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 …
Parenting is a crazy thing. We are given these little people to take care of and make sure they get all that they need. Some days, after I have made sure my three little guys get all their rest, water, fruits, protein, and veggies, I realize that I have not really taken care of myself. …
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 …
I have partnered with Clarisonic to bring you this paid post about the Clarisonic Alpha Fit for men. All opinions are mine. My sweet husband has had trouble with his skin for the majority of his life. Acne is something that you think you will grow out of, but when you are 33 and still …
You may have noticed my obsession with homemade pudding. It is just SO good! I wanted to get a head start on the holidays and put a fun spin on a winter favorite - hot chocolate. Hot Chocolate Pudding is simple to make!
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 …
I am a lover of all things pumpkin spice. I am also a lover of all things coffee. Autumn is THE best time of the year for me because I can enjoy two of my favorite things! Pumpin Spice. Coffee. Bliss. Something that totally sets me off though, is when I am making my …
I am sure you know the saying "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." There is some truth to that, but I think the saying should go "if a baby isn't happy, Momma isn't happy, and thus, no one is happy." Moms and dads have such a difficult job. While it is true that …
The boys stay very active during the week. They have PE on most days, soccer practice, gymnastics, and we also take family walks or bike rides and play badminton often. The weekends are a bit harder to motivate ourselves to get outside. There may be a soccer game, but after that, we just want to …
This PE Teacher /Coach Care Package shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Teachers have a very difficult job. I was a classroom teacher and some days were just so trying. The person I was always in awe of was the physical education (PE) teacher. How do they even manage 80 five year-olds …
When the Halloween decorations first started showing up in stores, I spotted a super cute tin jack-o-lantern pail for only 97 cents. I had the idea of planting chives in it and it being a fun gardening project that would be ready for Halloween. I used to always want a Chia Pet when I was …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card. If you are planning to cook during the holidays, you are likely needed to cook two things at once, probably on different temperatures. I remember being so hungry for Thanksgiving dinner and smelling the dressing cooking, but then we cannot eat until …
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 …
This Love2Learn Elmo post was written in partnership with Hasbro. All opinions are my own. If you have ever had a toddler, you know how Elmo is a great friend and toy. We love him on Sesame Street! He is so lovable and teaches our little ones so much! The new Love2Learn Elmo from Hasbro …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card. The holiday season technically is not here yet, but we all know how quickly it will arrive! Now is the time to start planning holiday parties and festivities, and that means making sure your kitchen is ready for guests.
Every year when Fall rolls around, we are reminded of how awesome pumpkin can be. By itself, it is healthy and packed with vitamins and nutrients, but of course it does not taste very good, (although my chickens would surely argue with me on that.) Add in a few spices and a little sugar and …
Our boys love Star Wars. They love Star Wars Rebels, Angry Birds Star Wars, and all of the Star Wars movies that they are allowed to see. They love Star Wars music, books, games, toys, and everything Star Wars....so I KNEW that they would LOVE a Star Wars costume party!
Fall means football in our small Texas town. Friday night lights, Sunday afternoon football, Monday night football....it is definitely football season! An easy way to throw a fun (and delicious) football watching party is with a Game Day Burger Spread!
Autumn is here, it's the best time of the year!! You may be all about that pumpkin spice, (and that is okay, because I am, too,) but THE flavor of Fall is perfectly combined in this delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble. I first posted about it a few years ago, alongside other cranberry recipes. …
Every baby is different. That reason right there is the very reason I began this blog over five years ago. After three babies, that is more true today than it was then. We did a lot of different things with each of our three babies, but one thing that was a must was supplementing …
The one thing that makes a party fun (for me, at least) is the food. It is always nice to enjoy treats made by someone else, and if they are festive, that's a plus! Halloween snacks and appetizers are always exciting to both see and eat!
Monster Letters Halloween craft contains affiliate links I love Halloween because there are just so many options for fun things to do and of COURSE, it's in the best month on the entire calendar -- October! I have never been one for scary zombies, vampires, and witches, but I love the fun, cute things about …
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 …
This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. It is so funny to me how fall seems to sneak up on us. Back to school was a few weeks ago and I took the older two boys to get any new clothes and shoes that they needed, and at …
Homemade Pumpkin Pudding I was going to wait until the first official day of Fall before I started with the pumpkin things, but even Starbucks has already brought out the Pumpkin Spice Latte, so I thought...why not? Pumpkin is such a healthy, delicious creation, with or without the spice, and this recipe is light on …
At our house, we ALL love nectarines. Peaches are delicious, but nectarines are like...a step above peaches. I found these delicious Honey Nectarines at Costco a few weeks ago and we ate about 7 in just a few hours. I got a little over my head and went back to Costco a few …
Easy Grandparent's Day Gift For The Gardening Lover this post contains affiliate links Grandparent's Day is September 11th this year, which means that it is coming up quickly! The boys' school doesn't celebrate Grandparent's Day until October, and really, we should be celebrating it all of the time because grandparents are awesome!!
As a mom, I feel like I repeat myself more than I should. I started using chore cards at the beginning of the summer so the boys could see what was expected of them and go back and reference them when they forgot, instead of asking me over and over. Now we are using this …
My family loves the honey butter chicken biscuit from Whataburger, and other chicken biscuits from the local fast food joint. Since we like breakfast for dinner, I decided to easily recreate this recipe at home, and add bacon, because of course I am going to add bacon. This is the ultimate comfort food! This recipe …
Basketball Bathroom Makeover + Hair Care for Boys! We have three boys and all of them LOVE basketball...probably because Daddy and I do, too! It is such a fun game to watch and play! I wanted to add a few basketball pieces to the boys' bathroom, but I did not want to go out …
Boosted Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe I have been compensated for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Homemade chocolate pudding is one of my favorite things. It is so smooth and creamy, and I have fond memories of eating it as a kid. Storebought chocolate pudding is …
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 …
Simple Ways to Update Your Home... That Won't Break The Bank! We have lived in our current home for just over five years now. It is always exciting to think about moving to a new house, getting to paint and design new rooms, etc, but then common sense hits and I realize it is a …
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 …
Create a DIY Box To Keep Your Box Tops Safe All Summer! As you may or may not know, the 5 year-old had a super hard time at half day pre-k last year. It was horrible for quite a while. We had lots of crying and screaming and anxiety from our usually calm, laid-back child. …
How To Make An Easy Travel Potty Training Kit With Pure Ingredients We are smack dab in the middle of potty training Baby Brother. He is stubborn. He is laidback. He is two. He is also much more difficult to potty train than his older brothers! We have learned to always have spare clothes and …
Cool Down With Easy Chocolate Slushies! Last year, I scored an awesome, new-in-box snow cone/ shaved ice maker at a garage sale. It is so simple because you can freeze a block of ice and within a few hours, make a super smooth snow cone! I did cave and buy some snow cone syrup but …
See What's New at SEA LIFE Aquarium - Grapevine - CLAWS! The boys have always been fascinated with life swimming in the sea. We have taken them to SEA LIFE Aquarium in Grapevine, Texas, a few times now, and each time is so magical. We discover new things each and every time we go....and this …