Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” Week 38

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Tweet #wakeupwednesdaylinky     Welcome to the 38th week of  Wake Up Wednesday “Linky”      25 Blogs  –  1 Party &   Giveaway We are so excited to have you all party with us. Thank you so much to all those who … Continue reading

Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” Week 37

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Tweet #wakeupwednesdaylinky      Welcome to the 37th week of  Wake Up Wednesday “Linky”    24 Blogs  –  1 Party &   Giveaway We are so excited to have you all party with us. Thank you so much to all those who participate … Continue reading

Wake Up Wednesday Linky Week #32

              
 Welcome to the 32nd week of Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” 
 
25 Blogs  –  1 Party
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We are so excited to have you all party with us.
Thank you so much to all those who participate in our party.
Last week we had  427 awesome linkups!   
 
 Wake Up and be happy, get excited and have fun with us! 
We want to be inspired, entertained, laugh and have a good time!
 
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Using Yard Sale and Auction Dishes to set the Table

from Penny’s Vintage Home

I have a special table set for our lunch today using some of the new pieces I found at the auction and yard sales over the week end.    

BIRCHBOX AUGUST 2014

from Busy Being Jen

August’s box had some really great products.  The first was Whish Shave Crave that is a shaving cream with the scent of grapefruit.  Really nice!  There was also a citrus-y smelling cologne by Harvey Prince called Ageless

 

Fall Potpourri

I planted sunflowers in our garden for the first time this summer and they have made a wonderful addition to our garden.     I have dried some of the larger flowers to use in a fall wreath.

Trash to Treasure: Bar Car Edition

from Oh, the Fun…

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We all know that bar carts are all the rage right now and who’s surprised? Not I- even if you don’t want to use them to house alcoholic beverages, how can you not be a fan of a bit of extra storage that you can move around?!

 

Mini Blueberry Cups

mini blueberry cups

This is a migraine safe recipe, a sugar free recipe and a dairy free recipe. 
But it is not taste free, its really yummy! If I do say so myself, giggle.
 

 

No Drip Ice Cream Cones

from Lou Lou Girls

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This is so simple but messy! It’s definitely worth the mess.

Here’s why PicMonkey is a blogger’s best friend!

from Just A Touch of Crazy

So it’s pretty understandable why PicMonkey is a blogger’s best friend.  And one of the most fabulous things of all:  lots of the features are FREE.
 
 

How to Make a Simple Fall Centerpiece

from About A Mom

How to Make a Simple Fall Centerpiece - About A Mom
There are two things that I love — having fresh flowers on the table and decorating for Fall. My home probably gets more decked out for Fall and Thanksgiving season than it does for the Christmas holiday.
 

 

10 Back to School Tips for Moms

from The Organized Dream

 

Loving our kids too much – home vs. daycare

from Mommy Lives Clean

Can loving our kids so much be harmful to their future?
I hold the belief that a parent can never love their child too much.
 

Zucchini Parmesan Bites

from Allspice and Nutmeg

www.allspiceandnutmeg.com/zucchiniparmesanbites

Zucchini parmesan bites – thin sliced zucchini, parmesan, onions, and eggs.  

This is a great recipe for using up zucchini from the garden bounty. 

 

Blogging 101: Building Bloggy Relationships Part 1 from Titi Crafty

Blogging 101: Building Bloggy Relationships Part 1.

I’m not posting this as an expert {I’m not even close} but I do want to share with you all the things I’ve done intuitively or learned that have worked for me on my way making connections, friends or any kind of relationships.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

from Natural Chow

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas | Natural Chow | http://naturalchow.com

If you had told me two years ago I would be sharing a recipe where the star is beans, I would probably laugh. I was never really one to enjoy eating beans.

 

{cuffed pillowcase tutorial}

Front: 20″ x 23″ (solid pink) 

Wide Cuff: 20″ x 13″ (Green polka dot) 

Narrow Cuff: 20″ x 2-1/2″ (Orange Flower/Paisley) 

Back: 20″ x 35-1/2″ (Orange Flower/Paisley) 

 

Make Your Own {Non-Processed} Stevia Extract

 essential oil dropper, liquid extract, homemade, natural, green, no-side-effect, glycosides, sweetener, cooking, sweet tea, dried herb, Bulk Herb Store, DIY,

Quite honestly, I’ve never felt good about the perfectly white, flowable, processed stevia products out there.


 

 

 

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    This Momma’s Meandering Mondays Week #62

    Welcome one and all to This Momma’s Meandering Mondays #62 and I want to offer a great, big thank you in advance to all of you who link up with us! It has been a great honor and blessing to a a Guest Host this past month with Stacey from This Momma’s Ramblings. Thank you Stacey from the bottom of my heart, I have met so many new blogging friends, and I have learned so much that it is beyond amazing how I feel.

     

    Week #62 This Momma’s Meandering Mondays

    Now…let’s get the party started and come on in and join the fun by linking up your favorite posts! We had an absolutely awesome week last week! Share the fun and make some new friends, find a new yummy treat, or find a wonderful new craft idea to make. This is a great way to grow in your friendships! But before we start this party…Grab a badge!

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    Today, I would like to now give a warm Meandering Mondays welcome to our new co-host for the month of September…Victoria from Giveaways 4 Mom!

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    Victoria is the owner of Giveaways 4 Mom. She is a full time work at home mom of three young boys. She started Giveaways 4 Mom to show moms that they could indeed win online giveaways and over the years, it has evolved into so much more. In her free time, she loves taking her boys to events and amusement parks.

    This will be the last week for our co-host for the month of August, so be sure to stop by to read the wonderful guest post that she did, just click on the link below…Welcome Miranda from Grace and Gravy!

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    Miranda is the author behind the blog GraceandGravy with a side of life! She is a Crunchy, Country Mama giving her look on a Homemade Life of Homeschool, Good Eats, (Mis) Adventures, and Living Grace-Filled Everyday! Miranda resides in Arkansas with her sweet husby William that she has been married to for 15 years and a homeschool mama to kiddos Keegan and Lindy. She loves her four-legged, fur babies and they make her life complete. Miranda is passionate about blogging, reading, crafting, cooking, planning/decorating, and learning to be a more self-suf​ficient Homesteader.

    Here is a wonderful guest post that she contributed to my site a couple of weeks ago, called, “Ten Things I Want My Children to Know About Me“! Such an amazing post from the heart!

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    Miranda’s favorite post came from Ten at the Table with the post “Stromboli Step by Step!”
    Saying, ” I am such a bread lover and enjoy any type of pizza/sandwich style food. This recipe is so doable especially in a hurry!”
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    Natasha’s favorite post came from Jayhawk Mommy with the post “Teaching My Toddlers Manners!”
    Saying, “I am a stickler on manners with my son. It is very important to me that he is a mannerable young man – making sure he says Thank You, Yes please, You’re welcome, Bless you, etc. I definitely see that there is a lack of children being polite and mannerable, and growing up that was such an important factor with my grandparents and parents. Therefore, I want to encourage my son to do the same. Thanks for sharing this great post!”
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    My favorite post came from Jayhawk Mommy with the post “Teaching My Toddlers Manners!”
    What a wonderful post! I see so many children that have long since passed the toddler stage, with absolutely no manners and no respect, and it saddens me greatly for the state of future generations. It makes me feel so wonderful, when my own children at 12, 14, & 21, still use the manners and respect that they have been taught since birth. Thank you so much for sharing!
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    Wake up wednesday Linky #31

       
    Welcome to the 31th week of Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” 
     
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    adding nailhead trim to a wood table

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    When furnishing our garage turned family room, I knew I wanted a round table with some chairs in there.  This way the room could double as extra dining space as well, or as desk space.  I had my eye on the Weston Crank Bistro table from Arhaus furniture for a while.

    Painting Metal Chairs with Chalk Paint

    Chalk Painted Metal Chairs
    I am not sure where I got them, but they have been painted many colors…here, you see them blue, with little red peaking through, with just a touch of rust too..beauties I tell you, beauties in the rough!
    This idea for a poncho shirt has been swimming around in my brain for a while. I have a shirt from Charlotte Russe that is similar to these, but is not as long as I would like it to be. I looked at the basic construction of that shirt to come up with my plan for making these.  They are easy and fast to make, and oh-so versatile. I could see them with a cardigan over or a long sleeve under in the fall and winter. Enjoy!

    Slow Cooker: Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    This is hands down the best thing I have ever made in our married lives. I’m pretty sure my husband loved it more than anything else I have made. He is so sweet he will never say anything. But honestly try this out, it is delicious and super easy to make!!
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    This is a picture of my sweet grand-daughter Emmaline after she experienced
     eating peas for the first time:
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    Remember this DIY Chain and Pearl Necklace I posted yesterday? Well, someone requested that I make her one. And I did. And it was awesome.
     
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    Today I’m sharing a fantastic flower box with you. On Saturday my niece Laura was married. Her wonderful reception was at a vineyard here in Connecticut.
    It was held outside under a tent, that was exquisitely decorated! The weather was perfect for the occasion. It felt like an early fall evening. Everything was beautiful, especially the bride!
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    Natural Way Organics creates all-natural, organic products for hygiene and other purposes around the house. Not only can you safely wash your hair and entire body with Olive Oil Castile Soap.
    Waiting for him to ask for my number.

    Waiting for him to use it.

    Waiting for him to ask me out on a date.

    Waiting for him to confirm said date.

    Waiting for him to pick me up for said date.

    Lemon Brownies 7
    I love getting a bag of lemons given to me, our wee tree is getting there but only have 3 lemons from it so far! The next decision is what to make with them. A few months ago Pinterest was full of Lemon Brownie recipes, I was intrigued – I am a little slow on the uptake but I finally made them today and they are delicious! Lovely lemony smell filling the house and a lovely fresh alternative to our decadent chocolate brownie you will find elsewhere on my blog.
    Years ago I found this awesome wood caddy at an antique store. It was stained a dark wood & I refinished it in burgundy to go in my guest bathroom to hold magazines. 
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    Alabama heat is no joke! It has felt like spring for most of the summer, but now that the true to
     form humidity and soaring temperatures are coming to fruition, it’s the perfect time to 
    showcase my Favorite Summer Makeup. These products have been my saving grace this summer for some color and to cover any unwanted blemishes.
    Hello my lovely friends, today lets climb one more step on sewing ladder and make a Tote bag with faux leather base. Are you as excited as I am? Then, lets do it!!! This post looks too lengthy because of explanation, but trust me its super simple to sew it.
    You go one morning to check the garden for any ripe produce. There’s a zucchini there that is still a bit puny, but should be ready by the next day. You forget to check in the morning, but remember and look after dinner. It has gone from the size of a hot-dog to the size of your arm in less than 2 days! Yikes! What are you going to do with all that zucchini?!
     
     
    Plum Tart
    I had peaches on my shopping list, because it is peach season. However, the ones I found did not look fresh or ripe, and had no smell to them. I am not sure what that is all about, but like a store-bought tomatoes there was no flavor. So what to do? I went through the market sniffing fruit. The plums I could smell and looked inviting so I brought home enough make a plum tart.
    The Best Homemade Café Frappé Recipe – Low-Sugar, Rich & Creamy! | Roxy's Kitchen With five minutes and five ingredients you can make your own! #summer #drinks #icedcoffee #lowsugar
    I’ve said this before, I’m not a big fan of coffee – with one exception though, frappes! They were very popular during my high school years back home in Romania (15 years ago!), especially during the summer time. This is when I pretty much fell in love with this delicious iced coffee drink. 

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    This Momma’s Meandering Mondays #61

    Welcome one and all to This Momma’s Meandering Mondays 61 and I want to offer a great, big thank you in advance to all of you who link up with us!

    Now…let’s get the party started and come on in and join the fun by linking up your favorite posts! We had an absolutely awesome week last week! Share the fun and make some new friends, find a new yummy treat, or find a wonderful new craft idea to make. This is a great way to grow in your friendships! But before we start this party…Grab a badge!

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    Please join me in welcoming our new co-host for the month of August…Miranda from Grace and Gravy!

    Miranda is the author behind the blog GraceandGravy with a side of life! She is a Crunchy, Country Mama giving her look on a Homemade Life of Homeschool, Good Eats, (Mis) Adventures, and Living Grace-Filled Everyday! Miranda resides in Arkansas with her sweet husby William that she has been married to for 15 years and a homeschool mama to kiddos Keegan and Lindy. She loves her four-legged, fur babies and they make her life complete. Miranda is passionate about blogging, reading, crafting, cooking, planning/decorating, and learning to be a more self-suf​ficient Homesteader.

    Here is a wonderful guest post that she contributed to my site last week called, “Ten Things I Want My Children to Know About Me“! Such an amazing post from the heart!

