contains affiliate links Being a blogger is pretty awesome. I get to try new products that sometimes are not even in the stores yet. I get paid to try these new products and tell everyone about them. Sometimes, these products are not good. If that's the case, I tell the company I cannot proceed. I …
When I think back to my favorite Disney movies of all time, The Lion King always comes to mind. It seems like just yesterday that I saw the tale of Simba the lion cub for the first time, but it was actually released in 1994! Crazy! Our kids love this movie and I am not even …
I had heard about this word - geocaching - many times. I had seen people post about it online, but I never really looked into it. Was it hard? How do you get started? What I found out that it is VERY easy and FUN and the best part is....it is a great way to …
This post was sponsored by the Texas Peanut Board. All opinions are mine. Enjoy this peanut butter pudding pie! If you read about my trip to Lubbock, Texas for the Peanut Tour, you will know that I am obsessed with peanuts and peanut butter right now! If you have followed this blog for long, you …
This post, all about peanuts, has been sponsored by the Texas Peanut Board. All opinions are mine. I grew up in rural west Texas, near Abilene. Which. Isn't really west Texas, but if you haven't noticed, Texans sometimes have a weird way of describing where they are from. (North Texas isn't the panhandle, in case …
Pulled Pork Smashed Potato Bites was sponsored by Curly's. All opinions are mine. Sometimes half of the dinnertime battle is time. Unless I plan, which let's be honest, is very rare, I am scrambling at 4:30, trying to find the ingredients needed for a meal that I am throwing together at the last minute. …
Some of my favorite memories with friends and family are centered around a delicious meal. I can recall some of those meals, and they are often pasta! I can remember the delicious pasta recipes my mom used to make, the meals at Italian restaurants, and even meals I have made in my own home for friends and …
How To Take The Best Back to School Pictures Every year I feel like I have things together for the first day of school, but in reality, it is always chaotic, no matter what! I am scrambling to take that perfect "first day of school" picture and my kids just want to be done with …
Mickey And The Roadster Racers Juice Bottle Racers was brought to you by Disney Junior. All opinions are mine. contains affiliate links We have been enjoying the new shows from Disney Junior, this summer especially! The three year old really loves "Mickey And The Roadster Racers." It is Mickey and friends racing around in cars....what …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Junior. DIY Disney FRiYAY Party! Being the mother of three boys, we haven't attended many Disney princess parties. I am here to tell you, though, that all three of my boys and I LOVE to watch Disney Junior shows together. Some of our favorites …
The state of Texas is known for quite a few things. We love our Mexican food, sweet tea, and big, Texas-sized meals with family and friends. Texans are full of pride for their state and they are also some of the friendliest folks you will ever meet. How to Create A Texas Sized Meal Whether you …
This post was brought to you by Hawaiian Falls. All opinions are mine. It is hard for me to believe that July is almost over. Life seems to be flying by these days, but the kids still need things to do or else we all go nuts in the house. The hot Texas sun persuades …
This post was brought to you by Yoplait. All opinions are mine. My husband's busiest time of the year is summer and funny enough, it's also when the kids are home from school. I am not going to pretend it is all sunshine and happiness around here, because being a mom is hard. Period. I …
This post was sponsored by Tai Pei and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Enjoy delicious, convenient Chinese food at home, anytime. Sometimes deciding what to make is the hardest part of meal preparation. Then there's the questions like will my kids eat it? How long does it take to prepare? Does …
Disney Junior's latest DVD, Minnie's Happy Helpers, is out and I have some fun activity pages to celebrate! There is also a giveaway at the bottom, so make sure not to miss it!
