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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
With the HOT Texas days coming, I thought starting our Summer off with a cold, fruity drink would be a great way to keep us … Continue Reading
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Avery Gives Back to Schools, Including Our Very Own Highland ISD! Box Tops
For me, this is one of the best things about being a blogger, being able to give back to the community in some way so I was … Continue Reading
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His Eyes Were Open But He Wasn’t Breathing
This morning brought one of the scariest moments of my life. Toby signed himself out of school because he had been … Continue Reading
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Spring Fling Must-Haves for Gardening {Giveaway}
I'm excited to partner up with Central Garden & Pet and share with you, my honest experiences during these Spring and … Continue Reading
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Gettin’ My Glow On
You would think that me being half Hispanic, I'd be more naturally tanned, but I'm not. A lot of that has to do with me being in the house so much, working. I decided to get my glow on for this Summer with Jergens Natural Glow. I first heard about this from my very good friend Audrey (you may know her from Mom Generations). I can remember her … Continue Reading
THIS is Why Tire Safety is So Important
A few weeks ago, I had the awesome opportunity to attend a Cooper Tire event in San Antonio. I was particularly interested in this event for a couple of reasons; 1)I love auto stuff!! Tires, cars, everything. and 2) I know what a blowout can cause. Ladies, don't skim this post. Read it, educate yourself, and know your tires! I think … Continue Reading
May This Year’s National Bike Month Bring Remembrance And Gratitude
For bike lovers around the country, May is the time of the year that commemorates the greats of the bicycling world and aims at educating the public about the green nature of biking in general. This , sees the global promotion of a special event that will inculcate feelings of gratitude and remembrance in onlookers and participants. Each … Continue Reading
Lightning McQueen’s ‘Bolt’ Using Glidden Paint in Disney Colors
Truett's room is so blah. I really think that's a big reason he doesn't spend much time in here. It's drab and boring and I wouldn't want to be in there either. It needed some umph! If you haven't seen the awesome Disney paints that Glidden has, you need to check them out. Truett picked out the colors and we went with the … Continue Reading
His Eyes Were Open But He Wasn’t Breathing
This morning brought one of the scariest moments of my life. Toby signed himself out of school because he had been throwing up from a stomach bug that had been going around. He came home, went to bed and got right back up to puke. He went to bed again and within a few minutes was in the bathroom puking again but this time, he ended up laying … Continue Reading
Spring Fling Must-Haves for Gardening {Giveaway}
I'm excited to partner up with Central Garden & Pet and share with you, my honest experiences during these Spring and Summer months. I'll be talking to you about several products like Ironite, Fish Fertilizer, and Seven Dust. I showed you how we replant our Ivy plants but I didn't tell you about plant & lawn food, both of which … Continue Reading
There is Something to Be Said About Mom 2.0
As a dinosaur in blog land, I've attended many conferences & events. When you've been blogging for seven years, you've heard it all, been there/done that, and seen everything. That's not entirely true but that was how it came to feel over the years. So what did I do? I quit going. I focused on family and did my own thing, but there's … Continue Reading
Mexican Grilled Corn
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, people everywhere are cooking up Mexican inspired, authentic meals. I'm bringing you a simple Summer side that fits perfectly into the Mexican food theme; Mexican Grilled Corn. Buying a Mexican spice is seriously one of the easiest ways to give grilled corn. You can achieve the same results using a … Continue Reading
Blendtec Blender – Powerful, Sleek, High-Quality
Can you imagine a health freak's excitement at the chance to try out a Blendtec blender? Yeah, that would be my son. Now I understand why having a quality blender matters. When I first tried it out, my mouth dropped open, my eyes widened, and I was in awe. I thought to myself, "well no wonder they love these.". Like my mom said, … Continue Reading
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
With the HOT Texas days coming, I thought starting our Summer off with a cold, fruity drink would be a great way to keep us cool. Strawberries are in season and lemonade is a second best to sweet tea and who wouldn't wanna sip on some strawberry lemonade while watching their kids jump on the trampoline? This recipe is super easy and you … Continue Reading
Home Safety: Worry-Free Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Do you have carbon monoxide safety alarms in your home? Our home has a gas stove, oven, water heater, and heater so I was excited at the chance to review Kidde's new Worry-Free CO alarm, and somewhat terrified that it would start going off. I have a beautiful family to think about and when you can take precautions to prevent injury & … Continue Reading
Strawberry Cream Crumble
When you read one of the ingredients for this recipe, you will probably be a little bit surprised. While many of my friends opted to make homemade versions of the popular Poptart, I opted to use store-bought Poptarts for my Strawberry Cream Crumble. It was by far one of the easiest, most flavorful crumbles I've had. Most crumble mixtures … Continue Reading
Preparing My Yard and Home with Amdro
Green thumbs everywhere are preparing and planting their gardens, waiting for full blooms of flowers and delicious fruits & vegetables. But what about us with the black thumbs of death? We prepare our yards and home first. Our home has seemed to welcome a few new species of spiders. I plan to welcome them with Amdro's Indoor Home Pest … Continue Reading
Spring DIY – Replant Your Dying Ivy
Here's something you didn't know about me; I'm a plant killer. I seriously can't keep any plant alive. Not.even.an.ivy. If it wasn't for my husband, we'd never have any living plants or flowers in our home. Spring brings organization, cleaning, and sprucing up your home so why can't that apply to your plants? Many of them will grow so … Continue Reading
Easy Crocheted Ruffle Scarf
Crocheting is one of my most favorite hobbies. I have never been able to pick up knitting yet but my grandmother, her mother, and my mil all crocheted. It's only fitting that I carry on the tradition. Lucky for me, there are some projects and yarns that make it easier than ever to create stunning pieces of work for little effort and for an … Continue Reading
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