Holidays

For all of us trivia lovers, sangria (most commonly a red wine punch) comes from Spain, but was first introduced to the United States in 1964 during the World’s Fair in New York.  While...

Okay let's get real here and cross our fingers that our children never see this post...Disclaimer: I have strong negative feelings towards our Elf on the Shelf. He's been with our family for...I don't...

I have officially been named Co-Room Mom in my son's Kindergarten class.  And I am really excited about it!!!  Is that lame?  I am such a big nerd, I was completely anxious for two weeks waiting to...

I sat down and put my fingers to the keyboard to quickly type out my usual “I love my Dad, Father-in-law, Grandfather, and husband” type of Father’s Day Post, accompanied by adorable pictures of...

Jingle jingle jingle, can you hear that jingling? … Um no, no I don’t. Tis the season to be jolly. Well…not always. This has been me as I approach this Christmas season. I am recovering from...

A mother's love is both her greatest blessing and her biggest curse. It causes her heart to soar to heights never before imagined, but can also cause her the greatest pain, fear, and guilt. Can...

Where To Celebrate Bastille Day In Austin Don't pack your red, white, and blue away just yet! France's national holiday, la fête nationale or la fête du 14-juillet, known to Americans as Bastille Day, on July 14,...

If you watch the news, then you may have heard about the possible Christmas tree shortage this year. There is a shortage, but I can tell you that there are a lot of places...

Guide To Georgetown, Texas Looking for an awesome day trip or weekend getaway? Then I’d like to introduce you to Georgetown, Texas. My Second Home When my husband and I moved to Round Rock about four years...

Holiday parties are coming in fast friends! Have you hired your Santa yet?  We just booked our Santa for a holiday event with HireSanta.com. It was simple and quick and I know he'll look like...