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August 11, 2015

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #136

Happy Tuesday, ya' all!  I hope your week is off to a great start!I'm really excited to see all of your diy projects, tips, recipes, decorating ideas,and whatever else amazing you have to link up this week!So.... let's get this party started-and don't forgetto check out my Sensational Sunday post for some of myfavorites from last week-and if you aren't followingour parties PINTEREST board-please do!  We pin all ofour favorites every week!Have fun-and share the love!Blessings and hugs,

Welcome to 


Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop 


where we come together to share and appreciate 


each others' best posts every week! 






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Published on August 11, 2015 16:10

August 9, 2015

Sensational Sunday Love Links!


Happy Sunday, ya all!  I hope you are enjoying a SENSATIONAL weekend doing
whatever it is that inspires you!
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Published on August 09, 2015 07:55

August 7, 2015

Antique Mirror Makeover!

 I know I shouldn't be wishing summer away.After all, I live in Minnesota, and it will be sub-zero temps herebefore we know it.But, with summer comes mold, pollen, and yes, thatspawn of the devil (for me anyway)-RAGWEED!
It's a good thing I work from home-and evenbetter that hubby has been away at training allweek-because my nose seriouslylook's like Rudolph the red nose reindeer!I'm not kidding folks!

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Published on August 07, 2015 10:26

August 4, 2015

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #135!


Hey, did we have fun last week!

Let's check out your favorites and then get ready to PARTY!!


Most Viewed How Food Can Affect Your Mental Health by My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life
Very Popular  Blog Income - Pillsbury by Mom ResourceA Month of School Lunch Ideas from Super Mommy ClubHeavens Hot Fudge by Heaven Smiling Above

Editor's Pick 5 Reasons To Love The Emily Ley Simplified Planner from Elemenopkids 
We are hosted on 16 blogs.Do you believe it?16 awesome blogs!
Love this party? Tweet it and it will grow! Simple guidelines...
Please follow our host and co-hosts in as many ways possible (social media links below) ♥PLEASE TWEET THIS PARTY !!!!  We want everyone to know about it!Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like, no giveaways, Etsy shops or blog parties please. You are welcome to share them in the comments, though.Visit three or more others. Let them know you've been there! Visit our FEATURES and comment, pin or share -- do what you can to bless them!When you are PINNING, please remember to do it from the original post. ♥Follow our Wonderful Wednesday PINTEREST board, if you'd like (below) ♥If you are new,  let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥And, thanks for joining us!

Saira from Mom Resource Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter  /  YouTube
Jaimi of The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide  Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  / Pinterest / Twitter
Tammy of My Life Abundant Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pi nterest  /  Twitter
Brittany of Mommy On Demand Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Kristen of Musings Of An Average MomBlog /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Erica of eLeMeNO-P Kids Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Heather of Real -The Kitchen and Beyond     Blog  /  Facebook  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Dawn of Spatulas on Parade Blog  Bloglovin ' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Heidi Jo of Simplee Thrifty Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Kim of 2JustByou Blog  /  Bloglovin  /  Facebook  /  Google+  Instagram  Pinterest  Twitter
Nicole and Susan of Flavors By Four Blo Bl o glovin  F ac ebook   Pinterest
Sinea of Ducks 'n a Row Blog  /  Bloglovin’ /   Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
Diane of Recipes For Our Daily Bread Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Carrie of A Mother’s Shadow Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
CD of CD's Country Living Blog  Bloglovin' Facebook  /  Google+  / Instagram Pinterest 
Cathy of A Peek Into My Paradise Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  Tumblr  /  Twitter


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Published on August 04, 2015 16:00

July 30, 2015

Like Mother-Like Daughter!

When my daughter, Mel, and son-in-law, Andy, announced a few monthsago that they were thinking of selling their townhouse and buyinga larger, detached single-family home, I can't say I was surprised!With a six month old baby-two cats and a dog,things were getting pretty darn tight in their 1200 square foottown home.But, what did surprise was when Mel advised me a monthor so later, that they had not only found their dream home,but that it was a fixer upper!Say what!  My daughter-who had vowed to NEVER, EVER buya home that required ANY work(thanks in part to me buying our home)was now doing just that!I won't lie-it took me a moment to respond because I had to pickmy jaw up off the floor first!
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Published on July 30, 2015 08:09

July 28, 2015

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #134!

