This post is sponsored by Little Bites, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Father’s Day is this weekend and it’s time to show the Dads, Daddys, Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, and all “Father figures” how much you care. I grew up with the best Dad. He literally has a heart of gold. There is nobody that can ever replace my Daddy or the memories I have growing up. He’s always been there for me and my sister through thick and thin. He’s also one of the FUNNIEST people you’ll ever meet. He has never met a stranger and can become instant friends with just about anyone.
This post is sponsored by Explore Horizons. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
School’s out for SUMMER!!! Woohoo!!! All the teachers shout for joy and the parents pull themselves up by their bootstraps. I’m really excited for summer break and I know Connor is too. He’s going to summer camp and I’m sure it will be a lot of fun! BUT…one thing I do worry about is if he’ll retain everything he learned over the past year in the next few months. He had such a good year in second grade and I can see by his work how he grew leaps and bounds.
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. SanDisk provided by Western Digital.
Mother’s Day is this weekend and let me just say I am one happy Mama already because I got some fabulous items to try from Babbleboxx. I’d love to share them with you and tell you all about each one and why I LOVE IT!
This post is sponsored by Entenmann’s® Little Bites® so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about Entenmann’s® Little Bites®. The opinions expressed in this post are my own.
It’s almost MOTHER’S DAY!!! It’s going to be a very busy month for us. It’s not only Mother’s Day, but Terence’s birthday, my birthday, and we are traveling to Europe in a few weeks too! Aaaaaand we still don’t have a kitchen, but it’s progressing and decisions are happening. I hope you love on your Mama and make her feel special this Mother’s Day. God bless my Mom for putting up with me. Lol! Now that I’m older and look back on life I’m EXTRA thankful for her because being a Mom is hard. I love Connor more than life, but this week in particular has been rough…and Mama said there’d be days like this right?
Even though I don’t have a kitchen I still have some goodies to snack on thanks to Entenmann’s® Little Bites®. Their Strawberry Yogurt Muffins are AMAZING y’all! They are a wonderful snack or even dessert. With under 200 calories per pouch and real strawberries, it’s a delicious treat I don’t feel too guilty about.
I don’t live in the same state as my Mom anymore, and I sure do miss having her right there with me. Nothing makes you miss your Mom more than not having her within close proximity so you can go have lunch, a shopping trip, or a fun pedicure! How do you plan on celebrating your Mom this Mother’s Day?
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This post is sponsored by Urgent Care for Kids. All thoughts an opinions are my own.
Hello!!! I hope everyone’s week is going well! I have a ton of fun stuff to blog about soon. I’ve been crazy busy and oh yeah…if you haven’t been on my Instagram or Instastories lately you may not have heard that we are without a kitchen right now. Isn’t home-ownership GREAT! A pipe leak under the sink has lead to an unintended kitchen remodel. Needless to say it’s been cray cray and work on the kitchen still hasn’t started. I never thought I would say this…but I am actually tired of eating out.
That’s the thing about life…it’s constantly throwing you curve balls.
My beautiful family Easter 2018
It’s bluebonnet season/aka spring time here in Texas and my allergies have been crazy! We all got through the winter season without the flu and only a couple of cases of strep throat. The flu was outrageous this past year wasn’t it? That’s the thing about being sick too…nobody PLANS on it! I’m so thankful we live in DFW and there are such great places to take your kiddos like Urgent Care for Kids.
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for this kid right here.
Over the years we’ve had to deal with a lot of life’s curve-balls, including urgent medical situations. I’ll never forget the day the school nurse called and Connor could barely walk, he was so sick and we couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. Turns out he had a severe allergic reaction to some medication and it went septic. We were so scared! At Urgent Care for Kids they are ready and waiting to help YOU! They offer after hours pediatric urgent care. They even offer online telemedicine consults with a Pediatrician via video so you never have to leave your home.
Urgent Care for Kids has 10 locations in Texas & 4 locations in DFW. When you are ready you can check in online. To find a location near you go here.
The Pediatricians at Urgent Care for Kids are there to help you as parents and put you at ease. They offer extended hours, because you never know when you may need to see the Doctor right? Nobody plans on being sick and it can hit you when you least expect it.
Check out Urgent Care for Kids today, so next time life throws you a curve-ball you’ll know exactly how to handle it. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagramfor the latest news.
One of my favorite cities to visit is Arlington, TX…not only because it’s right next to me, but because it has some amazing things to do! I first visited Arlington, TX when I was 18 years old and my parents took me to Six Flags my senior year of high school to see a concert and visit friends. Never in a million years did that young girl from Arkansas imagine living in Texas, but here I AM! I married a Texan almost 17 years ago, and for the past 10 years DFW has been my home and I love it! Arlingtonhas changed so much over the years and grown into a magical place to visit and explore.
Let’s start out with Downtown Arlington. There are so many restaurants and cute shops to visit.
One of my favorite local hangouts is Legal Draft Beer Co. Legal Draft just opened a couple of years ago and it has a great story behind the brewery. Not to mention they have every type of beer imaginable!
“So how did a trial lawyer and a medical logistics professional wind up founding a craft brewery? About 15 years ago, Greg (the lawyer) and Curt (the logistics guy) were hanging out with friends, enjoying a cold beer and discussing family, business, and life its own self. With very little introduction, Curt announced that the assembled group of friends should open a brewpub in our hometown, to serve our friends and neighbors along with the many tourists who visit the area. Everyone agreed, then finished their beers and returned to making a living and raising a family. In early 2015, Curt and Greg and their friends were again enjoying a cold beverage together (a theme has now appeared) when Greg let everyone know that he had decided to open a craft brewery in Arlington, so that our hometown could take part in the craft beer revolution and participate in the revitalization of downtown Arlington. Curt, of course, simply couldn’t resist. Thanks to a recovering attorney and a retired logistics guy, here we are.”
