My family of 7 took the 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature out for a review test drive for a week and really enjoyed it. We all fit comfortably for a week "away from it all", even with our assortment of car seats, booster seats, and belongings. While the rest of the country went back to school, my … [Read more...] about Exploring Hill Country in the 2016 Mazda CX-9
Save 50% on ICE! at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine
Last year, we were lucky enough to experience ICE! at Gaylord Texan and the rest of their annual Lone Star Christmas celebration. We were asked back this year, so we'll be checking it out for ourselves soon! This year's theme is Santa Claus is Comin' to Town and I cannot wait to see how the ice … [Read more...] about Save 50% on ICE! at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine
Why I’m Wearing a Safety Pin Today
You've probably seen the hype for the Safety Pin campaign on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I am wearing a safety pin today, just as I did yesterday, and I will continue to do for as long as it feels necessary. It is not a political statement. It is a way to show hurting people that they are … [Read more...] about Why I’m Wearing a Safety Pin Today
Scuba Diving Santa at SEA LIFE Grapevine
Merry Fishmas at SEA LIFE Grapevine Can you believe that we're already talking about our favorite winter holidays coming up? SEA LIFE Grapevine, located in the heart of Dallas / Fort Worth in the Grapevine Mills Mall, is rising to the occasion with several fun and unique experiences to … [Read more...] about Scuba Diving Santa at SEA LIFE Grapevine
Fun-Time Phonics Software Review
I’m trying to get my 4 year old interested in learning the alphabet and all of the different phonemes that are out there. My goal is to get him reading sometime in the next year. From my experience with my older 3 kids, I know that it’s important to appeal to his learning style to really get the … [Read more...] about Fun-Time Phonics Software Review
Homeschool Legacy Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims Review
Thanksgiving is coming up, and I've been wondering how I wanted to approach teaching the kids about the history of Thanksgiving in America. There are many movies, books, websites, and even plays out there, but it can be a bit daunting trying to decide what to use and when to introduce … [Read more...] about Homeschool Legacy Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims Review