contains affiliate links While my kids like eating in their school cafeteria, I prefer them to take lunches from home. Let's be honest though, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches get pretty boring after awhile, and some schools cannot even take peanut butter because of food allergies. My oldest LOVES pizza, and these mini pizzas are …
Any parent of littles ones know that even though it is hot outside, kids cannot stay indoors all day. I really have to get motivated to go outside, but I know how much it benefits all of us. I have to make sure and plan well so we can have an enjoyable trip that does …
Paper Plate Party Masks contains affiliate links Here we are in the middle of summer. It is HOT, the kids are BORED, and this mama needs to get on the ball and get some work done. The boys love making crafts and it is a way to keep them occupied and away from screens, so …
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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 Instant pot is amazing, and the recipes are virtually endless. However, there are things to make with your Instant Pot other than just food. These tips will help you think outside the pot, and really help you create more options. 1. Natural remedies. Colds and allergies are with us all year long, and …
Save money on energy during the summer! Summer in Texas for my family means that we are either outside in the water or inside under the air conditioner. We do wait until evening to get outdoors and get chores done and also get in some exercise, but man, that Texas sun gets hot pretty quickly! …
Easy DIY Seed Packets contains affiliate links. All opinions are mine. I have finished all of my planting for this summer, and am currently waiting on my okra plants to start producing. Our pepper plants are really doing great, and I am actually getting cherry tomatoes for the first time ever! My squash and zucchini …
Happy Summer! I could not be more excited about summer this year. Grilling food in the backyard is one of my favorite ways to cook, and summer is filled with barbecues and celebrations, and the smell of deliciousness on the grill! I have a great idea for changing up your Fourth of July bbq this …
As much as I love get togethers and celebrations with the family, I think everyone always appreciates when there is something new and different on the menu, am I right? I am always looking for new recipes, but this year, why not have an Ice Cream Waffle Bar for your Fourth of July or …
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. Jimu Robot for STEM Learning School has been out for a few weeks now, and I am happy to say that the boys are finding ways to keep their brains active …
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 …
How To Make Perfect Corn On The Cob In The Instant Pot contains affiliate links. Summertime means delicious bbq and home cooking! It also means an abundance of corn on the cob. There are many ways to make corn on the cob...you can boil it, grill it, microwave it, but the easiest way that I have …
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 …
How To Teach A Toddler To Swim Using The Appropriate Swim Trainer Our three year old son loves the water. He is just like his older two brothers, but admittedly, we have neglected him a bit in that the older two usually get more attention from Daddy in the pool and since he is the …
I love creating new recipes with fun ingredients that we all love. I wanted to create a new banana recipe because we always seem to have browning bananas in our house. I made this super easy Banana Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and it really could not have been easier.
One of my favorite movies from my childhood was Disney's Bambi. I loved the cute little animal characters and the friendships between them. I remember collecting different Bambi figurines from a fast food restaurant...I actually still have a few of them! When I heard that Bambi was coming out of the Disney vault and being released …
Do you ever feel like you are in a complete rut with your family meal planning? It seems like we eat the same meals week after week and yes, it is what the kids enjoy, but they get old! Then I will get on Pinterest and find delicous recipes and either forget a key …
contains affiliate links My husband loves mashed potatoes, but sadly, the rest of us are not huge fans. I mean, mashed potatoes are yummy and a great side item, but making them for two people the traditional way is not something I am excited about doing. I figured out an easy way to make Instant …
BBQ Recipes for Grilling Season We live in Texas and that means that there are very few days that we absolutely cannot bbq on the grill. We love to grill and experiment with different foods, flavors, and recipes! I wanted to be prepared for the peak grilling season, which starts in May and runs through …
ProYo High Protein, Low Fat Ice Cream and Chocolate Shell Topping Brought to you by ProYo There are only FOUR more days of waking up early, getting the kids ready for school, running to this or that....SUMMER is almost here! Summer, to me, means lazy days, lots of family time, going to the pool, and …
Homemade Strawberry Syrup for Strawberry Soda brought to you by Blami Arts. All opinions are mine. If there is one thing that all of the boys like, it is soda. It is okay as an occasional treat, but the stuff in store bought sodas is just not good for them. I have been making homemade …
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 …
DIY Wooden Crate Planter And Storage post brought to you by Harvest. All opinions are mine. We spend much of our days outdoors now that it is Spring. Spending time in the garden, feeding and taking care of the chickens, or just playing outside. I find that my things tend to get scattered pretty …