Jamie
5 Things To Build Your Relationship With Your Teens or Tweens
With a house full of five kids whose ages range anywhere from 1 year to 14 years, we have a LOT of different dynamics in our home. Throw in the fact that our 14...
5 Things No One Can Prepare You For In Breastfeeding
When I was pregnant with my first baby, 4 years ago, I had it in my mind that my baby would be breastfed for the first year of his life. I really thought the...
5 Reasons We Loved Rocket Reading Camp at Kidville
When I first learned about Rocket Reading Camp at Kidville, I thought, "What? My son just turned four! I don't think he's really ready to start reading." I mean, don't get me wrong, I...
How We Had an Inexpensive Stress-Free Birthday Party
My little boy just had his fourth birthday this past Friday, and I knew we needed to celebrate him with friends, family, and fun. I'm pretty good at making my kids feel celebrated and...
Find Restaurants, Retail, and Relaxation at II Creeks Plaza
There's a quaint little shopping/dining area you probably haven't seen, unless you're from around there, because it's tucked back from major roads and highways. However, this is one happening place most days. II Creeks...
Have You Heard of Frank Buck Zoo?
Have you seen a buffalo at The Dallas Zoo? How about a bear?
No? Well, you'll find those two animals, as well as many others at Frank Buck Zoo!
Where in the world is Frank Buck...
5 Things You NEED to Know Before Going to Medieval Times
This weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Medieval Times castle with most of my family of seven. My husband and I elected to leave our youngest two at home but took our...
5 Tips for Grocery Shopping With Kids
As a stay at home mom, grocery shopping falls in my lap, primarily. I'm the cook and meal planner of the family, which means I HAVE to be the one to go to the...
Giving Back to Your Community
Before I was ever a mom, there was a part of me that loved participating in service projects. I gave of my time as a volunteer whenever I could, and in college, I remember...
Five Preschool Apps You Must Have
I know there's a lot of talk out there about letting your kids use your phone or iPad and some people try to avoid screen time for their kids.
I'm not one of those people.
As...
7 Date Night Ideas Around Dallas You Might Be Missing Out On
Since my youngest baby is now a little over two months old, it's time for my husband and I to start getting back in to our routine of having a regular date night. After...
I Want to Be a YES Mom
I have two small boys, who are 3 and almost 2. Individually, they are wonderful, well behaved, sweet little boys. Together, they are a little more difficult.
I'm fortunate in the fact that they constantly...