We spend much of our time in the car- going to see family, driving to and from sports practices and events, going shopping, to church, to school, and many other things during each and every week. We are very thankful to have cars to take us to the places that we need to go! It's important …
For quite some time, I tried to keep candy away from my oldest. Ha! With candy at every holiday, church gathering, school event, and even the bank and other stores, it was impossible. I did think to teach him about moderation and teeth brushing, but it is a constant struggle, for sure. The effects that Halloween candy can …
Our boys have always loved to play dress-up. If there is one real profession that they love pretending to be the most, it is a firefighter. I think it has to do with getting to spray a really huge hose and that they drive huge red trucks, but the boys just love it. Their love …
The thing that I love about Fall the absolute most is the scents! The smell of fall can be pumpkin spice, apples, or sweet, salted caramel. Sipping coffee in the fall is one of my favorite things, so I love this salted caramel coffee body scrub. It's perfect for fall or any time of the …
This home security system post was brought to you by Netgear and Best Buy. 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. Contains affiliate links I am very lucky to be able to stay at home and be with my …
This DIY lunchbox note holder post and shop have been compensated Packing cute lunches with foods that I feel good about the boys eating is really difficult sometimes. We are not early morning people, so I like to have foods already available and lunches ready to assemble when I wake up. I love packing lunches that the …
Homemade Mini Caramel Apple Suckers contains affiliate links One of my absolute favorite Halloween candies is caramel apple suckers. I adore these sweet, sour, sticky suckers, but do I really need a whole bag? Noooo! I had some of these yummy caramel bits on hand from our Mickey Mouse caramel apples and mini silicon candy molds, …
Baby Brother is 22 months old, so not really a baby anymore, but he is our baby. He is likely more...dare I say it...spoiled...than the other two were, only because he has two adoring older brothers who think he is the funniest, cutest, BEST baby brother anyone could possibly have. Hubby and I have also …
I always knew I wanted to become a mother. Some of my earliest memories involve dolls and playing house. I often thought about what I would name my children, how many I would have, and who I would marry and what kind of dad he would be. I also loved to baby-sit and work in …
Does your family eat real food with every meal or are boxed mixes and meals a regular part of your meal table? If you’re spending money on boxed convenience items, you’re not only wasting money, but you’re also probably not feeling the best. Real food, such as fruits, vegetables, fresh eggs and fresh meat on the other hand …
sponsored by Playskool. All opinions are my own. Contains affiliate links With three kids, our house and van can get pretty cluttered. We have so many toys with so many pieces! We have three backpacks that are full of toys and materials for church that we rotate every few weeks. For these reasons, I have long …
Beverage Bands DIY has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. If one thing is for certain, our family stays well hydrated. We all love our drinks, but admittedly, they're not always healthy. I have made a concious efffort to start drinking more water and when I want a sweet drink, to make it a …
Mummy Letters - Halloween Craft for Kids contains affiliate links Since it is already September, I guess it is time to start thinking about Halloween. It's not my favorite holiday, but it's in my favorite season and the day before the Captain's birthday, so I have learned to love it. It really is a lot …
October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I am not in love with Halloween, but Fall! The smells, colors, and flavors of Fall are my amazing and so are the cooler temperatures. I had only made caramel apples once, but I wanted to try and make some Mickey Mouse caramel apples and while …
I remember when the Captain was a baby, it was strongly advised to not let babies see any screens until the age of 2. We have always practiced moderation with screen time, but I have found that age appropriate, educational shows and games can be very beneficial to little ones. On top of that, these …
Baby Brother will turn 2 in November and he is getting very opinionated! He is learning new words every day and learning new ways to make us laugh. He loves getting a reaction out of everyone and loves telling strangers that I am his mommy. He is just so, so much fun. But, like I …
It always amazes me how different each of the boys are. They really do have different personalities, likes, dislikes, and of course, funny sayings. Lately, D (4.5 years) has been obsessed with the game - Chutes and Ladders. He has played it with different people, but God bless Grammy for playing with him over and …
This pregnancy and oral health post has been brought to you by Jefferson Dental. All opinions are mine. There is so much to learn about being pregnant. What to eat, what not to eat, what vitamins to take, what random things to avoid, what things are safe, etc, etc, etc. It's a lot to take …
I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. #backtobgosh #BgoshJeanius Last year, I homeschooled the boys. It's what was right for our family at the time and given the opportunity, I'd do it all over again. I'm so …
This shop has been compensated Chocolately Chip lactose free ice cream We are right smack dab in the middle of the dog days of summer. Yesterday we got a "cold front" in Texas and it was the first day in many that didn't reach 100 degrees. What? It's so, so hot. That's August for you, …
