I shared all my favorite baby items, including products I still use, in our original My Favorite Baby Items post, but we want YOU to be able to experience these great brands with your bundle of joy so we teamed up with a handful to bring you this awesome giveaway! WINNER WILL RECEIVE: $50 Gift […]

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There have been several baby items that are “must-haves” when it comes to kids. Every single one of these items I’ve either used with both my kids, or had multiple so each could have their own. I love them and recommend all the time to family and friends. My brother has twin boys that are […]

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What better way to get into the spirit of the Christmas season than by serving together as a family? It could be something as simple as picking out a toy or present together as a family and donating to actually volunteering at an event that gives back to the community. Giving back to others can […]

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Skip the lines at the mall and have a holly jolly morning with St. Nick enjoying a full brunch with Santa! We decided to take the whole family, and meet some friends, to Decoy Dockside Restaurant located at the Lakehouse Hotel and Resort on Lake San Marcos. The kids were so excited at the idea […]

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Christmas time is just around the corner. Whether it is for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or friends, sometimes it can be a challenge finding a gift. Here are some of our favorite gift ideas for this upcoming holiday season.  From puzzles to play food, Melissa & Doug has so many great toys. We love […]

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The countdown to Christmas is on! If your family is like ours, then you love holiday activities and creating lasting memories with those you love. Creating yuletide traditions can be a fun way to get in the festive spirit of the holiday season. From trains to trails, brunch to baking, we’ve picked a handful of […]

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If your family is like ours, the days of the holiday season fill up fast with activities, events and parties. You’re taking one little one to their school performance and helping another practice their solo for the Christmas concert. There are tree lightings and list readings to Santa, ice skating and shopping, plus caroling and […]

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The red carpet for Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings was a family affair for Sarah Shahi as she brought her son, Wolf. He was enjoying his time at Dollywood and was almost finished with all his homework. Sarah stars in the mini movie of the song Cracker Jack about Dolly’s dog, and we talked with her about […]

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You know how you can’t pick a favorite child? The same is true of Dolly Parton and her songs, she adds, “they’re all completely different with different personalities just like children are, my songs are like my kids and I expect them to support me when I’m old!” Now eight of her songs are showcased as […]

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“I have a lot of mentors; my brother is one, my husband… my mom, who is here [at the Dollywood premiere], but also a lot of trust in myself. I want to make sure I’m not needing outside validation, that I can really trust myself. So I’ve been doing a lot of inner work recently.” […]

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