Captain Fussybuckets is four and Baby D is two, so they are both right at the prime ages for loving "Yo Gabba Gabba." They were beyond thrilled when they found out that we were going to see them LIVE! We saw a different Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! show in 2011, so we KNEW it was …
I think it is fair to say that most kids enjoy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I know my kids sure do. Our family goes through a jar of jelly in a short time because we like it with toast, biscuits, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, too, of course. Our preference has always been …
The Captain and Baby D's current favorite book is "Corduroy" by Don Freeman. I loved this book as a child, so it makes it even more special that the boys love it so much! My mother, the boys' Grammy, was the one who introduced Corduroy to the boys, by reading them books when we have …
The Captain is just now able (and willing) to sit still for a book and he LOVES being read to. His current favorite books are "Corduroy," "Why Do Feet Smell," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and the stories from his children's Bible. He's also very excited because he is learning to read on his own. We are excited, …
Captain Fussybuckets takes after his mommy and has a big sweet tooth. Luckily, he LOVES fruit and most of the time his sweet tooth can be satisfied with a bowl of strawberries or grapes. Sometimes, however, it is nice to be able to let him enjoy something sweet and special. It's even better when he …
Is America headed towards healthy with a nationwide soft drink ban ? I'd say not in a million years, but things are definitely changing. Yahoo! News reports "with tax proposals, looming bans, DIY soda machines, and consumers' increasingly health consciousness on the rise, soda companies could be entering a dry spell." The article goes on …
I scoured the internet and some books for the perfect St. Patrick's Day craft to make with the Captain the other day and I just couldn't find any that were easy and engaging enough for him to do by himself. And let me tell you, this kid and his brother LOVE to do things by themselves and …
We love our house, but with any place of residence, there are areas that we would like to change. We are so lucky to have lots of windows in our home, but there are a few areas that light just won't reach. We decided to attempt two easy DIY home lighting makeovers with the help of …
Hey Readers! First off, I want to thank you for reading my blog. It's almost been two years since I started this little ol' blog and it has made a bunch of changes on the way. What started as a simple blog to share stories and pictures of my kids and share a few coupons, …
Since becoming a parent, I've become amazed at all the candy and gifts we parents give our kids at every possible opportunity. We like to celebrate Valentine's Day, Easter, birthday, Christmas, Halloween, and more, all with candy and stuff our kids don't really need. Here are some of my suggestions for the best eco-friendly Easter …
The other day I was really hungry and grabbed something I had never tried before. As I was scarfing down this food in my hungry state, I turned the package over to read the ingredients. It appeared okay...no high fructose corn syrup, whole grains, but....what about "hydrogenated oil." Hmmm....I hadn't seen that on a food …
If you have read Life With Captain Fussybuckets AT all....you know that Captain Fussybuckets himself is a sleep challenge. He was a sleep challenged infant, baby, toddler, and is currently a sleep challenged preschooler. So, I've finally realized that this is who he is and it really is okay! Here are some random tips that I've …
Captain Fussybuckets' birthday is in November. Here in Texas, you have to be 5 on September 1st to start to kindergarten. So, while one of his cousins and most of his preschool buddies will be starting kindergarten in the Fall, he will not. He has been in the 4's and 5's class at a two …
I love to cook new recipes from scratch. I have many recipes pinned and saved to try on a rainy day. However, I always have the problem of justifying buying the ingredients for a dinner project. For instance, if my recipe calls for a tablespoon of fresh chopped cilantro, I then have to find other …
With hubby on a low carb diet, I went out on a limb and made this Zucchini Lasagna. He said it was one of his favorite low-carb recipes to date! And, it's gluten free, too! I just replaced the lasagna noodles with zucchini and it was absolutely delicious. Ingredients: approximately two zucchini squash 16 oz. …
Recently we were faced with the question - "How do we talk to our child about death?" About a month ago, my husband's grandfather became ill. It was very sudden and unexpected. Although he was 78 years old, he was the picture of health. He had a GI hernia, though, that caused chronic hiccups. Not just …
Did you know that RSV is a common seasonal virus that affects two-thirds of all infants by age one and almost 100% of babies by age two? RSV is highly contagious and can live on surfaces for several hours or can be spread by kissing, touching, and hugging. RSV usually only causes mild to moderate …
I recently found an incredible, organic coconut granola. One bite and I was in love. BUT I had gotten it with a deal and it wasn't so cheap. So, I went on a mission, looking at various recipes online so I could somewhat create that delicious cereal until I found another deal to purchase more. …