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    Now stop in and say howdy to my linky party partners in fun…

    The wonderful Jessica from The Wondering Brain and Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures.

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    Miranda’s favorite post came from Mom Fever with the post “How to Give Your Tea Table an English Look!”
    Saying, “I would love to own a Tea Room in the future, and I am in love with all things English Tea! Thank you for this post. Great inspiration!”
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    Jessica’s favorite post came from Giveaways 4 Mom with the post “5 Tips for Getting Rid of Excess Baby Weight!”
    Saying, “It’s been three years and I am still trying to lose the baby weight! LOL! Seriously though, I am back on a regimen after medical clearance from my doc so these tips are good starter points. I especially liked #2. Believe it or not, no matter how busy you are, you can incorporate a workout somehow. Have you danced with your vacuum? Awesome workout, if I do say so myself!”
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    Natasha’s favorite post came from Jayhawk Mommy with the post “Mommy Needs A Time Out!”
    Saying, “Oh wow! I can completely sympathize with Denise on this post. It’s amazing what a 3-year old will put you through, and not even show a care in the world. I’m glad that Denise was able to get a drink to take the edge off for the night – it really does wonders! Great post!!”
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    My favorite post came from Jayhawk Mommy with the post “Mommy Needs A Time Out!”
    This is amazing and I can so relate to Denise with this one! Even though mine are now teenagers, there are still days that I need and dream of a break, between homeschooling, gardening, mowing, laundry, dishes, etc. While I don’t mind being homebound, there is a tiny part of me that misses going to work, because it took me away from the day to day responsibilities. But even going to work was never a real break, because all of the house duties were there as well as work! Great post!
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    Congratulations to all of you amazing and wonderful linkers! Don’t forget to grab and display our “Featured” badge!

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    Now let’s get this party started!

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    Feel free to “meander” by some fellow bloggers and find a new recipe to make for the family, a helpful blogging tip, a funny story to read, and best of all a new friend to make! There are really no rules to follow, only some suggestions to keep in mind…because we are all to enjoy the friendships that come along by doing these few simple and wonderful things…

    1. Link up your favorite post…a story, a recipe, a photo, or a helpful tip…As many as you want, that’s right as many as you want!!!!

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    This Momma’s Meandering Monday’s #60

    Welcome one and all to This Momma’s Meandering Mondays 60 and I want to offer a great, big thank you in advance to all of you who link up with us!

    Now…let’s get the party started and come on in and join the fun by linking up your favorite posts! We had an absolutely awesome week last week! Share the fun and make some new friends, find a new yummy treat, or find a wonderful new craft idea to make. This is a great way to grow in your friendships! But before we start this party…Grab a badge!

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    blog profile pic Miranda

    Please join me in welcoming our new co-host for the month of August…Miranda from Grace and Gravy!

    Miranda is the author behind the blog GraceandGravy with a side of life! She is a Crunchy, Country Mama giving her look on a Homemade Life of Homeschool, Good Eats, (Mis) Adventures, and Living Grace-Filled Everyday! Miranda resides in Arkansas with her sweet husby William that she has been married to for 15 years and a homeschool mama to kiddos Keegan and Lindy. She loves her four-legged, fur babies and they make her life complete. Miranda is passionate about blogging, reading, crafting, cooking, planning/decorating, and learning to be a more self-suf​ficient Homesteader.

    Here is a wonderful guest post that she contributed to my site last week called, “Ten Things I Want My Children to Know About Me“! Such an amazing post from the heart!

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    Now stop in and say howdy to my linky party partners in fun…

    The wonderful Jessica from The Wondering Brain and Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures.

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    Miranda’s favorite post came from Life As I Know It with the post “Weekending!”
    Saying, “I like this post because I love getting away for the weekend. I love family time and relaxation. Those are the best vacations or staycations.”
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    Jessica’s favorite post came from Giveaways 4 Mom with the post “5 Reasons Age Three is Worse Than Age 2!”
    Saying, “As a mom who has a 3 year old, I wholeheartedly agree! The most definite agreement is demanding. Now that my son is talking more his favorite words are “I want” and if he doesn’t get what he wants the terror screams happen! Boy oh boy! LOL!”
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    Natasha’s favorite post came from Just A Touch of Crazy with the post “5 Tips for Reading with A Kid Who Hates to Read!”
    Saying, “I have been very fortunate to have a child that loves to read. However, if he didn’t enjoy reading, I would probably take advantage of these tips. Great post!”
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    My favorite post came from Organized Chaos with the post “What Makes Women Feel Beautiful!”
    Such a beautiful post! Because of a great deal of negativity towards me, during my growing up years, it took me a long while to realize that I was beautiful on the inside, where it counts the most! I also realized that it is my husband and my kids who make me feel the most beautiful. When my kids tell me that I am the best mommy ever or when they come and tell me those things that have likely added to my gray hairs, I truly feel beautiful, because I know that they have complete trust in me.
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    Congratulations to all of you amazing and wonderful linkers! Don’t forget to grab and display our “Featured” badge!

