Dr Pepper Ice Cream -Feature of the Day

At our house we love Dr Pepper and we love ice cream, so when I saw this post for Dr Pepper Ice Cream by Willamette Valley Wonder Woman , I knew I had to see more.   I love how she put together a fun  backyard bash to celebrate the end of sports season for her daughter. She may have also included a bonus treat with some Dr Pepper marshmallows, but you will need to go over and see it for yourself here.  Thank you so much Melissa for linking up your fun recipe to this week's Dare to Share.

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs - Feature of the Day

I am always on the look out for great party food, and these Easy Bacon Wrapped Meatballs by My Pinterventures looks like a keeper.  Seriously I want to lick my computer screen!  Be sure to stop over to My Pinterventures to get this wonderful recipe.  Thank you so much Erlene for linking up to Dare to Share!

Butterfly Party Decor

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to products used doing this party. All opinions are 100% mine. 

Last week I shared a highlight post about our Butterfly Party we had for my daughter's birthday. Today I am going to share more pictures of our butterfly decor that were not included in that post.  

#GetNoticed New Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash Review and Giveaway

Disclosure:  As a Purex Insider the Dial Brand provided me with a sample of this product in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% mine.   

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you may have noticed a picture of the New Dial Coconut Water refreshing mango body wash in my feed.As a Purex Insider I occasionally receive a new product to try. A few days ago  a box arrived on my doorstop.  I was very happy when I opened the box, and saw that I was sent their newest coconut water hydrating body wash.  My skin tends to be a bit on the dry side as I am getting older, and have issues with my thyroid. I look for anything  that helps me keep my skin healthy and moisturized.

Dare to Share #121

This summer is flying by..  How can it be the end of July already!  Today is Friday, so you know what that means..  It is time to Dare to Share! 

DIY Water Wall - Feature of the Day

If you have younger kids, you know that they are always looking for things to do.  There is Just One Mommy has a great idea that will keep your kids busy for hours, a DIY Water Wall.  She put together the wall with her kids with recyclables. Not only were they having fun getting wet in the summer sun, but they were learning at the same time.  If you would like to read more about this fun water wall experiment. , be sure to stop over to There is Just One Mommy.  Thank you so much One Mommy for linking up to Dare to Share.  

Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake - Feature of the Day

This Microwaveable Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake from Elise The Frugal Farm Wife has so things going for it.  It is chocolate, quick to make, and gluten and egg free for those who have special diet needs.  I think it would be perfect on those days when you just need satisfy a chocolate craving.    Be sure to stop over to The Frugal Farm Wife for this must see Mug Cake recipe.   Thank you so much Elise for linking up your recipe to this week's Dare to Share!

Butterfly Cake Rolls

One of the desserts we had at the Butterfly Party were these Butterfly Cake Rolls.   Originally I had planned on adding wings to Twinkies, but when I got to the store I found that the Swiss Cake Rolls were on sale a lot cheaper. I also thought that the chocolate covering would go really well with my attempt at Monarch butterflies.  

S'mores Rolls - Feature of the Day

Anything with S'mores in the name has my attention.   I just love the combination of chocolate and marshmallow together in the same bite.  These S'mores Rolls by Anna Can Do It have that and more. Be sure to stop over to her blog for this delicious recipe. Thank you so much Anna for linking up to this week's Dare to Share!

Butterfly Party Ideas

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to products I used during this party. All opinions are 100% mine.  

My daughter has always been an animal lover.  She has had many parties based on animals such as her Cat Party, Zoo Party, and Woodland Animal Party.  This year she decided to go with another animal, and do a Butterfly theme.  

Dare to Share #120

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It's another Friday night, which can only mean.. 

It is time for Dare to Share! 

DIY Cupcake Stand - Feature of the Day

I love planning parties on a budget.  A big way to save money while planning a party is to do a lot of DIY, and this DIY Cupcake Stand by Little Red Window is a perfect example.  Cassie shows us how to make a customized cupcake stand using items you already have on hand.   She says her stand has held up for three years of parties, so you know that it is pretty sturdy. Be sure to stop over to Little Red Window to see how to make one of your own.  Thank you so much Cassie for linking up your cupcake stand to Dare to Share! 

Alice in Wonderland Baby Shower - Feature of the Day

We are busy preparing for my daughter's butterfly themed party this week.   Since I am in party mode  I will be featuring some parties and party ideas that were shared on Dare to Share this week.   First up is the Alice in Wonderland Baby Shower by Celebrate and Decorate.  This party is AMAZING!!!  Seriously, I wish I could have been there.  It is so full of fun and colorful details.  There were even a few ideas that  we  were already planning for our butterfly party, such as the  butterfly sandwiches and cupcakes.  There are also a  few ideas we might now try like this wonderful crepe paper backdrop.   If you love parties, this one is a cant miss!! Every picture in her post  is eye candy!   Thank you so much Chloe for linking up your Alice in Wonderland baby shower to Dare to Share!

