Tales of a Tired Mom

Texas. One of the best parts about vacation is the FOOD. I love getting to indulge for a few days, trying new things but most of all going back to my favorite spots! I spent the weekend in Texas and enjoyed two full days of uninterrupted meals :) So I wanted to make a little list of all of my personal picks! This list is in no particular order except for Velvet Taco which I had literally started craving since the moment I booked my flight. Velvet Taco I absolutely have to eat ... VIEW POST

The Un-Rules of Summer. So it's been a while since I have done a mommy ramble. Life has been so busy! Let's catch up! My daughter is now 4 years old!!! And in just a few days my son is turning 3! I know it's so cliche but SERIOUSLY, where does the time go??? It's so crazy to think about when I first started this blog in 2015. It will be 3 years in August. I had just given birth to my second child, my son. My daughter was just 15 months old. I was officially outnumbered, overwhelmed, ... VIEW POST

Simply Earth July Essential Oil Recipe Box This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I bring my Lavender everywhere! You never know who needs a few deep breaths. Simply Earth must have made this JULY box especially for me and my children on SUMMER vacation!! This month, all of the recipes are for calmness, relaxation, relieving stress and promoting good sleep. There is even a recipe for nature slime!!! My daughter is going to be so excited!!!! Simply Earth July Essential ... VIEW POST

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Welcome to Royal Court! Here are the kiddies making their grand entrance into the castle in their royal coach. Before I share all of our favorite things about Dutch Wonderland, use this link https://www.dutchwonderland.com/BlogReader and promo code "summerblog19" for an exclusive discount... Duke's Lagoon It was a beautiful day and we headed straight for the water play area. We spent a lot of our day here. There were three ... VIEW POST

I hope everyone enjoyed father's day and all the special men in your lives. This week I am trying a lot of new recipes that I have never made. I am trying to use all the ingredients that I have in the fridge before making a grocery store trip! Sunday - Grill Day - I mean I feel like it's an unwritten law that you have to grill on Father's Day. We made some delicious leg quarters on the grill and had a bunch of snacks! Monday - Cauliflower Rice - So this was a little bit of an ... VIEW POST

Father's Day weekend is almost here! It's time to celebrate all our special fathers, stepfathers, foster dads, grandpas, godfathers, and uncles! Need a last minute gift idea, keepsake or card?? Try these! I promise they are not that hard considering my lack of art skills! Just don't tell the recipients of these :) All you need is some paint, paper, and a halfway willing child and their foot! I was so excited because my son was so cooperative this time and really enjoyed doing his ... VIEW POST