GMC YUKON- That Week I was a Baller

July 13, 2016

BALLER:

adjective

extremely good or impressive; excellent.

A few weeks ago I got to drive around in a fabulous 2016 Yukon Denali. To say this would be my dream car would be an understatement. I could practically live in this car and be happy! Actually, I could just move into this car instead of buying a house right? LOL!

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Connor and I were the ones that used it the most during the week. Connor just LOVED that he could watch Star Wars while we were driving. The Yukon Denali would be perfect for road trips! We are planning a trip to Branson with my family in a couple weeks and this would be perfect with two 6-year-olds in the back seat.

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Connor said “Oh my gosh Mom this car is so big we can go camp in it!” The Yukon Denali comes complete with headphones. While your little ones are watching movies in the back you can still listen to your music too! 5bd231d1-da7a-4401-9e8b-af9a1a0ac4f2

This is a MUST for Texas summers. It’s been over 100 degrees this past week. Nothing soothes the summer heat faster than an air conditioned seat. LOVED this!

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There is plenty of room and storage for EVERYTHING! a6a1429b-d998-4bdd-b4c1-8858e4db3c81

We had the best time trying out the Yukon Denali and maybe someday we’ll be able to get one of our own. It’s definitely a dream car. Thank you #GMC for everything! 84645005-281b-4228-8600-cb3ec66120cf

Check out my video below where I talk about all my favorite features 🙂

Summerfest Fun at the Gaylord Texan!

June 26, 2016

Holy Guacamole y’all summer is here in Texas and it’s so hot the chickens are laying hard-boiled eggs! Just kidding….sort of….

I have a lot of friends from back home in Arkansas that love to come and visit and I always recommend the Gaylord Texan. The service is above and beyond and the rooms are so very nice!

We’ve been to several events at the Gaylord Texan over the years, including my favorite – ICE! If you come back in December, please for the love of all things Merry & Bright go visit ICE! at the Gaylord Texan.

Last week the boys and I attended a spectacular event called Summerfest: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. We got to visit with the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, and of course Alice herself. The characters were so good with our kiddos. We enjoyed a dessert bar and drinks while watching a 3D visual light show called “Breaking Through the Looking Glass”. It was so cool!

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Connor and Brody enjoying the ice cream 🙂 20160618_200857-2

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The Queen of Hearts paid a visit 20160618_201434-2 20160618_202920-2

That silly Mad Hatter

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We also went through the Alice & Wonderland vortex maze with our 3-D glasses. It’s a tricky one let me tell ya! I posted some video of the maze on Instagram if you want to go see.

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The show begins….

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We had the best time & we never leave the Gaylord unimpressed. It’s our own little piece of magic here in Texas. 20160618_215802-2

The Queen of Hearts “Light Up The Night” Glow Party and 3D visual mapping show “Breaking Through the Looking Glass” are FREE events every Friday and Saturday (Sundays on July 4th and Labor Day weekends) starting at 9pm at the Gaylord Texan!

If you would like to see our past experiences at the Gaylord Texan visit HERE, HERE, HERE, & HERE.

Flashback to our Shrek experience in 2012…my baby!

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Foot In Mouth Syndrome

June 17, 2016

When I went home a few weeks ago to Arkansas I was out shopping with my Mom and our friend. I went to the pajama section and was promptly greeted by a sales lady who began to tell me how they just got a new shipment of maternity wear in and how great “this” and “that” would look on me. She even held up a few tops and said how cute they would look. I then realized the pajama section was right next to the maternity section…

UGH!

Yeah I wanted to run for the hills! I am not freaking pregnant. *SLAP!* I wear blousy shirts to cover my “food baby” and yes I know I have a few to lose, but dang. That sucks and now I want to go throw up.

I know I constantly am putting my foot in my mouth. For goodness sakes my mind is a land of run-on sentences and exclamation points!!! Anyway, such is life.

Dear God give me the right things to say and the right time to say them. Amen.

We’ve been super busy. Connor started summer school/camp or whatever you want to call it. We have put in countless offers on more homes…it’s stressful and yeah I just don’t want to talk about it. I’ve been working and doing a lot of fun blogger programs over the summer- which I mostly post about over on my INSTAGRAM. Let’s be friends!

I had a fun photoshoot with my BFF Sarah over at Wake Me Up Goods the other day! Who doesn’t love glitter? And you are NEVER too old for a tutu 🙂 Shown here is my all time favorite “Choose Your Brew” t-shirt.

It finally quit raining here in Texas. There is something about rain that makes me want to burn a thousand candles and read books. Am I right?

Have y’all tried Diamond Candles? My sister and I are sort of addicted to them. Her husband even proposed to her with a Diamond Candle 🙂 I have never gotten a diamond though….maybe one day! It’s fun and they candles smell lovely.

The apartment by my lil artist Connor:

Pretty darn good if I do say so myself.

AND- Happy Father’s Day to the best Daddy a daughter could have and a man who would never stick his foot in his mouth. He calls me just to tell me how pretty, smart, and amazing I am all the time for no reason at all and that means more to me than anything in the world. I love you Daddy, you are truly the BEST man ever. Thank you for not dropping me and Bon on a street corner and leaving us there, even though there were several times you should have. We weren’t always the best, but you loved us through it all.

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Anyway….y’all I hope to be more “with it” on my little corner of the Internets & I love you bunches!

Terence and I are trying to figure out where to go this summer on an affordable vacay? Any suggestions?

xo Becky

Summertime Shades :) + Win a Pair of Your OWN!