A fun atmosphere and a place to gather with friends.
If you are looking for a sweet treat there is nobody better than Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery. They have amazing cakes, cupcakes, and cake balls. I’m always in the mood for cake, and they never disappoint my sweet tooth!
For the perfect girls day out try the Rose Garden Tea Room. It’s inside of Decorator’s Warehouse, which has every decoration imaginable for every season and holiday! The food is delicious and I literally have dreams about that white cheddar soup.
Do you have a bowling fan in your family? If so, Arlington has just the place with the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of bowling and exhibits is all right here!
Globe Life Park is another landmark in Arlington, TX. It’s the home of the beloved Texas Rangers and it’s always packed with fans. If you haven’t caught a game here…then you MUST come visit!
Let’s not forget about AT&T Stadium– Home of the Dallas Cowboys as well as several great concerts throughout the year. Even if there is nothing going on at AT&T Stadium it’s still quite a site to see. You can take a tour of the venue, it’s mind blowing and larger than life!
I love this sculpture in front of Globe Life Park…random but so cool!
Let’s not forget about Six Flags! I’m a big chicken when it comes to roller coasters, but it sure is fun to watch people scream their heads off! Six Flags is always coming out with fun events and new rides. One of my favorite times to visit is at Christmas when everything is lit up and they HONESTLY have the best hot cocoa in Texas 🙂 The swing ride makes me shiver just looking at it. Have any of you been on this ride before? It’s SOOOOOOOO high up!!!
A favorite local burger restaurant is The Grease Monkey. It has a vintage garage type of vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. Video games and a Juke box for the kiddos too! There is also a long list of concerts throughout the year performed on stage at The Grease Monkey. Check it out here.
I love Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Not too far from Arlington is one of the best ones I’ve been too. Well hello there Mr. President, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Jason Statham, and other stars. Have you ever wanted to mingle with the stars? Well, here’s your chance….to at least get a selfie! Lol! Ripley’s also has fun seasonal events and a fun 7D “moving theater”.
Check out more in my video below and I hope you get the chance to visit the city of Arlington, TX! Summer is right around the corner and there are so many fun places to visit…I don’t just live here, but I love to visit too. For more information on the city of Arlington, TX visit HERE.
This post is sponsored by RaceTrac. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Morning are crazy in our house! Terence and I getting ready for work and getting Connor ready for school in time…well let’s just say we are 3 chickens running around with our heads cut off. Oh and did I mention that we don’t have a kitchen and they are tearing it out right now??? Take a look HERE and check out what’s left of our kitchen. The kitchen fiasco started out at the beginning of spring break and we aren’t sure yet if it’s a total tear down or if we are going to try to salvage some of it. I really need a TV show to come surprise me at my doorstep and remodel my kitchen like magic. That would be GREAT! LOL!
I normally stop for coffee before I go into work and thank goodness RaceTrac knows that sometimes you just need Whatever gets you going in the morning – whether you crave a large coffee or a large Coca-Cola; donuts or a slice of pizza. RaceTrac wants to give you the freedom to do – or eat – Whatever it is that gets you going in the morning, without feeling any guilt about food choices.
RaceTrac has some awesome roller grill items to choose from. My favorite grill item is the Taquitos! Whether it’s hot dogs or bacon, egg and cheese croissants. RaceTrac wants YOU to know that they have Whatever you need to fuel your morning.
So many snacks to choose from too. My favorite are the honey mustard pretzels for a mid-day snack. There are lots of healthy options too including fresh fruits like bananas, apples, and oranges. Connor’s favorite are donuts, so I usually pick him up some Krispy Kreme powered donuts.
Not everyone can be an early bird, but at RaceTrac they’ve got whatever you need to make your mornings something to look forward to. With the hearty, delicious breakfast options your morning is never mundane.
Everyone knows my favorite morning must have is COFFEE! RaceTrac has one of the best coffee bars EVER!!!
RaceTrac’s “Crazy Good Coffee” bar offers a variety of blends of fresh brewed coffee, including 100 percent Hazelnut, Regular, Columbian, Decaf and Dark Roast.
All are 100 percent Arabica beans — the highest quality coffee.
RaceTrac’s coffee bar also features cappuccinos, iced coffee, hot teas and hot chocolate.
RaceTrac has new coffee machines coming to stores in 2018, which will give its guests an even more elevated coffee experience. This new offering will allow guests to be their own barista by selecting their favorite coffee blend and watching the beans grind right before their eyes into the freshest cup of joe.
To honor its early bird TracFanatics, RaceTrac will also have offers catered to Early Birds on social media the rest of this month. Follow RaceTracon social for information on the morning-time deals.
I’ve got a Free Grab and Go Chicken Sandwich or Angus Cheeseburger for YOU! Available for redemption: 3/19 – 3/25.
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I don’t live in the same state as my Mom anymore, and I sure do miss having her right there with me. Nothing makes you miss your Mom more than not having her within close proximity so you can go have lunch, a shopping trip, or a fun pedicure! How do you plan on celebrating your Mom this Mother’s Day?
The swing ride makes me shiver just looking at it. Have any of you been on this ride before? It’s SOOOOOOOO high up!!!
There are lots of healthy options too including fresh fruits like bananas, apples, and oranges.
Connor’s favorite are donuts, so I usually pick him up some Krispy Kreme powered donuts. 
RaceTrac’s “Crazy Good Coffee” bar offers a variety of blends of fresh brewed coffee, including 100 percent Hazelnut, Regular, Columbian, Decaf and Dark Roast.