What to do with leftover mum supplies? I have an easy and versatile little craft project for you that you are going to love!
My People
From celebrity chefs to favorite writers to moms making a difference. Here’s where I spill on people who rock.
The Dog-Friendly Hotel Don Fernando, Taos, New Mexico
Are you looking for a dog-friendly hotel in Taos, New Mexico? We took two pups and one teenager to Hotel Don Fernando. Here’s how it went.
The Gifts Teachers Really Want on Teacher’s Appreciation Week
When it comes to Teachers' Appreciation Week, I emphatically agree with my BFF of a thousand years, Molly who said, “I’m not giving teachers lotions and soaps and food crap anymore!”. Molly recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in an elementary school...
Prayer Planner Instructions
New! Prayer Planner There are a lot of people dealing with a lot of stressful things right now, and it may seem like the most you can do is pray for them. I get it. I'm always grabbing a sticky note from my desk to make a reminder to check in on someone, send a meal...
Behind every great Girl Scout, is a great cookie mom
The postman has nothing on a Girl Scout mama. Through wind, rain, sleet, heat, snow, ice, she's voluntarily out there with blankets, umbrellas, sun screen and a smile, all to help her kid hustle cookies.Her groceries ride in the passenger seat because her trunk is so...
Reliant’s 5th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge for Charity
December has me all giddy for gingerbread. It likely has a lot to do with the Reliant Energy®'s 5th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge which took place earlier this month. Big love to Reliant for inviting me to participate, as it provides such a fun way to...
Teach Kids About Responsible Drinking
My Facebook messenger exploded last night and continues to burn my battery up this morning with new comments every few seconds. It is a tsunami of messages from my Alpha Gamma Delta sisters –– all compassionately offering love and contributions for one of our own. The...
Game Pink! Minecraft for Breast Cancer Research
Sponsored by NBCF and Game Pink. All opinions are my own.Ask my daughter, and she will tell you that the colors orange and pink go perfectly together. So naturally, October should be her favorite month, right? Because other than PSL’s, flannel shirts and pumpkin...
Perot Museum expands Community Partners Program
We're big fans of the Perot Museum of Nature & Science (and it's not because we share the same last name). It's because it's the 180,000 square foot facility is oozing with things to stimulate learning and creativity. This Dallas gem sits on the edge of the Arts...
Routine is the mother of sanity
Kids thrive on schedules and routines, because life flows more smoothly for the entire family when a routine is in place.
Crazy stylish pet furniture that’s “Just What I Need!”
That jingle, it sticks with you... “Wayfair, you’ve got just what I need.” And I bet you do the dance with it too, amiright? No shame in that game. So many of you know that we moved recently and this house just doesn't fit us like the last house. I've been looking at...
Lazy Dog Restaurants Menu – Great for the WHOLE family!
This post is sponsored by Lazy Dog Restaurants. All opinions are my own. Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a bucket list trip for me, and but I feel like I had a little slice of that heaven recently when I discovered Lazy Dog Restaurants right here in North Texas. Chris Simms,...
Join The NCCS and Support the Warriors of Childhood Cancer
International Childhood Cancer Day takes place on February 15, 2018. However, every day is "cancer day" for the families of a childhood cancer warrior. As a mom of a preteen daughter, I can't even begin to imagine the physical, financial, and emotional challenges...
“Believe in Yourself” Donates Designer Dresses to Underprivileged Girls
I recently learned about the life-altering Believe in Yourself Project through one of my fashion/charity bloggers and thought some of you might be interested. As the mom of a preteen girl, I LOVE that there are organizations out there fighting for the success of young...