I talk often about our busy nights. Meal prep can be so daunting when you have a to do list that is a mile long. I love coming up with easy, fun, original recipes that take less than 30 minutes to prepare and this is one of them! I put a spin on the traditional …
Mornings are the hardest, aren't they? Well, I can always manage to get myself up, make coffee, and make what *I* want for breakfast, but preparing a breakfast that is fast, easy, and that everyone will eat? Forget it! I now see why cereal is so popular. Kids and adults can pick the cereal they …
Valentine's Day is one of those holidays where you feel like you should get everyone something, but what? Christmas wasn't too long ago, but you still want to show your teachers, friends, and neighbors that you are thinking of them on this day. I like the simplicity of these owl Valentine's Day candy bar wrappers …
Surprising Secrets For Parenting High-Energy Kids Who Do Not Sleep was brought to you by AstaReal. This post is not intended to serve as medical advice. All opinions are my own experiences. I think everyone can agree that parenting is tough. And I also think everyone can agree that parenting is made exponentially harder when …
With less than a month until Valentine's Day, you can bet room moms everywhere are preparing for the big Valentine's Day party at school! These Nutella Cookie Cups are perfect party treat! You can make them in different flavors and variations, and if your school is a nut free zone, then of course you will …
I love decorating my home with seasonal printables. They are easy to display in a frame, simple to replace and store, as well. Plus, anything that helps the boys read something new and learn new Bible verses works for me! These two love verse printables that I am sharing with you today are love themed, …
Most of the photos are courtesy of ShiftCon, used with permission. Last Spring, I received an email about becoming a volunteer for ShiftCon, an eco-wellness influencer conference, which was to be held in New Orleans. I had always wanted to go to this conference, and with our kids not being babies anymore, I got my …
Have you ever wondered how to make authentic cheese enchiladas? Well, look no further because this is the only recipe that you need! There is a restaurant near where I grew up that serves real, authentic Mexican food. Their cheese enchiladas are THE best, and people will drive long distances to enjoy them. When I …
The kids are back in school and let me tell you, snack time is hard! I am always looking for fun, yummy, healthy snacks for the boys that they actually want to eat. I asked the boys what snack they would create if they could and the 6 year-old came up with peanut butter and jelly …
Valentine's Day is always a fun day, but it is definitely interesting in a house with three boys! My boys think this day is for...of course...only candy and other sweet treats, but they also love making and decorating Valentine's Day cards for their friends and teachers. And in the last year or so, Daddy has …
I created this delicious energy balls recipe that is jam packed with good ingredients. They are no bake, easy to make, and simple to keep in the fridge. I rely on easy snacks and good for you convenience foods like these! Wow! It feels good to just sit down and breathe after that whirlwind that …
We enjoyed a complimentary day at the Dallas Zoo. All thoughts and opinions are mine. Unless noted with a GingerCasa.com watermark, pictures are used with permission from the Dallas Zoo. Please do not copy or reprint pictures. With three boys who love animals and also love to run and play, the Dallas Zoo is the …
This shop has been compensated. Parenting has a lot of ups and downs. We celebrate with our kids when they score a goal, bring home a good report card, or make a new friend. But it’s tough when the kids have a bad day and we’re not sure what to do to make everything all …
As a child, I loved playing with dolls and little versions of just about anything made my heart happy. I would spend hours playing and rearranging my dolls and tiny figurines. So you can only imagine that when I learned about Shopkins, the little girl inside of my squealed with delight!
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. The holiday season always has me thinking about the year and how much we have to be thankful for. We live in a great neighborhood, where the only nuisances are the stray animals who love to hang out in our yard. We really do have …
Bacon Feta Sweet Potato Ribbons recipe was brought to you in partnership with Mann's. All opinions are mine. I have a deep love for orange vegetables. Sweet potatoes are part of our diet year-round. Sure, they may be known as a side dish topped with marshmallows at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but if that is the …
I love the holiday season! Everything about the holidays are so special and memorable. I have fond memories of the delicious meals my mom would always prepare for Christmas, but I really had no idea how much work goes into each meal until I became an adult. And now I know....it is SO much work, …
This easy gifts blog post was sponsored by Starbucks® but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. #ad #StarbucksPerfectPairing As my list of people to buy for grows longer and longer by the day, I realize just how thankful I am for the sweet people in our lives who work hard to take …
Things are crazy and frantic around here! I do not know about you, but I am seriously wondering how it is already December, not to mention the fact that we only have a few weeks until Christmas! If this is how you are feeling, let me make a shopping suggestion....DICK'S Sporting Goods. This is our …
Parenting is a crazy thing. We are given these little people to take care of and make sure they get all that they need. Some days, after I have made sure my three little guys get all their rest, water, fruits, protein, and veggies, I realize that I have not really taken care of myself. …
Today marks 8 days with no school for the boys. I am happy to say that despite illness and cancelled Thanksgiving plans, we have had a wonderful time, for the most part. Hey, no one has a perfect life, right? We have done a few things to keep us busy....we went to see a movie, …
I have partnered with Portrait Innovations to bring you this post about Christmas cards and pictures! All opinions are mine. I always envision sending the perfect Christmas cards and Christmas pictures out to friends and family in a timely manner, each and every year. Truth is, life gets busy around the holidays and who has …
I have partnered with Clarisonic to bring you this paid post about the Clarisonic Alpha Fit for men. All opinions are mine. My sweet husband has had trouble with his skin for the majority of his life. Acne is something that you think you will grow out of, but when you are 33 and still …
You may have noticed my obsession with homemade pudding. It is just SO good! I wanted to get a head start on the holidays and put a fun spin on a winter favorite - hot chocolate. Hot Chocolate Pudding is simple to make!
