As my boys have gotten older, we've done less and less to build up to Halloween. We used to attend trunk or treats and pumpkin patches around town as often as possible. We still trick or treat but we've eliminated all the other fun family activities that come with the fall months. This year, we changed things up a bit and did some of our older ... Read More about Safety Tips for Trunk or Treating this Halloween
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10 Educational Toys You Should Keep in Your Home
**Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Teaching your child the basics of learning is an important part of being a parent. You look forward to their first crawl, so why not look forward to their ABCs? You can make learning these basic concepts super fun with educational toys! Here are 10 educational toys you should keep in your ... Read More about 10 Educational Toys You Should Keep in Your Home
Sam’s Club has Everything Caregivers Need to Make Life Easier
This post is sponsored by Depend, Poise, Ensure, and Glucerna but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Life can be tough. Being a caregiver can be add so much stress to an already hard circumstance. When my Grandma got sick, she lived with my parents. It's been several years since that time but Sam's Club has everything caregivers ... Read More about Sam’s Club has Everything Caregivers Need to Make Life Easier
Healthy Holiday Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Like it or not, the holidays are HERE! Whether you are hosting a meal at your home or taking food to someone else's house, it's good to have options. I've compiled a round up of some healthy holiday recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy! Healthy Holiday Recipes - Main Dishes: Creamy Pumpkin SoupGourmet Tomato Soup ... Read More about Healthy Holiday Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Why You Should Stay at the Laurel Ridge Inn in Gonzales, TX
If I could talk my husband into buying a 100+ year old home, I'd do it in a heartbeat! To say I adore the beauty and charm of historic homes is an understatement, for sure. Staying at the Laurel Ridge Inn was as close as I'll get to possessing my own piece of history. **Full Disclosure: My family and I were invited on an sponsored ... Read More about Why You Should Stay at the Laurel Ridge Inn in Gonzales, TX
Loaded Popovers Recipe – Bacon, Cheddar, Chive & Sour Cream
I've made popovers before (they are absolutely delicious) and I love a good loaded baked potato so it wasn't a stretch for me to create something with the two ideas floating in my head. I finally decided on a loaded popover. These hollow rolls are worth all the time it takes to make them and the calories that come with eating them! **This post ... Read More about Loaded Popovers Recipe – Bacon, Cheddar, Chive & Sour Cream
Add Stonehenge II in Ingram, Texas to Your Road Trip List
Stonehenge II is an homage (not a replica) to the original Stonehenge monument and is located in the Texas Hill Country. It was conceived by Al Sheppard and built with the help of his friend and neighbor, Doug Hill. You'll find it standing in the middle of 13.5 acres at the Hill Country Arts Foundation Campus. Stonehenge II was made over 20 ... Read More about Add Stonehenge II in Ingram, Texas to Your Road Trip List
Things to Do in Gonzales, Texas
**Full Disclosure: My family and I were invited on an sponsored trip to Gonzales, TX. All opinions are my own. There are so many small towns in Texas and I'd love to visit every one of them. I recently spent a weekend in Gonzales with my family and managed to cross one of those many towns off my list. While it may seem like a small town without ... Read More about Things to Do in Gonzales, Texas
Garden Lites are Now Available in Texas at Costco Stores!
**Full Disclosure: This is a partnered post. All opinions are my own. I don't know about you but I struggle to get my family to eat all the fruits and vegetables we all need on a daily basis. With veggies as the first ingredient, Garden Lites ® are gluten free, made with only clean and simple ingredients, non-GMO, and nut free and kosher. ... Read More about Garden Lites are Now Available in Texas at Costco Stores!
Holiday Gift Guide: Sonicare Electric Toothbrush for Kids
**Full Disclosure: I received a Sonicare Electric Toothbrush for Kids in exchange for this post. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I would say I put a lot of time and effort in keeping my kids happy and healthy. Both of my boys know that I think it's important to eat well, see doctors on a regular basis, get your eyes ... Read More about Holiday Gift Guide: Sonicare Electric Toothbrush for Kids