a continuing story about family life - parenting, cooking, gardening, DIY-ing, crafting, and living near Dallas, Texas
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. I love creating new recipes with fun ingredients that we all love. I wanted to create a new banana recipe because we always seem to have browning bananas in our house. I made this super easy Banana Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and it really could not have been easier. View Post
I received product in exchange for hosting a giveaway. All opinions are mine. contains affiliate links One of my favorite movies from my childhood was Disney's Bambi. I loved the cute little animal characters and the friendships between them. I remember collecting different Bambi figurines from a fast food restaurant...I actually still have a few of them! When I heard View Post
I received this product for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Do you ever feel like you are in a complete rut with your family meal planning? It seems like we eat the same meals week after week and yes, it is what the kids enjoy, but they get old! Then I will get on Pinterest and find delicous recipes and View Post
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. Bacon Waffles with Chocolate Chips & Waffle Eggs For Father's Day! The boys are all about spoiling us on special days. They always have big plans for cards, gifts, and delicious food. Daddy is a big breakfast lover, so we decided to make bacon waffles with chocolate chips and waffle eggs. It is a fun, View Post
contains affiliate links How To Make Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes My husband loves mashed potatoes, but sadly, the rest of us are not huge fans. I mean, mashed potatoes are yummy and a great side item, but making them for two people the traditional way is not something I am excited about doing. I figured out an easy way to make Instant Pot mashed potatoes, and it is so much easier! View Post
BBQ Recipes for Grilling Season We live in Texas and that means that there are very few days that we absolutely cannot bbq on the grill. We love to grill and experiment with different foods, flavors, and recipes! I wanted to be prepared for the peak grilling season, which starts in May and runs through the summer. I've made a mouthwatering collection of bbq recipes to get you started. View Post
ProYo High Protein, Low Fat Ice Cream and Chocolate Shell Topping This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and ProYo, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #ProYoHighProteinIceCream http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV There are only FOUR more days of waking up early, getting the kids ready for school, running to this or that....SUMMER is almost here! Summer, View Post
Homemade Strawberry Syrup for Strawberry Soda brought to you by Blami Arts. All opinions are mine. If there is one thing that all of the boys like, it is soda. It is okay as an occasional treat, but the stuff in store bought sodas is just not good for them. I have been making homemade syrups for a few years now, and made cranberry soda during the holidays. I made this delicious homemade strawberry syrup to View Post
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Fun Ways To Break The Routine At Family Dinner Time #KidfreshFavorites #CollectiveBias We all know how important family dinner time is. In a perfect world, every member of our family would happily sit down at the table with freshly washed hands (without having to be reminded,) eat a delicious meal without any View Post
My kids only have a couple of weeks of school left and I will tell you....I am THRILLED! Yes, you heard right. Thrilled. I know that there are days of crazy chaos ahead, but we are tired and need a break from the hustle and bustle. Even though my kids do not sleep in, I want to be woken up with their giggles instead of an alarm clock. I want us all to have the ability to travel, to visit museums and water parks, and View Post