A decade or so ago, I was OBSESSED with complicated money-saving strategies that I just will not do any more. True story, I drove to every Walgreen’s in the greater Austin area buying up diapers for free. Using a complicated store/sale/manufacturing coupon/extra bucks’ strategy, I “purchased” diapers that would take me nearly to potty-training! I […]
Late winter/early spring in Central Texas brings moderate temperatures. With the Cedar Pollen dissipated, now is the time to enjoy some family hikes with your family. This winter, our tween, teen and adult-ish kiddo joined us on a hike to Crockett Falls. Located in Cedar Breaks Park, on the San Gabriel River Trail, this 6-ish
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Ah, road trips! For most of our marriage, our family has lived far from Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Purchasing 6 airline tickets to visit has not been always feasible. Additionally, upon arrival, we needed transportation for our big family. Consequently, my kids were introduced early on the great American Road trip! Back in the
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When you think of Waco, what immediately comes to mind? Thanks to Chip and Joanna, probably the Magnolia Silos. While this is a fun outing, did you know that Waco boasts lots of fun things for families to enjoy? Would you like an itinerary that does not include shopping, and promises to entertain the entire
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Two years ago, the last couple of weeks in November were busy. And I mean CRAZY busy. Thing 1 was prepping to leave on an 18-month mission for our church to Antofagasta Chile. Thing 2 was about to be celebrated for earning his Eagle. Things 3 and 4 had STUFF like all tweens and
Who doesn’t love fall? From the crisp air to the changing leaves, fall is a favorite. Here in Central Texas, early November brings days with temperatures in the mid-seventies. The blazing months of 90 and 100-degree days are gone for the time being. With that, our family finds ourselves looking for ways to enjoy the
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A couple of years ago our friends the Sheens invited us to tube the Comal River with them. This honestly is something we had been dying to do for years, but didn’t know where to park, where to obtain tubes and where to get out. In a nutshell, every logistic was foreign to us. First,
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During these times of missing the Mouse, one thing that can really help revisit the magic is by recreating a food favorite at home. In the fall of 2018, my daughters and I enjoyed an evening dining at ‘50’s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Have you been there? For those of you who
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When our family took our first trip to Walt Disney World in 2012, there were 6 of us ranging from ages 4-40. At that time I thought I knew the answer to economical lodging. We stayed off site in a 4 bedroom condo. It was fantastic. It backed up to Target and Sam’s Club. We
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Hey, I’m Janene aka MJ! Let’s be friends! What do I do best for friends? I SHARE!!!! When someone compliments my Kate Spade purse, I cannot help but divulge that I got it for 75% off online while receiving 6% cashback off of the purchase! Like my haul from the GAP? 17 cents Baby! From
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