It’s time for our family to change out car seats again. As we do this, I’m reflecting back on a Nissan Bloggin’Mamas event, Why Car Seat Safety Matters, that I attended. The event was to educate Dallas mothers on general child vehicle safety, car seat safety and safety features you can find in Nissan vehicles. … Read more
Why Room Sharing Prevents SIDS by 50%? As of lately, 2018, most hospitals are now informing parents that they recommend having their newborn(s) sleep in their room for at least the first six months and up to a year to decrease the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by as much as 50% and … Read more
Live Nativity Scenes deliver a true Christmas gift to the community, and there are still some in DFW to attend. This post lists 10 Reverent Live Nativity Scenes DFW 2017. In Italy, nativity scenes are also referred to as Nativity of Jesus in art. A Live Nativity creates a real-world experience and feeling that you have … Read more
If you live in North Carolina or find yourself driving through this state, Pullen Park is an entertaining and affordable amusement park to explore. This park has so much history with rides and fun for all. Last month, via a family road trip, Texas to the East Coast, we explored Pullen Park in North Carolina. … Read more
As Halloween and all the fun family carnivals have started, my frustration with Elf on the Shelf begins. Elf on the shelf is ruining my Halloween. To those reading this post that live outside the United States, Elf on the Shelf is a children’s picture book, published in 2005, and it comes with a little … Read more
184 Oktoberfests! I haven’t been 184 times but I have been nearly 15 times over a 5 year period. The following post gives some Oktoberfest tips to have you Wiesn like a local!! Oktoberfest 2017 marked the 184th celebration since 1810. Marrying a Bavarian quickly taught me the depth of which some Bayern truly love … Read more
Have you seen an eclipse? If so, what type, where and when? My family recently experienced The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 also referred to as “The Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017.” This was the first total eclipse visible to go across the United States since 1979 (38 years). Depending on where in … Read more
The months of March and April always make me think about the stress kids, teachers, administrators, and families are going through with testing taking place in schools; in Texas STAAR and TAKS.Additionally, last month’s St. Patrick’s Holiday brought up a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The following is an experience, a memory that just came … Read more
Family vacations are fun and relaxing. Whether it’s a trip to the country or a week at the beach, vacations give the family time to get away and forget the responsibilities of everyday living. If you have young children, you may want to take the nanny along. She can keep the kids entertained during long … Read more
Our family was thrilled to receive a Luci Light. We’ve wasted so many flashlights and batteries but now we are going eco-friendly thanks to Luci Lights and Direct Energy. Luci light is an inflatable rechargeable solar light. When deflated, it can fit into the pocket of one’s coat or backpack. It’s a little light that … Read more