I may not be a PSL fan but I do love fall and winter. Yesterday my sister-in-law mentioned this concept to me and there are lots of ideas out there for the four walls around us. It also got...
I consider myself a near pro at Pinterest projects. When I was prepping to tackle my newest blog topic on "DIY Christmas Garlands :: So Easy a Kid Could Do It", I knew I was more than adequately prepared. ...
We are big fans of the Elf on the Shelf tradition in our house! Maybe you even saw my post a couple years ago A Simple 25 Day Guide to Elf on the Shelf. This year, I wanted to...
My family comes from a long line of Texans; at least 5 generations to be exact! So traditional family meals were exactly what you'd imagine growing up in my southern home. Chicken Fried Steak, Meatloaf, Pot Pies, Chicken &...
I come from a long line of coffee drinkers. Typically, I just add a splash of half and half and that’s it. Every once in a while, though, I like to buy a flavored creamer, and the flavors are...
The holiday season is upon us and for most moms, our job is to be the creator of all the Christmas fun. From coordinating matching pajamas to stuffing the stockings, the responsibility of making sure our homes are filled...
The holidays are upon us and that means food, family, and festivities, however you plan to do that this year. While we may not be gathering as we normally would, chances are we are still exchanging gifts in some...
Whew! 2020 is almost in the rearview mirror. Unfortunately, though, the last part of the year usually brings the most stress and that stress is typically centered around the holidays. Between planning for holiday meals, gift shopping, class parties,...
I first became aware of blogger Nancy Ray’s Contentment Challenge a few years ago, and it quickly became one of my annual goals: three months of not buying anything that I didn’t expressly need. Like many, I’m guilty of...
As we enter into the holiday season of 2020, I wanted to take some time to reflect on lessons learned and think about how I could use those lessons to finish out the year strong. This year has been...
The leaves are fluttering down, covering my street with a beautiful golden glow. There’s a chill in the air most mornings. It’s sweater weather! Time for pumpkin patches and apple orchards! If you are like me, maybe you’re looking...
I grew up in a small family. After my father passed when I was 11, it was just my mom and I. The holidays didn’t always look traditional. Sometimes we spent time with extended family or friends and sometimes...
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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area
With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are amazing mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild.
