I just love fall - cooler temperatures, beautiful colors and delicious smells. I also really like that pumpkins can be used from September through November in such a versatile way. This Pumpkin Shaped Rag Wreath is the perfect way to spruce up your front door for the season. Rag wreaths are my favorite because they are so simple and are easily ... Read More about Pumpkin Shaped Rag Wreath for Fall: a Craft Tutorial
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LALA® Yogurt Smoothies Made with Real Fruit at HEB
I've been a blog owner and stay at home mom for the last 10 and 16 years, respectively. Staying home with my boys has been such a joy (along with all kinds of other emotions!) but I've been itching to start a new chapter. So just last week I accepted a job at our local elementary school which I'm super pumped about! That said, there are a number of ... Read More about LALA® Yogurt Smoothies Made with Real Fruit at HEB
Top 5 Reasons I Choose Baby Magic Time and Again
My "babies" no longer like to be called by that term. They are both in double-digits and just want to be called by their given names. When they were babies, I loved Baby Magic. It was my go-to baby bath soap and baby lotion because it smelled so good! These days, though, I have a new favorite baby - my nephew - and spoiling him ROTTEN is my hobby. ... Read More about Top 5 Reasons I Choose Baby Magic Time and Again
Order Out of Chaos Academic Planner For Back to School {Review}
Let's face it, this year back to school is going to be all kinds of wonky. No matter what you decide is right for your family, one thing's for sure - an academic planner is a necessity. Teaching my kids to be responsible for their school work has always been a priority for me because I think it will translate into becoming responsible ... Read More about Order Out of Chaos Academic Planner For Back to School {Review}
Join Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K in San Antonio
My husband served four years with the U.S. Army and my brother-in-law served 5 years in the Marine Corp followed by 4 years in the Air Force Reserves. To say I'm proud of them is an understatement! As much as I'd love to hear my brother-in-law talk about his time served, it's just not something he's interested in sharing. I can't imagine what he's ... Read More about Join Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K in San Antonio
Spaghetti Tacos with Parmesan Shells
I'm in a Facebook group several guys I went to high school started. It's just a bunch of goofy talk about BBQ, fishing & other silly things but one day someone posted a picture of Spaghetti Tacos and I knew I had to try to make them for my family. James thought the idea sounded ridiculous and asked why I would mix a Mexican dish with an Italian ... Read More about Spaghetti Tacos with Parmesan Shells
Squirrel Picnic Table Plans for an Outdoor DIY Squirrel Feeder
My mom has had bird feeders in her back yard for as long as I can remember. Birds are pretty and all but I would match rather watch the squirrels. So a few months ago I saw the absolute cutest squirrel feeder on Facebook, I knew I wanted to have my husband build one for our house! It took awhile but I finally talked him into sketching out Squirrel ... Read More about Squirrel Picnic Table Plans for an Outdoor DIY Squirrel Feeder
Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Soft Baked Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is August 4 and there's no better way to celebrate than with a batch of soft baked cookies. It's over 100 degrees in South Texas, though, and the last thing I want to do is heat up my oven (and therefore my house) so Entenmann’s Little Bites Cookies to the rescue! This new, limited edition product is already ... Read More about Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Soft Baked Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Top Five Reasons to Visit Pearland, Texas
I enjoy traveling and exploring all the things that new cities have to offer - from food to fun and everything in between. Having grown up in Texas, I'd been to all the major cities long before I was old enough to drive. Once I was on my own, I started visiting the lesser known cities & towns that bump up against the big names. Most recently, I ... Read More about Top Five Reasons to Visit Pearland, Texas
Kids in the Kitchen: Rachael Ray’s Yum-O Cooking Camp
It's been AGES since I posted about Kids in the Kitchen. My boys were tired of participating so I just gave up. James has recently rekindled his interest in cooking so we may be coming back! In the meantime, I received an email about Rachael Ray’s Yum-O Cooking Camp and thought you'd like to know about it. PotsandPans.com – an online ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Rachael Ray’s Yum-O Cooking Camp