Fun

Pool Bag Essentials: 30-Something Mom Edition
It's no secret that a big part of why we chose to build a house in our particular neighborhood was the excellent pool complete with a lazy river. I mean, who doesn't want a lazy river in their community?! Don't get me wrong, there are tons of perks to living Vintage...

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...

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...

Bermuda Recap | Monat | 2018
I work for an incredibly generous company that is always hiring. Last year, they sent me and my husband on a cruise to Bermuda. I'll be honest, Bermuda was never on our list of places to visit. Thank goodness we got the chance to cruise to Bermuda with all of our...

Las Vegas Recap | Monat | 2019
It's pretty safe to say that nothing that happens to us in Vegas actually stays in Vegas. It's one of our favorite places. The food, the booze, the comfy hotel beds. The city hosted our 5-day wedding celebration almost 10 years ago and was the recent site of our Monat...