Everybody loves a wine slushy, right? Here in Texas where we have summery weather most of the year, there’s no wrong time to have a wine slushy but now that we’re smack in the middle of the dog days of summer, I’m sharing my new favorite wine slushy (and the story behind it) with all…
I’ve been getting Stitch Fix deliveries off and on for about a year. You know what Stitch Fix is, right? Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, I’ll tell you real quick: Stitch Fix is a clothing delivery service that sends boxes of clothing, shoes and accessories to your door with a frequency…
Once upon a time, there was a girl who carried ridiculously small purses. She didn’t need to carry around a lot of stuff. She only had herself to keep track of. A cutesy-poo fashionable little handbag to carry her keys, a lipstick and maybe a feminine product was all she needed. That girl was me….
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are 0pmine alone. #BringTheTropicsHome #CollectiveBias Take some time off from the hustle and bustle and make these easy sensory mini sandboxes with your kids. It’s a perfectly simple and inexpensive activity your kids can enjoy in the backyard or on the…
I can’t imagine wanting to apply for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. I know I could. I don’t have a criminal record or anything that would bar me from being able to legally carry a firearm. I can afford to buy one. I just can’t imagine wanting to carry one around with me…
Moms are pulled in so many different directions every day. Every hour. We’re pressured to do all the things and be all the things. Often the pressure is self-imposed but it is pressure just the same. I blame Pinterest. And whoever invited the term “Mom Guilt.” We tell ourselves that we’re not up to snuff…
If you’re looking for some useful information on how to survive a road trip with kids, you’ve come to the right place. Here we go: Stay home (just kidding) Duct tape and Benadryl (still just kidding…what kind of mom do you think I am?) Maybe don’t answer that. Okay, let’s start over. I promise I…
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Adoption stories hold a special place in my heart. Writing down the happy, sad and scary parts of my life as an adoptive parent gives me a way to connect with others and to process things I’m feeling. For me, adoption writing is a mixture of hobby and catharsis. Naturally, I’m interested in the stories…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Great4Grilling #CollectiveBias When summer rolls around we always think about backyard entertaining. Breaking out the croquet and badminton sets, throwing a party and grilling for a crowd. That’s always fun but sometimes you just have to make your own…