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This shop has been compensated. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  You all know my love affair with my Air Fryer. It is SO good for homemade pastries, warming up leftovers quickly, and much, much more, but did you know that you can make better for you air fryer chicken wings? We make …

Summer is coming and soon our days will be H-O-T.  We don't like to turn on the oven much during the summer because the air conditioner just can't keep up and it makes it miserable inside.  I've made a collection of delicious no-bake recipes made with REAL food.  There are snacks, desserts, and even a few dinner …

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Milkshake was brought to you by Torani. All opinions are mine. #ToraniCookiesandCream If you survey Americans, cookies and cream ice cream will most likely ran pretty high as America's favorite ice cream. The flavor, the crunch...everything about cookies & cream is so good! I always loved to mix chocolate sandwich cookies …

After having babies of my own, I quickly learned that "sleep like a baby" really does not mean what people think it means! Sure, there were times when my babies slept through noise and chaos, but babies, my babies, at least, did not sleep how I want to sleep! I definitely don't want to sleep …

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is one of our favorite recipes! My family has one thing in common. We all love meat. There is just something about a juicy grilled hamburger or baked chicken. When meal planning, I usually start with the meat we have on hand and form my meal around it. I …

My mom always had this delicious dish growing up called Colossal Cheeseburger.  I think my mom found the recipe in the newspaper, so it's not mine, nor hers, really, but all that matters is that it's DELICIOUS!  We made it for the boys at the children's home when we were houseparents, and it was their absolute …

When you bought your house, maybe the selling point wasn’t the backyard and garden. Maybe it was the kitchen with the huge island or the fact that is was close to the kids’ school and your office. Or maybe you wanted a house in the city, and what you sacrificed was your yard size. Regardless …

This post has been sponsored by Albertsons Companies family of stores. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how excited I was to play the SHOP, PLAY, WIN!® Collect & Win Game featuring MONOPOLY at Tom Thumb. The boys and I went to the store, found a few items that …

The Spring weather here in Texas has me craving all the garden fresh fruits and vegetables! Sure, it can still be freezing one day and HOT the next, but it is still pretty awesome.  Hubby and I went on the Whole30 diet earlier this year and did well. It definitely taught us some healthy eating …

Basketball season is in full swing here! With college basketball games, professional basketball games, and the backyard basketball games at our house, we are loving this time because it is one of our favorite sports! We will be watching quite a few games on TV in the upcoming weeks and months, so I wanted to …

I have fond memories of cooking with my mom and also my grandmothers when I was little. This is something moms and dads who cook do naturally because it is fun to cook alongside your child and teach them how to eventually, cook on their own. Having three boys has proven no different. The boys …

I love quick and easy recipes, and the boys love fruit desserts, so these fruit turnovers are great for everyone!  Last year, our youngest son was going to "Alice School" a few hours a week. Mrs. Alice is a dear friend from church who worked with our oldest and middle son while we were homeschooling. …

  I am not sure why it always surprises me, but February in Texas is still cold. Well, some days are warm but then it dips down below freezing the very next day and that makes our allergies go nuts. On days when it is cold out or we are not feeling 100%, recipes like …

I am in love with Mexican food.  TRUE Mexican food.  Not Tex Mex. Mexican food that is authentic and delicious, and prepared with love. So know that I don't take lightly the art of preparing Mexican food. This Mexican Cauliflower Rice may seem like blasphemy, but stay with me. I make my Instant Pot Mexican …

  This post has been sponsored by Tom Thumb. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Shopping with three inquisitive boys who can help me look for products is pretty fun. THEY are fun to be with. And I just discovered the SHOP, PLAY, WIN!® Collect & Win Game featuring MONOPOLY at Tom Thumb, and this has …

  With a house full of males, you can bet that our family will be in front of the TV this coming Sunday, watching the big game! It is always a great night filled with football, fun, and lots of yummy food! Figuring out what to feed the family and any visitors we may have …

Ben and I are doing Whole 30 and let me just say...I'm so thankful for my Air Fryer and Instant Pot, more than I ever have been. It may seem obvious, but cooking real food can be super time consuming! I love using the Air Fryer for roasted potatoes and bacon, topped with spinach and tomatoes …

So the time has come and you are asked to bring Valentine's Day cupcakes to your child's class party or event. Maybe you tried to sign up for plates and napkins, but you were too late. (ha!) So what do you do when you want a cute, easy cupcake recipe for Valentine's Day? This is …

Our boys are ages 5, 8, and 10 and while some days they frustrate me, most days they make me proud. I am constantly amazed at what they are thinking and doing at their ages. When I heard that one of my kids stood up to others bullying a friend at lunch? Amazed. Would I …

