The Instant pot is amazing, and the recipes are virtually endless. However, there are things to make with your Instant Pot other than just food. These tips will help you think outside the pot, and really help you create more options. 1. Natural remedies. Colds and allergies are with us all year long, and something …
Save money on energy during the summer! Summer in Texas for my family means that we are either outside in the water or inside under the air conditioner. We do wait until evening to get outdoors and get chores done and also get in some exercise, but man, that Texas sun gets hot pretty quickly! …
Easy DIY Seed Packets contains affiliate links. All opinions are mine. I have finished all of my planting for this summer, and am currently waiting on my okra plants to start producing. Our pepper plants are really doing great, and I am actually getting cherry tomatoes for the first time ever! My squash and zucchini …
Happy Summer! I could not be more excited about summer this year. Grilling food in the backyard is one of my favorite ways to cook, and summer is filled with barbecues and celebrations, and the smell of deliciousness on the grill! I have a great idea for changing up your Fourth of July bbq this …
As much as I love get togethers and celebrations with the family, I think everyone always appreciates when there is something new and different on the menu, am I right? I am always looking for new recipes, but this year, why not have an Ice Cream Waffle Bar for your Fourth of July or …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Jimu Robot for STEM Learning School has been out for a few weeks now, and I am happy to say that the boys are finding ways to keep their brains active …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Disney Circle Screen Time. This is something we hear many times throughout the day in our house, especially during the summer. We have decided on certain amounts of specific screen …
How To Make Perfect Corn On The Cob In The Instant Pot contains affiliate links. Summertime means delicious bbq and home cooking! It also means an abundance of corn on the cob. There are many ways to make corn on the cob...you can boil it, grill it, microwave it, but the easiest way that I have …
Comfortable, Sustainable Clothes That Are Perfect For Every Season was brought to you by prAna. All opinions are mine. Being the sister of two brothers and mom of three boys, I admittedly struggle in the fashion department. Since I work from home most of the time, I also live for comfort. I have often wondered …
How To Teach A Toddler To Swim Using The Appropriate Swim Trainer Our three year old son loves the water. He is just like his older two brothers, but admittedly, we have neglected him a bit in that the older two usually get more attention from Daddy in the pool and since he is the …
I love creating new recipes with fun ingredients that we all love. I wanted to create a new banana recipe because we always seem to have browning bananas in our house. I made this super easy Banana Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and it really could not have been easier.
One of my favorite movies from my childhood was Disney's Bambi. I loved the cute little animal characters and the friendships between them. I remember collecting different Bambi figurines from a fast food restaurant...I actually still have a few of them! When I heard that Bambi was coming out of the Disney vault and being released …
Do you ever feel like you are in a complete rut with your family meal planning? It seems like we eat the same meals week after week and yes, it is what the kids enjoy, but they get old! Then I will get on Pinterest and find delicous recipes and either forget a key …
contains affiliate links My husband loves mashed potatoes, but sadly, the rest of us are not huge fans. I mean, mashed potatoes are yummy and a great side item, but making them for two people the traditional way is not something I am excited about doing. I figured out an easy way to make Instant …
BBQ Recipes for Grilling Season We live in Texas and that means that there are very few days that we absolutely cannot bbq on the grill. We love to grill and experiment with different foods, flavors, and recipes! I wanted to be prepared for the peak grilling season, which starts in May and runs through …
ProYo High Protein, Low Fat Ice Cream and Chocolate Shell Topping Brought to you by ProYo There are only FOUR more days of waking up early, getting the kids ready for school, running to this or that....SUMMER is almost here! Summer, to me, means lazy days, lots of family time, going to the pool, and …
Homemade Strawberry Syrup for Strawberry Soda brought to you by Blami Arts. All opinions are mine. If there is one thing that all of the boys like, it is soda. It is okay as an occasional treat, but the stuff in store bought sodas is just not good for them. I have been making homemade …
This post has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Fun Ways To Break The Routine At Family Dinner Time We all know how important family dinner time is. In a perfect world, every member of our family would happily sit down at the table with freshly washed hands (without having to be reminded,) eat …
DIY Wooden Crate Planter And Storage post brought to you by Harvest. All opinions are mine. We spend much of our days outdoors now that it is Spring. Spending time in the garden, feeding and taking care of the chickens, or just playing outside. I find that my things tend to get scattered pretty …
I love Spring so much! I just love seeing the new, green leaves and plants, beautiful flowers, and baby animals! And the colors of Spring are just so happy! I am excited to share with you a fun collection of amazing Spring crafts, recipes, DIYs, and more from many of our outstanding members in the blogging community. I …
