Tales of a Tired Mom

Menu XIII. So the theme for this week's dinner menu is going to be quick quick quick! Because just like this monday, I am constantly running out of time! The more shortcuts the better. It may not be the healthiest but that is just how real life happens sometimes.. am I right?! You can make little switches here and there to make it more healthy! Sunday - Stuffed Burgers - This was most definitely a request from the husband. I made some homemade patties with ground beef and I stuffed ... VIEW POST

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