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These cat-worthy tips are fabulous for ways to keep your house fresh even with a cat! A clean and odor-free home is a must!
Disclosure - free sample provided. I have worn contacts for over 20 years. I love to wear contacts that enhance my eyes. I was introduced awhile back to Pinky Paradise. They offer circle contact lenses. Are you familiar with these? I fell in love with them the first time that I tried them. Circle lenses are the newest trend in contacts. These are lenses that make your eyes look like what I would call doll eyes. They make the iris larger. They offer these in a variety of fun colors and designs. They offer options that are a little more subtle looking, but they also offer options that will dramatically change your eyes. They even offer lenses with designs on them. They really are neat. I received two pairs of lenses from Pinky Paradise. The first pair I received is the GEO Mimi Cafe Latte Brown. These are a beautiful brown, but they have hints of yellow in the coloring too. These lenses are very comfortable to wear. I have very sensitive eyes, and they did not irritate my eyes. The lenses have an almost floral design to them. They look amazing on. These circle lenses are available with and without a prescription. The second pair of circle lenses that I received from Pinky Paradise is the Vassen Little Mermaid Ocean Blue contacts. These are also really neat, and very pretty. These lenses are a blue lens, but they have hints of different colors throughout them. They have purple and yellow in them too. These really dramatically change the look of your eye. They are so much fun to wear. People always ask me about them, and give me compliments on them. These lenses are also very comfortable. They are available in prescription or non-prescription. These are just some of the neat circle lenses that Pinky Paradise has to offer. You can visit their website to learn more and order. You can use the code frugalmommieof2 at the checkout to save on your purchase. You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review. No monetary compensation was provided. All opinions are completely my own. My participation is voluntary. I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.
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I have been fortunate to have had Laurie from love, laurie on my sidebar the past two months. And even more lucky because she has been generous enough to guest post both months! :) Some of you all may remember her recipe for a German Apple Puffed Pancake she shared on my blog last month. I ended up making that for breakfast one weekend & it was AMAZING. And it looks like the recipe she is sharing with us today will also end up on my meal plan one week very soon. hi everyone! my name is laurie and i blog over at love, laurie. i am so thrilled that carrie invited me back to do another guest post on her blog today. last time i was here, i shared my recipe for a german apple puffed pancake, and today i am happy to be sharing another recipe with you. i'm part italian, so i'm sure it comes as no surprise that i absolutely love italian food. one of my all-time favorite italian dishes is pasta fagioli, which is a traditional italian soup. of course, there are countless variations of the recipe. a few months ago i shared a copy cat recipe for olive garden's version of this soup. however, today i wanted to share my family's version with you. this recipe has literally been passed down through my family for generations. my mom still has the old recipe card with the recipe for this soup written in my great grandmother's handwriting. now that my great grandmother is gone, it is certainly something that we treasure. growing up, one of the dishes that i remember my great grandmother making often was pasta fagioli. she had her own spin on the recipe, as did my grandmother, and as did my mom. out of all of the different variations of pasta fagioli that my family has made over the years, my mom's version is my favorite. my mom's italian pasta fagioli soup recipe is a simple recipe that doesn't require many ingredients, and it is both quick and easy to make. it is absolutely delicious, and it is a classic. for me it is the perfect comfort food that reminds me of all of the sweet memories of my childhood. mom's italian pasta fagioli prep time: 5 minutes cooking time: 20-25 minutes yields: 4-5 servings ingredients: 2 cups ditalini pasta, dry 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced 4 (8oz.) cans hunt's no salt added tomato sauce 2 cups cold water 1 (15oz. or 16oz.) can low sodium cannelloni beans salt and ground pepper parmesan cheese, grated directions: cook pasta according to package directions. meanwhile, in a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. do not let the garlic brown. add the tomato sauce and the water. allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. drain and rinse the beans. add the beans to the soup and cook for 5-10 minutes over low heat. once the pasta has finished cooking, drain the pasta and add it to the soup. serve hot with grated parmesan cheese. enjoy! love, laurie blog :: twitter :: pinterest for a chance to win two months of ad space on my blog, be sure to enter the giveaway below! good luck! Pssstttt.... Frugal Foodie Mama is also throwing in one of her new A Pin-t ad spots for the giveaway winner! This new ad spot is ALL about the Pinterest love. :) *This giveaway is open internationally. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified, so please make sure you are doing what you are claiming in the Rafflecopter or all your entries will be voided. No funny business, folks. ;) Please see the Rafflecopter widget below for additional Terms & Conditions. Good luck, all! a Rafflecopter giveaway
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A rich cake full of dessert apples and toffee sauce. Perfect with some cream and a cup of tea.
