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Is Nespresso Worth the Hype (and price)?
Hi, I'm Elisabeth, and I'm addicted to coffee. As a tired, working mom, it's my drug of choice and has been for years. I love a good local coffee shop, but I know it's more cost-effective to make coffee at home. We've used a variety of home coffee makers throughout...
Dinosaur Valley State Park: A Fun Family Weekend
At least once a year, we drive to Dallas for one reason or another. We typically head north via Highway 281 and pass through Glen Rose, Texas. Each time, we see the giant signs for the dinosaur exhibits and talk about taking the boys there someday. Keep reading to...
Sweet Berry Farm Review: A Perfect Family Day
Fall is my absolute favorite season in Texas. I think it's nature's reward for enduring the hot and humid summers here. Because this was our first fall as residents of New Braunfels, I was on the hunt for a local pumpkin patch with fun activities for the kids and...
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Wife, mom, and pharmacist. I drink a lot of iced coffee and enjoy an occasional hip hop ride on my Peloton.
Horseshoe Bay Resort: The Perfect Weekend Getaway
It's pretty rare, but every once in a while, Russell and I have a whole weekend off together. We spotted a free weekend on the July calendar and crafted a plan to get out of town without the kids. Keep reading for our adventures at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Marble...
Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed To Know About Buc-ee’s
Russell and I are building a home in New Braunfels, Texas. It’s a super cool city close to San Antonio. What’s fantastic about New Braunfels, besides being so close to the Alamo City (which has lots of coffee) is that it has a Buc-ee’s. What is Buc-ee's you ask? Now...
How To Use a Bidet and Yes We Have One
My husband was first introduced to the Bidet on a trip to Japan. The Japanese have taken this concept to the next level, creating bidet/toilet electronic hybrids complete with wall mounted control panels. So, when we built our first home together back in 2011, a fancy...
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