As a child, I was never a *true* fan of Disney. I know, that is both tragic and sad, but I was in love with other things and did not truly become a Disney fan until adulthood. Sure, I watched “The Little Mermaid” in the theater and had seen Disney World advertised on TV, …
Fitness Motivation Quotes Printables and Ideas To Keep You Moving was brought to you by Best Buy. All opinions are mine. Contains affiliate links. As much as I hate to admit it, I have never been big on exercise. I love playing basketball and soccer with the boys, going for a bike ride, or just …
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Candlewick Press. All opinions are mine. Reading with Dad Dad here, guest posting about something I feel passionate about…reading to your kids! Our boys have been lucky to have a steady supply of kids’ books to read since they were babies. Sometimes it may seem that …
After working with kids for 20 years of my life, and then having my own, I have discovered something. Sometimes, kids are born with a natural gift of kindness and for others, they need to be taught, but every child could use a lesson in how to be kind to others, both online and offline. …
Are you a lover of all things Hallmark? Well, you are going to get excited about this one! Hallmark Publishing has released Wrapped Up In Christmas, a book based on a Hallmark Original Movie. A gift of warmth to heal two hearts… Sarah Smith in Pine Hill, Kentucky has had her heart broken in the …
Halloween Craft Time: Sparkly Spiderwebs was first published in 2012. Updated in 2019. One day when I was home with my then 3.5 year old, he wanted to do a Halloween craft. I had no idea, so of course, I went looking on Pinterest and found many crafts to make with black paper and white …
Is it too soon to start talking about holiday gifts for men? Once October hits, I feel like I am making mental lists, thinking and re-thinking what to buy the men in my life. I have a pre-teen and a husband that are really into technology. I love listening to music, too, but these two …
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? I do not think so, but I definitely know it’s not even on my husband’s radar right now. I wanted to introduce the NEW M3 Momentum Wireless Headphones from Sennheiser, however, because these WILL be a hot gift for the 2019 holidays! For busy moms such …
All over the country, kids and adults have started back to school. I remember when I started college, the size of my smallish university campus was SO huge compared to my tiny Texas town high school. All the walking! In the August heat! I had to learn to plan ahead, measure the distance to …
The boys are back in school now and wow, that is such a huge change from the 24/7 family time we had. It was nice, don’t get me wrong, I loved being with them and having them with me, BUT, the constant need for them to be engaged in an activity OR constant bickering was …
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play is in partnership with Hallmark Movies & Mysteries I am SO excited to tell you about a new thrilling movie series! You have to check out “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries!” The third movie of this series premiers THIS Sunday, August 18th, at 9 pm/8 c. Check out https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/aurora-teagarden-movies to …
Our youngest is just about to start kindergarten. In some ways, it came way too quickly and in some ways, it feels like he should have been in kindergarten already. He is excited about joining his older brothers at a brand new to us school, but he, of course, has a lot of anxiety …
Spring and Summer is always exciting for me, simply because of all the fruits that are in the grocery store! I love fruit and luckily my family does, too, but we usually stick with the same kind. Of course, watermelon is the kids’ favorite, but also fresh peaches, berries, and grapes are regulars at our …
Must Have Accessory for Music Lovers was sponsored. All opinions are mine. Summertime vacations are in full swing and the beach is a hot spot for so many! Whether you are going to the beach or just heading out to work, this new must have accessory is just for music lovers! Bose frames are sunglasses …
After having babies of my own, I quickly learned that “sleep like a baby” really does not mean what people think it means! Sure, there were times when my babies slept through noise and chaos, but babies, my babies, at least, did not sleep how I want to sleep! I definitely don’t want to sleep …
This post has been sponsored by Albertsons Companies family of stores. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how excited I was to play the SHOP, PLAY, WIN!® Collect & Win Game featuring MONOPOLY at Tom Thumb. The boys and I went to the store, found a few items that …
How To Throw The Ultimate Baseball Party contains affiliate links It is officially baseball season! While baseball is quickly becoming a year round sport, Spring is the season where little baseballers are playing at the same time as their favorite MLB teams. The freshly mowed grass, dirty uniforms, and the crack of the bat hitting …
This post has been sponsored by Tom Thumb. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Shopping with three inquisitive boys who can help me look for products is pretty fun. THEY are fun to be with. And I just discovered the SHOP, PLAY, WIN!® Collect & Win Game featuring MONOPOLY at Tom Thumb, and this has …
Thank you Allstate for sponsoring this post. I chose to write this post because doing good in local communities is at Allstate’s core. Our boys are ages 5, 8, and 10 and while some days they frustrate me, most days they make me proud. I am constantly amazed at what they are thinking and doing …
Be Prepared for Basketball Season with Nutritious Snacks for Little Athletes! has been sponsored by Del Monte®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. January means a lot of things for different people; but for our family, it means basketball! All three of our boys are playing basketball this season. Ben and I are …
Have you ever sat in front of a TV to watch a big football game and just been unimpressed with the sound quality? Things are not quite as exciting if you are sitting at home in front of a dull sounding football game. Sports games come alive with Polk Speakers!