An inexpensive family friendly destination, lots of outdoor activities, and great weather year round, are just a few reasons to visit Gulf County Florida
If you are planning a visit to Branson, or plan on winning the Branson giveaway, I've got a 3-Day Branson Itinerary that is packed with food, shows, and attractions for couples and families alike!
5 eco friendly Christmas wrapping ideas! Say goodbye to wasteful and single-use wrapping paper, and hello to sustainable and ethical gift packaging.
So this week, we're getting ready to move, and I just don't have time to get posts together. Luckily, I have some amazing blogger friends who have
I am a member for the LeapFrog Mom Squad and receive complimentary products as such. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Today starts our first day back to school. She started Kindergarten this year and although she went to preschool the past two years, it finally dawned on me that this is big kid school. I like to expand my daughter's education through out the summer to make sure her mind keeps moving. I have been a HUGE fan of homeschooling with LeapFrog products for many years now and the new LeapStart interactive early learning system is perfect for the budding student. The LeapStart interactive learning systems are designed to help build key skills and challenge kids to get ready for their next step in learning. Kids get excited about comprehension to communication, phonics to problem solving, and shapes to social skills with replayable activity books bursting with fun on every page. The stylus of LeapStart Jr. is ergonomically designed for smaller hands, while that of LeapStart Sr. helps older children practice finer pen control. Using the stylus, kids can tap any page to activate audio responses and play activities designed to keep them engaged and coming back for more. Each book in the library is packed with over 30 activities. Games, jokes, and songs come to life, enticing kids to trace numbers, hunt for letters, compose their own music and so much more. Both LeapStart learning systems work with a complete library of 16 books with content spanning four learning levels - from Preschool through 1st Grade. Each learning level teaches 50+ key skills beyond ABCs and 123s. From life skills and daily routines, to space science and coding, the LeapStart library supports code and life skills that complement early school. Whether you are looking for something to help with homeschooling or even a great boredom buster on those long car rides and anywhere in between, I suggest the LeapFrog LeapStart. It has helped my daughter stay up to date with everything she learned in preschool and so much more. I am so excited for the new year to come! Enter to WIN I'm so excited that not only did LeapFrog send me a LeapStart to test out with my family, but they also gave me one to give away to ONE lucky reader! Entry is simple, just follow the prompts on the Rafflecopter below. Open to US only (can not be shipped outside the continental US or to P.O. boxes), must be 18+ to enter. Make sure to follow us on Facebook so you can stay up to date with our current giveaways. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway --------------------- The summer days are starting to dwindle and that can only mean one thing... It's Back to School Time! I've joined with hop hosts Viva Veltoro and Lindsey Blogs and a group of other great bloggers to bring you a giveaway hop full of back to school prizes. Be sure to hop around to them all at the bottom of this post and don't miss that great Grand Prize! I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and any other social media are not affiliated with this giveaway. Nanny to Mommy received complimentary products to provide this review and giveaway. So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, and the Back to School participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. This giveaway is open to US only, must be 18+ to enter. Cannot be shipped to P.O. boxes. One entry per household/IP address. No social media was involved in this giveaway in any way. Winner is chosen via Random.org through Rafflecopter. ALL winning entries ARE verified. Winner will have 48 hours to respond with all information in email or another winner will be chosen. If you would like to see your product featured on our blog or sponsor a giveaway event, please contact us.
