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 …
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 …
Loaded Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix – Delicious, Easy No Bake Recipe was brought to you by General Mills. All opinions are mine. We are right in the middle of summer and we could not be more thrilled about it! Lazy summer days, sunshine, playing outside and LOTS of snacks for the kids while they …
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 …
Becoming a New Homeowner and Making a House a Home It has been about nine and a half years since we owned a home. We have been blessed to be able to live rent free as part of our compensation package both with the children’s home we worked at and also my last job as …
As the summer heat keeps going up, I want to turn my oven and stove on a lot less. Who wants to cook when it is 90 degrees outside? We still prefer home cooked foods on most days, so I rely on my Instant Pot often. When I need to make a quick meal, …
This shop has been compensated. How to Get Through All That Comes With Moving to a New City After eight years in our current town, we will be moving to a different town soon. We have been sorting, packing, and getting ready for the day that we transplant our family and our belongings to a …
My family loves breakfast! My boys have eaten so many breakfast burritos, omelettes, and pancakes this year, so I wanted to cook up a delicious breakfast meal that was different, but quick and easy. Enter Breakfast Fries….with french fries as the star of this recipe! I used Grown In Idaho Hand Cut Fries and they …
This shop has been compensated. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. You all know my love affair with my Air Fryer. It is SO good for homemade pastries, warming up leftovers quickly, and much, much more, but did you know that you can make better for you air fryer chicken wings? We make …
Summer is coming and soon our days will be H-O-T. We don’t like to turn on the oven much during the summer because the air conditioner just can’t keep up and it makes it miserable inside. I’ve made a collection of delicious no-bake recipes made with REAL food. There are snacks, desserts, and even a few dinner …
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Milkshake was brought to you by Torani. All opinions are mine. #ToraniCookiesandCream If you survey Americans, cookies and cream ice cream will most likely ran pretty high as America’s favorite ice cream. The flavor, the crunch…everything about cookies & cream is so good! I always loved to mix chocolate sandwich cookies …
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 …
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is one of our favorite recipes! My family has one thing in common. We all love meat. There is just something about a juicy grilled hamburger or baked chicken. When meal planning, I usually start with the meat we have on hand and form my meal around it. I …
My mom always had this delicious dish growing up called Colossal Cheeseburger. I think my mom found the recipe in the newspaper, so it’s not mine, nor hers, really, but all that matters is that it’s DELICIOUS! We made it for the boys at the children’s home when we were houseparents, and it was their absolute …
When you bought your house, maybe the selling point wasn’t the backyard and garden. Maybe it was the kitchen with the huge island or the fact that is was close to the kids’ school and your office. Or maybe you wanted a house in the city, and what you sacrificed was your yard size. Regardless …
