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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Wake Up Wednesday!

Welcome to this week's Wake Up Wednesday! Last week we had so many exciting and wonderful posts.  It was awesome! We appreciate all of you who joined in the party. I can't wait to see all of the fabulous ideas you share this week. Come and join the party!!






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Monday, June 15, 2015

Turn It Up Tuesday

Welcome to this week's Turn It Up Tuesday!! Just when I think your posts could not get any better, last week came along. There was something for everyone. Check out all of the featured posts below. You will be amazed at all of the great ideas. I can't wait to see what you will be sharing this week.

Welcome to another week here at Turn It Up Tuesday - our 91st week to be exact! We're celebrating Father's Day this week, and we're happy to celebrate the fathers (and father-figures) out there this week! And with Father's Day falling on the 1st official Day of Summer, we hope all of you amazing fathers out there get to enjoy a day full of sun and fun!
Happy Father's Day

Chain Linky CLIMB

I am always so  thrilled to be the co-host for the Chain Linky CLIMB. As a month long Networking blog, I get to meet so many wonderful bloggers and enjoy all of the great post you come up with each month. They are just awesome. I can't wait to see what you will be sharing this week. Come and join the party as we help each other grow.




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Sunday, June 14, 2015

Globe Light as Path Light Cover

Old globe lights make great path light covers. Instead of having ordinary path lights at night, I thought I would make something a little more exciting. How about this for a path light?
globe light cover for solar light


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Keeping the brain focused!

Few things are more unnerving than the memory lapses most of us experience as we grow older. Younger people forget things all the time, of course, but for those of us getting older, these lapses  call up the threat of permanent memory loss. 

So what can we do to help our brain? There are many supplements that can aid in helping improve memory. Many herbs, vitamins and fish oil have been promoted to help improve memory. One such supplement on the market is HCF  - happy, calm and focused. 


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" Party

What time is it? It's time for Wake Up Wednesday! It is truly amazing that you can come up with such fabulous posts each week, and last week was no exception. Great ideas, recipes, projects and so much more. I can't wait to see what you have for us this week. Come join the party.




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Have you entered the Fun In The Sun Summer Giveaway ?

The Fun In The Sun Summer Giveaway is still going on and we hope that you have submitted your entry to win - $450 in cash. I am sure you can put that money to good use. Stop by and sign up.


Angel from Sew Crafty Angel asked a few of her 
bloggy friends to join together to bring you the 
Fun In The Sun Summer Giveaway 
Happy Summer everyone
You could win $450 in Paypal Cash 
So get your entry in!


 

Monday, June 8, 2015

Turn It Up Tuesday # 90

What a great week we had last week. So many fabulous posts. You guys really rock! I can hardly wait to see what you post this week. Thanks to each of you for making it special.

Welcome to the 90th week here at Turn It Up Tuesday! Last week, we had an awesome time on Turn It Up Tuesday with 258 links - another amazing week! We'd like to thank each and every one of you for making every week so amazing! Keep sharing your amazing posts with us here on Turn It Up Tuesday!
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Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!

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Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

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Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma's Ramblings | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from April Noelle | Jillian from Baby Doodah | Tina from The Happy Creations | Tiffany from MrsTeeLoveLifeLaughter | Cindy from Mom Maven | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Kelly from Making-More | Silvie from My Silly Little Gang | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Yolanda from That's Mashed Up | Tenns from Bliss & Faith | Kimberly from Being a Wordsmith | Nancy from Afro-Chic Mompreneur | Rose from What Rose Knows | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly | Kelly from Mum-bo-Jumbo | Elaine from Ramblings of a Bad Domestic Goddess | Zografia from Bisozozo | Latisha from Ask Latisha | Ginger from Does Your Sister Have Normal Hair | Free from Couponin Diva | Kori from Just Another Mom | Minnie from The Country Cooking Queen's Weight loss and healthy eathing blog | Amy from Confessions of a Ninja Mom

And welcome our awesome guest hosts for June!

