Holiday

Coastal Bend families may not be able to attend some of our favorite egg hunts, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun this Easter! Luckily, with the help from our local neighborhoods, we can hunt eggs...

Maybe your family has a health issue that keeps you at home. Or maybe you just prefer to celebrate Easter as a family in your own home without mixing it up at one of the local community events. We...

How to Build a Leprechaun Trap Based on the Book “How to Catch a Leprechaun ” by Adam Wallace   I love to collect seasonal books for my family. I pull them out and display them separately from the rest of our...

So you've decided on a staycation instead of a vacation. Before you get into full-on stay-cay mode, consider this: you still need to plan. Plan Activities By winging it on your staycation, rather than having some sort of itinerary, you run...

Easy King Cake For a Family Friendly Mardi Gras My family grew up celebrating Mardi Gras. And no, we aren't from Louisiana. My Grandma just LOVED any reason to gather her family and feed them food. And let me fill...

Did you know February 22nd has been designated National Margarita Day? But there's booze in the blender And soon it will render That frozen concoction that helps me hang on - Jimmy Buffet "Margaritaville" Whatever your opinion on that song, I think we can all...

Now that the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating! Unlike Christmas and dealing with the stress and funds, this holiday is completely free and, sometimes, will give even greater return. It's National Compliment Day and, friends:...

The New Year Reflection Jar I love seeing everyone's highlight reels this time of year. Facebook and IG are full of our "Top Nine" photos. 9 little squares that capture our highs and our lows from the past 365 days....

'Tis the season for holiday parties and family gatherings. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the last thing on everyone's mind is what drinks to serve at their next get together. Here is my 'go to'...

There is nothing worse than when your kids are on any sort of  break from school and you hear those dreaded words…. “I’m Bored.” I have been looking forward to Winter Break, but then the other day I realized that after...