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 …
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 …
The Spring weather here in Texas has me craving all the garden fresh fruits and vegetables! Sure, it can still be freezing one day and HOT the next, but it is still pretty awesome. Hubby and I went on the Whole30 diet earlier this year and did well. It definitely taught us some healthy eating …
Basketball season is in full swing here! With college basketball games, professional basketball games, and the backyard basketball games at our house, we are loving this time because it is one of our favorite sports! We will be watching quite a few games on TV in the upcoming weeks and months, so I wanted to …
I have fond memories of cooking with my mom and also my grandmothers when I was little. This is something moms do naturally because it is fun to cook alongside your child and teach them how to eventually, cook on their own. Having three boys has proven no different. The boys have each loved to …
I love quick and easy recipes, and the boys love fruit desserts, so these fruit turnovers are great for everyone! Last year, our youngest son was going to "Alice School" a few hours a week. Mrs. Alice is a dear friend from church who worked with our oldest and middle son while we were homeschooling. …
I am not sure why it always surprises me, but February in Texas is still cold. Well, some days are warm but then it dips down below freezing the very next day and that makes our allergies go nuts. On days when it is cold out or we are not feeling 100%, recipes like …
I am in love with Mexican food. TRUE Mexican food. Not Tex Mex. Mexican food that is authentic and delicious, and prepared with love. So know that I don't take lightly the art of preparing Mexican food. This Mexican Cauliflower Rice may seem like blasphemy, but stay with me. I make my Instant Pot Mexican …
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 …
With a house full of males, you can bet that our family will be in front of the TV this coming Sunday, watching the big game! It is always a great night filled with football, fun, and lots of yummy food! Figuring out what to feed the family and any visitors we may have …
Ben and I are doing Whole 30 and let me just say...I'm so thankful for my Air Fryer and Instant Pot, more than I ever have been. It may seem obvious, but cooking real food can be super time consuming! I love using the Air Fryer for roasted potatoes and bacon, topped with spinach and tomatoes …
So the time has come and you are asked to bring Valentine's Day cupcakes to your child's class party or event. Maybe you tried to sign up for plates and napkins, but you were too late. (ha!) So what do you do when you want a cute, easy cupcake recipe for Valentine's Day? This is …
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 …
The nights are becoming cooler and that means it's soup season! I have made a collection of hearty and filling soups, chowders, and stews made with real food! No condensed soups, processed foods (that you can't omit or substitute,) just real, delicious food ingredients. If you stumble upon a recipe made with canned condensed …
There is something about a cup of hot chocolate that makes winter and Christmas THAT much better, don't you think? Especially when it is cold outside (which often it isn't in Texas,) a cup of homemade hot cocoa is just comforting. Our two youngest boys really love hot chocolate, so I have made quite a …
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!
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The holiday season is a time for delicious food and family time. The flavors of the season are to be enjoyed and allow creativity in the kitchen. My favorite Christmas flavors are cranberry, mocha, and peppermint, and these beverages all bring a new dimension to the season! My guys all love the delicious drinks of …
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 …
Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" arrived in theaters on November 2, just in time for the holiday season ahead. This movie is full of adventure, imagination, color, dancing, and surprises! In this movie, Clara wants a one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box with a precious gift inside. Her journey begins to a mysterious …
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 …
My husband and I have been extremely spoiled at Thanksgiving over the years. Both of our moms are exceptional cooks and aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, etc are there to add their delicious flair to the Thanksgiving meal, as well. There will come a day, however, when I will be in charge of the Thanksgiving meal and …
