Family, Photography, and Finds from a Professional Texas Mom Blogger
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Oh the dirty little secrets we housewives keep...... *insert Psycho music here* Come on now, don't judge me. You know you have one of these hidden hall closets of chaos. Fess up. This closet has been like this forever. What's sad is that is that I always use this closet, sometimes even trying to shove something in and rushing to shut … [Read more...]
One of the things I love about kids going back to school, is being able to clean my home and it actually staying clean longer. Funny how that is huh? Well for two weeks, I've been letting Mrs. Meyer clean my home. Okay, not actually a person came and cleaned my home. I'll be honest, I hadn't ever heard of Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products … [Read more...]
I already shared some of the projects I did for Truett's room with the huge DIY Magnetic Chalkboard and today I'm sharing his room with some furniture pieces added. The first thing I did was go through his room and toss everything that was broken. Because I needed to maximize space, especially since he didn't even have a dresser, I prowled … [Read more...]
When you think about buying a knife, what factors do you consider most important? We have purchased an obscene amount of knives throughout our almost 20 year marriage, with 90% of them turning into junk knives. I'm sure like you have done, they were thrown away for obvious reasons; handles breaking, blades dull and won't sharpen, etc. I … [Read more...]
Trying to get the most for you buck can sometimes be a challenge but there are tools & resources that can help. Closet for Less, Walmart's new apparel mix & match tool, will help you set a budget, build a closet by mixing and matching items, and allow you print your list for back to school shopping. There were a few things I loved … [Read more...]
Don't we all just love shopping for school clothes? *rolling eyes* It's not so bad with boys but girls? eeeesh, I can only imagine! Luckily I have boys who are laid back and easy to please, which makes shopping a breeze. Truett, my handsome lil' cowpoke, has grown a great deal. He needs everything this year; underwear, socks, pants, and … [Read more...]
With Tyler enrolled in College, it's time to start thinking about what he needs for his dorm. I'm looking to Spark Studio for some inspiration as far as needs and design. It puts rooms together using items of necessity and ties it all together with fun & funky themes. You can also pin your favorites and see what everyone else is loving … [Read more...]
I gave you some gift ideas that are under $20 but I know that some of you will want to spend a little more so I'm recommending a Timex 'Intelligent Quartz' Ceramic Topring Flyback Chronograph Watch for Father's Day. Timex has an outstanding reputation, with many sophisticated, very sharp watches. This particular watch caught my eye … [Read more...]
I remember when I had white, straight teeth. I was young. I'm old now though and years of soda have taken its toll, not to mention crowded teeth causing some crookedness. I was excited to try Luster's 1 hour tooth whitening system to see if my tooth color would improve. Everything you need is provided - Accelerator Mouth … [Read more...]
I actually got this kit for Mother's Day and I think it's GREAT that we celebrate that day. We all know that we Moms are totally deserving. I got to thinking though, why does it have to be around Mother's Day only? Why not just every day? Have you ever noticed when you change up your makeup, try new colors, or give your hair a new do that it … [Read more...]
We had the awesome opportunity to review a JumpSport trampoline recently (and Elite trampoline at that) and my initial reaction is WOOOOHOOOO! Most of us have bought trampolines from our local stores. We also have seen them blow away, fall apart, and just flat out break within a very short amount time right? Well one of the things I want to … [Read more...]
When you have 3 kids (3 boys to boot), you clean and clean and clean. I ain't gonna lie either, their bathrooms are disgusting. I usually make them clean them since they are the ones that create the mess but thought I'd try out these Seventh Generation Cleaning Supplies that I was sent. I was challenged to swap out at least 3 of my regulars … [Read more...]
Perhaps I am getting old but I'm finding birdwatching a fun, new hobby these days. I love my hummingbirds but hear Orioles are pretty and fun to watch too so I'm gonna lure them in with this easy, budget-friendly bird feeder with some delicious fruit! Oh! Mother's Day is right around the corner too!! I know my Mom loves to watch birds. This would … [Read more...]
I love trying new lines of skincare. I am not blessed with great skin unfortunately so I do try to find new favorites to add to my collection. The Simple Skincare line is excellent for sensitive skin. You will find NO dyes, NO artificial perfumes, NO harsh irritants but will find lots of vitamins and things your skin will … [Read more...]
I love owning things that were handmade or passed down. When you're young, you have a lack of appreciation for such things. When my grandmother passed away, her belongings were, of course, split up. My dad asked for few things but one of them was her Martin House, not for himself, but for me to have. I am proud to own it because I know how … [Read more...]
Truett planted watermelon seeds 9 days ago and as of 3 days ago, he had sprouts so I decided to take photos today. There's more to the story though......We had this dog, Buzz, who was chewing up everything he could find. The last straw was when he reached up on my patio table and got ahold of Truett's newly planted seeds. I was livid and told … [Read more...]
I'm hoping that Truett did not inherit my "thumb of death", and instead, got his dad's green thumb. We have never planted seeds before but Truett was excited at the chance, especially when he found out they were watermelon seeds! Seeds of Change sent us several packages of seeds; okra, squash, tomatoes and this fun Organic Watermelon Garden … [Read more...]
I love when March arrives because not only is it my birthday month (whoop-tee-do), it's also the month flea markets start back up. You never know what you'll find and if you're creative, which I'm not, you can really decorate your home on a dime! I remember walking through the flea market with my father-in-law one Summer and seeing this … [Read more...]
I will just die if y'alls sink doesn't ever get like this!! Between everyday cooking and dyes I use for projects & cakes, my sink can get quite messy, actually, flat out gross. And I'll admit, there are times when I let things sit in the sink for a day and it begins to stain my sink with these ugly brown colors and while I clean it daily, … [Read more...]
I've mentioned this on facebook before but if you're looking for a wax warmer and can't afford that other brand, I highly suggest you give Better Homes and Gardens wax warmers a try!! They are VERY affordable, in fact less than half the price of those ones, the scents are sooo budget friendly too! I had the chance to see these first hand … [Read more...]
Can you believe that November is around the corner and that means Thanksgiving! I wanted to share some tips with you to help get your home ready for the holidays when we all know that at some point, company will come over! One of my favorite things to keep on hand are the Clorox Wipes. These are great for the bathrooms and kitchen. I know … [Read more...]
Another craft y'all! I've actually seen these type of bird seed ornaments before but had never made them so when I was sent the supplies to create some food for the birds, me and Truett went to town! He had a blast helping me and loved seeing them hang from the tree. He sits by the window and watches for birds to come eat on it. Also check out my … [Read more...]
Makeup is a wonderful thing ain't it? If you have seen me without makeup, you probably asked if I was sick, believe me, I've gotten that a million times. I NEED makeup so I love getting to try different pieces. Recently I tried Maybelline's Runway Inspired look for under $25 bucks at Walmart. I had a date with my husband and two other couples … [Read more...]
If you pay real close attention to the things that go on in your life, you'll notice that things will come to you when they are meant to. Or at least that's how I'm seeing it lately. Just when I need a sign for whatever reason, it has come. Recently I was reached out to by a beautiful, kind woman named Mary Jo, who represents Red House … [Read more...]
Me and my good friend are opening a local business together and one of the rooms was in desperate need of a paintover, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to try out Glidden paint! Now I should say that I hate painting but through this process, found that having the right equipment and paint, it was much easier than I anticipated. I … [Read more...]
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