There was this girl I went to school with. She was also in my Girl Scout troop. We didn't hang out too much as we had a different circle of friends. Laura Canahuati and her husband, Mike, recently got some devastating news. Their 5 month old daughter, Avery, has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). You can read about Avery and ... Read More about SMA + Avery’s Bucket List
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Wordless Wednesday
I don't know what this flower is, but I LOVE the blooms. Our previous neighbors planted it a few years ago and I just love this bush! Happy Wednesday! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler {#Review #Giveaway} CLOSED
We are a family that is BIG on recycling. Our city provides a 96 gallon bin that fits a ton of recyclables. We are allowed to recycle paper, cardboard, (most) plastics and glass. In addition, we can recycle aluminum, but we sell that. We put the aluminum in a separate bin in the garage until we have enough to sell. We ... Read More about Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler {#Review #Giveaway} CLOSED
San Antonio “Breakfast & A Book” Event
San Antonio “Breakfast & A Book” Event Part of Cheerios® Spoonfuls of Stories® 10-Year Anniversary Celebration WHAT: Cheerios®, through its Spoonfuls of Stories® program, has once again put six million free children’s books, including “Noodle & Lou” – a story written by local author Liz Garton Scanlon, inside specially marked cereal ... Read More about San Antonio “Breakfast & A Book” Event
Happy {9th} Anniversary!
My husband, Larry, and I are celebrating our 9th anniversary today! April 7, 2003 was a beautiful Monday. It was sunny but not too hot and there was a nice {but strong} breeze. Larry and I got married at Lackland AFB. He was stationed there and I just loved this one intersection (Kenly and Truemper, I think). One one side of that ... Read More about Happy {9th} Anniversary!
Shutterfly Photo Gifts
Do you ever set out to get your Mom something AMAZING for Mother's Day and then (in your opinion) fall short of your expectation for the gift? No? Just me, maybe? Well, I have {finally} found the never-fail gift! Shutterfly Photo Gifts!! Mom never gripes about a gift with a picture of her grandkids! Check out some of ... Read More about Shutterfly Photo Gifts
Rootbeer Cupcakes {and Frosting}
I have been playing with all kinds of cupcake recipes. Last weekend I made Mountain Dew Cupcakes and Cherry Crush Cupcakes. James has requested Rootbeer Cupcakes for his party in a few weeks, so I thought today would be the perfect day to play with that recipe since I can take the test product to his karate party! WARNING: I ... Read More about Rootbeer Cupcakes {and Frosting}
Wordless Wednesday
Congratulations to my kiddo!!! James was promoted to Orange Belt in Karate!! I am so proud! He is learning so much and growing up much too quickly! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Pop-A-Lock Services
I have always been afraid of forgetting my kids are in the car with me - but {knock on wood} I haven't done it. However, it's nice to know that Pop-A-Lock San Antonio provides free, 24/7 locksmith services if a child is locked inside. Accidental lock-ins can quickly turn life-threatening in Texas, especially in the summer. According to the ... Read More about Pop-A-Lock Services
Tropicana Pure Premium 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice {Sweepstakes}
What's the first thing you think of when you think of Orange Juice? What about Florida? Do the two go hand-in-hand? For me, when I think Orange Juice, I think Tropicana. For me, Florida and Tropicana Orange Juice go together. I have been to Florida twice. In 1998 (... I think it was 1998!) I was a freshman in high ... Read More about Tropicana Pure Premium 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice {Sweepstakes}