If you can't make it out to the stores to get your Father's Day gift, here are some last minute ideas for you! Make sure to click on the picture to take you to the orginal website! (if available) Make sure to visit my Pinterest page to see …
We had the wonderful opportunity to review a Sleep Number® m7 bed, the new memory foam bed from Sleep Number! We love our sleep around here, so we jumped for joy for this review! First, we went to the Sleep Number store to find out how the Sleep Number technology works. My hubby and I …
Today's National Blog Posting Month topic from BlogHer is...."Is the proverbial glass half empty or half full?" Today, my glass is half full. Yesterday wasn't such a great day. I missed out on a great opportunity I had been waiting for, my hubby was working a lot, along with some other miniscule blips on the …
I always have a hard time with the question "what's your favorite food?" I have gone through so many favorite food phases, it's always something different! It has been many things through the years...pizza, lasagna, chicken or steak fingers, all really healthy foods, right? ha! When I was pregnant with Captain Fussybuckets, I lived on …
As you know, we love H-E-B. Not that we needed another reason to love this store, but here's another one: the H-E-Buddy Summer Reading Club. The love of reading isn't an issue in my house yet. The boys love to listen to books and the Captain is beginning to read a bit on his own. …
Everyone knows that Hallmark makes the most adorable and biggest variety of cards for any occasion. But before you just get a Hallmark card for Dad this Father's Day, consider the many other great gifts you can get at Hallmark for Dad! We were sent a couple of GREAT gifts that Dad can enjoy with …
Do I look before I leap? OH yes. And when there is a lot of time to look before leaping, I overlook! My mom used to tell me that I was going to develop an ulcer from worrying too much. I was so deathly afraid of tornadoes when I was a child, that if I …
I love when I get a brilliant idea, whether it be a new blog post, a new way of organizing our toys, or even a new recipe. But, one of my top annoyances is unfinished projects. I know, many of you wouldn't believe it if you know me in real life because there's usually a …
I've been thinking about BlogHer's NaBloPoMo assignment all day - "What is something you recently jumped into?" Hmm...well, I jumped into parenting about 3 ½ years ago. I jumped into blogging April of 2011. And, I'm about to jump into being 30. Some things I jump into voluntarily and some, I go kicking and screaming. …
The famous Australian kids' band, The Wiggles, just announced that three of the founding members, Jeff, Murray, and Greg, are passing down the torch to some NEW Wiggles! The Wiggles announced on their website that while Anthony will be staying put as the Blue Wiggle, there will be a new Purple, Red, and Yellow Wiggle after …
Memorial Day is a vacation for many US citizens. It's a day to head out to the lake, go fishing, have a bbq, or whatever, but let's not forget what it's all about! Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called "Decoration Day" and it was created to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of …
First things first...I was NOT paid by HEB to write this post. I just discovered my love for HEB and I wanted to share it with you! I have always been a shopper of a well known store but recently, I find myself going to HEB every week and "other" stores less frequently. Take a …
There haven't been many shows that I've become attached to. Sure there was "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" when I was younger, (don't hate! it was good!) "Friends," and a few other less memorable ones along the way, but "House" has been my favorite show for a long time. And now, it's gone. It gave me …
It's already 91 degrees here in Texas. It's HOT, and since it's only May, it's definitely guaranteed to get much hotter. We have a kiddie pool, but we don't keep it filled up because it's not safe for either the Captain, who is three, or Baby D, who is one. If they go outside alone, …
Captain Fussybuckets has been to the dentist each year since he turned one. He has always been a good dental patient, sitting in the chair nicely for the teeth cleaning and check-up, and has always received a good report. Well, we took him to a new dentist (actually, this is the fourth dentist he's been …
The First Years Sure Comfort™ Newborn to Toddler Tub is a great item to have! It's one of those things that will make life easier and help Baby like to take baths. The Sure Comfort™ tub is designed for security, comfort, and convenience. I like the fact that it fits in the bathtub and …
While Mothers Day gifts are nice, sometimes men and kids don't really understand what moms really want, and how a little goes a LONG way. Flowers, chocolates, and jewelry ARE nice, but let's save those for Valentine's Day, shall we? I've compiled a list of what Moms REALLY want. Feel free to add yours in …
This week, May 7-11th, is Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers have one of the hardest jobs on the planet, and this time of year is the worst because the kids are ready to be out of school and the teachers probably are, as well. Lots of huge testing has gone on recently and probably continues throughout …
My sweet friend Michelle just told me about this fantastic project, 21 Days of Prayer for Sons, hosted by the MOB Society (For Moms of Boys, By Moms of Boys). I'm up for a challenge, and we all could stand to pray more and my sons could always use more prayers for them, so I'm …
With the Captain's non-willingness to try hardly any vegetable, I'm always trying to think of ways to sneak in hidden veggies. This probably has been done before, but here is my recipe for Baked Spaghetti with zucchini and butternut squash. First, You take a zucchini: Then I peeled it, but you can very well leave the …
I hope that this has been an educational week, raising awareness for infertility through the guest posts and stories about infertility. I am so honored to have one more fellow blogger's story. After you read her story, check out her blog at East 9th Street.
