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How to Eat Healthy on a Road Trip
I have been toying with the idea of doing a road trip with the kids this summer. Now, before you start commenting on what a horrible idea this is, don’t worry. I’ve already told myself. How to eat healthy on a road trip is something I hear often. Let me share easy ways to stay…
Read MoreTop Hiking Trails in Texas
One goal we had as a family this year was to camp and hike more. As the boys are getting older, it’s becoming easier to do more active things as a family. The Baby will always be the baby – but truth be told, he’ll be three-years-old soon and he can nearly keep up with…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Be a Bone Marrow Donor
It’s been 2 years today since I got the phone call from Be The Match about finding a donor for Smalls. For those of you who are new around here, my son Smalls has something called Severe Aplastic Anemia. The only cure for his disease is a bone marrow transplant. Aplastic anemia is a condition…
Read MoreThe Best Probiotic For Kids
So. This weekend, Smalls and I went rounds about his food choices. I try to keep healthy foods in the house and send him a lunch, but when I was emptying his backpack I discovered some not so great (IMHO) trades that he had made with classmates. I need to keep his digestive system healthy…
Read More5 Reasons Travel is Good for Your Health
I’m so tired of yelling. So.Tired. Y’all. I feel like I yell all the time. It’s not healthy. It can’t be. But it’s a fact of life. Nowadays, we have so much going on that family often takes a backseat. That’s got to change. I know that it’s not just us. With many parents working…
Read MoreFun Things To Do Over Spring Break in Houston, Texas
Raise your hand if the idea of your kids being home from school for a week is terrifying. I’m right there with you, mama. That’s why I have a plan full of fun things to do over spring break in Houston, Texas. Fun Things To Do Over Spring Break in Houston, Texas Next week Smalls…
Read More7 Ways to use Essential Oils In Bed
I crack myself up. Y’all. Valentine’s is about a week away (I KNOW!), and I realized that beyond getting Ish a card, I really haven’t done anything. I haven’t even shaved my legs. Yes, I know it’s winter, but no excuses, right? So even though I’m not quite ready to spice things up quite yet…
Read MoreBenefits of a Vegetarian Pregnancy
Is it safe to be a vegetarian while you are pregnant? Many mom-to-be ask this. This is because many mothers worry about the effects it might have on the development of their unborn baby and if there are benefits of a vegetarian pregnancy. Benefits of a Vegetarian Pregnancy When a mom-to-be thinks about a vegetarian…
Read More8 Healthy Stocking Stuffer Ideas
As a busy mom I know that I will be waiting until the last possible second to buy stocking stuffers. With my schedule (especially during the holiday season!), it’s just inevitable. I’m going to be honest here…one year I completely forgot and had to scavenge around in the house. Thankfully, the kids didn’t seem to mind…
Read More4 Tips to Get Homework Done Quickly So Your Kids Can Play
Summer is definitely over, and fall is definitely here…for most of us. Here in Texas, it’s still in the mid to upper 80’s most days…though today it is supposed to reach 95 degrees before the sun goes down. This means that it’s perfect weather for my kids to get outside and run some energy off.…
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