This year has been a complete whirlwind. The pandemic has turned our world upside down and then we had a baby in April when the pandemic had peaked in Texas. The world kind of stopped in many weird ways. Both my husband and I are self-employed and business came to halt. Our toddler’s school stopped so we were all the…
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The past few months have been hard on a lot of people with so many changes. I know having a toddler at home since March and having a baby in April has thrown us for a loop at our house. It hasn’t necessarily been bad, just different as we’ve all been thrown into the unknown. We’ve made a lot of…
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Social Distancing is in full effect throughout the country. While many schools are being postponed for the next couple of weeks, many parents are being tasked with providing their kids with educational info to keep their brains sharp during this time period. Many of us are full time working parents who either a) have never homeschooled our children, b) don’t…
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I have a love hate relationship with medical insurance. Both my husband and I are self employed so the amount of money that we have to pay each month for insurance is seriously insane. We could literally pay a second mortgage with the amount of money we pay for our insurance each month. We’ve talked about getting rid of it all…
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If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day isn’t a BIG deal at our house. I enjoy celebrating the day but we scale it down a bit. I feel like staying at home is sometimes the better choice rather than fighting the crowds and paying lots of money for a meal that is less than mediocre. If anything, we like to celebrate…
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It’s baseball season and the Texas Rangers are killing it!! Do you think they’ll win the World Series? Baseball season is in full swing, and there’s no better way to enjoy a Texas Rangers game than with your whole family. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the ballpark, finding the perfect outfit that showcases your team spirit…
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One tradition that my husband and I started was taking a Carnival cruise every single year. We both work for ourselves which means we rarely get a day off because there is always something that needs to be done. It doesn’t help that we both work from home too. Working from home makes it very difficult to separate home life…
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Not only is it sometimes hard to find the perfect outfit for yourself on Halloween but having to dress a whole family brings it to a different level. I absolutely love when you see families and groups of friends dressed in a similar theme – they are my favorite. Matching Halloween costumes are a great way to show off your…
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Updated 09/18/2023 The State Fair of Texas, an annual extravaganza held in the heart of Dallas, is a beloved Texan tradition that draws millions of visitors each year. From thrilling rides to tantalizing fried foods, and iconic Big Tex himself, the fair offers an array of unforgettable experiences. But before you step into this world of excitement, there are some…
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Bring cash for parking at the State Fair of Texas or ride the DART.
Even though the State Fair of Texas lasts almost a month long, sometimes our schedule doesn’t allow us to go more than once. There have been years where I went over 10 times and other years where I could only make it once. No matter how many times you visit each year, it’s essential to make the most out of…
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