Fruit and Yogurt Pasta Salad Recipe

Fruit Pasta Salad

We had a house full of out of town guests earlier this month. One of my favorite ways to feed a crowd in the summer is with delicious pasta salads. Unfortunately my boys aren't a fan of traditional … [Read more...]

Our New Baby Has Arrived!

Wesley James Birth 1

After a puzzling birth, I am so happy to share with you the arrival of our newest addition, Wesley! He was born almost two weeks early and in a way that none of us expected. (Watch for his birth … [Read more...]

Blueberry Coconut Crescent Ring with Orange Glaze #creativecrescents

Pillsbury Blueberry Orange Coconut Crescent Ring 1 WM

My family loves bread products and one that is typically found within our house is some kind of Pillsbury refrigerated dough. From biscuits to crescents, they make a great addition to any meal, … [Read more...]

Blueberry Corn Muffins Recipe and a Surprisingly Happy Kid

Blueberry Corn Muffins

These blueberry corn muffins are certainly a memorable recipe. Not because of their wonderful flavor or texture because of corn meal but because of my almost four year old's response to them. Warren … [Read more...]

Maxi Cosi Leila Play Yard {Review & Giveaway} CLOSED

Maxi Cosi Leila Play Yard small

When my two boys were infants we had a play yard that very basic. While it was good quality, it featured absolutely no accessories or additional features whatsoever. It served its purpose and we … [Read more...]

Transition from Winter to Spring with Carter’s {Review and Giveaway} CLOSED

Carters Boys Transitional Collection

Living in Minnesota and dealing with very distinctive seasons can make dressing my boys in between those seasons a challenge. With a winter that never seems to completely end and keeps on popping back … [Read more...]

Hosting the Holidays with my Frigidaire Gallery Range with Symmetry Double Ovens #FrigidaireMoms

Cherry Cream Cheese Danish Dessert Frigidaire

I honestly don't know how I would have hosted the holidays so easily without my new Frigidaire Gallery® Range with Symmetry™ Double Oven. Typically we celebrate with a Christmas Eve party and … [Read more...]

Ragu Tailgate Party {$300 AMEX GC Giveaway} #MomstheWord CLOSED

Ragu Tailgate Party 4

My husband and I are big football fans. Even though our team was a huge disappointment this year (sorry, Vikings but it is true!) it hasn't stopped us from watching the games or still enjoying the … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – Happy Holidays

Bentleyville Chistmas 2011 1.2

For the first time we attended our local festival of lights actually on Christmas Day. I wasn't sure what to expect but I actually loved it! There were plenty of people but it wasn't over crowded and … [Read more...]

Easy Pineapple Lush Fruit Dip from Kraft Foods {Recipe}

Pineapple Lush Fruit Dip Recipe

You may recall earlier this year I shared an image from the Angel Lush Cake I made for 4th of July. I loved how it turned out in every way from the presentation to the flavor and the added bonus that … [Read more...]

Crayola Innovative Holiday Gifts {Holiday Gift Guide} + Giveaway CLOSED

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My favorite gifts to give my boys this holiday season are those that give them an endless amount of open ended play and inspire creativity. Those that don't require batteries and keep them entertained … [Read more...]

VELVEETA and Ro*Tel Broccoli Cheese Soup {Recipe} #velveetarotel

Velveetta Rotel Broccoli Cheese Soup

I love an easy soup that can be made in very little time and uses leftover ingredients. This cheesy broccoli soup I put together included leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and bacon from our … [Read more...]

My Love of Pumpkin and Baking with my Frigidaire Double Oven #FrigidaireMoms

Pumpkin Raisin Nut Muffins

This past 6 weeks with my new Frigidaire Gallery® Range with Symmetry™ Double Oven has been one of discovery. I've made everything from whole chicken dinners to frozen pizza with my new oven. What … [Read more...]

Ragu Brand Event and Baked Chicken Parmesean {$150 AMEX GC Giveaway} #MomstheWord CLOSED

Ragu Brand Immersion 7

In September I had the chance to visit the Unilever corporate offices to attend a Ragu Brand Immersion blogger event. This was a great chance to get a close up look at just how much work goes into … [Read more...]

Cooking with my Frigidaire Gallery Double Oven Range #FrigidaireMoms

Frigidaire Double Oven Symmetry Cooktop 3

Last month I told you about the new Frigidaire Gallery® Range with Symmetry™ Double Oven I was lucky enough to receive and I've had such a great time testing out different features this past month. … [Read more...]

Chicken Potato Fiesta Bake with Betty Crocker {Recipe & $50 VISA GC Giveaway} CLOSED

Betty Crocker Potatoes Chicken Fiesta 5

If there is one thing I love to cook for my family, it is a recipe which allows me to use very few dishes and can be put together in a matter of minutes. This recipe is inspired by the Potatoes and … [Read more...]