This week, my goal was to use what we already had in the house which meant I needed to get VERY creative to make our meals, but I did it! (That also meant I only spent $25 on groceries!!) Because I was making things up as I went, I didn't want the boys to help. But to let James get some time in the kitchen, I let him make his ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Making Lunch (again!)
New On The Blog
Igloo Yukon 150 Cooler {#Review}
**Full Disclosure: I received a selection of Igloo products in exchange for my review. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you look in my parent's garage, you will see one side stacked (floor to ceiling) with coolers - most of them are Igloo. If I need a cooler, I borrow one from Pop ... Read More about Igloo Yukon 150 Cooler {#Review}
Get Up & Glow 5K – San Antonio, TX
**Full Disclosure: My family and I get to participate in the Get Up & Glow 5K in exchange for this post. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I heard about the Get Up & Glow 5K, I knew I wanted to be a part of it! And not just for me, but for my kids, and maybe my ... Read More about Get Up & Glow 5K – San Antonio, TX
Wordless Wednesday
Follow my blog with Bloglovin We went camping last weekend! Happy Wednesday!!! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
AmLactin #Review
**Full Disclosure: I received AmLactin products for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am so picky about all sorts or things - lotion & creams are one of them. I don't like a lotion that's TOO "lotion-y." I want something that's thick and absorbs well ... Read More about AmLactin #Review
Shutterfly Photo Cube {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I received a Shutterfly Photo Cube (and free shipping) for review purposes. No other compensation was exchanged. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I was (MUCH) younger, my grandparents got a block of wood with modge-podged photos on four sides an the words "A Chip off the Old Block" on the top ... Read More about Shutterfly Photo Cube {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Kids in the Kitchen: Making Cookies
Apparently I am the go-to for providing a birthday treats for my husband's co-workers and since one of them was celebrating a birthday this week I needed to throw something together. I needed something quick because this week has been nothing but busy. When I asked Colin if he wanted to make Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies with me, I was ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Making Cookies
JOBY Grip Tight GorillaPod Video {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I received the JOBY GorillaPod for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I accepted my Shaklee180 ambassadorship, I thought for a bit that I was CRAZY because I'd have to do vlogs. For the first two, I just used the webcam on my computer. It ... Read More about JOBY Grip Tight GorillaPod Video {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Chuck E. Cheese ‘Say Cheese’ App {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I received a Chuck E Cheese guest pass in order to conduct my review. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My husband and I enjoy taking our boys out to eat - but it's usually our choice and there isn't anything for the boys to do (other than coloring). So when I was ... Read More about Chuck E. Cheese ‘Say Cheese’ App {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Wordless Wednesday
We've had birds nesting in our attic vent since we moved into this house, but I don't recall ever seeing the babies in our wood pile. There are actually two babies, but one flutters around too quickly for me! This one has a bum wing but moves pretty quickly regardless. (I took 30 pictures before I got two that were decent, ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday