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<br /> <iframe src="https://5223490.fls.doubleclick.net/activityi;src=5223490;type=chedd0;cat=julyp0;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;ord=1?" width="1" height="1" frameborder="0" style="display:none"></iframe><br /> 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 …

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 …

How to take a family bike ride has been sponsored.  All opinions are mine. 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 …

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.  Disney Circle Screen Time.  This is something we hear many times throughout the day in our house, especially during the summer.  We have decided on certain amounts of specific screen …

Comfortable, Sustainable Clothes That Are Perfect For Every Season was brought to you by prAna.  All opinions are mine. Being the sister of two brothers and mom of three boys, I admittedly struggle in the fashion department.  Since I work from home most of the time, I also live for comfort.  I have often wondered …

This post has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone.  Fun Ways To Break The Routine At Family Dinner Time  We all know how important family dinner time is.  In a perfect world, every member of our family would happily sit down at the table with freshly washed hands (without having to be reminded,) eat …

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor and the natural home remedies in this post are not to be used in place of medical advice.       It may surprise you to learn that just fifty to one hundred years ago in this country, our grandparents and great-grandparents would have been able to name and identify a …

How To Throw The Ultimate Soccer Party contains affiliate links Soccer season is winding down for us, but we still have a few games left.  Soccer is such a popular sport because it is fun and even the youngest kid can do it.  Our three year old feels like a rock star on the field. …

This Beard Boss post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media®  & Remington, but all opinions are my own. How To Help Hubby Save Time In The Morning And Be A Beard Boss Waking up and getting ready for work is hard for most adults.  Late nights, kids waking …

This was an unsponsored trip to Fossil Rim in Glenrose, TX.  However, we were able to drive a Toyota Sienna for our trip, courtesy of DriveShop.  All opinions are mine. We all love animals and being outside, so when it was time to celebrate the littlest brother's 3rd birthday, we knew it would be a …

Surprising Secrets For Parenting High-Energy Kids Who Do Not Sleep was brought to you by AstaReal.  This post is not intended to serve as medical advice.  All opinions are my own experiences. I think everyone can agree that parenting is tough.  And I also think everyone can agree that parenting is made exponentially harder when …

We enjoyed a complimentary day at the Dallas Zoo.  All thoughts and opinions are mine.  Unless noted with a GingerCasa.com watermark, pictures are used with permission from the Dallas Zoo.  Please do not copy or reprint pictures.   With three boys who love animals and also love to run and play, the Dallas Zoo is the …

  As a child, I loved playing with dolls and little versions of just about anything made my heart happy.  I would spend hours playing and rearranging my dolls and tiny figurines.  So you can only imagine that when I learned about Shopkins, the little girl inside of my squealed with delight!  

This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone.  The holiday season always has me thinking about the year and how much we have to be thankful for.  We live in a great neighborhood, where the only nuisances are the stray animals who love to hang out in our yard.  We really do have …

Things are crazy and frantic around here!  I do not know about you, but I am seriously wondering how it is already December, not to mention the fact that we only have a few weeks until Christmas!  If this is how you are feeling, let me make a shopping suggestion....DICK'S Sporting Goods.  This is our …

Today marks 8 days with no school for the boys.  I am happy to say that despite illness and cancelled Thanksgiving plans, we have had a wonderful time, for the most part.  Hey, no one has a perfect life, right?  We have done a few things to keep us busy....we went to see a movie, …

I have partnered with Portrait Innovations to bring you this post about Christmas cards and pictures!  All opinions are mine. I always envision sending the perfect Christmas cards and Christmas pictures out to friends and family in a timely manner, each and every year.  Truth is, life gets busy around the holidays and who has …

What is Open Enrollment? Fall is the time of year for apples, pumpkins, and cooler temps, but it is also the time of year when most U.S. companies have open enrollment.  This is a time when employees can choose a health insurance policy that best fits their financial and health care needs, depending on their …

18 Thanksgiving Books for Kids contains affiliate links It is November!  Halloween is over, Christmas is on the way, but let's not forget Thanksgiving.  I am excited about Christmas, don't get me wrong, but I do think we need to stop and appreciate Thanksgiving, too.  It kind of provides a balance for us and the …

This shop has been compensated . All opinions are mine alone Here we are, mid-October, and life is so busy!  I feel like we have been constantly running around since the beginning of school and there's no relief in sight.  Our van is definitely showing the effects of busy days and weekends...and lots of evidence …

Halloween is coming!  My kids absolutely love dressing up and candy, so obviously they are excited for Halloween!  The toddler is at a stage where just about anything scares him, so I am staying far, far away from any kind of Halloween displays or spooky houses this year.  We were at Costco a few weeks …