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    Thank you to all of you who joined us last week!

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    I am looking for September co-hosts for This Momma’s Meandering Mondays? If interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. I would love to have you along for the ride! You can also check out my sponsor page for more info.

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    Wake Up Wednesday Linky Week #29

     

                   
    Welcome to the 29th week of Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” 
     
    32 Blogs  –  1 Party
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    Gourmet S'mores
    Another chocolate recipe; no one is more surprised than I am, but when you find a fun recipe it needs to be memorized. It is really easy. Easy is my favorite kind of recipe. Since I can’t eat graham crackers or chocolate (they both contain soy), I felt compelled to write about my workaround. This recipe uses cocoa powder and I substituted gingersnaps for the graham cracker. I think they should be called Gourmet S’mores.
     
     

    Tags Galore!

    Mixed Media Tags, vintage ephemera, Faber Castell Pitt brush pen
    I added some vintage inspired ephemera to each tag with gel medium and highlighted them with either a charcoal pencil or a black Faber Castell Big Brush.
     
     
    Doing Good: A Seed Grows in Columbus - An Organic, Urban Garden Feeds a Community's Growth
    There is nothing more powerful than a woman on a mission.
     
     
    Great resource if you're trying the 3 Day Potty Training Method with your toddler!
    I’ve been kind of a skeptic of the “3-day Potty Training” methods everybody posts on Pinterest.  I mean really, who believes that you can undo a lifetime of diaper use in less than a week?  Well, it turns out that toddlers are smart cookies.
     
     

    10 Family Dinners That Start with Ground Beef

    10 Family Friendly Ground Beef Recipes
    If you have a large family or a big group coming over for dinner, you might set right to work cooking up recipes for tacos or making up some hamburger patties. But, what if it’s just you and your small family of 4? What then? You need an action plan and a bunch of family-friendly beef recipes!
     
     
    20 Tips for Preparing Your Child to Start School - http://ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com #startingschool #backtoschool
    Dealing with the emotions of starting school (kiddies and parents!)
     
     
    The other day one of my kids brought a paper snowflake from school.  They learned how to make these at school in one of their art classes.Then I remembered making these as kid myself. We used to make a bunch of these and glue them to a string to make a garland/bunting to decorate the house
     
     
    How to Reupholster a Dining Chair Seat + Dumpster Chair Reveal // Budget Girl --- My first try at reupholstering anything. It turned out so much nicer than I imagined! #chair #dining #reupholster #upholstery #decor #furniture
    Remember my dumpster chair? I finally finished it! Are you ready? 
     

    DIY Ribbon Organizer Tote

    This ribbon organizer tote is easy to make, inexpensive and stackable. I contemplated other storage methods that involved affixing the ribbon spools to a stationary rack, (wall-mounted, etc.) but opted for the flexibility of being able to store and use the ribbon in a variety of locations with this system. 
     
     
    I love DIY projects as much as the next gal, but I hardly ever have a few good free hours to devote to getting all the supplies together and completing the project and making a good old mess.  I wish I did but I just don’t.  So when this DIY project popped into my head I knew it was just for me-cute, fun, simple and quick!!  
     
     
    Raspberry and Mint Scented Water
    We all know the importance of hydrating ourselves, but do you actually do it?  I know I don’t!  Water is so blah tasting, so why not spruce it up by infusing it with fruits and veggies.  I figured I would give it a try and if  nothing else, my kids would enjoy it.  Besides it looks so pretty, doesn’t it–kinda makes you want to drink it.  Here are 10 hydrating infused water recipes that look tasty and easy to do.
     
