a continuing story about family life - parenting, cooking, gardening, DIY-ing, crafting, and living near Dallas, Texas
With three young boys, outside time is essential. Our yard has been so many things, from soccer field, to badminton court, to a splash pad, and much more. We have backyard chickens, a garden, and lots of vegetation that we need to keep healthy. When looking for an organic fertilizer for our yard, garden, trees, shrubs, vines, and bushes, I knew that research was important...because of our kids and chickens. View Post
Have you ever been to a Fogo de Chão restaurant? We were recently invited to experience the newest Fogo de Chão in Uptown Dallas, Texas. We had a terrific night and received a complimentary meal in exchange for our thoughts and opinions on our experience. I had not been to Fogo de Chão since my husband and I went for our 3rd anniversary, which was 10 years ago! All that I remember is that I was pregnant with our oldest son and I could not get View Post
Super Hero Sandwich - Treat Dad This Father's Day was brought to you by Smithfield. All opinions are mine. My husband, Ben, is a self proclaimed sandwich lover. I have honestly never met anyone who loves sandwiches as much as he does. He has had aspirations, in fact, to open up a sandwich shop, because he knows exactly what it takes to make *the* perfect sandwich. So, it was a bit daunting to make this super hero sandwich for him, but the View Post
I was able to see a press screening of Incredibles 2, big thanks to Disney! All photos courtesy of Disney. Did you know that The Incredibles came out 14 years ago? I really had no clue it was that long ago! I did not have kids 14 years ago, but my boys have watched the DVD quite a few times over the years. It is definitely one of our favorites to watch. The boys love the action, the humor, and well, the superheroes! View Post
Music has always been something that we enjoy as a family. Sure we all have our different favorites, but we usually can agree on a song to listen to. When in the car, I let everyone have a turn choosing a song. The boys have headphones, but my husband I do not really have the luxury of being able to plug something in our ears because well, we need to be aware of our surroundings and our children at all times. That is precisely why the Bose® - View Post
Ahhh summer! My kids are all about playing in the water, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying cold sweet treats like ice cream and sorbet. For some reason, I was buying store-bought sorbet for the kids, when I did not realize just how easy it was to make it myself. I made this delicious Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet in minutes with the Vitamix E310 Explorian Series Blender. View Post
Nothing says summer to me than a fresh hamburger, hot off the grill. My dad used to make these amazing hamburgers and when he would grill onions to put on top? AMAZING. Onions add something flavorful and awesome to every single meal. The best, sweetest onions are Vidalia onions, and they are extra special, too! Vidalia onions are a seasonal treat only available in the spring and summer months. Did you know? View Post
Is there any more awesome a living space than a porch or patio? A covered living space that is both indoors and outdoors is so perfect! You are in the shade, but you can also look outdoors and breathe the fresh air. Porches, patios, verandas, lanais, whatever you call your outdoor living space, I have the perfect weatherproof TV for you! Best Buy has the perfect SunBriteTV for your movie night, basketball watching party, or just watching home View Post
I grew up the little sister of two older brothers. I was never super girly, but at the same time, would not call myself a tomboy. I never was a daredevil, did not really care for sports as a child, and being dirty was not my favorite thing, either. I am overjoyed that I am a boy mom, though, and these things have changed! Well, except the daredevil part. That will never be me. Seriously. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride at Disney World is about View Post
contains affiliate links The Instant Pot is my absolute favorite, because it made Mexican rice simple and fail proof in my house. I have made so many things in my Instant Pot, and it is almost time to buy a new one, just because I use it SO often. Imagine the possibilities of having TWO! Why have I not bought two yet?? The Instant Pot not only makes delicious rice, perfect hard boiled eggs, zucchini lasagna, and cinnamon apples, along View Post
