May means flowers, sunshine, bbqs, and Mother's Day! This holiday is a day for moms, grandmas, and any other special women filling the role of mom this year! These Mother's Day printables are adorable and fun to fill out and to read.
Why A Nighttime Routine Can Be Helpful For An Anxious Child We have learned so much about anxiety this year. We went from homeschooling to public school and the boys are both finally doing well, but both showed anxiety in their own ways and we have found that they deal with it in their own …
Spring Clean Your Backyard with One Simple Cleaning Hack Is it just me or was that the longest winter ever? I have no idea why I feel that way, I mean I'm in TEXAS, I should not feel that way! There were plenty of warm days, but I just hate the cold more and more …
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. Give Your Kitchen A Spring Makeover! I spend a huge amount of time in my kitchen. Preparing school lunches, breakfasts, lunches, dinners....and then brunches, snacks, 2nd snacks and after dinner …
How to Plan a Fun Disney Preschool Playdate! #DisneyKids I teamed up with Walt Disney World and MomSelect to throw a Disney Preschool Playdate. I received free products in order to host the playdate. The opinions expressed here are all my own. Pictures are not to be used without permission. Special thanks to Melissa Allred Photography. …
Who is ready for a fun April Fool's Day Breakfast? Innocent April Fool's Day pranks can be so much fun! I am not a fan of the mean side to April 1st because tricks and mean jokes are not very fun if you are the one being tricked....BUT being silly and odd can be so …
Simple Easter Bunny Wreath DIY A while back, I noticed that our grapevine was out of control. It grows on the fence between our garden and carport, and it was so out of control that the boys had to push them back if they go out of Daddy's car. It was almost like a jungle! …
Do you remember the first time you saw "The Lion King"? It is SUCH a powerful, emotional movie, filled with love, laughter, and lots of great music. Plus, in true Disney fashion, the characters are super cute and lovable, too! It is a classic that I'm proud to say my kids enjoy, as well. We …
March means basketball, plain and simple. We, along with millions of other Americans, will be watching the college basketball games this month, as well as our favorite professional team, of course! The Captain also has a basketball tournament this week, so we are really into the basketball spirit!
Chocolate and peanut butter are what dreams are made of. I know Nutella is all the rage, but *gasp*...I do not like Nutella. At all. It has a weird after taste and it's just not good to me. A chocolate peanut butter spread though.....wow. Perfection. There are many of these wonderful blends around, some fluffy, …
I love Easter crafts for kids! Not only are little bunnies, eggs, and baskets super cute and fun to make, their bright, cheery colors can make anyone smile! I have found some wonderful crafts that are simple enough to make with your little ones, or of course, you can definitely make them on your own …
Why Should You Have Your Glove Steamed? The Captain played modified t-ball last year and really got into it! He loves batting practice and also playing catch with us. He had a hand-me-down glove last year, but we found that it was a little small for his hand. Luckily, a teammate let him borrow his Mizuno …
All About Disney World! 50+ Tips, Tricks, Recipes, and More From The Happiest Place on Earth It has been almost a year since our first trip to Walt Disney World. We still talk about it all of the time and cannot wait until we can go again. I have turned to some of my …
Basic Essential Oils For Your Natural Medcine Cabinet I have been dabbling in essential oils for a while now, but it is always good to turn to someone who has done their homework and knows more than I do! This post was guest penned by my friend, Amanda. She blogs at Naturally Healthy Living and is …
Baby Brother is CRAZY about Paw Patrol! Every day he asks for his favorite show, to wear his favorite Paw Patrol shoes and this Paw Patrol shirt, and he loves to pretend to be the Paw Patrol. He calls it "Caw-Po" and I think that's the cutest thing EVER! His favorite pups are IT! I …
It became very obvious in my son's early elementary years that he THRIVES when using a schedule. I homeschooled for his kindergarten year, and the days that we got the most done were the days that I made a checklist and schedule for him. He did his work, went down the list, and felt a …
Make Sure That Your Kids Get Proper Nutrition and Vitamins...Without a Fight We all face different challenges with our kids, and if you have more than one child, you know that every child is different. We did just about the same thing in regards to feeding the boys with our older two, and somehow, D …
Book and Journal Keeper The Captain is 7 and loves to read. He has really loved discovering the world of chapter books this year! Often times we find him after we thought he was asleep, reading his Star Wars book, the Bible, or a book about animals or the solar system. Reading is such a …
This clothes for toddlers post was brought to you by Healthtex as part of a campaign for The Motherhood. Do You Buy Clothes For Toddlers When They Have Older Siblings? If there is one thing that we have been blessed with, it is clothes. People love to buy clothes for babies and if you are …
Valentine's Day Verse on Burlap I love making small crafts with the boys, but I definitely stick with crafts for kids and easy crafts. I went out on a limb and made this cute Valentine's Day verse on burlap and while it could be jazzed up a lot, it was pretty simple and even the …
The holidays have come and gone, and like most people, the hubby and I made a lot of unwise food choices. We started the new year off with a "healthy eating plan" and are making wiser choices! It is going quite well, however my sweet tooth always tries to talk me into making delicious desserts …
