Encourage Confidence and Fun While Learning with Osmo This summer has been speeding by! It is so crazy how our days just slip by, whether they are filled with lots of activity or just relaxing all day. We have had many busy days and a few lazy days. I am thankful that they enjoy drawing, …
Enlist the Help of Others to Avoid the Running Out of Essentials (featuring Chore Cards) Summertime. The long days, relaxing time with family and friends, no school, no worries, no problems....right? No. If you are a parent, you know that summer can be chaotic, tiring, and just hard. The first few weeks of our summer …
Coming to theaters July 1st is the Disney movie, "The BFG" (Big Friendly Giant.) Three of the world's greatest storytellers, Roald Dahl, Walt Disney, and Steven Spielberg, come together for the first time to bring the classic book to the big screen. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s "The BFG" tells the imaginative story of a young girl …
Crispy Breaded Chicken Tenders will be the Hit of your Fourth of July Party! I have fond memories of the Fourth of July. Our extended family would always have a reunion, of sorts, at my grandmother's house. Sometimes we went swimming, sometimes we would hang out and find cool stuff behind her house, but we …
Jalapeño Dippers with Salsa Cream One thing I love about summer is grilling outdoors and having a summer BBQ! We try to grill often and I love to come up with new recipes to accompany the traditional grilled veggies. Hubby and I love a spicy kick to our food, so I created these amazingly delicious …
Effortless Summer Solutions To Savor Your Time By The Pool <iframe src="https://5663579.fls.doubleclick.net/activityi;src=5663579;type=invmedia;cat=yimrzlue;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;ord=1?" width="1" height="1" frameborder="0" style="display:none"></iframe> You know when the days get hot and the days get longer, it is time to head to the pool! For those of us who have kids who could swim all day long if we would let them, we need …
Sofia the First's Purple Princess Popsicles My guys definitely have a favorite Disney princess and her name is Sofia! Sofia the First on Disney Junior is entertaining because Sofia is smart and kind. We all love watching Sofia and friends in this adorable show. She is definitely more than just a pretty princess. In …
School is Out...On To Summer! While the fist few months of school were rough, to say the least, we survived pre-k with D and first grade with the Captain. They both excelled in school and became more confident with making friends and talking to adults. Their anxiety seemed to get better and they settled into …
It's Not Too Late, There are Many Things You Can Still Plant in a Summer Garden! The weather has finally warmed up with no chance of frost, and the sun shines gloriously every day. If you have had weather issues, or are a procrastinator, there are many plants that will still thrive even though the …
Our boys have always loved being outside and they also love to invent new ways to play with their things. Seriously, most of their toys are not even used in the way they were intended to be played with. One night a few years ago, we were all outside, gardening, grilling, or maybe just …
Relive Your Childhood With An Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake! This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. When I think back on my childhood, I remember good food. My mom is an amazing cook and thankfully, she taught me how to cook! One treat that she taught me how to …
The Perfect Spring Picnic Is Made Special With Collin Street Bakery Late Spring is the perfect time for a picnic. The weather is usually perfect for a picnic by the lake, at the park, or even in your own backyard. We like to have picnics in our backyard, just as a fun way to take family …
10 Easy to Grow Houseplants We all would like to have at least a few green plants in our homes - they freshen up the surroundings. However, some of us do not think we have a green thumb or are too busy to care for plants. I am here to tell you that there are plants on …
Our family is SO thrilled about the upcoming "Finding Nemo" sequel - "Finding Dory," coming to theaters June 17th. What a fun summer movie! In true Disney fashion, I expect lots of emotions, spectacular animation, and just good hearted fun and lots of love, too.
Chocolate Oatmeal Waffles Waffles have been a family favorite for many years. I remember my mom making a huge, fresh batch of waffles and keeping the leftovers in the fridge or freezer for us to toast and eat all week long. There's nothing like homemade waffles!
Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies has been sponsored. All opinions are mine. Cooking and baking for my family has always been a passion of mine. I love to create new recipes and see my family enjoying what I have made. When the two older boys were little, they loved cooking with me. Now, Baby Brother loves …
Busy Morning? French Toast Stick Bites Breakfast Hack For The Win! Mornings are usually calm and relaxed at our house, until we have to leave. Getting myself dressed and ready is a big enough task, but getting the kids changed, fed, and out the door is downright impossible. With D going to school at 11:30 every …
Why Replacing Your Old Fridge Can Save You Money A few days ago, I went to Best Buy to pick up Hubby's birthday gift that I had bought online. I noticed signs for their Earth Day sale, where you can get up to 30% off of major appliances. I was intrigued. It has been a …
Easy Grilled Bean Flautas - Take Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration to the Grill! I was SO incredibly happy to say "so long!" to winter and we are loving the warm temperatures! Just getting outside and feeling the sunshine is so refreshing. Anyone who knows our family knows that we LOVE Mexican food. I used …
Fingerprint Bluebonnet Craft for Kids It is always an exciting day when we spot the first bluebonnets in Texas. We have a few around our house and at our church, but just gazing at the amazing bluebonnets over the ranches and plains is just breathtaking. I'm a sucker for babies in bluebonnets. Our usual bluebonnet …
Finding Sustainable Seafood - Albacore Tuna Quesadillas Our family eats seafood often. The boys LOVE fish, so I try to make it a big part of our diet. It is easy to grab the cheapest option available, but I know that is not what is best for my family or the environment. I want to open …
May means flowers, sunshine, bbqs, and Mother's Day! This holiday is a day for moms, grandmas, and any other special women filling the role of mom this year! These Mother's Day printables are adorable and fun to fill out and to read.
