Texoma with Kids

Y’all, I try to be that over the top mom. I love holidays. Having a toddler within the four girls keeps me super busy and let’s be honest, crazy. They say three children changes things…I think it’s four. Especially at the toddler stage! Well, I failed at our usual tradition of doing the cute hearts…

We have all been there with the class parties, tons of candy, and lots of Valentine’s cards. It can feel like an overwhelming holiday! I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. It can be simple and easy plus you can incorporate giving back to your community at the same time.…

Imagine, if you will, a time before you were a parent. A time when all your visions of yourself as a parent were unrealistic, perfectionist conjecture and pure pipe dreams. I think we all had an image of the kind of parent we thought we would be, and as much as the motivational speakers of…

Who is ready for Valentine’s Day?   I know my family is! When February comes around, our house becomes a maze of hearts, flowers, and everything LOVE! My wife and my 2 daughters have made it a tradition to decorate and put out as much valentine’s décor in the living room as possible…I think they…

Don’t drain your wallet this holiday season by splurging on expensive gifts that no one needs.  Save money and give a gift that really comes from the heart by creating it yourself. You can find loads of DIY gift ideas on YouTube and Pinterest, or use your imagination and see what you can come up…

If you want a From-Scratch Thanksgiving, start early by selecting the recipes you want to make and put together a master shopping list. If you don’t want to buy it all at once, look for better deals and buy the nonperishables first. If family is coming, don’t be shy and share the load. We all…

Between my husband and I, we have quite a few holiday meals to attend. My side of the family can have up to three get-togethers, and his side of the family usually has two. I typically look forward to my favorite side dishes at each gathering. My hands-down favorite side dish I have looked forward…

We started a new tradition last year for Thanksgiving. We were working a lot, super tired, and thanks to the end of the year bonus, we were able to do something nice for ourselves – so we decided to life-hack Thanksgiving and make things easy. First, housecleaning. We found a reliable and budget-friendly company and…

In the midst of all things Halloween, let’s talk about CHRISTMAS!! As in, Christmas Magic, the Junior League of Wichita Falls‘ biggest community fundraiser of the year, and something I’ve been proud to be involved in for over six years. To kick off the holiday season, we’re giving away TWO FREE TICKETS to the kids…

Don’t blow big bucks on your Halloween décor when you can DIY for a fraction of the price! Check out our list of creative, fun and inexpensive projects to make your home the spookiest haunt on the block.   1. The mummified door All you need for turning your front door into a bona fide…