This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Craving Chinese? I am!! Last year I was introduced to the wonderful world of Asian dramas online. My sister Sara had been trying to get me to watch her favorites for years, but I didn’t think I’d enjoy reading… [continue reading]
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge winter hike
Winter is my favorite time to go hiking in south Texas. Most days it’s just perfect outside. I actually had to have the kids change out of their shorts to go, in case it grew late and a little chilly. I was getting stir crazy! You see lots of our fun outings and trips; I… [continue reading]
Girls Valentine’s Day Gifts
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HERSHEY® for SheSpeaks. All opinions are 100% mine. Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday! Celebrating those I love is so much fun. Years ago I chose to make this holiday a family affair and focus on them instead of waiting for a romantic celebration… [continue reading]
Happy 10th Birthday, Little Jason!
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]
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]
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]
Practicing Thankfulness
How often are we practicing thankfulness? It’s November and like many of you I’ve been thinking about thankfulness. I have so much to be thankful for now and every day. This post I wrote a few years ago kept coming to mind. While my kids are older and some of the issues are different the… [continue reading]
The Christmas Car Bracelet
It’s November! I am so THANKFUL for the upcoming holidays. 😉 Extra time with family over lots of food and games. Who’s with me? Everywhere I go it seems people are already talking about their Christmas lists, and what they want to give. I love that. I haven’t heard people asking for things. The conversation… [continue reading]