Twenty-two days into the New Year and here is our diet report: Hubby has lost approximately 9 pounds since January 1st, by eliminating most carbs and really focusing on eating healthier. I've been impressed with his choice of healthy salads and soups at restaurants. So how am I doing? You may remember that I decided …
The other night, when Daddy and I were telling the Captain bedtime stories and Baby D had already gone to sleep in his own room, something happened that was strange....the Captain yawned. After four+ years of being the mother of this child, I realized that he doesn't yawn very often. I asked Daddy to confirm …
I haven't always been a fan of soup, but this winter, soup just seems so delicious on a cold Winter day! We had this Three Bean Taco Soup last night for dinner. It's a bit spicy for the kids' tastes, but hubby and I love it! Ingredients: two pounds ground beef (I used lean longhorn …
Yesterday was January 13th, which was the 13th day of Hubby's low carb diet. I've tried to keep things interesting and it's actually been fun! He's lost weight, I've lost a few lbs, and we plan on continuing eating fewer carbs, more veggies, and eating out less. So far, so good. Well, last night it …
There are growing concerns with high fructose corn syrup, yet it is still a major sweetener in lots of the products in stores today because it's cheap. There are conflicting opinions....some say it's perfectly fine, some research suggests that it is a major contributor to obesity and many diseases. (You can google this...I'm not here …
The Captain LOVES to do artsy and crafty things and while I was a kindergarten teacher, I am NOT as crafty as the typical kindergarten teacher. Lately he has been coming up with ideas of things he'd like to make and I've been assisting him as much as I can. And lately he's had the idea …
I have never been much of a resolution girl. I made them, I broke them, I felt guilty, I moved on. So, the past few years, I haven't made any resolutions. But this year, hubby said he was serious about losing weight and he made a resolution to follow the South Beach Diet as closely …
The Captain has a love for music and a love for musical instruments. I have lost count of how many instruments he has, but he loves them all and could probably tell you all about each and everyone one. Most of them are toys, but some are real. For Christmas this year, he got a …
It is definitely cold and flu season. So many of my friends and family members have been sick already, we are just trudging along, trying to avoid sickness. The boys are both loving berries right now...blueberries and blackberries specifically...and they love to take their vitamins and drink orange juice, so that's a start. We're trying …
I have shopped at ALDI a few times before and have always been pleasantly surprised with their selection of products. The store itself isn't big, but they have LOTS of stuff and all at a reasonable price. The Captain loves to put the quarter in the shopping cart and then retrieve it later. This is …
I haven't posted anything about the horrific events in CT last Friday. The news is everywhere and no one is reading it here first. I just have no words and this heavy darkness has been over us since we heard the tragic news. But this morning, when I read my friend Isra's (aka The Frugalette) …
I'm sure you're feeling the stress from the hustle and bustle of the season, right? There are parties to attend, plays and performances to watch, gifts to buy, and more. It's hard to slow down this time of year, but it is important to make time for family meals where you can actually slow down, …
Happy 2nd birthday to our joyful little Baby D!
'Tis the season for giving! I just love this time of year. I love picking up special presents for special people in my life and making treats to show appreciation. The Bible teaches that it's better to give than receive (Acts 20:35) and it's true. Most of the time, I can't remember right away what …
We were able to travel on the "Polar Express" on the Texas State Railroad. The boys hadn't watched the movie, so they didn't really know what it was about when we told them. They just knew they were going to get to ride on a train, which was enough to get them both very excited …
I'm sure you've noticed a lot of holiday gift ideas, but hopefully you've found some helpful instead of annoying and jamming up your newsfeed/inbox/reader. I have been having fun posting about the different things available this holiday season, and no, I'm not quite done yet. But, both boys are sick and I need to take …
The other day we were eating a meal with some other families and I overheard a sweet little boy say "I'm picky." His mom swooped in and said "yes, he's so picky, he will only eat XYZ." Hmm.... Then I thought to myself....I do that. I do that with my kids! I label them and …
My hubby and I were given the opportunity to experience a gondola cruise from Cloud 9 Living in Irving, Texas. Specifically, the company running the gondola cruise was Gondola Adventures, but all of the planning goes through Cloud 9 Living. This is great because whatever it is that you want to gift, Cloud 9 Living …
I like to order fresh fruits and veggies from Bountiful Baskets and on Saturday I was surprised with two beautiful ears of dried Indian corn (aka "flint corn") in my hostess add-on. I had always seen Indian corn at the stores and I figured they were just ornamental and for decoration purposes only. So I laid …
Everyone knows that Christmas has become a commercialized holiday. While it has Christ's name in it, Christmas isn't about Christ to so many people in this world. That's why it's that much harder for Christians to teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas. But I'm up for the challenge because really, it is the …
