• Helicopter government is at it again.

    June 4, 2012

    New York city mayor Bloomberg is a super-sized jackass & should be banned.  I'm just sayin'.   I have been so insanely looking forward to posting about this ever since I heard about it last week.  I'm just about fuming.  As you may well know, New York Mayor Bloomberg has recently…

  • Sandwiches

    May 31, 2012

    I have been in this total "planning mode" for my sister's baby shower this weekend down in Austin.  Recently, when deciding on the menu, I got into a discussion with the kids about sandwiches.  We started talking about all kinds of off-the-wall and truly different sandwiches.  We even reminisced about…

  • Summer It Up: 61 Great Ideas for Summer Fun

    May 29, 2012

    Since I’m doing some traveling later this week to witness the birth of my niece (EEEEEK!), the kids and I will have to make the most of the time we do have together.  It will seem like a shorter-than-usual summer break, but I am excited for all this summer will…

  • {DIY Video}: Craft a Robot from Recyclable Materials

    May 25, 2012

    I have the most amazingly imaginative 8 1/2 year-old son.  So proud of a fun announcement he has coming soon, but in the meantime, check out the crafty creation he wanted to share with the world! This is a great idea to add to your Summer Fun List as well!…

  • The World of Coca-Cola Store: My Goodies

    May 22, 2012

    As you may know, I recently attended Conversations with Coca-Cola, a conference experience that gave me some insight into the world of Coca-Cola.  I was so blown away by this company — they don’t just talk the talk — they walk the walk.  During our time in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia,…

  • Deliciousness Abound: BLT World Famous Popovers {recipe}

    May 16, 2012

    What a whirlwind first day in Atlanta it's been!  I arrived this afternoon and met up with a few of my fellow bloggers and we spent the better part of the day relaxing before official Coversations with Coca-Cola (#cclp) sessions commence. We're staying at the W Hotel in downtown Atlanta. …

  • {recipe}: Avocados from Mexico: Homemade Tex-Mex Migas

    May 14, 2012

    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…

  • Think I’ll have a Coke & a Smile #cclp

    May 12, 2012

    You remember those Coca-Cola commercials, don't you? "Have a Coke & A Smile!"?  Oh, yes, that tagline will always stick with me when it comes to thinking about Coke products.  And speaking of Coke products, did you know their headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia? I've actually never been to Atlanta…