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5 Reasons You Should Plan To Hang Out in the City of Mermaids

Finding a family-friendly city with minimal traffic that’s plum full of affordable adventurous family activities can be challenging.  Norfolk Virginia totally makes it easy! Initially, I was attracted to Norfolk with the notion of discovering more about the Naval base as my father was stationed there for part of his Navy career.  I had no […]

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ENTERTAIN Movies Recipes

Bal’s Banana Cardamom Creme Brulee #Recipe #FoodieFriday

One of my favorite dessert sensations is cracking through the caramelized top of a perfectly prepared creme brulee to scoop out the rich custard.  It’s simply satisfying and highly rewarding! I have yet to perfect the art of creme brulee, but my taste-buds certainly enjoy trying. Thanks to our friends at DreamWorks Pictures, we’re able […]

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Gluten Free NOURISH

Back To School with Bobo’s Gluten Free Vegan Oat Bars

I happen to love snacks.  Also love to find nutritious, wholesome, good-tasting snacks I can feel good about serving my kids.  And love that I’ve just discovered Bobo’s Oat Bars because they are all that and the bomb-diggity of delicious snacking! Bobo’s is a Boulder, Colorado-based brand that makes tasty natural and vegan snack bars […]

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Canning NOURISH Vegan

Garlic Dill Pickles Canning Recipe & Tips

The fresh snap and crunch of a pickle is my favorite sandwich companion.  My family and guests seem to agree as every year I find myself having to can more and more! There are oodles of great recipes and varieties for pickles, and while I certainly enjoy a sweet pickle, too, the savory and tang […]

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ENTERTAIN Technology

How Do You Honor Your Family Name? #Free Trial to Discover Your Ancestry

We see ourselves in pictures of the past, in facial features, stances, laughter and smiles. From moments we treasure to moments we have yet to discover, honoring your family can simply begin with a look. Special thanks to Ancestry.com for sponsoring today’s discussion. Who are we?  Where do we come from?  It’s a question many […]

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Spice Up Your #MeatlessMonday Dinner with Suddenly Grain Salad

We’re always looking for new, tasty recipe ideas for Meatless Monday and Suddenly Grain Salad is a welcome addition!  Special thanks to General Mills for providing free sample product, information and a gift card to help enhance our dinnertime! As a farm family, finding fresh vegetables and fruits is never a challenge for Meatless Mondays […]

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NOURISH

From Ice to Smiles in Less than 1 Minute | Waring Professional Snow Cone Maker

Despite the heat, young or old, snow cones have a way of bringing out silliness and smiles!  Thanks to Waring, we’re keeping our cool and creating many moments of merriment with the Waring Professional Snow Cone Maker. When the sun sizzled the sidewalks and the streets looked like shimmering black pools of obsidian, only one […]

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NOURISH Recipes

Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Smokehouse Bourbon Roast | Stubb’s Cookin’ Sauces

It’s always time barbecue and savory dishes around our farm!  As a Stubb’s Insider, I’m delighted to have the chance to dish up the new Stubb’s Cookin’ Sauces and share my thoughts with you. I don’t really need an excuse to use my slow cooker, it’s truly one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen. […]

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Disney ENTERTAIN Movies

Make Your Own Spy Kit & More | Muppets Most Wanted Family Movie Night

It’s time to get our fun family movie night started with Disney’s MUPPETS MOST WANTED! Special thanks to Disney for providing a copy of the movie to help facilitate our family fun!    When you are entering the world of international crime capers, a good disguise is in order!  In MUPPETS MOST WANTED, Constantine simply […]

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