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Stop the Mommy Wars!
May 16, 2012 – 8:43 am | 4 Comments

I waited until after Mothers Day to write and publish this post. I needed to sit on it for a while. I needed to listen to all sides of the argument. More importantly, I needed to be with my family. It was Mother’s Day weekend after all! Now that the weekend is over I can [...]

Britax Expect Greatness Tour in #Houston + #Giveaway
May 15, 2012 – 1:15 pm | No Comment

BRITAX is coming to Houston on May 26th and May 27th to celebrate the starring role the company’ s baby products play in the upcoming Lionsgate movie, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. Join the party as the BRITAX Expect Greatness Tour travels from city to city in specially branded BRITAX and “What To Expect [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ May 14th
May 14, 2012 – 7:54 am | No Comment

  How was everyone’s weekend? Did all the moms get everything they wished for? We had a great weekend. We decided to reschedule our trip for Galveston due to storms. The weather ended up being wonderful but you just never know. Now we are scheduled to go to Galveston the first weekend in June. My [...]

New Featurette of the movie People Like Us
May 10, 2012 – 3:00 pm | No Comment

This movie looks amazing. Heartfelt and a must see this summer!  I can not wait to see it!   From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that [...]

#Free Bowling this Summer at 300
May 10, 2012 – 8:38 am | No Comment

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer that keeps you in the cool A/C?   How about bowling? All kids love bowling! This summer at 300 kids can bowl free!! That’s right, FREE! We love 300! Its not like your regular bowling alley. Black lights, music videos playing, good food and [...]

Mother’s Day Wish List
May 9, 2012 – 12:41 pm | No Comment

Mother’s Day is this SUNDAY! Are you ready? Have you found that perfect gift? I took it upon myself this year to plan our Mother’s Day weekend. I wanted to do SOMETHING this year. I decided we were going to head down to Galveston for the whole weekend. Now, just because I planned us a [...]

How to Throw a Super Hero Party~ Avengers Style
May 9, 2012 – 8:56 am | No Comment

The Avengers are the #1 movie in America right now, smashing Box Office records left and right! MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS broke box office history this weekend making $207.4 million during its 3-day opening weekend in the United States. That is amazing! I know a lot of little boys are totally into Super Heroes right now thanks to [...]

Gearing up for Summer with Coppertone! #CoppertoneWaterMoms
May 8, 2012 – 2:49 pm | No Comment

  If the high temps is any indication here in Texas, Summer is upon us. For my family that means lots of time outdoors and at the beach! Fun in the sun! This also means taking care of our skin. Making sure it is protected from the suns harmful rays. Check out these Sun Care [...]

Zucchini Bread using Chobani Yogurt
May 8, 2012 – 8:36 am | One Comment

My son had come home from school one day and said he tried zucchini bread and loved it. He said he loved it so much that he ate 3 pieces. I will admit, I thought this child was lying to me. He has done this before, said he tried something at school and liked it. [...]

Menu Plan Monday
May 7, 2012 – 8:33 am | No Comment

Well, softball season is officially over. The girls played 3 back to back games on Saturday in sweltering heat and they placed 3rd. I am really proud of those girls. Baseball season is almost over. We play our last regular season game on Monday night, then all we have left is the tournament. Our team [...]

International FireFighters Day~ May 4th
May 4, 2012 – 12:40 pm | No Comment

Today is a very special day for me. It is International FireFighters Day. My dad is a retired fire fighter and I am so honored to call him dad. Firefighters are unsung heroes. I have always looked up to them. Tell a firefighter thank you for their courage and for their service. Please remember those [...]

The Avengers~ Movie Review~ In Theaters May 4th
May 4, 2012 – 8:13 am | One Comment

I recently had the opportunity to see The Avengers before it hit theaters. I am not a so called comic book nerd. I love a good action movie and as a mom to two boys I have learned a lot about comic book heroes. I was really excited to check out this movie so I [...]

Wordless Wednesday~ Ready to Steal!
May 2, 2012 – 12:56 pm | No Comment

 

Tex-Mex Tuesday~ Brisket Tacos~ Crock Pot Recipe
May 1, 2012 – 11:20 am | No Comment

  Brisket is the ULTIMATE meat of Texas. Most people think the only thing you can do with brisket is smoke it. I am here to tell you that brisket makes a amazing taco! You HAVE to make this recipe. It is sure to be one the whole family will love! I had to cut my brisket [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ April 30th
April 30, 2012 – 9:55 am | No Comment

I may or may not of just written this menu plan out minutes ago. It was a crazy weekend where I did not get a chance to sit down and think about menu planning. We were on the go the entire time. Baseball, softball, baseball and more softball. Add church and Awanas into the mix [...]

For the Locals: The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
April 27, 2012 – 8:25 am | One Comment

Over Spring Break we had the opportunity to check out The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center. It was really great to see such a fun place right in our own backyard. I really had no idea that there was a “resort” so close to home. It was a nice change and a great opportunity for us to [...]

Wholly Guacamole and Garden of Eatin’ Review + Giveaway
April 26, 2012 – 9:14 am | 24 Comments

    Got a chip to dip? No problem! Wholly Guacamole® and Wholly Salsa® products are your answer to a deliciously nutritious snack . .and more! Made of the highest quality all-natural ingredients, Wholly Guacamole is perfect for your favorite chip, topper for grilled chicken and the perfect mayo switcharoo for your turkey sandwhich, burger [...]

DISNEY*PIXAR BRAVE Trailer
April 26, 2012 – 8:44 am | No Comment

Here is another Disney/ Pixar film I am really excited to see! We saw the trailer for this when we went to see Chimpanzee and the kids looked at me and said ” That movie looks GOOD!”   Check out the trailer below and tell me what you think! Brave hits theaters June 22nd!

Avengers~ New Clips!
April 25, 2012 – 12:43 pm | No Comment

I am so giddy excited about this movie! Will you be going to see The Avengers when it hits the theater on May 4th? Check out these great new clips! Talk about heart pounding! *Sqquuueeeeelllsss*     “Like” MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarvelsTheAvengers   Follow MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS on Twitter: twitter.com/avengers   MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS hits theaters everywhere on May 4th!

“SEE ‘CHIMPANZEE,’ SAVE CHIMPANZEES” PROGRAM EXTENDED
April 25, 2012 – 12:36 pm | No Comment

Disneynature’s Newest True Life Adventure Celebrates its $10.6 Million Opening-Weekend Box Office by Extending Benefit to Jane Goodall Institute     Swinging into theaters April 20 with a $10.6 million opening-weekend performance, “Chimpanzee” proved so popular among audiences that Disneynature is extending the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” conservation initiative for a second week. For every [...]