Tyler, TX blogger - parenting, cooking, DIY-ing, crafting, sports, and life with three boys!
The world is in a terrible funk right now, as you are well aware. I am the most introverted homebody, but yet I still am itching to get out into the real world again. It is definitely a trying time, but I am finding joy in the small moments. I know, it's easier said that done, but sometimes just spending time with my kids with no schedule, no must dos, and just doing what they want to do helps create a childlike happiness in me that we forget View Post
Our family just got back from a mini vacation, staying in a cabin and visiting Daingerfield National Park. We fished, went out on a paddleboat, went hiking two days in a row, and had lots of family fun. We loved being outdoors and the weather was next to perfect. That is one thing that I love about Spring is the beautiful weather. The kids can finally go outside, get some Vitamin D, and just enjoy the day. Outdoor activities for kids is what the View Post
St. Patrick's Day is on the way! For some reason, St. Patrick's Day was always one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it's because I am a redhead and I think I'm from Ireland. Maybe it's because of the adorable St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids! I remember always having to wear green to school so no one would pinch me and well, that's pretty much the extent of our childhood celebration of this holiday. But with the fun View Post
Spring Break is next week for my kids, and I am on the lookout for fun things to do, as well as fun crafts to make! The boys love making crafts, they just need a little inspiration. This Flower Pom Pom Wreath DIY Craft is fairly inexpensive, fun to make, and makes a great Mother's Day gift, too! View Post
Seafood is a delicious way to get lots of vitamins and nutrients. There is so much versatility in seafood. Whether you are looking for impressive seafood recipes, healthy seafood recipes, or a few good seafood recipes for the family during Lent, this is the place to find them! In our house, seafood is popular. My husband and oldest son love shrimp, I love a good grilled salmon, and everyone loves tuna. There are so many more ways to cook View Post
Even though winter is on its way out, (hopefully!) our favorites are soups and hearty stews for dinner. They are easy, filling, and delicious, perfect for busy nights. My favorites are those that are easily made in the Crock Pot, so I can set it and forget it until dinner time! Plus, the delicious smells that fill the house are incredible! I made this amazing Crock Pot Chicken Verde with Potatoes the other day and it was so good! View Post
As you may have guessed, I use my air fryer often. A few times a week. Sometimes daily. Sometimes multiple times a day. Then we got a range with an air fryer component and that was so awesome. I love to cook meals for the whole family in it! Then, for Christmas, our 9 year old wanted to spend his money to purchase a new, larger air fryer for the counter because he knew my old countertop air fryer had seen better days. He is a super View Post
Thank you Essilor Vision Foundation for sponsoring this post. EVF provides over 500,000 pairs of glasses per year to people in need and works with schools, eye doctors, charities, and corporations to help build vision ambassadors focused on serving their community. Vision Problems in Children - How the Gift of Sight Changed our Son's Life Yearly eye exams have been something that my husband and I have believed in, but admittedly only View Post
I love that the cactus trend is still on the rise! I see cute cactus prints on pillows, backpacks, shirts, coffee mugs, and they are all so beautiful! Cacti come in many different sizes, shapes, colors even, and I am tempted each and every time I see a baby cactus at Lowe's to pick it up and take it home with me! Simply put, cacti rock, but sometimes it's easier to care for a cute cactus craft rather than a real cactus. Take a look at this fun View Post
Hubby and I are on our second round of Whole30 (day 16 to be exact!) and I have been craving meatballs and rice! Luckily, meatballs are Whole30 approved and rice, well, some genius someone invited cauliflower rice and other riced veggies and it is the perfect, healthy go to when you are craving rice!! So, today I made this yummy recipe for Whole30 Meatballs and Gravy over Riced Veggies!I love cauliflower rice, but I recently found a View Post