How To Prevent Sports-Related Foot Injuries in Young Athletes (guest post from Dr. Charlton Woodly) As the cold sets in students are transitioning into the winter sports season. Basketball, cheerleading, dance, soccer, wrestling. The list goes on and on. Your little athletes have the equipment and uniforms they need for practice and they have the …
I know that we have heard the warnings….cold and flu season is here. Wash your hands, load up on vitamins and supplements, get plenty of sleep, etc. But there are some obvious things that we need to be doing to get rid of the germs in our house. I am not a super germaphobe, but …
November 1st is our oldest’s birthday, but it’s also the beginning to the holiday season! Soon the lights and tree will be up, presents will be bought, and excitement will swirl around this special time of year. We love all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, and Hallmark Channel movies are a big part of the Christmas …
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Our family listens to SO much music throughout the day. Our oldest plays trumpet and is (usually) practicing every day. Our middle son is taking piano lessons and we love to hear that music throughout the house when he practices. But we also listen to music sometimes as we get ready for our day …
Our family has discovered a love of camping and for now, let me just state that it really is glamping because I do not do tent camping, at least…not yet. We like to stay in RVs or cabins, but traveling to a camp ground or lake house is what we love! Going in the Spring or …
We were able to drive a Toyota Tundra CrewMax at no cost, thanks to Toyota. All opinions are mine. Why a Family Fall Getaway to the Lake is Exactly What You Need This Weekend! Life is funny, isn’t it? How we get from marriage to kids to full blown school and sports chaos is beyond me. …
Five Things Every Soccer Mom Needs to Stock Up On for the Season! This post has been sponsored by Albertsons. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Soccer season is in full force! With three boys in soccer, we have practices three nights a week and some weeks, up to 5 games! It is so much fun, …
Important Things to Remember on the First Day of School was brought to you by Toyota USA. All opinions are mine. This month and next, most kids are headed back to school. It is an exciting time for some, but it also can come with a lot of stress! Are you a laid back parent …
This post was brought to you by Epic Waters in Grand Prairie. All opinions are mine. We recently made our first trip to Epic Waters in Grand Prairie, Texas and all five of us had a day of fun! Despite being in August, we went on a very gloomy day. Of course there was no …
Our family loves fruit juice, so while shopping at Target for back-to-school the other day, I had a great idea! A non-alcoholic, family friendly spritzer made with R.W. Knudsen Organic Just Tart Cherry® Juice or Organic Just Cranberry® Juice, both found in the juice aisle at Target. We really love non-alcoholic drinks with tart cherry juice! …
Our boys ALL love the water. We have spent countless hours swimming in various pools, playing in our backyard splash pad, and at water parks! I was not always such of a fan of the water, but over the years, I have come to really enjoy the time that we spend together, no matter where …
I do not like to call my kids picky, but sometimes it is difficult to get them to eat what I put on the table for them. If it is a fresh, delicious meal that they love to eat, then of course they will devour it, but if I try to feed them leftovers or …
Six Flags Over Texas has always been a favorite destination for both my husband and me because, being from Texas, it was THE place to go as a kid. We live fairly close, so we were thrilled when we were given the opportunity to visit as a family. This post was sponsored by Six Flags Over Texas, but …
Getting outdoors is always fun for our family. We love to explore, enjoy the sunshine, and roam the wide open spaces. We have been camping, or “glamping,” rather, in an RV, but have yet to take the whole family on a camping trip that involves all of us sleeping overnight in a tent. My thinking …
Throw a Backyard BBQ for kids and don’t stress about the mess! Anyone who has been around children knows that they are typically very messy. My husband and I have worked hard at teaching them manners, how to be clean, how to use napkins, etc, but there are some instances where cleanliness is not an …
Have you ever been to a Fogo de Chão restaurant? We were recently invited to experience the newest Fogo de Chão in Uptown Dallas, Texas. We had a terrific night and received a complimentary meal in exchange for our thoughts and opinions on our experience. I had not been to Fogo de Chão since my husband and …
I was able to see a press screening of Incredibles 2, big thanks to Disney! All photos courtesy of Disney. Did you know that The Incredibles came out 14 years ago? I really had no clue it was that long ago! I did not have kids 14 years ago, but my boys have watched the DVD …
