Book and Journal Keeper The Captain is 7 and loves to read. He has really loved discovering the world of chapter books this year! Often times we find him after we thought he was asleep, reading his Star Wars book, the Bible, or a book about animals or the solar system. Reading is such a …
This clothes for toddlers post was brought to you by Healthtex as part of a campaign for The Motherhood. Do You Buy Clothes For Toddlers When They Have Older Siblings? If there is one thing that we have been blessed with, it is clothes. People love to buy clothes for babies and if you are …
Valentine's Day Verse on Burlap I love making small crafts with the boys, but I definitely stick with crafts for kids and easy crafts. I went out on a limb and made this cute Valentine's Day verse on burlap and while it could be jazzed up a lot, it was pretty simple and even the …
Chocolate Mocha Double Protein Gummies The holidays have come and gone, and like most people, the hubby and I made a lot of unwise food choices. We started the new year off with a "healthy eating plan" and are making wiser choices! It is going quite well, however my sweet tooth always tries to …
My mother made a delicious cake growing up that was referred to as a coconut cake, piña colada cake, and cream of coconut cake. No matter what you call it, it's simply irresistable and delicious! The Captain and D both requested it for their last birthdays, so I decided to jazz it up a bit …
It is always funny to me how at the end of the year, we are so busy and things are so chaotic. The Christmas season is supposed to be about remembering Jesus and celebrating his birth here on the Earth, but quickly becomes about cooking, gifts, travel, parties, and other worldly things. For me, …
We have lived in some pretty tiny spaces since we have been married and have had to come up with an easy storage hack or two along the way. Now, we are very lucky to be able to live in a decent sized house with lots of room for us to live and play, but …
How old are you? five What is your favorite color? red What is your favorite thing to drink? Dr. Pepper What is your favorite toy? Slinky What do you like to do? play Mario Kart What do you want to be when you grow up? a builder What color is your hair? brown What color …
Christmas Tree Craft for Kids We are always looking for fun crafts to do with the boys, especially those that take a little more time and helps them practice their fine motor skills. I wanted to do a Christmas tree craft for kids, and the steps are pretty simple. I took a technique we used …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Pecan Pie Shake 'Tis the season for PIE! Our family loves pie, and honestly, we had our fair share at Thanksgiving. I love reinventing recipes and turning a classic holiday item into something new and spectacular. We all think about ice cream in the Summer, …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Making Memories Together: Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe and Picture Ornament Craft for Kids Being the mom of three boys is sometimes tough. Most often, they would rather be playing a game or kicking a ball with Daddy. This weekend, however, Daddy is on a …
Christkindl Market Arlington TX Arlington 2011 Christkindl Market Day Two photographed Saturday, December 2, 2011. Photography by Bruce E. Maxwell.[/caption] We love holiday events, but are always unsure about the best ones in our area, and if they are even family friendly. This year we will be attending the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington, TX …
The boys have always been go, go, go. They want to do everything, see everything, and explore everything that there is to explore. A few weeks ago, we took the boys to the Sci Tech Discovery Center in Frisco, Texas. The wind was cool that day, but they needed to get some energy out, so this was the …
This family dinners shop has been compensated All opinions are mine alone. Fall is a busy time of year for us. Like most families, we have school, sports, and church events, holidays, and also three birthdays! All of the boys were born in November or December and it's a crazy time of year! Some days are …
Throwing a Photo Party for Teens Hubby is a youth minister and has events for the youth group often. Yesterday, he threw a big area wide event for our youth group and five other churches. Over 80 teens and pre-teens joined together to eat, worship, and have fun together! Events like this are always a …
Garlic is the pungent, flavorful clove that has been a staple in many cuisines for years. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, and is known as having antibacterial properties. Sure, you may need a breath freshener after you eat it, but man, is it delicious! My boys LOVE garlic. We use garlic powder …
There is finally a chill in the air and while pumpkin spice everything is still divine, there's nothing quite like the pairing of chocolate and peppermint for the holiday season. I love to sip on a Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks, but for a cool treat, Chick Fil A is the place to go for the …
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are such a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with the family, eating delicious food, and just being able to relax is a great change of pace from the every day grind. If you're a mom or especially a grandma, you might be a little bit stressed just thinking …
Isn't it crazy?? The Captain is already 7 years old. SEVEN. He's in first grade and reading chapter books, but prefers playing sports....any sport will do, especially if it is outside! He is a great big brother and makes us proud each and every day. He wanted to celebrate his birthday by cheering on his …
Delicious Pomegranate Recipes I LOVE pomegranates. They are, without a doubt, my very favorite fruit. I long for the pomegranate season and scoop up a few pomegranates whenever I see them in the store. The boys love them, too, and they're full of yummy goodness! A few weeks ago, I bought about 72 pomegranates for …
