It's the most important meal of the day, and it's by far the easiest one for me to prepare at home! But some mornings, I just don't want to mess up my own kitchen. Whenever that's the case, I head out of the house to enjoy a locally-prepared chef's favorite! (pictured above: Press Waffle Co)
I love that I don’t have to travel beyond The Woodlands area to find some of the best restaurants around, serving everything from house-made biscuits to huevos rancheros.
Congrats! You're pregnant and in your third trimester! Your body is beautiful, big, and TIRED! The doctor may have told you to take it easy. No coasters at the amusement park, and maybe no lengthy flights out of town. You've already given up your nightly glass of wine, and you can't even get close to your husband without feeling awkward. Oh, and you haven't been hanging out with your girlfriends much either, because your cute clothes are fitting a wee bit snug lately.
NO WORRIES! With just a few weeks of pregnancy left, this can be the BEST time to make some good memories, if you're willing to kick back and milk it a bit. Here are 13 fun things to do in our area to support your mental health and overall wellbeing.
We know you love your daily routine, but pretty soon it’s going to be ALL about the baby for a while, so go out and have some fun right now. Keep this list of enjoyable activities handy so you can build some healthy emotional experiences leading up to the birth of your child. Be creative, pamper yourself, spend time with those you love, and don't be shy about retreating for some time alone. We're rooting for your health and happiness!
Leave the fruity pebbles in the pantry for a change, and make these beautiful fruit bowls that are easy to create and healthy to eat. The main ingredients are cantaloupe (or substitute honeydew melon) and yogurt, and from there, you can add whatever your heart desires.
We like adding fresh berries, grapes, and granola. Top with a sprig of mint from your garden, if you’re feeling fancy!
How’s it going? Feeling like you’re in a slump? Can’t quite get with it? Not moving and shaking like you used to? I feel you! I just finished going through a similar season. I was tired and uninspired, and I just wanted to sit on my computer and get “desk work” done all day. And then I told myself, “Self, get with it!” And now I’m telling you, "Girl, get with it!” If you need to get moving again, these 10 stay-at-home-mom tips are sure to help you.
Is it hard for you to chug down your 8 cups of water each day? (For the record, the actual recommended amount varies, based on age and weight). If you're like me, drinking water throughout the day is no easy feat. I find myself counting down each ounce, and I don't quite make my goal until about 11pm each night. And after birthing 4 kiddos, my bladder isn't as strong as it used to be, so that means getting up in the middle of the night to use the restroom, but that's a different story altogether. Sigh.
Experts say your daily water allowance should be pure water (if only tea and Kool-Aid would count!). Especially with the triple-digit temperatures our summer days often yield, drinking water to help maintain your body's balance of fluids is very important. Dehydration is serious business! But did you also know that drinking water can help to control calories, energize muscles, and keep your skin looking great? There are other benefits too, but I guess one we simply can't overlook is that proper hydration will make your trips to the ladies' room just a bit more comfortable, if you know what I mean.
Here's a photo of my first $10 Amazon gift card that I got TOTALLY FREE just by uploading the receipts I get from my everyday purchases. When I buy gas, I snap the receipt. Stopping at CFA for a chicken sandwich? I snap the receipt. Just finished buying groceries? You bet, I'm snapping the receipt! It all adds up to free gift cards!
Have you heard of Flex Rewards? Once you download the app to your smartphone, you can immediately start snapping the receipts you get for all your purchases (any reciepts from anywhere) - and those receipts add up quickly to get you points that you can redeem for gift cards to your favorite places. So far, I've claimed several Amazon gift cards, but you can also redeem your points for gift cards to Starbucks, Marshall's, Bath & Body Works, Burger King, The Cheesecake Factory, and several dozen other well-known stores and restaurants. Using Fetch Rewards is free and super easy!
If you haven't started turning your receipts into gift cards, you an sign up with my referral code (5BAN46) and get 2,000 points for your first receipt. Download the app here to get started: https://fetchrewards.onelink.me/vvv3/referralemail?code=5BAN46
Enjoy!
What a special time! Your little one is graduating! No more shelling out hundreds of dollars for private Pre-K / day care. If there was ever a milestone worthy of celebration, it’s this one! Celebrate your child by gifting him / her a new book from our curated list below. We've included affiliate links for your convenience!
Goody gumdrops! Spring has sprung! Out with the old toys, and in with something else to hold their attention between now and the start of summer. The holiday baubles are long forgotten about, so why not gather them for a trip to Goodwill, and start afresh? Here are some of our picks: [Amazon affiliate links below]
Don't you think it's pretty cool to serve up a salad for your family with the vegetables you picked just minutes ago in your own garden?
Have you ever considered starting a vegetable garden? In recent years, we've seen an increase in the number of moms (yes, modern moms like YOU) turning to their own gardens to grow their own vegetables to save money, eat healthy foods, and live a more holistic lifestyle overall. Some say that gardening is even a stress-reliever (although when I think about the trials of my first-time gardening experience, I'm not so sure I'd agree).
The point is, however, organic gardening is enjoying a level of popularity like never before, and raised gardening seems to be the popular choice. A quick stroll around a few of the backyards in your neighborhood might reveal small board or stone sided rectangles in peoples' backyards housing mini vegetable gardens. That’s called “raised bed” gardening, and it’s actually a GREAT method for breaking into gardening. As with all new hobbies, there are many considerations (and for the record, we are NOT experts on raising vegetables. In fact, we’re still trying to figure out how to raise our kids!), but we wanted to give you some information to get you started.
