I have been making a LOT of our meals from scratch. There are several reasons for it, but the top 2 are: 1) it's healthier for us and 2) the food tastes better! I don't make a lot of things that call for a "cream of" soup, but I love this recipe for the times that I DO need something. Here is the recipe I use for Cream of (whatever ... Read More about Cream of Soup #Recipe
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Wordless Wednesday: Fire Tornadoes
This is probably our FIFTH version ... and it's still not up to my husband's standards, but it's cool just the same! And this is what it looks like when it's just sitting on the counter (without the little cardboard fan blades): Have a super Wednesday!! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday: Fire Tornadoes
Gallery Direct Sale!
I recently blogged about a beautiful piece that I generously gave to my niece. I really cannot tell you how much I love Gallery Direct! Gallery Direct is offering a 50% off sale just for you!! Use the code Art50 to take 50% off anything you order!! AND, the code overrides any onsite promotion. So ... Read More about Gallery Direct Sale!
LEGO KidsFest Tickets {Austin, TX} #LEGOkidsfest #Giveaway CLOSED
I love that my kids love LEGO! The creativity juices start to flow when the LEGO bricks come out. The boys create cars, villages, and enjoy mix 'n matching the mini-figures. My husband, a 30-something year old man, instantaneously transforms into an eight year old kid again! It's the best thing in the world to watch! I ... Read More about LEGO KidsFest Tickets {Austin, TX} #LEGOkidsfest #Giveaway CLOSED
thedipr.com {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Earlier this month, I was scrolling through my facebook timeline and saw this image ... ... of the dipr! I immediately typed thedipr.com into my browser to see how much I'd be spending on this really cool hook. The website is very easy to navigate and I quickly learned that the dipr would cost me $2.99 each. I added 4 (in blue) to my ... Read More about thedipr.com {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Jonah – A VeggieTales Movie #Review
My boys really enjoy movies. They aren't terribly picky about what movie they watch, just as long as it comes from somewhere other than our movie shelves. Because it's summer, we've been letting the boys watch a movie after our bedtime routine. We've watched plenty of movies we own, and we've rented the rest. However, we are ... Read More about Jonah – A VeggieTales Movie #Review
A new pet … kinda!
A few weeks ago, we were asked to DOG SIT! You see, some friends from church are headed out of town for summer vacation. They can't take their puppy, and their kids are very disappointed. However, my kids are ecstatic and I've assured our friends that we will take VERY good care of Brownie! While I am excited about this 10-day ... Read More about A new pet … kinda!
Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect! {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
I know it's July but let's face it, winter is right around the corner. I know that South Texas doesn't get nearly as cold as other places but as the weather cools down my lips start to chap and peel. And when that happens, I have a tendency to bite my lips. I know that I shouldn't do it, but I do. When my lips ... Read More about Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect! {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Wordless Wednesday
I have no clue what James did, but he went to bed last Monday looking perfectly normal and woke up on Tuesday with THIS: At least it's healing, but that goose egg is/was UGLY! He still won't tell us what happened. Maybe he doesn't know? I feel like he probably hit the bed post, but James swears that didn't ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Purex: Let’s Be Honest #Giveaway CLOSED
Purex has been running the "Let's Be Honest" Campaign for a while now, and have made some great videos to go with it. The videos feature comedian Molly Erdman. I really enjoy this one: I cannot tell you how often James wears mis-matched socks because he can't find a matching pair. Make sure you check out all the great Let's Be ... Read More about Purex: Let’s Be Honest #Giveaway CLOSED