Last Fall, Pop mentioned how he was incredibly excited that he'd found a Christmas gift for Mom & I. He said we were going to be surprised but we'd both love it. Finally it was time to open gifts! Pop handed Mom & I each an envelope. Weird, I thought, because Pop usually finds random items at estate sales but I was intrigued. We opened our ... Read More about Glass Blowing in San Antonio at Caliente Hot Glass
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How to Make a Crepe Cake with IKEA Pancakes
I've seen a crepe cakes all over my social accounts for the last couple of years and have wanted one for my birthday the last two years. That hasn't happened, though, because I don't want to make my own birthday cake and, as far as I know, you can't purchase a crepe cake locally. But when I attended the IKEA Live Oak media preview, I had a ... Read More about How to Make a Crepe Cake with IKEA Pancakes
Entenmann’s® Little Bites® and BUMBLEBEE Sweepstakes
My boys have been huge Transformers fans since they were very young. BUMBLEBEE was always the favorite and I'm pretty sure we still have a toy or two around the house. When the boys found out there was a movie just for BUMBLEBEE, they couldn't wait to see it. And now that there's a BUMBLEBEE sweepstakes, we are all convinced we need to ... Read More about Entenmann’s® Little Bites® and BUMBLEBEE Sweepstakes
Factory Tours in San Antonio
My family and I have taken several factory tours while on vacation and have enjoyed all of them. Tillamook and Jelly Belly were probably my favorites, though! But then I started thinking - are there any factory tours in San Antonio that I've missed out on? Yep, not as many as I thought there'd be but there are a few worth mentioning. Factory ... Read More about Factory Tours in San Antonio
Best Things About The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a 4-door compact crossover SUV, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was first introduced at the 87th Annual Geneva International Motor Show, held in Switzerland, in March of 2017. **Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Best Things About The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse ... Read More about Best Things About The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Support a San Antonio Zoo Fundraiser and Attend Zoo La-La!
**Full Disclosure: I receive perks as part of the San Antonio Zoo’s blogger ambassador program, Zoo Troop. In exchange, I post about my experiences. All opinions are my own. I've attended Zoo La-La at the San Antonio Zoo for the past several years and it's always impressed me with more food than one person can (or should) eat, ... Read More about Support a San Antonio Zoo Fundraiser and Attend Zoo La-La!
Road Trip Packing Tips
Best-selling contemporary romantic-comedy author, Emma Chase, has stated, “Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” What an inspiring road trip quote, don’t you think? With that said, the worst part is usually trying to pack what you need into the car while ... Read More about Road Trip Packing Tips
Craft: Easter Egg Rag Wreath
As much as I enjoy crafting, the harder the project, the less likely I am to have the patience to see it through. That's why super simple crafts, like this Easter Egg Rag Wreath, are my thing. And, the supplies cost less than $10. Wreaths are an easy way to decorate for the season and it doesn't take much space to store them from year to year. ... Read More about Craft: Easter Egg Rag Wreath
Dallas Fort Worth Auto Show
Since my sister lives near Dallas, I'll take just about any excuse to drive up for a visit. But if I can drive up for some sister time and visit the Dallas Fort Worth Auto Show, I know it'll be a good week! I hope you'll follow my social channels as I share pictures & fun facts of new vehicles from the Auto Show as well as pictures of my ... Read More about Dallas Fort Worth Auto Show
Tips for Driving in the Rain
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a division of the United States Department of Transportation, there are an average of over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year. Of these crashes, nearly 1,235,000 are weather-related, meaning they are “crashes that occur in adverse weather (fog, rain, sleet, snow) or on slick pavement ... Read More about Tips for Driving in the Rain