For his ten year celebration Little Jason wanted nothing other than a hotdog and s’mores party with the immediate family. I usually try to put together some extra food and sides for a party, but after much questioning I could only get him to include pickles, Pringles, and a cheese ball. It’s only now as… [continue reading]
The Pepin Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast
What a fantastic time we had in southern Indiana! My family’s favorite accommodations of the entire two week trip was our stay at The Pepin Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast. Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with GoSoIn. All opinions are my own. This beautiful bed and breakfast was built in 1851… [continue reading]
Our Family Holiday
What a whirlwind the holidays were for us! With the help of these five cuties, we managed to get our Christmas tree up and decorated…wait for it…before Thanksgiving! I was so proud of myself. 🙂 We celebrated Thanksgiving at my sister Sara’s house with lots of food and family fun. I don’t take as many… [continue reading]
Easy Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Oh how I love my bread machine. It was the one thing I REALLY wanted for a wedding present…and I didn’t receive one, but my sister did give me one for Christmas soon after. I used it until it died, and then my in-laws gave me another one. The bread machine just makes having homemade… [continue reading]
The Spirit of Christmas
In the throes of present day Christmas festivities, I was so encouraged by this letter written by my grandmother in 1973. Take a few minutes, and journey with me to a different time and place, and together we will remember the Spirit of Christmas. Christmas in Central America: “To the North American living in Central… [continue reading]
Family Travel Mom-Hacks
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and NicePak, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #nicencleanwipes http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Traveling with my family is a priority! I work really hard to be able to travel and vacation with five kids. Time spent together away from the hum… [continue reading]
Big Dogs Sportswear: Fun Gifts for all on your list!
Have fun with holiday shopping this year with Big Dogs Sportswear! I had an uproariously great time picking out shirts, and I know you will too. Thanks so much to Big Dogs Sportswear for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Early Christmas gifts for Daddy It has been our tradition to open a… [continue reading]
Holiday Sand Castle Village South Padre Island
Christmas the South Padre way, with lots and lots of sand! Don’t miss the Holiday Sand Castle Village at South Padre Island, Texas.The exhibit is located outside the South Padre Island Convention Center. The best part? It’s free!! It is open daily from 12:00 to 9:00 until January 2. The intricate Holiday Sand Sculptures are… [continue reading]
Pecan Log Rolls
Oh, my! Yum! I have loved Pecan Log Rolls for as long as I remember. When I was a child, I remember my grandmother making divinity in her tiny RV that she traveled all over Central America and Mexico in. She was amazing. For years I was afraid of making it, but a candy thermometer… [continue reading]
Moody Gardens Hotel at Christmas
Moody Gardens goes all out for Christmas! I love Moody Gardens Hotel at Christmas! We took a family weekend getaway to Galveston, Texas at Christmastime. It was magical! Our stay at Moody Gardens Hotel was hosted as a part of a familiarization trip with Texas Travel Talk and Galveston City Visitors Bureau. All opinions are… [continue reading]
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