All three times that I was pregnant, there were lots of things that I complained about. Yes, I had morning sickness and there were times I could not think of anything to eat. I complained about having to wake up so much during the night (ha! Little did I know what was about to come!) …
With the first cool, fall wind blowing through Texas, I know that it's time to start preparing for cold and flu season. We all have bouts with allergies, viruses, coughs, and more during fall and winter, despite all that we do to prevent us from getting sick. Sometimes all of the prevention is not good enough, and …
My little guys are really getting into "Star Wars." It all started with "Angry Birds Star Wars," oddly enough, but now they're crazy about it. So much so, that the Captain is going to be Darth Vader and D will be Luke Skywalker for Halloween. Hubby loves the movies and while the boys haven't seen …
We spend much of our time in the car- going to see family, driving to and from sports practices and events, going shopping, to church, to school, and many other things during each and every week. We are very thankful to have cars to take us to the places that we need to go! It's important …
For quite some time, I tried to keep candy away from my oldest. Ha! With candy at every holiday, church gathering, school event, and even the bank and other stores, it was impossible. I did think to teach him about moderation and teeth brushing, but it is a constant struggle, for sure. The effects that Halloween candy can …
Our boys have always loved to play dress-up. If there is one real profession that they love pretending to be the most, it is a firefighter. I think it has to do with getting to spray a really huge hose and that they drive huge red trucks, but the boys just love it. Their love …
The thing that I love about Fall the absolute most is the scents! The smell of fall can be pumpkin spice, apples, or sweet, salted caramel. Sipping coffee in the fall is one of my favorite things, so I love this salted caramel coffee body scrub. It's perfect for fall or any time of the …
This home security system post was brought to you by Netgear and Best Buy. 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. Contains affiliate links I am very lucky to be able to stay at home and be with my …
This DIY lunchbox note holder post and shop have been compensated Packing cute lunches with foods that I feel good about the boys eating is really difficult sometimes. We are not early morning people, so I like to have foods already available and lunches ready to assemble when I wake up. I love packing lunches that the …
Homemade Mini Caramel Apple Suckers contains affiliate links One of my absolute favorite Halloween candies is caramel apple suckers. I adore these sweet, sour, sticky suckers, but do I really need a whole bag? Noooo! I had some of these yummy caramel bits on hand from our Mickey Mouse caramel apples and mini silicon candy molds, …
Baby Brother is 22 months old, so not really a baby anymore, but he is our baby. He is likely more...dare I say it...spoiled...than the other two were, only because he has two adoring older brothers who think he is the funniest, cutest, BEST baby brother anyone could possibly have. Hubby and I have also …
I always knew I wanted to become a mother. Some of my earliest memories involve dolls and playing house. I often thought about what I would name my children, how many I would have, and who I would marry and what kind of dad he would be. I also loved to baby-sit and work in …
Does your family eat real food with every meal or are boxed mixes and meals a regular part of your meal table? If you’re spending money on boxed convenience items, you’re not only wasting money, but you’re also probably not feeling the best. Real food, such as fruits, vegetables, fresh eggs and fresh meat on the other hand …
sponsored by Playskool. All opinions are my own. Contains affiliate links With three kids, our house and van can get pretty cluttered. We have so many toys with so many pieces! We have three backpacks that are full of toys and materials for church that we rotate every few weeks. For these reasons, I have long …
Beverage Bands DIY has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. If one thing is for certain, our family stays well hydrated. We all love our drinks, but admittedly, they're not always healthy. I have made a concious efffort to start drinking more water and when I want a sweet drink, to make it a …
Mummy Letters - Halloween Craft for Kids contains affiliate links Since it is already September, I guess it is time to start thinking about Halloween. It's not my favorite holiday, but it's in my favorite season and the day before the Captain's birthday, so I have learned to love it. It really is a lot …
October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I am not in love with Halloween, but Fall! The smells, colors, and flavors of Fall are my amazing and so are the cooler temperatures. I had only made caramel apples once, but I wanted to try and make some Mickey Mouse caramel apples and while …
I remember when the Captain was a baby, it was strongly advised to not let babies see any screens until the age of 2. We have always practiced moderation with screen time, but I have found that age appropriate, educational shows and games can be very beneficial to little ones. On top of that, these …
Baby Brother will turn 2 in November and he is getting very opinionated! He is learning new words every day and learning new ways to make us laugh. He loves getting a reaction out of everyone and loves telling strangers that I am his mommy. He is just so, so much fun. But, like …
It always amazes me how different each of the boys are. They really do have different personalities, likes, dislikes, and of course, funny sayings. Lately, D (4.5 years) has been obsessed with the game - Chutes and Ladders. He has played it with different people, but God bless Grammy for playing with him over and …