kinda hard to believe we are into the swing of back into school… where did the summer go???  My youngest, Jake, starts his Junior year of high school on Wednesday and quite frankly I’m …

Pin your best recipes and DIY projects, or browse through the latest trends on the Web, at our Super Saturday Link Party! Let’s get this party started! Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just …

Thank you so much for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  I’m thrilled to share some of my favorite links from last week’s link party with you. I love having fresh new recipe ideas, especially when it comes to breakfast!  Around out house we start back to school in just a …

Good Morning everybody!  I’m so excited to have Dru here with us from Polka Dot Poplars to inspire us with a super awesome DIY project! Upcycled Office Chair is just about the coolest thing ever- who knew it was so easy to go from Drab to Fab?! I won’t keep you waiting… Enjoy! Hello Everyone! It’s …

Getting back into the swing of a new school year can be a little tricky for the whole family sometimes… it seems like none of us is really ever ready for it to come around! When my kiddos were little I relied on these awesome tips to get us back into the groove of the …