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Valentine’s Day Family Date Ideas

Will you be spending this Valentine’s Day with the entire family? If so, you might be looking for some Valentine’s Day family date ideas. Take a look below at some helpful ideas to better plan your...

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Did somebody say snow? #PSF

Snow 2015. You got to love this Texas weather. My one hobby away from the stress of my job is photography. I can’t free hand draw (even though I wish I could) so, I take photos which is the art of the...

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My Sister’s Wedding 2015 #PSF

My sister asked me to take photos for her wedding. I said I would knowing that it was going to be a challange due to the lighting in the church. I’m not a professional nor do I call myself one. Taking...

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Tapanga’s Military Ball 2015 #PSF

Tapanga with her date, Russell, for her Military Ball. When I took this photo, I asked Russell to stand about six feet behind Tapanga because I wanted a certain look in my shot. Tapanga’s words to him...

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Kid Friendly Kite Flying – Castakite

Our family loves spending sunny days outside together.  In Texas the weather is always changing but we have been lucky enough to have a nice start to spring already.  When I was asked to review the new...

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Pediatric Urgent Care Available At Your Fingertips

I was a single mom for many years. I also went without medical insurance for almost as long. Leaving the corporate world to work out of a home office was imperative to be available to my children,...

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Never Miss a Game or Practice with TeamSnap

This story was brought to you by TeamSnap My son started his second season of soccer last month.  He is finally starting to come out of his shell and enjoy the game.  He loved playing from the very...

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Help Dad Relax this Father’s Day with Massage Envy

This special is brought to you by Massage Envy. Father’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 21, 2015.  Instead of buying dad a necktie or some other item he doesn’t need, how about give him...

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Top 7 Reasons to Own a Water Park Season Pass

  Our family loves visiting our local Hawaiian Falls water park.  The best way to cool down during the summer season is by swimming.  I love owning a season pass so we can visit as many times as we...

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Back to School – First Day Photos 2015

School started on Monday and it’s amazing to compare how much the kids have grown in the last year.  T is starting her senior year of high school, Gabby is finishing her last year of middle school in...

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Enjoy the Fall with Your Family + Free Printable Fall Bucket List

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ByeByeBlisters #CollectiveBias It is no secret that Fall is my favorite season of the year.  I...

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How to Train Your Dog with Positive Reinforcements

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeyondSnacks #CollectiveBias We have two large dogs in our home.  A Great Dane and a Boxer....

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How to: Leading a Varied Social Life When you Have a Family

It can be tough to find time for yourself when you have a family, especially if your kids are still quite young. Our social lives tend to go on the backburner as we act as chauffeur, cheerleader, and...

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When Their Role Is Taken Away – Introducing Siblings

When you’re introducing a new member into your family, there can be a lot of emotions to consider. Whilst initially there’s excitement, if you already have little members there (i.e. the ones who are...

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Preferred Option or Predictor of Failure? The Pros and Cons of Prenuptial...

The concept of the prenuptial agreement is nothing new. Egyptologists discovered an ancient scroll dating back 2480 years that turned out to be detailed pre-nup assuring the wife’s rights in case the...

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Back to School – First Day Photos 2016

School started on Monday and I’m always sad to see summer go.  This school season is a little extra emotional than last since it is the first year that T did not head off to school with her siblings....

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Seasons of Life Change – Ready or Not

As time passes we enter new seasons in life. As we grow older things change, not only within us but around us. I’m entering a new season today. I suppose this season started a year ago when my oldest...

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Photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

No matter how big my children get I love keeping the tradition of photos with Santa. With T being gone with the military this year it feels a little odd keeping our traditions. Gabby and Noah were...

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Protect Your Pets from Pesky Pests

An itchy pet equals an unhappy pet. An unhappy pet equals an unhappy pet parent. Because of this, as a pet parent, you should do all that you can to make sure that your pet is protected from little...

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How To Be A Great Pet Parent

If you’ve made the decision to get a pet, that’s great! Congratulations – you’ve just made one of the best decisions of your life, and it’ll give you years of happiness. Here are some things for you to...

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