Truett’s CARS Birthday Party – A Real Hallmark Moment
Truett had his 7th birthday this month and celebrated it twice; once at school and once with family at home. We did the family party early because my mom was down. It made for a real hallmark moment...
View ArticleUse Walmart’s Layway to Buy Christmas Gifts (My Cool Video too)
Walmart layaway has been a big saver for me and my family in years past. It’s allowed us to make payments on things that we could never pay upfront for, like a gamecube or bicycle. If you haven’t...
View ArticleJohn Grisham’s Sycamore Row
There are few authors as well known, and is well-liked, as John Grisham. I suppose this review is a bit biased since I have read several in years past and one of them, ‘A Time To Kill’, is most...
View ArticleWalmart’s Christmas Ad Match – Buy Now, Price Match Thru December 24th
We have all been there….we buy something, and then see it on sale later. ARGH! Well if you haven’t heard already, Walmart will ad match thru December 24th! Here’s how it works y’all! Buy your item at...
View ArticleMy Savings Story with Karen
My friend Karen and I rarely get to see each other. Between kids, work, & church, when we get a chance to get together, it’s great to complain about whose husband has the worst habits and, of...
View ArticleMe and Garth Brooks, on Music Row #BlameItAllOnMyRoots
I never thought anything would top my Shaq story, but bygolly, Garth Brooks did! As one of the official Moms in the Walmart Mom Blogger program, we have the opportunity to do a lot of neat things, and...
View ArticleMonster Headphones – Truett Couldn’t Be So Heartleeeesss
First of all, to get the title, you’ll have to watch the video. Second, we saw these Monster headphones on our holiday trip to Walmart’s Headquarters and I have to say, we were super impressed! Aside...
View ArticleFill the Truck with Toys, for Kids in Need #FilltheTruck
Giving brings smiles to those in need, and to the ones giving. Every year now, me and Truett have had the opportunity to donate at least $100 in toys to Fill the Truck or Toys for Tots. Truett always...
View ArticleMemorial Photo Collage Craft – Letter B
February 4th will be six months since Bobby has been gone. Honestly, it doesn’t feel like that to me at all. One of the things I always worried about when my older boys were little, was them...
View Article‘Made By…’ Commitment Supporting American Jobs
Raise your hand if you’re in favor of supporting American jobs? Duh right? Well if you haven’t heard the buzz yet, I’m here to share with you, Walmart’s commitment to invest $250 Billion dollars in...
View ArticleLittle Big Town Soundcheck Performance and Your Chance to Win a Signed Guitar!
Music is such a huge part of my life. All types of music just make me happy but country, of course, is a big part of our lives. Everyone ’round here knows who Little Big Town is so I was excited to...
View ArticleFresh Veggie Chili
There’s still plenty of cold days, here in Texas, to enjoy some good ol’ chili. Thanks to my Toby, we have been eating a lot more fruits & vegetables and I gotta admit, I’m the first one to open...
View ArticleQuick Taco Salad
Quick and easy recipes are the way to go y’all. Since we are trying a little bit harder to make smart eating choices with Truett, we’ve been trying to switch up the full blown 3 course meals with some...
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