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Beverly from Eclectic Red Barn | Sofia from Fun with a Message | Dawn from Pretty Shabby UK | Heidi from Heidi's Wanderings

Interested in being a guest host for the month or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly guest hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

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Ginger chose Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream – No Machine Required! from Study at Home Mama. "This looks delicious and so great that you don't have to have a machine to do it."
Tina also chose this post. "What a yummy recipe. So easy to make, looks amazing. Perfect for a hot summer. Thanks for sharing."
This post also received the most clicks.
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Ginger chose Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The (mis)adventures of a "Born Again" Farm Girl. "This recipe reminds me of being a kid. We would get something like this at lunch in elementary school and I loved them! I am excited to recreate that treat with this recipe!"
Kori also chose this post. "I chose this one because I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate and this recipe sounds delicious."
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Kori chose Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars from Typically Simple. "I chose this one because I have a sweet tooth for anything snickerdoodle. I love this flavor combination and usually only make Snickerdoodles at the holiday time."
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Kelly chose Painted Vintage Books from H2O Bungalow. "This project is such a pretty way to jazz up old books for the coffee table - I love them! I think this would also work well to personalise hardcover notebooks to use as gifts."
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Kelly chose Your Feelings Are Showing from our very own Tiffany from MrsTeeLoveLifeLaughter. "This is something that although I know I do - show my feelings even when in situations I would rather not. I had never seriously stopped to consider how and why. Sometimes I don't know how to express myself by remaining composed. This post has given me some serious insight on how I show my feelings."
Natasha also chose this post. "I have always had trouble expressing and managing my emotions. I can completely relate to this post about addressing my emotions. Great post!"
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Jillian chose What It's Really Like to Be A Stay At Home Mom from Fun Money Mom. "I chose this post because I became a WAHM about 3 months ago, and had similar notions as Lisa. I thought I'd have all this extra time to do all these extra projects - and I'm realizing now, how far from the truth that is. Still, I wouldn't change it for the world!"
Stacey also chose this post. "What an amazing post! So often, I think, my dear hubby thinks that all I do all day is sit and watch soap operas and eat bon bons! Of course it could not be farther from the truth, because my days are filled with home schooling, mowing the lawn, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and all of the other things that it takes to keep the household going. Thanks so much for sharing!"
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Jillian chose Olive Garden Copycat Peach Tea Recipe from Best of Long Island and Central Florida. "I chose this post because I absolutely adore peach iced tea, but haven't found a recipe...UNTIL NOW! Can't wait to make this one, this summer!"
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Amy chose Eggless Choc Chip Cookie Dough from Treat Yourself Sweeter. "I love this idea of taking old tattered books and turning them in to painted vintage books to decorate the house. Not only do the books look so cute but it also turns something junkie into something useful!"
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Amy chose S'Mores Campfire Cones from Frugal Coupon Living. "I love this idea of taking old tattered books and turning them in to painted vintage books to decorate the house. Not only do the books look so cute but it also turns something junkie into something useful!"
Cindy also chose this post. "I may be making these for Father's Day instead of the regular old fashioned S'mores I had planned. I adore S'mores and this is a great twist on a classic treat."
Stacey also chose this post. "Oh my! Yummy! S'mores are one of the kids' and I's favorite summertime treats and these look so amazing and easy that they may become a year round treat! Thank you so much for sharing!"
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Cindy chose Summer Water Bottle Holder Tutorial from Keeping It Real. "I need several of these, preferably insulated. Unfortunately I don't have access to a sewing machine. These would come in very handy since I carry my water bottles with me everywhere I go!"
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Bev chose 10 Unusual Uses for Salt from Simply Shellie. "I loved all the uses for salt that I didn't know about and it is all natural."
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Bev chose Colored Spaghetti Sensory Activity from Tulips & Orchids. "Loved this activity for kids. So many learning uses for this activity."
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Tina chose DIY Built In Bench Tutorial from View from the Fridge. "What a beautiful transformation. I love this DIY. I would love to make something similar. Thanks for sharing."
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Mari chose Grilled Vegetable Kabobs from Divas Run for Bling. "I loved Heather's healthy treat. Great way to incorporate veggies in your life. Great grilling try's for sure."
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Mari chose Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Whip Cream from A Sprinkle of This and That. "I am all up for grilling as much as possible in the summer, even in an apt. I use my Gorge Foreman grill, Christine's sweat treat is a must try."
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Natasha chose Best Practices for Posting to Instagram from our very own Tenns from Bliss & Faith. "Instagram is one of those social media platforms that I use regularly; however, I haven't really taken the time to learn how to use more effectively. Thanks for the great post, Tenns!"
Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I'm sure they'd all appreciate it!
If you were featured above, feel free to share the badge below with pride on your blog or website!
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And the Best of the Best is...

