Life Hack: The Baby Wipes
There was a time when I bought baby wipes in bulk. Then both my children graduated from diapers and stopped buying enough wipes to clean an army of hineys. A few months ago a member of our family...
View ArticleMedieval Fair 2015
Medieval Fair 2015…it rolled into town with its tents, camels, jiggly coin belts and fairy wings. Then in a cloud of dust stirred up by pony hooves, jousting contests and mixed with perspiration it...
View Article5 Reasons You Should Join Gymboree Today
You know those times when you are kind of desperate and feel like your blindly fumbling through life? That was me when my first born was a toddler. This child was not content to sit at home playing...
View ArticleRaising Little Boys ep. 901
Living with little boys sure will keep you on your toes and give you a new appreciation for all things creepy and crawly. As I sit and reflect on the turtles, frogs, worms and talk of poop I have come...
View ArticleFive tips to make your Dollywood Vacation soar
Disclaimer: I received free park tickets in exchange for this post. However, all opinions, thoughts, photos, Dolly freak outs, amazements, thrill ride screams are my own. I need to let you know one...
View ArticleA White Privileged Mom in the Suburbs
It’s happened again. A senseless act of hate, terror and racism took the lives of too many and brought our country to its knees. The bloggers have lit up the internet, the cable news outlets are...
View ArticleThe Golden Rule of Communication
Today I have the pleasure of guest posting on another blog. True Agape blog is all about marriage, love and relationships. Now, I don’t claim to be an expert in any of those things (are any of us,...
View ArticleTennessee Vacation
At the beginning of the summer we took a family vaycay to Dollywood. I am totally sold on the Dollywood experience and can’t wait to go back. Dolly Parton is my new favorite person. We stayed in Pigeon...
View ArticleCarlton Landing Vacation
Disclaimer: I was given a free night stay in return for an honest review. All opinions, photos, thoughts and silly remarks are my own. Earlier this month I loaded up the kids and my sister-in-law and...
View Article5 Smiles
This has been a seriously long week so when my blogger friend, Kelly from Mrs Disciple, suggested a link up to share 5 things that make me smile, I knew I needed to participate. During times like these...
View Article15 Years
Today marks 15 years with this wonderful man: No, not Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dear Husband and I have been married 15 years today. Last weekend we were on a little getaway with my sister-in-law and her...
View ArticleParenting: Draining the Life Force Out of Rational Adults for Generations
Parenting is so frigging hard. I mean, seriously. We love, cherish, nurture, guide, pray over, redirect, lose sleep over, clean up vomit after and heart burst over our children. We drop tens of...
View ArticleKids In The Kitchen
Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post. However, all thoughts, opinions and silly kitchen antics are my own. Just a few months ago at Arkansas Women Blogger University I was introduced to a...
View ArticleThe Smell
Earlier this summer my 15 year old cousin came to stay with us for about a week. Let me preface this by saying that he is a wonderful kid. He is so sweet, soft spoken, kind to others and actually...
View ArticleWeekend Getaway
Everybody needs a little time away a holiday from each other Every time I get to have a little time away with Dear Husband this song plays in my head. Chicago waxes poetic about time away from a...
View ArticleDisney World Vacation Recap
Our little family just returned from the happiest place on earth. It may also be the most tiring place on earth but I still think it’s the happiest. The last time I was at Disneyland in Anaheim there...
View ArticleHoliday Family Activities On a Budget
Mid November and it is time to start thinking about holiday family activities. Yes, we will visit Santa but if I want to do anything other than that I need to start planning now or else the time will...
View ArticleOn Being Grateful
It’s easy to be grateful when everything is hunky-dorey. But what about when your marriage is falling apart? When you have lost your job or home? When your country is torn apart by civil war? When you...
View ArticleRainy Day Activity – I Do 3D product review
Disclaimer: I was compensated for this review but all thoughts, opinions, photos and shenanigans are my own. Just as the Thanksgiving holiday weekend was in full swing, the rain turned into ice. We...
View ArticleDisney Dining Tips
After our trip to Disney World I have some thoughts and insights on Disney meals. These Disney Dining Tips are designed to share our experience and give those looking to stretch their dining dollar at...
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