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Oregon Comes To Texas with the Tillamook Cheese Loaf Love Tour

As a blogger who often works with companies to promote different products and campaigns, I get a lot of emails from pr firms. Precious few make me jump in my seat the way I did after a...

5 Reasons You Should See Celtic Woman Live

*note: if you are not familiar with Celtic Woman, start by reading my review of their newest CD, Believe. This week my husband and I were able to attend the Houston stop of the Celtic Woman...

When You Move Away, Far Away

It was all innocent enough. I had just finished my DVRd episode of Downton Abbey when a commercial came on for Antiques Roadshow, the host standing in a green valley, mountains rising up...

Blasting Into the New Year, Texas Style

If you’re ringing in the New Year in Texas, you’re going to see some fireworks. The first year we lived here, I admit, we were bewildered by it. But by the second year,...

Dreams Come True at Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Many, many years ago I attended The Nutcracker live for the first time. It was performed by a small-ish city ballet company, with recorded music piped in over a loud speaker. I remember...

CLOSED: $50 Gift Card for Your Favorite Teacher with Office Max’s A Day Made Better {#Giveaway}

It’s estimated that every year, teachers across America spend $1,000 of their own money to keep their classrooms stocked with necessary school supplies. Office Max has worked hard to...

Creating New Spicy Summertime Recipes with Lawry’s

Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and marinades are a staple in our pantry, so I was excited to get the chance to work with them on creating some fun spicy summertime recipes through a new...

LOCAL DEAL: $12 for 4-Time Open Play Card at A Bunch of Fun

I’m always on the lookout for someplace fun and creative where my 3yo can play and burn off some energy. I’m not sure how I missed the A Bunch of Fun play center outside Katy on...

BetterU Program: Week 4 Report

Yes, I’ve already completed four weeks on the American Heart Association’s BetterU program. Time seems to fly, but I’m trying to squeeze a lot of learning, growth, and...

Wordless Wednesday: Unfinished

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