Bees are very misunderstood creatures. It seems like they are known for stinging and causing pain above anything else. But did you know that bees are disappearing at alarming rates and our food supply DEPENDS on bees? We need to keep pollinators around because they're oh so helpful. Here is why it's important to create …
If I close my eyes and think hard enough, I can almost imagine the cooler temperatures and fall decor. I may need to step inside an air conditioned room, because this 100+ degree heat is almost unbearable! I know it will be over soon enough, and my favorite season of the year will be here! …
Inspirational Gifts to Strengthen Your Faith Being a Christian is never easy, and in all truth, it's becoming increasingly difficult. Not as difficult as Bible times for sure, but with modern technology and worldly skepticism, it sometimes is hard to have faith. I am sure a large percentage of Christians do face a battle with …
I'm always looking for a great summer activity for preschoolers to keep the kids happy and engaged. Kids love to get wet, especially in the 100+ degree summer heat. When we lived with my parents for a few months in 2011, my mom suggested that the Captain paint with water. He was 2 then and …
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for WaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. The opinions in this chemical free baby wipes post are all mine. There was no time in my life that I was more …
This starting preschool post has been brought to you by Bright Start Kids. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. This year, D is 4 ½ and really wants to go to pre-k like his older brother did two years ago. He is going through a very clingy phase, however, and …
Accidents happen with all children and most times, there is nothing anyone could have done to prevent the accident from happening. Covering your child in bubble wrap, knee and elbow pads, a helmet, and steel toed boots might help, but of course that's ridiculous! Being the mom of three boys, accidents are an every day …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine. Being from Texas, iced tea has always been one of my favorite drinks. I drink at least one glass of iced tea daily, sweetened with honey. Tea is always my go to beverage of choice at family gatherings, potlucks, and parties. I broke up with soda …
This dental injuries post was brought to you by Jefferson Dental Clinics. All opinions are mine. We are taking a break from team sports this summer, but our kids are playing some sort of sport every day! This helpful infographic from Jefferson Dental Clinics is very eye opening as to what dangers lie ahead for many …
This burlap flag craft has been brought to you by Burlap Fabric. All opinions are mine. The boys and I really making crafts together, especially during the summer. We love flags, but realize the complexity once we're already covered in paint, figuring out how to equally space all 50 stars. It is what it is, …
I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for AVEENO. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. #UnscriptedBeauty I'm so excited to have my awesome hubby guest post today! As we celebrate Father's Day, I thought it would be a great time for him …
This freezer breakfast burritos post was brought to you by Glad®. All opinions are mine. What is it about frozen breakfast foods that make them so delicious? Okay, really, most of them are not all that good. They're just convenient. Have you ever looked at a the nutrition facts on a package of frozen waffles …
Summer means road trips for a lot of families in America. The roads are busy with families traveling to different destinations, family reunions, theme parks, and more. Summer for us looks a little different, because this is Hubby's biggest time of the year. He is a youth minister and spends a good amount of …
The reviewer has been compensated. All opinions in this GoPro post are mine. The GoPro has been on my husband's wish list since it first came out. This is such a versatile camera that can truly go anywhere that you go. All of the summer's activities can be captured with this fun camera. Swimming, surfing, …
This microwave chocolate candy post contains affiliate links. Chocolate and pecans seem to have such a lucious combination of textures and flavors. To me, there is no better pair than those two! Peanuts are an okay substitute, but being from Texas, pecans are my "nut of choice," especially when paired with chocolate! Chocolate sheet …
This post was brought to you by Collin Street Bakery. All opinions are mine.It's a great time of the year. Summer is on it's way, end-of-school and graduation events are happening, Father's Day is coming, and many picnics and family BBQs are on their way! There are many different gifts and foods to celebrate with, …
Father's Day is in a few weeks (June 21, 2015 to be exact.) My boys always love to make things for Daddy, all throughout the year. Sometimes, they could use a little direction, because really, how many pictures can Daddy hang on his office walls? This year for Father's Day, I hope to give hubby …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions in this easy 10 minute strawberry s'mores recipe post are mine. Some of my fondest memories are being surrounded by friends and sometimes family, around a campfire, laughing at making s'mores together. It is always a good time when you try to brown marshmallows over a fire because it's …
The opinions in this post about how to safely introduce your baby to the water are all mine. contains affiliate links All three of our boys LOVE the water. We have diligently tried to teach them to both love the water and to respect it, because it can be very dangerous. The Captain and D know they …
contains affiliate links Frozen is very much alive and well in our house. It's Baby Brother's absolute favorite thing to watch, the songs are still fun to sing, and whenever it is on, we all have to watch. The Captain has reached a point where he thinks he's "too cool" for Frozen, probably because the two main …