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Patriotic Quotes for Memorial Day
May 21, 2013 by 4 Comments
To many Memorial Day is the kickoff to the summer season. Parties, picnics, and pools are on the agenda for many across our country. Before you head out on Monday to enjoy time with your friends and family, take time to reflect how our great nation became what it is today. Remember all of those [...]
Baby Milestone: First Fitting with Huggies Slip-On Diapers #firstfit #ad
May 16, 2013 by
Have you ever seen someone stumbling around like a drunken cowboy? This is how I would best describe Cupcake’s approach to walking. She’s only been at it for a week but already she’s figuring the fastest mode to transport her to where she wants to be. And just because Cupcake is still coming into her [...]
How to Make Homemade Candles: Tarts
May 13, 2013 by 22 Comments
Freshly baked vanilla cupcakes. Pumpkin pie. Tropical coconut. Ask me my favorite scents and this is likely the list I would give. I love smelly things. Correction – I love when things smell good, pleasant, nice, and pleasing. Air fresheners, plugins, room sprays, candles, even body products need to be scented. That’s not saying that [...]
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Mango Slaw Recipe #McCormickTacoNight
May 9, 2013 by 27 Comments
Predictably for dinner every Tuesday night we used to eat tacos for dinner. Taco Tuesday – that’s catchy and memorable right? There was never a question about what to thaw for dinner or a debate over who would cook because we knew. Tacos are a family favorite and preparing them are so easy that it [...]
Socially Awkward, Shy, Introverted, but Genuine #ThisIsMe
May 8, 2013 by 21 Comments
Mesmerized and motivated were just two of the emotions coursing through me as I listened to Jasmine Banks speak at SoFabCon last weekend. No truly inspirational speech throughout history has been void of a call to action and this speech was no exception. Jasmine challenged all members of the Social Fabric family to write a [...]
9 Creative and Unique KitchenAid Mixers
May 3, 2013 by 22 Comments
I have to say I’m pretty fond of my KitchenAid mixer. Before owning one, I honestly couldn’t see what all the fuss was about. What could you possibly need this stand mixer for that a handmixer couldn’t do? Sure they come in beautiful, vibrant colors but for the price it just seemed like overkill. But [...]
Fight Cedar Fever and Other Allergies with Allegra #MyAllerGenius
May 2, 2013 by 7 Comments
We’ve called Texas home now for almost four years and before that our allergy symptoms were pretty minimal. Since moving here though, we’re all experiencing the not so joyous moments that accompany living in such a beautiful, temperament climate. I’ve learned that a mild climate means that something is always in bloom and extended relief from allergies [...]
Best Ways to Avoid Unnecessary Rental Car Expenses
May 1, 2013 by 5 Comments
When you buy a house or a car, it is important to pay attention to the fine print in the contract. The same goes for renting a car. Why? Because car rental agreements can contain lots of extra features and costs beyond basic daily or weekly rental charges. If you’re not vigilant, you can be [...]
More Energy: A Desperate Mom’s Search Continues
April 30, 2013 by 9 Comments
I’ve always required more sleep than those around me and have been in an endless search for more energy. While before having kids it was mostly bearable as I could sleep in or take naps as needed, since becoming a mom my energy levels have reached new lows. But even with 6-9 hours of sleep [...]