Hello, everyone! I hope your week is going fabulously!It's been SUPER hot and muggy here in Minnesota,so I've been spending all of my 'free' time insideworking on a few projects!Speaking of projects-yesterday, I shared our kitchen island makeoverand I'm just so darn happy with the way it turned out that Ican't help but smile every time I'm in the kitchen!  Which is saying something-because our kitchen has been a work in progressfor months-but, at least now I have ONE space that isn't 'under construction'!I've also been testing out a few 'new' recipes and doing a few 'crafty' things,which I hope to share with you soon!But enough about me!  This party is all about YOU-and I can't wait to see what you link up thisweek!  I shared some of my favorites from last week'sparty on my Sensational Sunday Love Link's post-so be sure to checkthat out-and don't forget to stop by my FACEBOOK page, and our parties favorite'sPinterest boardthroughout tonight and tomorrow, because I'll be sharing as manyposts as I possibly can!!Blessings and hugs,


Welcome to our party!!!
Have you noticed that bloggers are great teachers?


We are! We teach others how to cook, bake, sew, craft, shop, save money, raise kids. We are teachers. And, one of the biggest areas we cover is teaching others how to blog and make money doing it!





This week's most viewed post is a lesson in making money online - making BIG money on a site that is oh so familiar to all of us - Amazon! Saira Perl shares how she made $45,000 in one year selling on Amazon ... and she gives lots of details so YOU can do it, too!









Most Viewed

make money online; earn money with Amazon


How I Made $45,000 Selling On Amazon by Mom Resource




And here are some other fabulous posts that were oh, so popular with our guests last week...



Very Popular




Pineapple Squares Recipes from Ann's Entitled Life

25 Make Ahead Back-To-School Breakfast Ideas from Second Chance To Dream

19 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes by Super Mommy Club




Editor's Picks




How To Fake a Clean House by Penny Pincher Jenny





ice tea


25 Refreshing Ice Tea Recipes from Two Cavaliers







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Thank you to our awesome party hosts!













Simple guidelines...
Please follow our host and co-hosts in as many ways possible (social media links below) ♥PLEASE TWEET THIS PARTY !!!!  We want everyone to know about it!Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like, no giveaways, Etsy shops or blog parties please. You are welcome to share them in the comments, though.Visit three or more others. Let them know you've been there! Visit our FEATURES and comment, pin or share -- do what you can to bless them!When you are PINNING, please remember to do it from the original post. ♥Follow our Wonderful Wednesday PINTEREST board, if you'd like (below) ♥If you are new,  let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥And, thanks for joining us!


Kristen of Musings Of An Average Mom

Blog /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Erica of eLeMeNO-P Kids

Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Heather of Real -The Kitchen and Beyond    

Blog  /  Facebook  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Dawn of Spatulas on Parade

Blog  Bloglovin ' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Heidi Jo of Simplee Thrifty

Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Kim of 2JustByou

Blog  /  Bloglovin  /  Facebook  /  Google+  Instagram  Pinterest  Twitter




Nicole and Susan of Flavors By Four

Blo Bl o glovin  F ac ebook   Pinterest





Sinea of Ducks 'n a Row

Blog  /  Bloglovin’ /   Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter




Diane of Recipes For Our Daily Bread

Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Carrie of A Mother’s Shadow

Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter




CD of CD's Country Living

Blog  Bloglovin' Facebook  /  Google+  / Instagram Pinterest 




Cathy of A Peek Into My Paradise

Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  Tumblr  /  Twitter




Tammy of My Life Abundant

Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pi nterest  /  Twitter




Brittany of Mommy On Demand

Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter




Jaimi of The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide

  Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest




Saira from Mom Resource

Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter  /  YouTube


















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Published on July 28, 2015 16:02

July 27, 2015

Kitchen Island Makeover!

 Our kitchen currently has VERY little counter space, soan island is a definite MUST HAVE! I purchased thisbuilder grade island when I first moved into our home-and ithas been a lifesaver ever since!

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Published on July 27, 2015 08:26

July 26, 2015

Sensational Sunday Love Links!

Happy Sunday, dear friends!
Today is the day that I reflect back on the past week-
praise our Good Lord for the blessings he's provided-
and spend time with loved ones.
It is also a day where I put together
a collection of all the things I've found in blogland
that have inspired me.
I hope you enjoy this week's
love links as much as I do.