What is Open Enrollment? Fall is the time of year for apples, pumpkins, and cooler temps, but it is also the time of year when most U.S. companies have open enrollment. This is a time when employees can choose a health insurance policy that best fits their financial and health care needs, depending on their …
18 Thanksgiving Books for Kids contains affiliate links It is November! Halloween is over, Christmas is on the way, but let's not forget Thanksgiving. I am excited about Christmas, don't get me wrong, but I do think we need to stop and appreciate Thanksgiving, too. It kind of provides a balance for us and the …
I am a lover of all things pumpkin spice. I am also a lover of all things coffee. Autumn is THE best time of the year for me because I can enjoy two of my favorite things! Pumpin Spice. Coffee. Bliss. Something that totally sets me off though, is when I am making my …
I am sure you know the saying "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." There is some truth to that, but I think the saying should go "if a baby isn't happy, Momma isn't happy, and thus, no one is happy." Moms and dads have such a difficult job. While it is true that …
The boys stay very active during the week. They have PE on most days, soccer practice, gymnastics, and we also take family walks or bike rides and play badminton often. The weekends are a bit harder to motivate ourselves to get outside. There may be a soccer game, but after that, we just want to …
This PE Teacher /Coach Care Package shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Teachers have a very difficult job. I was a classroom teacher and some days were just so trying. The person I was always in awe of was the physical education (PE) teacher. How do they even manage 80 five year-olds …
When the Halloween decorations first started showing up in stores, I spotted a super cute tin jack-o-lantern pail for only 97 cents. I had the idea of planting chives in it and it being a fun gardening project that would be ready for Halloween. I used to always want a Chia Pet when I was …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card. If you are planning to cook during the holidays, you are likely needed to cook two things at once, probably on different temperatures. I remember being so hungry for Thanksgiving dinner and smelling the dressing cooking, but then we cannot eat until …
This shop has been compensated . All opinions are mine alone Here we are, mid-October, and life is so busy! I feel like we have been constantly running around since the beginning of school and there's no relief in sight. Our van is definitely showing the effects of busy days and weekends...and lots of evidence …
This Love2Learn Elmo post was written in partnership with Hasbro. All opinions are my own. If you have ever had a toddler, you know how Elmo is a great friend and toy. We love him on Sesame Street! He is so lovable and teaches our little ones so much! The new Love2Learn Elmo from Hasbro …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card. The holiday season technically is not here yet, but we all know how quickly it will arrive! Now is the time to start planning holiday parties and festivities, and that means making sure your kitchen is ready for guests.
Every year when Fall rolls around, we are reminded of how awesome pumpkin can be. By itself, it is healthy and packed with vitamins and nutrients, but of course it does not taste very good, (although my chickens would surely argue with me on that.) Add in a few spices and a little sugar and …
Our boys love Star Wars. They love Star Wars Rebels, Angry Birds Star Wars, and all of the Star Wars movies that they are allowed to see. They love Star Wars music, books, games, toys, and everything Star Wars....so I KNEW that they would LOVE a Star Wars costume party!
Fall means football in our small Texas town. Friday night lights, Sunday afternoon football, Monday night football....it is definitely football season! An easy way to throw a fun (and delicious) football watching party is with a Game Day Burger Spread!
Autumn is here, it's the best time of the year!! You may be all about that pumpkin spice, (and that is okay, because I am, too,) but THE flavor of Fall is perfectly combined in this delicious Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble. I first posted about it a few years ago, alongside other cranberry recipes. …
Every baby is different. That reason right there is the very reason I began this blog over five years ago. After three babies, that is more true today than it was then. We did a lot of different things with each of our three babies, but one thing that was a must was supplementing …