Remember to laugh! The busier and more stressed we are it’s even more important to find the daily humor in life’s circumstances. I don’t post them as often as I would like these days, but trust me, I’m still laughing. Can you relate to any of these “Esther” moments? Shoe problems anyone? Of all the… [continue reading]
Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont, Texas
We experienced a new side of Texas! Gators y’all! Gator Country Adventure Park is the largest Alligator Sanctuary in Southeast Texas! Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau. All opinions are my own. Gator Country is a 15 acre alligator preserve and home for over 450 alligators,… [continue reading]
Texas Bluebonnets
Spring is my favorite time of the year to road trip Texas! By now I’m sure you’ve already guessed why…BLUEBONNETS! I love all the wildflowers and trees blooming, but the bluebonnets are my favorite. I gaze out the window ooing and ahing, and all the kids get involved in helping us spot them, so we… [continue reading]
Sea Rim State Park Port Arthur, Texas
We were so ready to leave the books behind and step into nature and fun! Perfect first stop on our latest family road trip was Sea Rim State Park in Port Arthur, Texas. Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with Visit Port Arthur Texas. All opinions are my own. The first thing… [continue reading]
Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
Previously, I shared our favorite banana bread recipe. This is our…other favorite recipe. I usually make both at the same time and put them in the oven together even though cooking times vary. I just adjust and watch them. A friend shared this with me on Facebook way back when…only friends were friends on Facebook… [continue reading]
A day in Sweetwater, Texas
In spite of the crazy stressful beginning to this road trip, (Find that story here: When Mom gets good and mad…) we had a wonderful time in Sweetwater, Texas beginning with our accommodations. Holiday Inn Express Sweetwater We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Y’all, I can’t remember a hotel stay where every staff that… [continue reading]
Quick Rice, Beans, and Sausage Dinner
This post was sponsored by BUSH’S® Savory Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Busy! It’s a word I hear so much these days. Every time I hear it or say it, in the back of my mind I inadvertently begin singing… [continue reading]
When Mom gets good and mad…
The phone rang early last week. Seeing my husband was on the other end, I picked up. His employer wanted to send him to Sweetwater, Texas to look at some buildings, and he wanted to know what I thought. Why I’d love to visit Sweetwater!! You know how much I love to travel! A couple… [continue reading]
How do I love thee?
I have made it an annual practice to sit down and write out a list of things I love about my husband. I think February is the perfect time of year! This list is not exhaustive or in any particular order! 1. He lets me share stories about him! And I do always share with,… [continue reading]
Satisfy your Chinese craving with Ling Ling!
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]