As a kid growing up under the warm, radiant Texas sun, I remember spending hours and hours outdoors at the pool during the summer months. I can’t honestly say that I remember using sunscreen as a kid, but that might have something to do with the fact that my parents…
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{recipe}: Avocados from Mexico: Homemade Tex-Mex Migas
I don't know about you but around here, avocado is practically a food group of its own. Being a Mexican-American, it is just part of our culture to eat avocados regularly. They have been an integral part of the Mexican culture for centuries. I even remember the first time I…
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My Feature in the Walmart / Johnson & Johnson Coupon Booklet with Aveeno, Stayfree, & Neutrogena
Photo credit: Mark Jackson – www.markoshoots.com Have you discovered me in your mailbox yet? A couple of months ago I was literally pinching myself when I learned that I was selected to appear in a nationwide marketing campaign for Stayfree & Carefree products, Aveeno, and Neutrogena. Me? Joining the ranks…
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I love food. I love friends. Yes, together.
It's no secret that I LOOOOOVE food. I am a little insane about it, in fact. I adore dreaming up what I am going to eat from one meal to the next and I'm such a brat when my mom's around because she offers to cook up just about anything…
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{Sponsored}: Treasure hunts and prizes on new Adpropo website
The following is a sponsored post for a new website, Adpropo. I have, however, used the website myself and participated in one of the “treasure hunts”, in which I won a $25 gift certificate. I am publishing this post because this website offers legitimate giveaways and their website concept is…
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COOL WHIP: Topping our everyday treats.
With the temperatures as mild as they have been over the past few months, I almost always have a stash of COOL WHIP Whipped Topping hiding out in my freezer or fridge. It is honestly our go-to topping of choice pretty much year ’round. We celebrate our everyday treats, like…
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Can your kid dance? Curious George wants to know!
I have three little monkeys of my own who love Curious George. They watch it a couple of times a week in the mornings before school. My older two will rush to finish breakfast right at 7 a.m. so they can catch the latest episode until about 7:25 when we…
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Celebrating childhood achievements
I'm what you would call a "celebration mom". I LOVE to celebrate everything!! In addition to regular holidays and birthdays, I love to make my own traditions with my kids and celebrate the everyday things with them. We celebrate things like Brothers Day (made up by my oldest a few…
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Frugal Friday: Coupon Codes 4 U
‘Tis the season to be frugal. For me, anyway. I’m usually pretty darn resourceful when it comes to finding coupons for things I need or want. In fact, many times we won’t even go to a certain restaurant, event, or retailer if we don’t have a coupon (or…
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My everyday jeans.
This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s® stores or Levi.com Jeans. Oh, how do I looooooove thee! Seriously, anyone who knows me well knows that I'm not much of a skirt or dress person. Although, I am getting a bit…