Our family just got back from a mini vacation, staying in a cabin and visiting Daingerfield National Park. We fished, went out on a paddleboat, went hiking two days in a row, and had lots of family fun. We loved being outdoors and the weather was next to perfect. That is one thing that I …
Yearly eye exams have been something that my husband and I have believed in, but admittedly only because they were included in our health insurance package. After our oldest started going to school, we made yearly eye exams a priority because we knew that vision problems in children could be fixed before major problems arose. …
We have been honored to visit Medieval Times in Dallas, Texas a few times for Ginger Casa. We went again earlier this week, as a celebration and last hurrah before the busy back to school and work life began after the holidays. It has become a great way to celebrate victories we share at home. …
Compensation was provided by Amwell via Momtrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Amwell or Momtrends. This summer we moved after living in the same place for eight years. I was a little apprehensive about new schools, new friends, and a new town but do …
Matching Family Football Pajamas has been sponsored by NFL Shop. All opinions are mine. Our little family spent 8 years living in the Dallas, Texas area, and Hubby was born and raised there, but somehow, our oldest never really cared about location but more about talent, good role models, and of course, his favorite colors. …
I am guilty of focusing on only what is right in front of me, which is common for busy parents, isn't it? I sometimes forget about the service members who are dedicating their time and lives to protect our country. Hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home, this holiday …
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, …
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 a walk with the little one to the park, but as much as I want to, I just never seem to have enough fitness …
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 about …
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 …
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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 …
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 at their ages. When I heard that one of my kids stood up to others bullying a friend at lunch? Amazed. Would I …
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 …
Like most women that I know, weight and body image is often on my mind, and has been for years. I lost weight in college doing a low carb diet. I tried again after the birth of our second son and it was simply impossible. My husband lost weight but I was cranky, shaky, and …
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! contains affiliate links. 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, but it is …
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! …