Why A Nighttime Routine Can Be Helpful For An Anxious Child We have learned so much about anxiety this year. We went from homeschooling to public school and the boys are both finally doing well, but both showed anxiety in their own ways and we have found that they deal with it in their own …
Spring Clean Your Backyard with One Simple Cleaning Hack Is it just me or was that the longest winter ever? I have no idea why I feel that way, I mean I'm in TEXAS, I should not feel that way! There were plenty of warm days, but I just hate the cold more and more …
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. Give Your Kitchen A Spring Makeover! I spend a huge amount of time in my kitchen. Preparing school lunches, breakfasts, lunches, dinners....and then brunches, snacks, 2nd snacks and after dinner …
How to Plan a Fun Disney Preschool Playdate! #DisneyKids I teamed up with Walt Disney World and MomSelect to throw a Disney Preschool Playdate. I received free products in order to host the playdate. The opinions expressed here are all my own. Pictures are not to be used without permission. Special thanks to Melissa Allred Photography. …
Arancini with Marinara and Broccolini If I told you that our family loves an Italian inspired meal, that would be a complete understatement. There is nothing in this world that the boys and my husband get more excited about than the smell of Italian food cooking. Lasagna, spaghetti, pizza, alfredo chicken....anything and everything that has …
Who is ready for a fun April Fool's Day Breakfast? Innocent April Fool's Day pranks can be so much fun! I am not a fan of the mean side to April 1st because tricks and mean jokes are not very fun if you are the one being tricked....BUT being silly and odd can be so …
Simple Easter Bunny Wreath DIY A while back, I noticed that our grapevine was out of control. It grows on the fence between our garden and carport, and it was so out of control that the boys had to push them back if they go out of Daddy's car. It was almost like a jungle! …
Do you remember the first time you saw "The Lion King"? It is SUCH a powerful, emotional movie, filled with love, laughter, and lots of great music. Plus, in true Disney fashion, the characters are super cute and lovable, too! It is a classic that I'm proud to say my kids enjoy, as well. We …
March means basketball, plain and simple. We, along with millions of other Americans, will be watching the college basketball games this month, as well as our favorite professional team, of course! The Captain also has a basketball tournament this week, so we are really into the basketball spirit!
Chocolate and peanut butter are what dreams are made of. I know Nutella is all the rage, but *gasp*...I do not like Nutella. At all. It has a weird after taste and it's just not good to me. A chocolate peanut butter spread though.....wow. Perfection. There are many of these wonderful blends around, some fluffy, …
I love Easter crafts for kids! Not only are little bunnies, eggs, and baskets super cute and fun to make, their bright, cheery colors can make anyone smile! I have found some wonderful crafts that are simple enough to make with your little ones, or of course, you can definitely make them on your own …
Why Should You Have Your Glove Steamed? The Captain played modified t-ball last year and really got into it! He loves batting practice and also playing catch with us. He had a hand-me-down glove last year, but we found that it was a little small for his hand. Luckily, a teammate let him borrow his Mizuno …
All About Disney World! 50+ Tips, Tricks, Recipes, and More From The Happiest Place on Earth It has been almost a year since our first trip to Walt Disney World. We still talk about it all of the time and cannot wait until we can go again. I have turned to some of my …
Basic Essential Oils For Your Natural Medcine Cabinet I have been dabbling in essential oils for a while now, but it is always good to turn to someone who has done their homework and knows more than I do! This post was guest penned by my friend, Amanda. She blogs at Naturally Healthy Living and is …
Baby Brother is CRAZY about Paw Patrol! Every day he asks for his favorite show, to wear his favorite Paw Patrol shoes and this Paw Patrol shirt, and he loves to pretend to be the Paw Patrol. He calls it "Caw-Po" and I think that's the cutest thing EVER! His favorite pups are IT! I …
It became very obvious in my son's early elementary years that he THRIVES when using a schedule. I homeschooled for his kindergarten year, and the days that we got the most done were the days that I made a checklist and schedule for him. He did his work, went down the list, and felt a …
Make Sure That Your Kids Get Proper Nutrition and Vitamins...Without a Fight We all face different challenges with our kids, and if you have more than one child, you know that every child is different. We did just about the same thing in regards to feeding the boys with our older two, and somehow, D …
