Are you heading to Walt Disney World this year? There are so many reasons to visit, including one very recent addition to Disney's Hollywood Studios - Toy Story Land! With this year's release of Toy … [Read More...]
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Period Poverty – A Very Real Problem in the U.S. (and a simple way we can help)
This is a sponsored post for Always. I remember a little over a year ago I heard about a soon to be Duchess named Meghan Markle who had spent time talking about taboo topics like "periods" and … [Read More...]
Why I’m Not Worried About Gen Z – A Mom’s Perspective
Thank you Allstate for sponsoring this post. I chose to write this post because doing good in local communities is at Allstate’s core. I know we are living in a time with a lot of uncertainty. … [Read More...]
Travel
A Honey Hollow Ranch Getaway in Runaway Bay, Texas
This fall was a whirlwind to say the least. Two island destinations, three mainland cities, and a red carpet premiere were on my itinerary. By the time November rolled around, I was exhausted and in … [Read More...]
Where to Stay in Gonzales, Texas – Belle Oaks Inn
Situated on a sprawling corner lot just blocks away from the town square is Belle Oaks Inn, a luxurious Texas bed and breakfast in Gonzales, Texas. It is where my daughter and I enjoyed a recent … [Read More...]
Tips for Visiting SeaWorld San Antonio With Kids
We've been visiting SeaWorld San Antonio ever since my daughter was old enough to run around in sneakers. As she's aged, now into her tween years, we've been able to ditch most of the "extras" that … [Read More...]
Stickyscapes – Activity Book for Traveling Kids (Giveaway)
Traveling is a passion of mine, one I love sharing with my daughter. From a mere 6-months old on, she has flown with us to faraway destinations, passport in backpack (so to speak, as it actually is … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Period Poverty – A Very Real Problem in the U.S. (and a simple way we can help)
This is a sponsored post for Always. I remember a little over a year ago I heard about a soon to be Duchess named … [Read More...]
Why I’m Not Worried About Gen Z – A Mom’s Perspective
Thank you Allstate for sponsoring this post. I chose to write this post because doing good in local communities is at … [Read More...]
Disney’s Fancy Nancy Toys – Hot Holiday Picks (GIVEAWAY)
I got an interesting text a couple months ago from my niece. She has a daughter of her own now, one who is fascinated … [Read More...]
Why I’m Giving it Up for the Holidays
December came in with a fury. This mom felt it too. My fall had been spent flying from island to island, both with … [Read More...]
Entertainment
10 Reasons to LOVE the 2019 Disney Movie Slate
The 2019 Disney Movie Slate has been released and if you are like me, the excitement of the year has just taken a new turn. That's why today I'm bringing you 10 Reasons to LOVE the 2019 Disney Movie … [Read More...]
Mary Poppins Returns Review – Practically Perfect or Not?
We've been waiting for this. We've been needing this. Or her, rather. Two weeks ago, with my tween in tow, we headed into Dallas for an advance screening of Mary Poppins Returns, a movie that is … [Read More...]
Avengers Endgame – 4 Reasons New Trailer Gives You Goosebumps
Goosebumps. That's exactly what I had as I sat glued to my computer screen this morning. Goosebumps. We have been waiting so long for this. 2017 brought destruction like we'd never seen in the … [Read More...]
RIP President George Herbert Walker Bush – My First Interview
I’ve had a draft of this article sitting here for over a year. Unfinished. For some reason I just couldn't. It didn't seem right, putting pen to paper in preparation for what would happen at … [Read More...]
Food
Peanut Blossoms Cookie Recipe
Christmas baking is one thing we all look forward to as the holidays approach, at least in my family. Baking cookies can conjure up such great memories I have of the women in my life, two of whom I … [Read More...]
Incredible Zesty Chicken Salad Appetizer for Entertaining
My husband just told me the big news. His favorite college football team of all time will be playing in Dallas over the holidays. I'm thinking he's trying to hint that maybe tickets would be a great … [Read More...]
Sweet Pumpkin Cornbread
Cornbread is a southern staple just about anytime of year, but the holidays just aren't the same without it. This year I am stepping things up a bit (and sweetening it up too) with this Sweet … [Read More...]
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que – They Deliver Anywhere in the U.S. (FREE)
Texans enjoy a lot of things. From Blue Bell ice cream to Chip and Joanna Gaines in Waco. From chicken fried steak to the Dallas Cowboys. Do you see a theme here? Texans LOVE their foods, and … [Read More...]
Disney
Don’t Miss These Toy Story Land Instagram Walls at Disney World
Are you heading to Walt Disney World this year? There are so many reasons to visit, including one very recent addition to Disney's Hollywood Studios - Toy Story Land! With this year's release of Toy … [Read More...]
REVIEW & TIPS: Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land
Woody's Lunch Box review Toy Story Land, which opened this summer (2018), is a playground for children and adults alike. There are rides to be ridden, sights to be seen (you have seen my post about … [Read More...]
New Views of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge from Toy Story Land
Just a little over a month ago my family headed out to Walt Disney World for another magical week of memory making. Top on our to-do list: visit Toy Story Land. What we didn't expect was to be able to … [Read More...]
Disney Animation Research Library Visit – the Disney Morgue
I tend to collect things. I always have. It started early with my pin and sticker collections. But it wasn't just common collections. I had a box of every card or letter anyone had ever sent me. … [Read More...]