I still remember finding out I was pregnant with our oldest daughter. We were so young, but I was more than ready to be a mom. My younger brother already had two and, as the oldest, I felt like it was my turn. Becoming a Grandmother My mom had always told us she wanted to be at least 40 years…
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On Becoming a Grandmother for the First Time
Enjoy Music with Every Step with Jaybird RUN Wireless Earbuds
Way (way) back in elementary school and junior high, I ran track. I was a sprinter and always enjoyed the short sprints. My sister? She was the cross country runner. The idea of running anything more than a 400m race was not something I thought about often. Then, a couple years ago, our adult children asked Colby and I to…
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Control Your Smart Home with One Remote: Logitech Harmony Elite
Y’all, I talk a lot about smart home technology. Why? Because I truly enjoy the way it all works together in order to make our modern lives more convenient. From being able to check on my dad through a camera—while he is at his house and I’m at mine—to simply broadcasting music all over my house with Bluetooth speakers, it’s…
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Fun Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids
Disclosure: I received free product and compensation from Claritin® to write this post. All opinions are my own. As soon as there is a hint of warmth in the air, we make sure the kids are outside as much as possible! Colby and I thoroughly enjoy being outside and the kids just need a little push nowadays to get out…
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Pediatrics Plus Frisco: Empowering Children to Conquer Their World
If you’ve ever been told that one of your children has special needs, you’ve probably felt that tinge of guilt that often follows the diagnosis. What did I do wrong? Could I have prevented this? So many questions. Pediatrics Plus Yet, once you begin to work through the emotions, you seek answers and support. You find out, you’re not alone….
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PetArmor Plus Fleas and Ticks Treatment for Dogs
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by PetArmor, but opinions expressed are my own. How many of us have wished, for at least some small fraction of time, that our pets could talk to us like they do in the movies? Think of how helpful it would be when they need to go outside or don’t feel well. When we ask, “What’s…
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Host an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social with Good Humor
Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum but all opinions are my own. Y’all! It gets crazy hot during Texas summers. We officially hit 100° this past weekend. Trying to do anything outside in those temperatures definitely takes meticulous planning; especially when trying to take the heat off. Ice Cream Social Water activities and cold, refreshing food is one of our favorite…
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Bose SoundWear Companion : Designed to Keep You Connected
Parenting often requires a bit of multi-tasking and creativity. With little ones around, there has to be a balance of fulfilling their needs while taking care of your wants. Give and take. Always. Right? Colby and I cannot be alone in this. Bose SoundWear Companion And, we really have to tip our hats to our parents. Our grandparents. How they…
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How To Simplify Your Life and Eliminate the Unnecessary
A lot has changed over the years in terms of how we live our lives. Technology has greatly evolved, and our modern world often seems to revolve it. From smartphones to smart homes, tech has taken over the way we live day-to-day. And, although many of the advancements have helped improve our daily routines, there are times when I yearn…
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