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Show some love to our Best of the Best bloggers this week!!!!
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So now that you've met our Sponsor for the month, our hosts and guest hosts, our Featured, and the Best of the Best, ,

let's get started!

- Show some love to your hosts and co-hosts simply by following them on social media and leaving a comment so they can follow you back. - Link up as many posts as you'd like! The more, the merrier! - Check out some of the other posts and make some new friends! - Grab the button below and showcase on your sidebar! Invite your fellow bloggers to join the fun!
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Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured or become the Best of the Best on Turn It Up Tuesday! We will feature the favorite posts each week! **Disclaimer: Adding your link to this link party gives permission to Epic Mommy Adventures, along with co-hosts, guest hosts, and participants of Turn It Up Tuesday, to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features, roundups, etc. with an explicit link back to the original source.**
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Easy Mango Cream Cheese Danish

As many of you know, I have two mango trees. The mangoes are coming fast and furious. I have made so many things with mangoes, that when my husband comes home from work he says, "what are we having with our mangoes tonight?"

Mango Cream Cheese Danish

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party

Happy Wednesday my blogger friends. It is time for Wake Up Wednesday. You were very busy last week providing some awesome recipes, projects, new ideas and so much more. Whew! I was exhausted just seeing all of your posts. I am sure this week will be even better. Come join the fun!

 



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Monday, June 1, 2015

Turn It Up Tuesday # 89

Welcome to Turn It Up Tuesday #89. I am so excited to be a guest host for the month of June. What an exciting opportunity to share with so many blogger friends and be a part of this month's parties. I am looking forward to seeing all of your creative posts. You give me so much inspiration! Can't wait to see what you have been working on this week.

Welcome to the 89th week here at Turn It Up Tuesday! Last week, we had an awesome time on Turn It Up Tuesday with 353 links - another amazing week! We'd like to thank each and every one of you for making every week so amazing! Keep sharing your amazing posts with us here on Turn It Up Tuesday!

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Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Do you want a hutch?

We came back from our other house today and unpacked as usual. I was putting some things away when my neighbor knocked on my door. She had a hutch that she was putting out for bulk pickup and wondered if I wanted it. Now if you follow me, you know that each month we have "bulk pickup". This is where you can put out anything and they will pick it up. 
hutch for free


Fun In The Sun Summer Giveaway

Summer is here and the time is right to win some cash. Join me and Angel from Sew Crafty Angel to win $450 cash.


Angel from Sew Crafty Angel asked a few of her 
bloggy friends to join together to bring you the 
Fun In The Sun Summer Giveaway 
Happy Summer everyone
You could win $450 in Paypal Cash 
So get your entry in!


 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Roasted Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze

We had a few friends over last week and I wanted to make something special. I found this recipe from Marcela Valladolid who is on the Food Network channel. 

When I first saw this I was not sure about it, since I am not a big prune fan. My husband is so I knew he would love it. I like to make a recipe as is the first time but sometimes I know I need to modify it. Which was the case here.
roasted pork loin with pineapple glaze

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Wake Up Wednesday Linky party

I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Weekend. It is time again to party and share what you have been working on. I am looking forward to seeing what you are sharing with us this week. Last week had so many fabulous links. Check below to see if you were featured and then join the party. Have an awesome week!

 




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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Dressed Up Cornbread

I love cornbread, there is just something about it. You can make it plain or dress it up. I love plain cornbread with chili or a stew. What about cornbread for breakfast? I have been known to eat plain cornbread for breakfast, but this time I dressed it up. 
Apricot pecan cornbread

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Blogger Opportunity

Have you joined in the blogger opportunity for Angie @ God's Growing Garden's 4 year Anniversary? I just did and you don't want to this the opportunity. Cash, prizes and much more. Make sure you enter soon to take advantage of the Early Bird specials.

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BLOGGER OPP - Fun with Four Blogiversary Giveaway!

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