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 [...]

This is one of those posts that do not come easy to me. It is about faith. Why is it so hard for me to write about faith? I believe it is because I am not confident in my faith. I do not mean that I do not believe or that I do not have [...]

The must see movie on the year, The Hunger Games, hits theaters today. If you live under a rock  have never heard of The Hunger Games here is a brief synopsis: Based on the best-selling young-adult novel by author Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games tells the dark tale of a 16-year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer [...]

We all know how important dental health is. We have heard the stories over and over how taking care of your teeth means you are taking care of your whole body. Your teeth can spawn some health care issues that are dangerous as well so it is very important to make those appointments for regular [...]

Allergies. Ugh.  My family is plagued by allergies. It is inevitable when you live in Houston. I am amazed some days at all the junk in the air. We have a lot of medication and routines to try to cope with our allergies.  We use air purifiers, the good A/C filters, OTC meds and even [...]

Pasta is one of those meals that everyone loves. Any shape, any style, cooked just about any way….it is a household favorite nation wide. My family is no different. My kids LOVE pasta! It is one of their favorite meals. My family has almost every single meal together at our dinner table. Reconnecting at the [...]

I have worn glasses for 21 years. Yep. 21 years of having to make sure I had my glasses with me so I could see. You see, I am seriously almost blind. I can barely see 2 feet in front of my face. It is sad really. When I got my first pair of glasses [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

I have to tell you that this is now one of my absolute favorite recipes. Its easy, simple, quick and down right delicious! I found this recipe on Pinterest.  I did make a few changes. I used no jalapenos because I hoped the kids would try this but they ended up not being fans of the [...]

Have you seen the all new Chevy Traverse?! Man oh man what a awesome car! I had the amazing opportunity to test drive one of these bad boys for two whole weeks! It was amazing! I am totally going to consider this vehicle when its time to buy a new car!   The Traverse is [...]

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 [...]

You have heard me talk about the Vi-Shake before.  This post is about the ease of the Vi-Shake.    It literally takes minutes to create a yummy healthy shake. My favorite is the butter finger shake. It is simply sugar free butterscotch pudding, almond milk, a tablespoon of natural Peanut Butter, couple cubes of ice [...]

Have you been to Red Lobster lately? Have you noticed things are a little different? Red Lobster is working on a remodel not only with their restaurants exterior but also with their menu. All of the Houston-area restaurants have recently been redesigned in a style inspired by the seaside fishing villages of Maine. New exterior [...]

This is part of a back to school series.    If your kids are anything like mine they hate school supply shopping. You would think it is because of the fact that it means school is coming, but really it is because of the boring school supplies that are out there.   Office Max Schoolio [...]

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. Most kids school lunches always contact some kind of sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly. Ham and Cheese. Grilled Cheese. Most of these sandwiches are served on regular old white bread. White bread has basically no nutritional value. When making your child’s sandwich you have a [...]

This is part of a series on Back to School.  Kids loving having chips packed in their lunches. Unfortunately most are full of fat and ingredients that I can not even pronounce. They are fattening and leave a nasty orange color on your hands. YUCK! Now you do not have to deprive yourself or your [...]

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 [...]