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a continuing story about family life - parenting, cooking, gardening, DIY-ing, crafting, and living near Dallas, Texas

Easy, Fresh Mozzarella Mini Pizzas – Perfect For School Lunchboxes!

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contains affiliate links While my kids like eating in their school cafeteria, I prefer them to take lunches from home.  Let's be honest though, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches get pretty boring after awhile, and some schools cannot even take peanut butter because of food allergies.  My oldest LOVES pizza, and these mini pizzas are great for school lunches. You can add different toppings to jazz them up.  You can make a batch the night before and just microwave at home before school (or View Post

The Best Portable Snacks For A Trip To The Zoo Or Water Park

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This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Tree Top. Any parent of littles ones know that even though it is hot outside, kids cannot stay indoors all day.  I really have to get motivated to go outside, but I know how much it benefits all of us.  I have to make sure and plan well so we can have an enjoyable trip that does not end up being super expensive.  I like to take lots of things to do for the car ride, as well as lots of View Post

Make Today Awesome With These Paper Plate Party Masks

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Paper Plate Party Masks contains affiliate links Here we are in the middle of summer.  It is HOT, the kids are BORED, and this mama needs to get on the ball and get some work done.  The boys love making crafts and it is a way to keep them occupied and away from screens, so why not?  Yes I will have a huge mess to help the boys clean up, but sometimes, an hour of them happily crafting away is worth it.  Even if I have to assist and even if View Post

Treat Yourself To A Mini Tropical Vacation Without Stepping On A Plane {Cheddar’s Giveaway, Too!}

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This post was sponsored by Cheddar's.  All opinions are mine. It's mid-July and the kids have been out of school for almost two months now.  It is crazy that summer is halfway over and the dreaded "s" word will be starting before we know it.  I have really enjoyed having the boys at home, believe it or not.  Most days are actually fun and they bring joy to my day.  However....I am looking forward to those few sweet vacations we have View Post

Mom Hack: Have Kids Pack And Carry Their Own Swimming Kit To Make Things Easier!

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland’s Earache Drops.  The uses for Hyland’s products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. My family always looks forward to summer.  There is nothing that my kids love more than swimming or playing in the water.  They begin talking about going swimming in the early spring, and I long for those hot, carefree View Post

How To Take A Family Bike Ride During The Summer

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Getting outdoors has always been not only fun for our family over the years, but with three young boys, it is a necessity!  During the summer, it is hard to get motivated to get out and face the heat.  The rewards of riding bicycles together as a family are worth the work it takes to get everything prepared.  Some of our best times have been on a family bike ride! View Post

Things To Make And Do With Your Instant Pot (That Aren’t Food!)

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contains affiliate links   The Instant pot is amazing, and the recipes are virtually endless. However, there are things you can make in the Instant Pot other than just food.  These tips will help you think outside the pot, and really help you create more options. 1. Natural remedies. Colds and allergies are with us all year long, and something many people do is make their homemade cough syrup in their Instant Pot. Store bought View Post

How To Save Money On Energy During The Summer While Staying Cool In Your Home

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This post has been brought to you by StarTex Energy.  All opinions are mine.  Save money on energy during the summer! Summer in Texas for my family means that we are either outside in the water or inside under the air conditioner.  We do wait until evening to get outdoors and get chores done and also get in some exercise, but man, that Texas sun gets hot pretty quickly!  When the temperatures rise outside, the electric bill is sure to View Post

Microwave Cinnamon Apples – A Tasty Snack Kids Love!

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Microwave Cinnamon Apples I'm super lucky that my kids LOVE fruit, but sometimes we all need a bit more of a "dessert" feel than just munching on a raw apple.  I have been making this recipe for microwave cinnamon apples for years now.  We ALL love it!  And I love that it takes about 5-10 minutes, tops.  The boys will eat this up and it's a treat for Hubby and I, too.   View Post

Easy DIY Seed Packets To Save Seeds Until Next Season

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Easy DIY Seed Packets was brought to you by Blami Arts.  All opinions are mine.  Contains affiliate links. I have finished all of my planting for this summer, and am currently waiting on my okra plants to start producing.  Our pepper plants are really doing great, and I am actually getting cherry tomatoes for the first time ever!  My squash and zucchini would be plentiful if a certain chicken would stop hopping the fence and eating it View Post

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