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  • Crescent Roll Pepperoni Pizzas Recipe

    Somewhere along the line we got fed the message that dinner needs to be extra fancy.  I am not sure why but with 4 kids and evening activities sometimes dinner just needs to be simple.  Enter this delicious crescent roll pepperoni pizzas recipe.   The crescent roll pepperoni pizzas take less than 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes in

    Crescent Roll Pepperoni Pizzas Recipe

  • Got Armpit Odor? Simple Armpit Detox Recipe

    Several years ago, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer (she’s cancer free now!).  As a result, I started to place closer attention to what I put in and on my body.  It can get so overwhelming but what I found is that our skin is our largest organ.  Armpits are very porous and are an access point to our

    Got Armpit Odor? Simple Armpit Detox Recipe

  • Yearly Adoption Gotcha Day Gift Ideas

    One year ago, we walked into a stuffy, sterile office building in the bustling city of Hefei, China to meet our son for the first time and welcome him into our family by adoption (you can read more about that day here).  While that moment looked different than how most people meet their children, it was so special.  To mark

    Yearly Adoption Gotcha Day Gift Ideas

  • Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

    We are also selling our house so we are cleaning out the freezer. If you have moved you know how that goes. I had a loaf of garlic bread and my kids LOVE pizza. Everyone is sure to eat on pizza night so I whipped up this simple and cheesy garlic bread pizza recipe. It was an instant favorite and

    Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

  • Easy Peasy Pizza Bread

    It’s summertime around here which means I am serving up lunch to my kids daily and am always looking to switch up some of their favorites.  All of my kids love pizza so this easy peasy pizza bread was a HUGE hit.  It takes less than 5 minutes to whip together and 30 minutes to bake so it’s a perfect

    Easy Peasy Pizza Bread
cresent roll pizzas recipe

Crescent Roll Pepperoni Pizzas Recipe

Somewhere along the line we got fed the message that dinner needs to be extra fancy.  I am not sure why but with 4 kids and evening activities sometimes dinner just needs to be simple.  Enter this delicious crescent roll pepperoni pizzas recipe.   The crescent roll pepperoni pizzas take less than 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes in…

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armpit detox ingredients

Got Armpit Odor? Simple Armpit Detox Recipe

Several years ago, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer (she’s cancer free now!).  As a result, I started to place closer attention to what I put in and on my body.  It can get so overwhelming but what I found is that our skin is our largest organ.  Armpits are very porous and are an access point to our…

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China Adoption Gifts Ideas

Yearly Adoption Gotcha Day Gift Ideas

One year ago, we walked into a stuffy, sterile office building in the bustling city of Hefei, China to meet our son for the first time and welcome him into our family by adoption (you can read more about that day here).  While that moment looked different than how most people meet their children, it was so special.  To mark…

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frozen garlic bread pizza recipe

Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

We are also selling our house so we are cleaning out the freezer. If you have moved you know how that goes. I had a loaf of garlic bread and my kids LOVE pizza. Everyone is sure to eat on pizza night so I whipped up this simple and cheesy garlic bread pizza recipe. It was an instant favorite and…

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Easy Peasy Pizza Bread Recipe

Easy Peasy Pizza Bread

It’s summertime around here which means I am serving up lunch to my kids daily and am always looking to switch up some of their favorites.  All of my kids love pizza so this easy peasy pizza bread was a HUGE hit.  It takes less than 5 minutes to whip together and 30 minutes to bake so it’s a perfect…

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A Simple Teacher Gift

School is about out for the summer. Even though we haven’t been “in” school for a few months, our teachers have been hard at work navigating teaching our students online.  So, as we wrap up the year I have a simple teacher gift idea to say thank you.  Having been a teacher myself, I know the time and effort they…

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BLT Wrap sandwich

Simple BLT Wrap Recipe

This post was written in partnership with the National Pork Board, all opinions are my own. Every day might be a blur, but bacon is the cure.  I couldn’t agree more.  Who doesn’t love bacon?  I teamed up with National Pork Board to share this super simple BLT wrap recipe perfect for a busy weeknight or your next picnic.  It’s…

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summer popsicle

Simple Summer Activities for Kids

**Thanks to Heather from Glitter on a DimeGlitter on a Dime for guest-posting today** Summer Break is quickly becoming my favorite time of year! It is nice to forget about school routines for a while. We enjoy doing a DIY Summer Camp with lots of fun themes and activities. I know that route is not for everyone though. That is…

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kid standing in tub of water

10 Simple Backyard Water Activities for Kids

It’s Summer.  It’s hot.  There’s no denying getting wet is the best way to beat the heat.  Water and kids go together like biscuits and gravy.  So, today I am sharing 10 simple water activities you can do in your own backyard.  It’s perfect for big siblings while little siblings nap or maybe you want some simple summer fun without…

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10 Ways to Stretch Meat & Save Money

Across the United States, grocery stores are starting to limit the amount of meat you can buy.  It can be A LOT to disconcerting especially when you have a growing family as I do.  So, what are some ways you can stretch your meat and get creative with your meal plan this week?     So, how can you stretch…

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