  Be Prepared for Basketball Season with Nutritious Snacks for Little Athletes! has been sponsored by Del Monte​®​. All thoughts and opinions are my own. January means a lot of things for different people; but for our family, it means basketball! All three of our boys are playing basketball this season. Ben and I are …

The nights are becoming cooler and that means it's soup season!  I have made a collection of hearty and filling soups, chowders, and stews made with real food!   No condensed soups, processed foods (that you can't omit or substitute,) just real, delicious food ingredients. If you stumble upon a recipe made with canned condensed …

  There is something about a cup of hot chocolate that makes winter and Christmas THAT much better, don't you think? Especially when it is cold outside (which often it isn't in Texas,) a cup of homemade hot cocoa is just comforting. Our two youngest boys really love hot chocolate, so I have made quite a …

    Have you ever sat in front of a TV to watch a big football game and just been unimpressed with the sound quality? Things are not quite as exciting if you are sitting at home in front of a dull sounding football game. Sports games come alive with Polk Speakers!

This post was sponsored by Sphero as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Sphero BOLT and Sphero MINI - The STEAM Gifts Tweens Really Want! Our oldest son just turned 10 and that has proven to be the beginning age of a very tricky …

The holiday season is a time for delicious food and family time.  The flavors of the season are to be enjoyed and allow creativity in the kitchen.  My favorite Christmas flavors are cranberry, mocha, and peppermint, and these beverages all bring a new dimension to the season! My guys all love the delicious drinks of …

How To Prevent Sports-Related Foot Injuries in Young Athletes (guest post from Dr. Charlton Woodly) As the cold sets in students are transitioning into the winter sports season. Basketball, cheerleading, dance, soccer, wrestling. The list goes on and on. Your little athletes have the equipment and uniforms they need for practice and they have the …

I know that we have heard the warnings....cold and flu season is here.  Wash your hands, load up on vitamins and supplements, get plenty of sleep, etc. But there are some obvious things that we need to be doing to get rid of the germs in our house. I am not a super germaphobe, but …

Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" arrived in theaters on November 2, just in time for the holiday season ahead. This movie is full of adventure, imagination, color, dancing, and surprises! In this movie, Clara wants a one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box with a precious gift inside. Her journey begins to a mysterious …

Like most women that I know, weight and body image is often on my mind, and has been for years. I lost weight in college doing a low carb diet. I tried again after the birth of our second son and it was simply impossible. My husband lost weight but I was cranky, shaky, and …

My husband and I have been extremely spoiled at Thanksgiving over the years. Both of our moms are exceptional cooks and aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, etc are there to add their delicious flair to the Thanksgiving meal, as well. There will come a day, however, when I will be in charge of the Thanksgiving meal and …

    My kitchen is where I spend most of my day. Making breakfast and lunches, loading and unloading the dishwasher, (sometimes multiple times a day,) cooking, baking, cleaning...the kitchen is my happy place. If you are like me, you want the kitchen to be a warm, comfortable, inviting place that also shows personality and …

November 1st is our oldest's birthday, but it's also the beginning to the holiday season! Soon the lights and tree will be up, presents will be bought, and excitement will swirl around this special time of year. We love all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, and Hallmark Channel movies are a big part of the Christmas …

If I can be 100% honest with you guys right now, family mealtime is ROUGH lately. My kids eat a wide variety of things, and for that I am proud, but the chances that everyone is hungry at the same time and then feeling like eating what I serve is pretty rare. There is at least …

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If you know me or my family or have spent anytime on this blog, you know that we are big sports fans. We have three very active boys who love soccer, basketball, playing in the mud, running, biking, football, baseball, climbing, anything and everything that is an activity that combines competition and physicality, our boys …

  Our family listens to SO much music throughout the day. Our oldest plays trumpet and is (usually) practicing every day. Our middle son is taking piano lessons and we love to hear that music throughout the house when he practices. But we also listen to music sometimes as we get ready for our day …

Our family has discovered a love of camping and for now, let me just state that it really is glamping because I do not do tent camping, at least...not yet. We like to stay in RVs or cabins, but traveling to a camp ground or lake house is what we love! Going in the Spring or …

Life is funny, isn't it? How we get from marriage to kids to full blown school and sports chaos is beyond me. One minute we are worried about if our 2 year old is going to be addicted to the pacifier forever and the next, we find ourselves having to go to six soccer practices …

Five Things Every Soccer Mom Needs to Stock Up On for the Season! contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Soccer season is in full force! With three boys in soccer, we have practices three nights a week and some weeks, up to 5 games! It is so much fun, but it is …