Happy Day everyone! We’re having an unusual rainy few days in Texas. Which is sad for trying to go to the pool but absolutely great for my garden. If you happen to also live in Texas, you know how miserably hot the summer is. This year, anything under 95 has felt like a cool front. And it lasts straight until October. Which makes growing a lush, bountiful garden a feat of magic.READ MORE »
Don’t Postpone Your Mammogram Like I Did
Fair warning – this blog is about to get real. I recently took the plunge and experienced my first Mammogram. It ended up consisting of several additional appointments with me being worried, scared and then feeling lucky and grateful at the end. I want to share my personal experience from beginning to end in hopes it will shed light on the procedure of a Mammogram exam and what could happen afterwards.
Creating a Memorial Garden for a Beloved Pet
It’s still rather fresh in my mind and in my heart. My beloved Leo, fierce guard cat extraordinaire, total fluff ball and all around grumpy old man died fairly recently. We had him since college- almost 18 years. He moved states with us, welcomed William (whom he also watched over) with us and was an important member of the Bui family. He was old, but it was still a shock to lose him. It felt a little too early because it felt like we’d have him forever.
20 FREE Summer Activities for Families On A Budget
Looking for some new ideas for activities for the summer to entertain the kids? Last summer when I lost my job and was home with Emma ALL SUMMER LONG, I was in need of some inexpensive or free things to do. I got super creative and did a bunch of research around the Dallas area to find free activities that would also get out us out of the house. Here’s a great list of free activities that will help you make it a great summer. Some of the specific activities are based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex but I bet you can find something similar in your own town.
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Finding Mindfulness in Each and Every Day
I recently had the pleasure of hearing some of the top female businesswomen in Dallas speak about mindfulness in the workplace. They were each at different places in their career and life, but there was a common thread that wove through each of their stories. Mindfulness really starts from within and only then can it have the power to transform your surroundings.
DIY Dino-tastic Pencil Holder
Dinosaurs are always a favorite among kids and adults. Here’s a fun summer project for the kids – a cute dino craft that is personalized and functional.
Father’s Day Gift List – Gift Ideas for a Father’s Day Gift that He’ll Actually Want
Well, it totally snuck up on us this year. Father’s Day is almost here. I know a lot of Dad’s feel passed over, even on this specialist of days. So make sure he feels extra loved and appreciated this year with an unexpected and thoughtful gift. Here are some of our favs. Trust us, you won’t even need a gift receipt.
Cute Idea When Missing Mommy/Daddy When They Travel For Work
Depending on the job, there may be times where someone in the family will have to travel. In our case, it was Daddy when Emma was about 5. He had to go to Vegas for a week and Emma kept saying she was going to really miss him and was afraid he’d get lonely. This was her idea for Daddy, and Daddy had a fun idea for Emma.
End Of School Ideas For Keeping Memories
I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the school year, and summer is around the corner. I wanted to take this time to share a few end of school ideas for the young ones. I have done these for Emma throughout the years.
Adventures in Motherhood – Sara & Jeannie Get Tattoos
For our first official Mother’s Day blog, Jeannie and I wanted to share a special story about one of our adventures that is permanently inked in our memories as Moms. It’s funny because our kids weren’t even there with us. But it’s something that we shared as moms, as women, and as friends together.