Three year olds are weird. I always knew this, from my days of baby-sitting and teaching Bible class, but boy, is it true. Three is that awkward stage between toddlerhood and preschool where the imagination goes crazy and they have a vocabulary to express themselves. Today alone, my son has used the word "poop" inappropriately …
A very dear friend of mine has been through more heartache than anyone should. She endured four+ years of infertility, carried a baby to term, only to lose the baby in the first two months of life, due to a rare heart condition. Not a day goes by that she doesn't think of her precious …
I asked Charlene, the author of "A Divine Walk" blog to write a guest post about her struggles with infertility. Please take a moment to read Charlene's heartfelt story, and afterwards, check out her blog! Hi, my name is Charlene Hertzberg, Gena asked me to do a guest post today for National Infertility Awareness Week. …
If you read my story yesterday, you read that I "met" a lot of women going through their own battle with infertility on the message boards at Fertility Friend. One of those friends that I met during this time was "Sarah". Coincidentally, she had her baby girl a month before Captain Fussybuckets was born, but …
This week, April 22-28, is National Infertility Awareness Week and "Don't Ignore" is this year's theme. I think this is such a wonderful thing, to spread the word about infertility and make people aware that many more people suffer with it than you would even imagine. This week, I will be sharing some of my …
Happy Earth Day! I hope that you are finding ways to celebrate today, whether you're planting a garden or recycling or entering some of the awesome Earth Day giveaways (like the Hidden Recycler giveaway!) Target has released some pretty awesome coupons and some are in conjunction with sale prices on various Earth friendly products. Target is …
I love a good garage sale and I LOVE finding an awesome deal at a garage sale. Last summer, we scored an awesome double stroller for $25. It's awesome and we've used it a lot, but I failed to notice that it didn't have a front canopy and it should have. It was possible stowed …
Today is my awesome husband's 29th birthday. (I love this time of year because we're the "same" age for about a month and a half! ha!) Thanks for being such a great, supportive husband and father! We love you! Happy birthday!!!!
This past weekend, we were able to go visit my family in a whirlwind trip across Texas. We were able to eat at our old favorite restaurant, visit my grandmother and parents, attend our niece's 4th birthday party, go to church with my brother, sister-in-law, and niece, and spend some good time with our family. …
In my box of fruits and veggies from Bountiful Baskets last week, there was asparagus, which we like but don't eat often, and radishes. I had eaten radishes before in a salad, but I wanted something that was guaranteed to get my family to eat them so I wasn't stuck eating them all! I also …
Mommy wasn't as prepared this year and then the weather played games with me, so I changed their Easter outfits at the last minute. Oh well, here they are! After church egg hunt: Baby D refused to hold his Easter basket. Luckily he has a few young ladies who volunteered: the Captain and his stash: …
We had some sprouting potatoes that were not being used up quickly enough. Sure, they're still edible, but today Baby D and Captain Fussybuckets did some potato stamping! First, you select the potatoes. Then, you cut them in half and either leave the sprouts on or take them off. Washing is also optional, unless …
Back when I was a kindergarten teacher, we always had a unit studying the life cycle of different insects and animals. We used the Ladybug Land from Insect Lore to teach our students about the life cycle of ladybugs and the kids LOVED it. Captain Fussybuckets has been really into bugs, insects, and butterflies lately, …
Tomorrow, April 2, 2012, is the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day. This is a day to raise awareness about autism, so be sure to wear blue to show your support! Did you know that the CDC updated it's estimate of autism prevalence in the United States to 1 in 88 children? This is more …
I've always hated red food dye because of the moustache it leaves on your upper lip when you drink stuff that has red food dye in it. When we were working at the children's home, there were a few kids who always had a red moustache and I'm sure it was embarassing! The other day, …
I love when the bluebonnets bloom. It's one of the most beautiful sights...to drive and see the bluebonnets covering the sides of the roads! We missed the bluebonnets last year, so this is Baby D's first time. He wasn't too impressed. The sun was hot, the flowers tickled his feet, he didn't want to sit …
This is Blank Blank, the Captain's favorite item, his treasured blanket that used to be his daddy's. He's very attached to it and it has been washed many times. As you can guess, it's very worn! My dear husband is on a search to find this blanket, even though it was probably discontinued many, …
I received a bunch of tomatillos last week, along with some other yummy goodies like fresh garlic, onion, and peppers. I had never cooked with tomatillos before, but I knew I wanted to try out this yummy Tomatillo Salsa! Here's how I made it: First, you take the "husk" off of the tomatillos (very simple) …