With such close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgarians are lucky to have tons of options of great hikes and trails to explore.
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This hearty burger will fulfill any meat lover. Stuffed with greens and loads of protein, then topped with the perfect homemade pizza sauce, it’s an all-in-one type of meal! Recipe Reprinted with permission from Vegan Burgers and Burritos by Sophia DeSantis, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017.
Classic Lasagna made with (no cook) traditional lasagna noodles.
A simple meatloaf that shines in taste!
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12 Family Friendly Things to do in Niagara Falls. You may not realize there is much else to do besides visit the falls, but there are several activities that the whole family will enjoy- even on rainy days. Check out these must-visit attractions, and enter a giveaway for over $200 in gift cards for Clifton Hill!
Delicious chicken fajitas are seasoned with the flavors of a classic lime margarita!
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I have been fortunate to have had Laurie from love, laurie on my sidebar the past two months. And even more lucky because she has been generous enough to guest post both months! :) Some of you all may remember her recipe for a German Apple Puffed Pancake she shared on my blog last month. I ended up making that for breakfast one weekend & it was AMAZING. And it looks like the recipe she is sharing with us today will also end up on my meal plan one week very soon. hi everyone! my name is laurie and i blog over at love, laurie. i am so thrilled that carrie invited me back to do another guest post on her blog today. last time i was here, i shared my recipe for a german apple puffed pancake, and today i am happy to be sharing another recipe with you. i'm part italian, so i'm sure it comes as no surprise that i absolutely love italian food. one of my all-time favorite italian dishes is pasta fagioli, which is a traditional italian soup. of course, there are countless variations of the recipe. a few months ago i shared a copy cat recipe for olive garden's version of this soup. however, today i wanted to share my family's version with you. this recipe has literally been passed down through my family for generations. my mom still has the old recipe card with the recipe for this soup written in my great grandmother's handwriting. now that my great grandmother is gone, it is certainly something that we treasure. growing up, one of the dishes that i remember my great grandmother making often was pasta fagioli. she had her own spin on the recipe, as did my grandmother, and as did my mom. out of all of the different variations of pasta fagioli that my family has made over the years, my mom's version is my favorite. my mom's italian pasta fagioli soup recipe is a simple recipe that doesn't require many ingredients, and it is both quick and easy to make. it is absolutely delicious, and it is a classic. for me it is the perfect comfort food that reminds me of all of the sweet memories of my childhood. mom's italian pasta fagioli prep time: 5 minutes cooking time: 20-25 minutes yields: 4-5 servings ingredients: 2 cups ditalini pasta, dry 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced 4 (8oz.) cans hunt's no salt added tomato sauce 2 cups cold water 1 (15oz. or 16oz.) can low sodium cannelloni beans salt and ground pepper parmesan cheese, grated directions: cook pasta according to package directions. meanwhile, in a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. do not let the garlic brown. add the tomato sauce and the water. allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. drain and rinse the beans. add the beans to the soup and cook for 5-10 minutes over low heat. once the pasta has finished cooking, drain the pasta and add it to the soup. serve hot with grated parmesan cheese. enjoy! love, laurie blog :: twitter :: pinterest for a chance to win two months of ad space on my blog, be sure to enter the giveaway below! good luck! Pssstttt.... Frugal Foodie Mama is also throwing in one of her new A Pin-t ad spots for the giveaway winner! This new ad spot is ALL about the Pinterest love. :) *This giveaway is open internationally. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified, so please make sure you are doing what you are claiming in the Rafflecopter or all your entries will be voided. No funny business, folks. ;) Please see the Rafflecopter widget below for additional Terms & Conditions. Good luck, all! a Rafflecopter giveaway
There's no need to feel deprived on an elimination diet with my version of banana bread. It is perfection sliced and eaten as is, or spread with shortening.
