The Minimalist Game | Minimze Your Junk! #minimalistgame
For the past few days, I've been seeing an article passed around Facebook called "The Minimalist Game". I kept scrolling past it, because minimizing, to me, just seems too daunting when you have accumulated as much junk as I have with three boys, a geek husband, well, a teen girl. One of my friends posted a link to a group for people who want to play the game, so I joined in. It's actually pretty cool. Join the Facebook Group and play along! BTK minimalist game The rules of The Minimialist Game are simple. June 1 - Get rid of…
Tummy feeling eewy? Try Gutsy Chewy! | All Natural & Fast Acting
I'm going to just flat out come out and tell the truth. Little League Baseball season did me in. Our schedules were crazy, we had lots of late nights, lots of chasing the Minion, and lots of quick, on-the-go foods. We were doing so well until our lack of time management and meal preparation got the best of us, and we just started eating wrong. So wrong. Again. Gutsy Chewy Facebook | Gutsy Chewy Twitter | Gutsy Chewy YouTube This past month, our family was introduced to a pretty remarkable product that was formulated by a gastroenterologist and (Harvard trained…
Paul Frank Apparel & Customizable iPhone Case
My kids love it when packages come for them. It's usually something for me, or something for the family, but this particular package was full of shirts chosen specifically for each of my kiddos! We love Paul Frank apparel. You can find some really cute shirts and sets for all ages at , , , Lord & Taylor, Bon Ton, and The Gamer isn't a fan of tucking in his shirt, so he can't wait until school is out so that he can wear his new Julius shirt without having to tuck it in! The Teen's shirt is s adorable…
Five Tips for Making Designer Jeans Last Longer | #fashion
When I was a freshman in high school, we moved to a new town half way through the school year. I moved from a really large school district in east Houston to very, very small town. As a matter of fact, the entire town was just about the population of my high school. Let that sink in for a second. I can remember walking into this small-town high school for the first time wearing a pair of bright orange designer jeans, a pair of K-Swiss shoes, and a nice shirt with a Jansport backpack. Truth be told, my style hadn't even made…
Finding Friends in Christ | #LearningtoLean
The other night, Andy had taken Hawk to his baseball closing ceremonies while I was cooking and waiting for Kylie to get done with youth band practice. After I got the call to pick her up, Jett and I pulled up to the church, and as we were sitting there waiting, he kept looking out the window pointing to the church saying "Get frenz, get frenz". He was telling me he wanted to go in and get his friends. It was adorable, because he's finally getting to the age where he's remembering and vocalizing what and who he sees at…
Free Power Rangers Coloring Pages | Megaforce Glider & Megazord
So we all know that Power Rangers are pretty much timeless. They've been around for a LONG time. 21 seasons is quite an accomplishment, but what's really cool about it is, I'm finding that people who I never dreamed would be are fans of the show! I can tell you this, if you have a fan or two in your home, you're going to want to check out these Free Power Rangers Coloring Pages! They're pretty great! A few weeks ago, one of my friends mentioned that her son (who will be a sophomore in high school) sat down and…
Natural Ways to Avoid a Sun Burn this Summer | #summer
With all the hype about certain sunscreens being linked to cancer, it's no wonder that so many parents are looking for natural ways to reduce the risk of sun burns and skin cancer this summer! Use natural sun screen- One of my favorite brands is Lavanila, and their gluten free, natural sun screen is perfect for every family this summer. While a bit more on the pricey side, a little bit goes a long way and it effectively works to cut back on sun burns and exposure to the sun's ultra violet rays. Consume more vitamin D- Vitamin D is important, and…
4th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge | #flatschallenge #bringflatsback
I'm sad to say that I won't be "officially" participating in the 4th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge! Jett won't be here for most of the week next week, so it just isn't feasible for me this year. I will, however, be using flats during the times that he is here so that I can try to get pictures just to show how easy and fun it can be! Are you taking the challenge? Sign Up for the Flats Challenge BTK's 2013 Flats Challenge BTK's 2012 Flats Challenge Take a minute to look over the rules and materials that are…
Tips for Taking Better iPhone Photos | #iphone #photography
It seems like more and more people are turning to their iPhone camera to record memories and special events. With the new iOS7 update, I can't exactly blame them. The new camera has a lot of great features like in camera editing and new grid options that the iOS6 didn't support. Even better, taking great iPhone photos is less complicated than ever before. Photography, even with an iPhone, is an art that requires patience. Remember to use a steady hand when capturing photos. Shaking and moving around will obviously result in a blurry, or distorted photo. If you need to,…
Why Your Teen Should Volunteer this Summer
Everyone talks about volunteering as an important part on a senior's college application, but what about other aspects of volunteering? Volunteering is something important in any teenager's life, and not just because of how great it looks on a college application. The most important part of volunteering is the ability to give back and to do good in your community. Whether it's something as simple as looking after kids in the children's church on Sunday, working at a food pantry once a week, collecting items for a shelter, or even visiting seniors. There are so many ways to encourage your…