This blog post is sponsored by Sylvan Learning. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Olivia has made tremendous progress this past year in second grade. In fact, she finally caught up to grade level (she has ADHD and was developmentally behind her classmates) which means she is graduating out of ... Read More
Life at Home
Starbucks Summer Game 2022! Super Secret Ways to Win!
This Summer Starbucks game is back and this year you can win 1 of 4 Volvo XC 40's, which is pretty sweet, my neighbor has one and I am pretty envious. There is also so much more you can at the Starbucks Summer Game in 2022 (Road to Paradise). In addition, they are giving away hundreds of thousands ... Read More
Super Simple DIY Starbucks Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
Like the famous Strawberry Acai, the Starbucks Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher is a summery beverage which is perfectly refreshing any time of year. The sweet notes from the berries combined with the unique hint of hibiscus is the perfect drink to order as a pick-me-up during the afternoon slump. The ... Read More
Remodeled Guest Bathroom Tour
This post is in partnership with Peerless Faucet. It’s finally here- our guest bathroom reveal + tour. As you know, we’ve spent the past few years turning the house we bought on our wedding day into the home of our dreams. To do so we have taken inspiration from resorts we’ve visited all over the ... Read More
Kids’ Bathroom Renovation Reveal
This post is in partnership with Peerless Faucet. When we purchased our home nearly twenty years ago (fun fact - on our wedding day!), we had a vision for what it would be. Slowly but surely, in the past few years, we have begun to make that dream a reality and one of the renovations I am most ... Read More
The Absolute Best Hotel in Austin for Families – Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
As a family travel writer there a lot of places we visit which try to do incredible things to attract families, some with success and others not so much. The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is not like that, this resort caters to families in the best ways possible, by giving them the simple pleasures of ... Read More
The 7 Newborn Products I Loved (and used) Most!
Being a mom of 6 I can confidently say I have tried my fair share of products when it comes to newborns. Today I am sharing the very BEST newborn products. These are the ones I have loved the past 3-months and the ones that I have actually used a ton too. If you are pregnant or have a new ... Read More
Best Disney Movies of All Time: Tournament of Champions
We, like so many families are huge fans of Disney, their parks, their shows and their movies. That being said, trying to come to a consensus in our household on what the best Disney Movie is of all time. With Pixar, Marvel, princess movies and so many more, it was hard to come up with the top 32. ... Read More
3 Tips for Getting Kids Excited To Learn
This post was created in partnership with Sylvan Learning. All opinions are my own. Raising lifelong learners has always been a top priority for me and Mike. However, the past few years we have gotten a bit off track so when we were planning our intentions for 2022 we decided to put more effort ... Read More
5 Splurge-Worthy Super Bowl Snacks [crowd pleasers]
As a mom of 6, including 3 teen-athlete boys who happen to be BIG football fans, I have had plenty of free time on Sundays to test all sorts of snack recipes. Here are my tried & true favorites. These splurge-worthy Super Bowl snacks will appeal to everyone coming to your Super Bowl party. Also ... Read More