One of the hottest toys right now is the Hexbug.  My kids LOVE these little guys! Even the 9 year old GIRL loves to play with the hexbug sets. This is the one toy that knows no Gender barrier. My dad even loved playing with the little bugs when they came to visit on Thanksgiving! He is [...]

We live in a older house. 1984 to be exact. Almost everything in this house is original. We have slowly been upgrading to make the house more saleable when we decide to move. One week our garage door opener finally had enough. Again, the original. It just stopped working all together. No movement, no noise, [...]

It is that time of year again. Cold and Flu Season. YUCK! I don’t know about you but I like to do everything possible to keep my kids healthy through the school year. This includes washing our hands more frequently, using anti bacterial hand gel, taking more vitamin C and D, and also disinfecting the [...]

As many of you know, I am training to run my first half marathon this November. Running outside in Texas can be brutal. The heat can be unbearable and the allergens in the air can make it difficult to breath. As far as the allergies go you really just have to grin and bear it [...]

I can not wait to see this movie. I am a big fan of Huge Jackman! When I first saw the preview I had goosebumps. Seriously. I know what you are thinking, “A robot movie gave you goosebumps?” Yes. Really. I am been reading reviews for this movie and it seems to have the same [...]

This is part of a Back to School Series of posts. When schools start getting back in session that means that moms are busy getting all the supplies their kids need. If you are also like most moms you find yourself having to go buy more school supplies through the year due to kids losing [...]

This is part of a Back to School Series.    Some mornings there just isn’t enough time or energy to prepare a full sized breakfast for kids. I know for me personally there are several mornings that I continue to hit the snooze until the last possible minute. Plus we all know that kids love cereal. Cereal [...]

This post is part of a Back to School series.  Yogurt is a awesome after school snack or any addition to a school lunch. Most yogurt has live cultures our bodies need as well as calcium and protein. Greek yogurt is even better. Extra creamy and loaded with more protein that regular store yogurts. My [...]

This is a series of post in the Back to School Edition.  Does the kids going back to school have you nervous about the millions of germs they are going to come into contact with once they start? Are you buying Lysol and disinfecting wipes in bulk? Now you can help teach your kids about [...]

Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, THE HELP is a provocative and inspiring look at what happens when a southern town’s unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship. Have you read [...]

We all know how important water is for our health. Water is a necessity for our bodies. 70% of our body is made up of water. Making sure you are drinking pure clean water is also very important. By the time a person feels thirsty, his or her body has lost over 1 percent of its [...]

The Cart Buster Savings Event is back at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores, beginning July 31st with storewide savings in almost every department! During the savings event, summer deals are just getting started. Browse the aisles and load up your cart with everyday items from brands you already love. From July 31st through August [...]

Back in October I introduced you to a campaign called Don’t Fret the Sweat. I have once again partnered with Unilever  to share their Don’t Fret the Sweat Campaign again. It is a fantastic resource that all parents can use. Summer time is warm and is about freedom. Freedom from schedules and routines. The kids want [...]

I really dislike doing dishes. Hand washing is not my idea of a good time. Luckily I have a dishwasher. I have no problems loading it all up, but unloading it is worse than scrubbing a toilet. At least in  my books. I think it is because that was one of my chores growing up and [...]

Getting your exercise in can be difficult if you are always on the go. If you travel a lot, it is almost non existent. You feel like you cant workout when you are at a hotel or at someone elses house visiting! Rubberbanditz makes it easy to workout when you are on the go. Their bands [...]

We all know how getting fit can be a challenge. The thought of working out hours on end and giving up some of our favorite foods are upsetting to say the least. When you are first starting out all you have to do is getting moving. Start small. This is a marathon, not a sprint. [...]

Have you guys seen these cute bags from Thirty-One?  I think I found a new obsession! Our products are exclusive to Thirty-One and provide style and convenience at an amazingly affordable price. From our key product line, to our “direction” line for teens, or our uniquely crafted “31kid” line for children and moms, you will [...]

I love coffee. It is seriously something I can not see myself ever giving up. I used to get headaches all the time and everyone swore it was the coffee. I even tried decaf. I ended up having to change my sweetener options but that’s another post. The point is, even with headaches there was [...]

For me, music and working out go hand in hand. I have to have music when I workout. Sometimes listening to music when working out can be challenging because of the cords from your headphones to your music player. They can become tangled or just get completely in your way and that can throw you [...]

The race is on! Disney/Pixars Cars 2 will be racing their way into your theaters June 24th!   When star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Mater gets caught up in an intriguing [...]