June 13, 2016

I was provided a sample of Aces Sunglasses for my post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Summer time of officially here and y’all it’s HOT outside! We’ve been visiting the pool several times during the week. This summer Babiators is on a mission to protect kids’ eyes while they’re out vacationing and doing fun activities.

Here are just a few reasons the Aces line for kids ages 7-14 stands out from the crowd:

Accessorized: Each pair comes with an awesome sunglasses silhouette bag and a lens cloth.
Safe: UV400 lenses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection and undergo rigorous testing to ensure they’re safe for your child.
Durable: Flexible rubber frames, and impact and shatter-resistant lenses won’t break when you bend or twist them. Trust us, we’ve tried!
Awesome: Mirrored lenses amp up the cool factor on the classic aviator frame and new navigator frame to help kids express their rad personal styles.
Guaranteed: The best part? Aces are backed by the Lost & Found Guarantee™ – if you lose or break your shades in the first year, Babiators will replace them for free. All you pay is shipping.

When I first showed Connor his new sunglasses he said “Wow those make me look so cool Mom!” Not only was he excited, but I was too! Did you know kids receive 3X more annual UV exposure than adults, yet parents are almost 2X more likely to wear sunglasses than their children! I know this is true….because I do it!

TIP: When choosing sunglasses for your kids, always look for:

100% UVA/UVB protection
high-quality, durable frames
A comfortable fit and a great style your kids will love

Doesn’t Connor look SUPER COOL in his new sunglasses??? 🙂

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WIN (1) PAIR OF BLACK ACES SUNGLASSES!

RETAIL VALUE: $30.00 Ends: June 27, 2016

Leave a comment below on what your favorite thing to do is this summer?

Thermos Coffee #CoffeeConfessions

May 23, 2016

National Thermos Brand Day was May 19th and I got an exciting package in the mail. I received a HUGE Thermos with piping hot coffee in the mail as part of the Overnight Coffee Challenge.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Genuine Thermos Brand makes several products that keep coffee hot for hours. My coffee was still hot straight out of the mail! Craziness I know… Right now you can head to Twitter and share your #CoffeeConfessions stories. Thermos will randomly select 25 people to award coffee to. Also, Five lucky fans who tweet @Thermos sharing their #CoffeeConfessions hashtag will be randomly selected to win a Thermos brand product and a bag of Thermos brand’s exclusive coffee blend from Dark Matter Coffee.

My Thermos kept my coffee fresh for 24 hours. That’s hard to imagine, but it’s true! I am the kind of person that walks in a room and I forget what I walked in there for. Yeah…that’s me. I’m glad my coffee stays warm and fresh, at least I don’t have to worry about my coffee getting cold.

This coffee is super fresh too. It was packaged on 5/11 and sent out right away. This is way fresher than you would get in the grocery store.

So, what are you waiting for? Share your #coffeecoffessions on Twitter today!

FabFitFun Spring Box Reveal + Coupon Code

April 13, 2016

This post is sponsored by FabFitFun via Bloggin’ Mamas.

It’s spring time lady friends and that means it’s time to polish and shiny up your skin and get yourself in tip top shape! If you’re looking for some inspiration to get you in the mood for spring time, look no further than the FabFitFun box!

You can check out the box HERE and use coupon code:

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for $10 off your first box. FabFitFun is a subscription box with full-size fashion, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle products. It retails for $49.99 but always has a value over $200! These boxes sell out so fast and only come out seasonally…so move fast gals!

So….OMG Becky what’s in the FabFitFun spring box???

Here we go…

Marrakesh Hair Oil (Value $23)

I have dry, frizzy hair so this is perfect to tame my crazy tresses.

An ISH Beauty Contour Kit in Light/Medium or Medium/Dark ($32 Value)

I had been looking for a good contour kit before I received this one. I have been using it for the last couple of weeks and I just LOVE it. The color and pigment go on really smooth and it does a great job. I highly recommend this contour kit if you are looking for one.

A Jook and Nana Gold Plated Tag Necklace ($65 Value)

I love this necklace, it’s so easy to pair with anything and layer with other jewelry. They come in several different styles that say different things.

Kitchen Herb Garden DIY Kit (Value $35)

I’m loving this cute little herb kit. Now that we live in an apartment we don’t have a yard. I love fresh herbs, and this sits perfectly on our balcony.

Hello Legs Lotion

Jus D’Amour Bath Bomb Trinity (Value $28)

These smell AMAZING! Perfect for bubble bath and a glass of wine or if you want to share with guests…they look super cute in your guest bathroom 🙂

Merrithew Mat Strap Plus (Value $15)

Bodypure Glove and Socks (Value $10)

My skin and nails have been so dry from the winter, I’m excited to use this to get my skin soft and ready for spring.

A Thirty One Bits $25 Gift Card & Sterling Forever $30 gift card.

I’m never disappointed with the FabFitFun box. Every season it gets better and better. If you want to check out what was in my fall box go HERE. The overall value of this box is worth $282.91! You get all of these goodies for $39.99! Use code “Becky” to get $10 off.

Follow along with FabFitFun on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube for more reveals and fun!

Connor’s SIXth Birthday! Star Wars Party

March 31, 2016

Our sweet Connor James turned six years old this month. I’ve been a bad “party Mom” for the past couple of years and let celebrating kind of slide. This year we went to Summit Climbing in Grapevine and everyone had a blast.

Of course the theme was Star Wars! As if we had any other option right? Everything was really laid back and that’s just the way I like it. I think all the little Jedi’s had a great time and we are thankful to everyone who came to celebrate our ray of sunshine!

xo- The Branches

Enjoy the pictures 🙂