A Chance to Win a Year's Supply of Purex Fels-Naptha

Do you have a lot of laundry at your house?  I do!  Having three teenagers in the house  means several loads of laundry each week. I currently have about 6 loads on my bedroom floor waiting to be washed.  On top of just doing regular laundry, there is always some sort of stain to treat. It seems that all three of my kids have  taken after their mom when it comes to being accident prone.  With that many accident prone people in the same house, as you can imagine there are a lot of stained clothes.  

Since I have so much laundry each week, I was thrilled when I had the chance to become a Purex Insider.  As a Purex Insider, I will be sharing from time to time about Purex products and contests.   This month Purex is having a great contest for people who have a lot of stained laundry like me.   They are giving away a year's supply of Purex Fels-Naptha every day through July 23!

Purex Fels-Naptha is a laundry bar that has been removing all sorts of stains for over 100 years, and Purex wants to celebrate.   Would you like a chance to win for stain free laundry, use this link http://go.purex.com/sV6R enter.  Good Luck!  

Cooking with Kyle - Homemade Egg Potato Salad

As promised, I am going to share the other half of Kyle's family meal. He decided he wanted to try and make his own version of egg potato salad.    While at the store he picked out petite yellow potatoes.  

Dare to Share #119

We are almost halfway through the summer..  How did that happen?  

Here we are on another Friday night, and you know what that means.. 

It is time for Dare to Share. 

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Smoosh Cookies - Feature of the Day

Do you love chocolate?  Or maybe you love peanut butter.  If you make these Smoosh Cookies by A Bountiful Love,  you can enjoy both in one delicious bite. They are perfect for those who love the taste of chocolate and peanut butter together (and I know that is a lot of you)   This recipe is a can't miss, so be sure to visit A Bountiful Love and see how Smoosh cookies are made.   Thank you so much Khit for linking up this great recipe to Dare to Share.

Cooking with Kyle - Cheesy BBQ Sliders

I am very excited about this edition of Cooking with Kyle. He planned out a meal, went shopping with me and worked on a budget, and then cooked our family dinner.  We not only have one post from today's shopping trip, but THREE!   

Strawberry Popsicles - Feature of the Day

Have you ever had an  Outshine bar?  They are really good.  That is what made me so excited when I saw that Bonnie from The Pin Junkie. had a great copycat recipe for these yummy strawberry popsicles.  If you would like to try to make your own  fruity treat be sure to check out The Pin Junkie for the recipe.   Thanks so much Bonnie for linking up this great treat idea to Dare to Share!

Homemade Strawberry Jam

While growing up, my grandma would make the family strawberry jam every summer.  We looked forward to receiving some  every year.   She has been gone now for nine years.   We still often think of grandma and her delicious jam.  

Brownie Cookies - Feature of the Day

Do you have days when you can't decide if you want brownies or cookies?  Well Jamie from Some of This and That, has the perfect solution, she has a recipe for Brownie Cookies. If you like moist and chewy chocolate desserts (and I think most people do)  than this is a recipe you are going to want to see.  Be sure to stop over to Some of This and That to see how to make them.  Thank you so much Jamie for linking up this great recipe to Dare to Share!

Quick and Easy Strawberry Pie

One of our favorite treats in the summer is this Quick and Easy Strawberry Pie.  All you need is a few ingredients, and a few hours of chilling time.  

Dare to Share #118

It's Friday night, and you know what that means.. 

It is time for Dare to Share (4th of July edition) 

I hope everyone has a great 4th of July.  We went to two parades and then went to go see some fireworks in a neighboring town.   This week did not go as planned.   In the middle of the night, we had yet another storm.  

Homemade Ice Cream - Feature of the Day

Just one more day, are you ready for the holiday?  One of the treats that you think about for  the 4th of July is ice cream.  Pounds 4 Pennies  shared a great way to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker.  All you need is a few ingredients, and about 6-7 hours.  You can make some in the morning, and it will be ready by dinner time.  Be sure to stop over at Pounds 4 Pennies to see how to make your own homemade ice cream.  Thanks so much Amy for linking up to Dare to Share!

Free 4th of July Printable - Feature of the Day

Are you ready for the 4th of July yet?  I have to admit, this year it kind of snuck up on me.  We were so busy in June, that I can't believe the 4th is only two days away.  There is still time to make some  flags using the free  printable from  Carrie Elle. They would be fun to print for the kids to color.  Your kids will be  proud to  take their flags  to the holiday parade, or to decorate your 4th of July BBQ.  Thank you so much Carrie for linking up this great printable to Dare to Share.

A Day in Our Life with No Power

In the middle of the night Monday night, we had yet another horrible thunderstorm.  This time we had 70 mph winds that made several of my friends' phones to receive  warning alarms.  My alarm did not go off, but even if it had,  I had left my phone downstairs on the table.  The storm was loud enough to wake me up anyway.