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and the natural home remedies in this post are not to be used in place of medical advice. It may surprise you to learn that just fifty to one hundred years ago in this country, our grandparents and great-grandparents would have been able to name and identify a …
Three Layer Very Berry Dream Cream contains affiliate links We have had some success in growing strawberries in the past, but blackberries are our big backyard berry producer. (Figures, since I've heard that blackberries grow wild and are even a nuisance to some people.) We have found that if we pick them right when they turn …
I received product and/or compensation for this post. Includes affiliate links. All opinions are mine. I don't know why or how, but I completely missed the Tangled movie until a year or so ago. The traditional story of Rapunzel comes alive in this well done movie. The boys and I really like it! Tangled Before Ever After was …
There is so much to learn when you are new to backyard chickens. Often, if you have been a city-dweller for most of your years, you will find yourself amazed at simple facts that most country folks take for granted. If you are a backyard homesteader in suburbia you may find as many opinions on roosters …
This Beard Boss post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® & Remington, but all opinions are my own. How To Help Hubby Save Time In The Morning And Be A Beard Boss Waking up and getting ready for work is hard for most adults. Late nights, kids waking …
Of all the food that my family loves, there are two things I can count on everyone to be excited about: nachos and tuna fish. No kidding! My kids gobble up tuna salad with crackers like nobody's business. And nachos are a treat that everyone loves, too! I wanted to add protein to the …
I am a big fan of upcycling old items to add something "new" to our house. I recently was able to gather a few vintage items from my grandmother's old house. It is a special way to remember her and also to put to use the things that would be thrown away or sold. I …
15 Minute Instant Pot Mexican Rice - I feel that I jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon a little late, but the craze is still intensifying, so even if you JUST bought an Instant Pot, you are certainly not too late. I finally bought one when they were on deep discount right before Christmas a …
If you are like many gardeners, you take painstaking efforts to ensure that you are using organic gardening methods and making adjustments to be sure that your garden is sustainable. As you are likely concerned about not only your health but your family’s health as well, you may be wondering about the best natural …
Our boys are so in love with basketball right now. They both played in a league this past season and Hubby coached them both. Many trips to the store were made to stock up on snacks, drinks, and supplies! It really is amazing how much is put into these basketball games for kids. Basketball is a …
contains affiliate links The weather is warming up and it makes me SO happy! Even though we live in Texas, the warmer temperatures are a welcome relief, if the winter happened to be a mild one. I love everything about Spring. The color brought back to the outdoors, a warm, shining sun, baby animals, and …
I hope you enjoy this Mickey Mouse pillowcase post! Contains affiliate links. Easy To Sew Mickey Mouse Pillowcase For Toddlers Last year, Little Brother showed interest for a pillow of his own. We gave him a toddler sized pillow for his own, and I personalized it with a cute Mickey Mouse fabric pillowcase. I …
This post was brought to you by Dannon yogurt. All opinions are mine. A few weeks ago, I learned how to make yogurt. There was a lot to know and learn about the process, but it was fun. Do I want to do it every week? No. The question of where to start and where to …
Decluttering is a great way to instantly make your home appear cleaner and more organized. And it's a wonderful way to simplify your life, or make space for new things you truly need/want! But decluttering, despite all its positive results, can be pretty difficult to do. You don't have to be a hoarder to be …
I am always looking for fun ways to jazz up old favorites. I grew up loving rice krispie treats, but of course, love peanut butter, too! This recipe for Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat Bunnies is great for adding in that extra protein to a fun Spring themed snack for little ones. The best …
Tuesday is a great day because first of all, it's not Monday and second, it's Taco Tuesday! I have declared tacos my absolute favorite meal, so of course I could eat tacos every single day, but if you must keep your tacos to Tuesday, so be it. If you are a vegetarian, you might have …
You have become a proud chicken parent and love the antics and rewards of this poultry endeavor. You tend to your ladies providing them food and fresh water and in turn, they provide you with protein rich sustenance in the form of the healthiest eggs around. The more you watch them, the more you laugh, and it would …
[social_warfare] Even though I am an adult...there is some serious excitement to a new kids' show. And a new Disney princess? SO fun! The boys were excited at a new Disney Junior show, too. And of course, Elena of Avalor did not disappoint!
My kids are all about grape juice and here is why I don't mind. For one, it tastes delicious. Two, it helps their little digestive tracts move right along, which let's face it, is great news for parents because the alternative is a tummy ache and just a feeling of being unwell. Did you know, …
This was an unsponsored trip to Fossil Rim in Glenrose, TX. However, we were able to drive a Toyota Sienna for our trip, courtesy of DriveShop. All opinions are mine. We all love animals and being outside, so when it was time to celebrate the littlest brother's 3rd birthday, we knew it would be a …