     
    Eggplant Rollitini Pasta & Fruit Punch in a Pinch
    Take a break this summer and make it a summer night in with this phenomenal dinner and cocktail combo that we’re sharing with you today.  We all need a new recipe from time to time, and I can tell you that I for one am always up for trying a new girlie drink!
     

    If You Can Color in a Coloring Book, You Can Paint

    Painting is so much fun. I think you’ll enjoy it too. Tole painting allows you to create really 

    beautiful and unique things for your home and makes wonderful gifts for friends and family. So grab your surface, your patterns, your paint and your brushes and lets begin this adventure together!

     
     

     

     

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      This Momma’s Meandering Mondays #59

      Welcome one and all to This Momma’s Meandering Mondays 59 and I want to offer a great, big thank you in advance to all of you who link up with us!

      Now…let’s get the party started and come on in and join the fun by linking up your favorite posts! We had an absolutely awesome week last week! Share the fun and make some new friends, find a new yummy treat, or find a wonderful new craft idea to make. This is a great way to grow in your friendships! But before we start this party…Grab a badge!

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      Please join me in welcoming our new co-host for the month of August…Miranda from Grace and Gravy!

      Miranda is the author behind the blog GraceandGravy with a side of life! She is a Crunchy, Country Mama giving her look on a Homemade Life of Homeschool, Good Eats, (Mis) Adventures, and Living Grace-Filled Everyday! Miranda resides in Arkansas with her sweet husby William that she has been married to for 15 years and a homeschool mama to kiddos Keegan and Lindy. She loves her four-legged, fur babies and they make her life complete. Miranda is passionate about blogging, reading, crafting, cooking, planning/decorating, and learning to be a more self-suf​ficient Homesteader.

      Here is a wonderful guest post that she contributed to my site last week called, “Ten Things I Want My Children to Know About Me“! Such an amazing post from the heart!

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      Now stop in and say howdy to my linky party partners in fun…

       

      The wonderful Jessica from The Wondering Brain and Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures.

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      Grab a badge and join the party!

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      Saying, “I chose this post for my favorite this week because my furbabies are not just pets, they are family. I loved how she acknowledged Leaf as her first baby. And how she explains how well he does with the children.
      After losing on of my furbabies this week to the Rainbow Bridge, this post makes me remember to make that time for our pets. They need our love and attention as well.”
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      Jessica’s favorite post came from Crazily Normal with the post “Our First Baby!”
      Saying, ” I have a soft spot for doggies and this one took the cake :). My hubby and I have a red nose pit bull who is such a gentle soul. No matter what, our red nose pit bull is the “first” child. Thanks for sharing the heartfelt post!”
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      Natasha’s favorite post came from Giveaways 4 Mom with the post “5 Things Not to Say to a Large Family!”
      Saying, “Some people are unknowingly insensitive and ask completely inappropriate questions. However, they mean no harm. Unfortunately, people are still affected. Lesson learned: Be careful what you say.”
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      My favorite post came from Re-Do It Yourself Inspirations with the post “Solar Lights: Cutting the Chord!”
      What a wonderful idea! I love the lamps that were chosen, to make such unique pieces. You can find so many types, styles, and sizes of lamps to make something different each time and even better, such a wonderful way to accent without killing that hideous power bill! LOL! Thank you so much for sharing!
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      Congratulations to all of you amazing and wonderful linkers! Don’t forget to grab and display our “Featured” badge!

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      I am looking for August co-hosts for This Momma’s Meandering Mondays? If interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. I would love to have you along for the ride! You can also check out my sponsor page for more info.

      Now let’s get this party started!

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      Remember everyone enjoys a little comment love!

      Feel free to “meander” by some fellow bloggers and find a new recipe to make for the family, a helpful blogging tip, a funny story to read, and best of all a new friend to make! There are really no rules to follow, only some suggestions to keep in mind…because we are all to enjoy the friendships that come along by doing these few simple and wonderful things…

      1. Link up your favorite post…a story, a recipe, a photo, or a helpful tip…As many as you want, that’s right as many as you want!!!!

      2. Please follow our Host’s

      3. Find some new friends to follow, friendships are what it’s all about!

      4. Be sure to leave some comment love, to get it in return.

      5. Grab our badge and display on your blog, sharing the love is what it’s all about.

      Meander through the links and make some new friends, find some amazing and useful tips, and maybe even a new treat to try!

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