1. Favorite DIY- Letter signs have been huge for quite some time-but making them yourself can sometimes be even more expensive than buying them!  Well, Sherry, from Savvy Apron found an inexpensive way-and I LOVE how realistic they turned out!!   2. Favorite Beverage- I'm always looking for fun-refreshing drinks to serve atat our family summer gatherings, and this Raspberry Grapefruit Mojito that Stacie, from Divine Lifestyle definitelyfits the bill!! 3. Favorite recipe-Marci, from My Heavenly Recipes has put togethera dessert that is definitely HEAVENLY-and one I'm goingto serve for our next family gathering!
4. Favorite room makeover- My mind (and heart) has definitely been on kitchen's latelyso when I saw Kris' makeover,  from Aurora Patina-I fell totally in love! The crisp white
cabinets-dark grout on the back splash and stainless steel appliances are simple
perfection. 5. Favorite Re-purpose- I'm drooling over Mallorie, from Repurposed Finds,update on a server-turned vintage vanity! Simply GORGEOUS!! 6. Favorite Tip- I absolutely ADORE hydrangeas, but it's not alwayseasy to keep them looking fresh for very long-and the only way I knew howto preserve them, was using hairspray!  UGH! What a smelly-sticky mess!
 But thanks to Karen, from Karen's up on the Hill, I no longer need to go through
 that nasty process!! This is a must see post for all you hydrangea lovers! Thank you to all who inspired me this week!
Have a SENSATIONAL Sunday-and come on back
tomorrow!  I'll be sharing the makeover for our builder
grade kitchen island!!
Blessings and hugs,
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Published on July 26, 2015 07:11

July 24, 2015

Peach Pie with Streusel Topping!

 Happy Friday!!! I had hoped to share our kitchen island makeover in today'spost, but unfortunately the BIGGEST change we madeto that project, couldn't be completed until last night.Since it was too late to take good photo's-I decided to postponethat post until Monday, and share a recipe my mom in lawgave me when we got together last week for my birthday!
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Published on July 24, 2015 06:45

July 21, 2015

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #133!

Hello, dear friends!  I hope you are all having a WONDERFUL week so far!If you follow me on Instagram- or checked out my Sensational Sunday Love Links post,you probably know that I am in the midst of anotherfurniture makeover!  I'm super excited about giving ourwell-used- but builder grade kitchen island a brand newlook!


  If all goes well I should be able to sharethe results with you by the end of the week!!For now-I am 'over the moon' excited to see you whatyou all have to share this week!!  Last week's partywas over the top-and it was really difficult to choosemy favorites-but I did-and you can a four of themin Sunday's post!  I'll be sharing this week's favorites on PINTEREST, Facebook, and Google+ tonightand tomorrow-and look for more love this coming Sunday! Let's PARTY!!Blessings and hugs,

Wow, what a fun party we had last week. More views than ever! Best foods, crafts, tips and ideas, too. And you are here with us this week to party once again! 

Yipee!

So, let's get right down to it. 

Here are the posts that you viewed the most and loved!

Most Viewed
Facebook; social media; blogging tips
How I Got Over 30,000 Shares On Just One FACEBOOK Post by Ducks 'n a Row




Very Popular

How To Make Money Blogging With Sverve from Musings Of An Average Mom5 Must Read Books For The Summer by Janine HuldieGluten Free Breakfast Muffins Recipe from Madamedeals

Editor's Choice fun kids cupcake ideas

Easy Lunchbox Ideas from Spaceshipes and Laserbeams

♥Thanks to our lovely blog hop HOST TEAM!



So... let the party begin!
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Tweet It and It Will Grow!
Simple guidelines...
Please follow our host and co-hosts in as many ways possible (social media links below) ♥PLEASE TWEET THIS PARTY !!!!  We want everyone to know about it!Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like, no giveaways, Etsy shops or blog parties please. You are welcome to share them in the comments, though.Visit three or more others. Let them know you've been there! Visit our FEATURES and comment, pin or share -- do what you can to bless them!When you are PINNING, please remember to do it from the original post. ♥Follow our Wonderful Wednesday PINTEREST board, if you'd like (below) ♥If you are new,  let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥And, thanks for joining us!
Sinea of Ducks 'n a Row Blog  /  Bloglovin’ /   Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
Diane of Recipes For Our Daily Bread Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Carrie of A Mother’s Shadow Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
CD of CD's Country Living Blog  Bloglovin' Facebook  /  Google+  / Instagram Pinterest 
Cathy of A Peek Into My Paradise Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  Tumblr  /  Twitter
Tammy of My Life Abundant Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pi nterest  /  Twitter
Brittany of Mommy On Demand Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Jaimi of The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide  Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest
Saira from Mom Resource Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter  /  YouTube
Kristen of Musings Of An Average MomBlog /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Erica of eLeMeNO-P Kids Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Heather of Real -The Kitchen and Beyond     Blog  /  Facebook  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Dawn of Spatulas on Parade Blog  Bloglovin ' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Heidi Jo of Simplee Thrifty Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Kim of 2JustByou Blog  /  Bloglovin  /  Facebook  /  Google+  Instagram  Pinterest  Twitter
Nicole and Susan of Flavors By Four Blo Bl o glovin  F ac ebook   Pinterest
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Published on July 21, 2015 16:02