Take The Kids To LEGOLAND Discovery Center For A Day Of Fun! I often find myself thinking about how lucky we are to live in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth metroplex.  There is SO much to do here!  One particular place that the boys always ask to visit is LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Grapevine, Texas.  It …

Why Hawaiian Falls is Perfect for the Whole Family We have been living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for five years now and have made a few trips to Hawaiian Falls.  We love it there for many reasons!  The boys are always excited about getting to go to Hawaiian Falls and we always have a …

  Our boys have always loved being outside and they also love to invent new ways to play with their things.  Seriously, most of their toys are not even used in the way they were intended to be played with.  One night a few years ago, we were all outside, gardening, grilling, or maybe just …

The Perfect Spring Picnic Is Made Special With Collin Street Bakery Late Spring is the perfect time for a picnic.  The weather is usually perfect for a picnic by the lake, at the park, or even in your own backyard.  We like to have picnics in our backyard, just as a fun way to take family …

May means flowers, sunshine, bbqs, and Mother's Day!  This holiday is a day for moms, grandmas, and any other special women filling the role of mom this year!  These Mother's Day printables are adorable and fun to fill out and to read.

Why Should You Have Your Glove Steamed?  The Captain played modified t-ball last year and really got into it!  He loves batting practice and also playing catch with us.  He had a hand-me-down glove last year, but we found that it was a little small for his hand.  Luckily, a teammate let him borrow his Mizuno …

Basic Essential Oils For Your Natural Medcine Cabinet I have been dabbling in essential oils for a while now, but it is always good to turn to someone who has done their homework and knows more than I do!  This post was guest penned by my friend, Amanda.  She blogs at Naturally Healthy Living and is …

Christkindl Market Arlington TX Arlington 2011 Christkindl Market Day Two photographed Saturday, December 2, 2011. Photography by Bruce E. Maxwell.[/caption] We love holiday events, but are always unsure about the best ones in our area, and if they are even family friendly.  This year we will be attending the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington, TX …

This family dinners shop has been compensated All opinions are mine alone.  Fall is a busy time of year for us. Like most families, we have school, sports, and church events, holidays, and also three birthdays!  All of the boys were born in November or December and it's a crazy time of year!  Some days are …

We spend much of our time in the car- going to see family, driving to and from sports practices and events, going shopping, to church, to school, and many other things during each and every week.  We are very thankful to have cars to take us to the places that we need to go!  It's important …

Our boys have always loved to play dress-up.  If there is one real profession that they love pretending to be the most, it is a firefighter.  I think it has to do with getting to spray a really huge hose and that they drive huge red trucks, but the boys just love it.  Their love …

I always knew I wanted to become a mother.  Some of my earliest memories involve dolls and playing house.  I often thought about what I would name my children, how many I would have, and who I would marry and what kind of dad he would be.  I also loved to baby-sit and work in …

Does your family eat real food with every meal or are boxed mixes and meals a regular part of your meal table? If you’re spending money on boxed convenience items, you’re not only wasting money, but you’re also probably not feeling the best. Real food, such as fruits, vegetables, fresh eggs and fresh meat on the other hand …

Beverage Bands DIY has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. If one thing is for certain, our family stays well hydrated.  We all love our drinks, but admittedly, they're not always healthy.  I have made a concious efffort to start drinking more water and when I want a sweet drink, to make it a …

Inspirational Gifts to Strengthen Your Faith Being a Christian is never easy, and in all truth, it's becoming increasingly difficult.  Not as difficult as Bible times for sure, but with modern technology and worldly skepticism, it sometimes is hard to have faith.  I am sure a large percentage of Christians do face a battle with …

I'm excited to partner with Henkaa for this convertible dress post.  All opinions are my own. It's hard to believe, but I have not bought many clothes for myself over the past 6+ years.  I have bought a few pieces when I absolutely had to, like for my brother's wedding when the Captain was 8 months …

I frequently joke that I haven't gotten a full night's sleep for about 7 years now.  I used to be able to sleep through the night, but then around the second trimester with the Captain, I had to wake up multiple times a night.  I either had to use the restroom, or my hips or …

For about three years now, I have been trying to eliminate chemicals and unnatural additives in the products that we use.  I was very intimidated with this huge task when I first began, but it is easy if you take it one product at a time.  The first thing I did was take a look …

Easter Gift Ideas for Families to Enjoy Together If you have been to any retail store in the past month, you have surely seen the plethora of Easter themed gifts for kids.  Chocolates, candy, stuffed bunny rabbits, shirts, Easter baskets, and more.  All of this is fun, for sure, but I like to include the …