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My dad is incredible. I value everything my dad has taught me over the years, and even now approaching my 32nd year, I still call him and rely on his advice. Things he taught me:

Respect the land- I grew up on a farm in Southwest Georgia. Not only did he teach his youngest daughter (me) to drive a tractor, but to plant, harvest, and feed and care for livestock. We were organic before it was popular, and the chickens were so free range that they chased me in my grandfather's yard. I use to help him pick okra in the heat of summer, and watched him harvest peanuts in the fall. Many times, we ate from the fruits of our labor.

Read and get your education- I was taught to read at age 3 by my dad by sitting in his lap every night to the Wallstreet Journal. Yes, the Wallstreet journal. Though we read children's books, he also taught me to stay current with events around us and in the world. He has always stressed the importance of education and keep your mind sharp.

Yard work- I have never been afraid to plant, trim, or mow anything. My front yard was a pasture, and imagine mowing that lot in the summer even on a riding lawnmower.

Never be shy to do it yourself- Be it a sander, drill, saw, or nail gun, he taught me. He taught me to paint, tile, and grout. He even built by himself a two car garage for him and my stepmom.

Never let my gender deter me- He understood the importance of empowering me and told me never let anyone tell me I can't do something just cause I am a girl. I can't describe enough how much that has always meant to me.

Next week he will turn 74. I love you, Daddy!

Yes, very cute, but my word at the price of the character kit plus maker! I think my kids will be just fine with the $2 one I have been using to make pudding pops and fruit pops.

I looked, and sadly, this is really an item at Posh Tots for $9k. I hope Posh Tots is trying to April Fool's us.

I have a fairly large amount of counter space, and most of it is free. I have an old white colinder as a fruit basket, a bamboo cutting board, and a red breadbox on one counter. On the other side of the kitchen I have my tea kettle that stays on the stove, a cookbook holder that holds one of my favorites, and a silver water pitcher I use to keep my most used utensils. On the other side of the sink, I have my coffee grinder and gunmetal gray Kitchenaid mixer. We have so much counter space that this even seems bare sometimes. I keep a basket on top of the fridge for handy snacks and high up away from the kids too.

Our almost 20 month old will be getting things like raisins, crayons, a book, and little treats and sweets. Going to hit up the $1 area of Target!