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Pack the Perfect Pool Bag to Celebrate Summer Days Together

We were excited to partner with Toyota for some fun 4th of July plans until Mother Nature made plans of her own! While our Independence Day outdoor plans might have been foiled, we still got in some great summer fun and perfected the art of packing the perfect pool bag! Thank you again to Toyota […]

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe Packs the Flavor!

Appetizers

We’re trying to add more vegetables to our meals. I find myself getting stuck in a rut when it comes to side dishes. But this easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe has been a great addition to our meals! We’ve enjoyed it with steaks from the grill, oven baked chicken, and I’ve even paired them with […]

How to Make Slime Without Borax (Striped Slime!)

Crafts & DIY

We’re huge fans of slime in our house! But this mom is not a fan of Borax. Most slime recipes use something like Borax, saline solution, laundry detergent, liquid starch, etc. You have to figure out which ingredients you’re comfortable with. Learning how to make slime without Borax is easy to do! We’ve got the […]

Keeping Cool with Frozen Lemonade Slushies All Summer Long!

Recipes

Here in Texas, we’re all about staying cool during the summer! We spend a lot of time at the pool and then come home and enjoy tasty treats like homemade Frozen Lemonade Slushies! We’re teaming up with Tampico to show you just how easy it is to make your very own homemade slushies! They’re easy […]