The first half of this week, we got to take a mini family vacation to see my parents! We did lots of fun stuff and even got to hang out with my grandmother, bro, sis-in-law, and sweet niece! On Monday, Grammy & Grampy took us to May Farm to see lots of really awesome animals! …
Not everyone likes the spices in this recipe, so play around to see what you and your family like the most! Captain Fussybuckets liked it because it had chocolate in it. :o) Enjoy! ************************************************************************* For an alternate recipe idea, try Pumpkin Bread with this special ingredient!
“Always pay attention to the other driver.” My parents always said that when I was venturing out on a trip, whether it be big or small. This is awesome advice. I was taking the boys on our weekly grocery store trip last week and I was waiting in a [for lack of a better term] …
Have you ever tried longhorn meat? When I first heard of eating longhorn meat I was a bit surprised….but then I read up on it. Did you know that it is leaner than other breeds? It is also lower in saturated fat and has less cholesterol and fewer calories than chicken.* Our family has tried …
I received an email from Homemade Simple the other day with a recipe for homemade Fruit Leather. I immediately wanted to try it because Captain Fussybuckets LOVES Fruit Roll-Ups. I love Fruit Roll-Ups because he’s getting fruit, but with all of the additional corn syrup and sugar, I’m not sure it’s worth it. BUT I …
Captain Fussybuckets has been in a big boy bed for about eight months or so. He hasn’t always done well. He started off great and for the longest time, it was just like he was in his crib. He didn’t realize he could get OUT of his bed until a few months ago. He didn’t …
Teachers and OCD moms everywhere are about to cringe. Ready? It’s okay to mix the colors. It’s okay! Two months ago, I couldn’t say those words. But now, I can. After my friend Carla told me that her 2 year old likes the way the Play-Doh colors look when mixed and pointed out that Play-Doh …
A “cold front” blew in to Texas and we’re celebrating the 80+ degree temps! It’s so odd how you can live in a fiery inferno for three straight months and just feel pure JOY when the temp drops twenty degrees. This morning it was 67 degrees….and it was bliss. Fussybuckets even came inside and wanted …
My husband is tired of me talking about this and speculating, so now my readers get to endure this story! :o) In July, I won a set of sand toys from a popular kids’ brand on a blog just like mine. I was excited and I knew Captain Fussybuckets would love them. I sent in …
This is random, but hear me out. Then feel free to offer me some advice, or just tell me I’m crazy. We have a little kiddie swimming pool in our backyard. I have to get IN with Baby D, so he’s only been three times. ALL THREE TIMES he has gotten sick afterwards. Coincidence? …