Spring Break is next week for my kids, and I am on the lookout for fun things to do, as well as fun crafts to make! The boys love making crafts, they just need a little inspiration. This Flower Pom Pom Wreath DIY Craft is fairly inexpensive, fun to make, and makes a great Mother's …
Seafood is a delicious way to get lots of vitamins and nutrients. There is so much versatility in seafood. Whether you are looking for impressive seafood recipes, healthy seafood recipes, or a few good seafood recipes for the family during Lent, this is the place to find them! In our house, seafood is popular. My …
Even though winter is on its way out, (hopefully!) our favorites are soups and hearty stews for dinner. They are easy, filling, and delicious, perfect for busy nights. My favorites are those that are easily made in the Crock Pot, so I can set it and forget it until dinner time! Plus, the delicious smells …
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I love that the cactus trend is still on the rise! I see cute cactus prints on pillows, backpacks, shirts, coffee mugs, and they are all so beautiful! Cacti come in many different sizes, shapes, colors even, and I am tempted each and every time I see a baby cactus at Lowe's to pick it …
Hubby and I are on our second round of Whole30 (day 16 to be exact!) and I have been craving meatballs and rice! Luckily, meatballs are Whole30 approved and rice, well, some genius someone invited cauliflower rice and other riced veggies and it is the perfect, healthy go to when you are craving rice!! So, …
Do you remember how fun it was to make and play with paper crafts as a kid? I do! My friends and I would make cootie catchers, or fortune tellers, as they are often called, and probably get on our teacher's nerves with how much we used them! They were definitely the "fidget toy" of …
My boys always think they love Pop Tarts, but unless they are the frosted strawberry, full of sugar and whatever else, they don't eat them. And they even leave the "crusts" off of the original Pop Tarts, so that left me wondering "what's the point?" I refuse to buy them! However, they have recently discovered …
For as long as I can remember, breakfast has always been the most important meal of the day for me. I love to start my day with a hot cup of coffee and get the kids to school, then come home and enjoy a hot breakfast that is nutritious and delicious. I love incorporating …
This cereal post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about going back to school after a long holiday break. When I was a teacher, I was excited at the new beginnings and a clean slate and all the wonderful new things I would teach my class. …
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. …
It wasn't until I had kids in elementary school that I learned bout the Valentine Box. When I was growing up, we would make these huge paper pouches and decorate them with markers and tape them to our desks for our friends to drop their valentines in for our Valentine's Day parties. But now, many …
"New year, new you" is the phrase we hear every January. It is all about losing weight and feeling better. Last year we did a Whole30 and I actually did not end up losing much weight, but the lessons I learned from the Whole30 lifestyle and what is good for my body (and what is …
We make so many recipes that contain cream of mushroom soup. It's so easy to use and it makes the dish so creamy and filling. However, when I actually read the label of the canned variety, there were a lot of ingredients that I questioned and I quickly became frustrated. Homemade cream of mushroom soup is …
Can I Bake With Olive Oil? For some reason there is sometimes the thought that you cannot bake with olive oil, but that is really not true at all! You can substitute olive oil in any recipe that calls for oil or butter. There are different flavors to olive oils, so you will want …
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, …
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 …
The holidays are officially here! It seems unreal that Thanksgiving is almost here, but it's true! It is definitely one of my favorite holidays because well....the food is delicious! I am looking forward to the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and all the other delicious sides, but also the yummy appetizers to eat before the …
Spend any time on Facebook and Instagram and you will see countless memes about tired parents, overworked moms, and things that we should have done or wanted to do, but didn't, because we didn't have enough time. Cleaning our homes is important, yes, but there are ways to streamline this process. Have you ever considered …
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 …
We bought our first family home this summer and wow, has that been a lot of information to process and things to do! My husband and I bought a home over 10 years ago, before we had kids, but we sold that home when we moved a couple of years later due to a job …
It is fair season here in Texas! I was able to go to the fair with my 8 year old for a field trip the other day (we did fun educational things, not rides!) and the smell of fair food filled the air. I have always loved the idea of fried Oreos and candy, …
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 …
Deviled eggs are a staple at potlucks and bbqs, but they are a welcomed addition to any party, meal, or celebration. These Chicken Salad Deviled Eggs take the traditional deviled eggs up a notch and turn it into a delicious side item OR meal! I love seeing chicken salad sandwiches on a menu when …
School has started and so far, it is off to a great start! I made sure to make a run to the grocery store to stock up on lots of essentials that make school so much easier. I found a few new lunchbox containers that make transporting the boys' favorite foods super simple, too! This …
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 …
Have you ever wondered how to make fabric pumpkins? I have seen many different ones in the stores, and I wanted to try to make my own. The boys were really interested in this craft, and they were able to help with most everything. Obviously the sharp knife cutting should be left to adults or …
Everyone who knows me, knows by now that I love my air fryer and I love making new air fryer recipes! I made these air fryer breakfast pockets awhile back and they were a huge hit, both with my family and the online community! I wanted to use Once Again Amoré chocolate and almond spread …
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 …
Our oldest started playing soccer a few months shy of turning 4. His dad was the coach and it was our first experience at any kind to play sports with a team for our kids. It was challenging for us because we also had a 1 ½ year old who really did not want to …
Wireless audio systems are all the rage in home entertainment. If you have wondered how the sound compares between a wireless system and a traditional wired system, you would be right in asking questions. Oftentimes, the wireless systems mean lower quality and breaks in the sound. The Bowers & Wilkins Formation® Suite is the …
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 …
Spiced Apple Iced Tea It is AUGUST and to me, that means all things FALL are on their way! School, apples, pumpkins, cooler weather, and for our family, fall soccer and flag football. We are in Texas, though, so while I want to be enjoying all of the delicious Fall flavors, they usually have to …