My mother made a delicious cake growing up that was referred to as a coconut cake, piña colada cake, and cream of coconut cake. No matter what you call it, it's simply irresistable and delicious! The Captain and D both requested it for their last birthdays, so I decided to jazz it up a bit …
It is always funny to me how at the end of the year, we are so busy and things are so chaotic. The Christmas season is supposed to be about remembering Jesus and celebrating his birth here on the Earth, but quickly becomes about cooking, gifts, travel, parties, and other worldly things. For me, …
We have lived in some pretty tiny spaces since we have been married and have had to come up with an easy storage hack or two along the way. Now, we are very lucky to be able to live in a decent sized house with lots of room for us to live and play, but …
How old are you? five What is your favorite color? red What is your favorite thing to drink? Dr. Pepper What is your favorite toy? Slinky What do you like to do? play Mario Kart What do you want to be when you grow up? a builder What color is your hair? brown What color …
Christmas Tree Craft for Kids We are always looking for fun crafts to do with the boys, especially those that take a little more time and helps them practice their fine motor skills. I wanted to do a Christmas tree craft for kids, and the steps are pretty simple. I took a technique we used …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Pecan Pie Shake 'Tis the season for PIE! Our family loves pie, and honestly, we had our fair share at Thanksgiving. I love reinventing recipes and turning a classic holiday item into something new and spectacular. We all think about ice cream in the Summer, …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Making Memories Together: Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe and Picture Ornament Craft for Kids Being the mom of three boys is sometimes tough. Most often, they would rather be playing a game or kicking a ball with Daddy. This weekend, however, Daddy is on a …
Christkindl Market Arlington TX Arlington 2011 Christkindl Market Day Two photographed Saturday, December 2, 2011. Photography by Bruce E. Maxwell.[/caption] We love holiday events, but are always unsure about the best ones in our area, and if they are even family friendly. This year we will be attending the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington, TX …
The boys have always been go, go, go. They want to do everything, see everything, and explore everything that there is to explore. A few weeks ago, we took the boys to the Sci Tech Discovery Center in Frisco, Texas. The wind was cool that day, but they needed to get some energy out, so this was the …
This family dinners shop has been compensated All opinions are mine alone. Fall is a busy time of year for us. Like most families, we have school, sports, and church events, holidays, and also three birthdays! All of the boys were born in November or December and it's a crazy time of year! Some days are …
Throwing a Photo Party for Teens Hubby is a youth minister and has events for the youth group often. Yesterday, he threw a big area wide event for our youth group and five other churches. Over 80 teens and pre-teens joined together to eat, worship, and have fun together! Events like this are always a …
Garlic is the pungent, flavorful clove that has been a staple in many cuisines for years. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, and is known as having antibacterial properties. Sure, you may need a breath freshener after you eat it, but man, is it delicious! My boys LOVE garlic. We use garlic powder …
There is finally a chill in the air and while pumpkin spice everything is still divine, there's nothing quite like the pairing of chocolate and peppermint for the holiday season. I love to sip on a Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks, but for a cool treat, Chick Fil A is the place to go for the …
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are such a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with the family, eating delicious food, and just being able to relax is a great change of pace from the every day grind. If you're a mom or especially a grandma, you might be a little bit stressed just thinking …
Isn't it crazy?? The Captain is already 7 years old. SEVEN. He's in first grade and reading chapter books, but prefers playing sports....any sport will do, especially if it is outside! He is a great big brother and makes us proud each and every day. He wanted to celebrate his birthday by cheering on his …
Delicious Pomegranate Recipes I LOVE pomegranates. They are, without a doubt, my very favorite fruit. I long for the pomegranate season and scoop up a few pomegranates whenever I see them in the store. The boys love them, too, and they're full of yummy goodness! A few weeks ago, I bought about 72 pomegranates for …
All three times that I was pregnant, there were lots of things that I complained about. Yes, I had morning sickness and there were times I could not think of anything to eat. I complained about having to wake up so much during the night (ha! Little did I know what was about to come!) …
With the first cool, fall wind blowing through Texas, I know that it's time to start preparing for cold and flu season. We all have bouts with allergies, viruses, coughs, and more during fall and winter, despite all that we do to prevent us from getting sick. Sometimes all of the prevention is not good enough, and …
My little guys are really getting into "Star Wars." It all started with "Angry Birds Star Wars," oddly enough, but now they're crazy about it. So much so, that the Captain is going to be Darth Vader and D will be Luke Skywalker for Halloween. Hubby loves the movies and while the boys haven't seen …