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Have you heard of Republic Wireless before?  They are on a mission to make smartphones more affordable and accessible for everyone. 

They are a wireless company that behaves and operates differently from all the others.  How?  Through hybrid calling.  Their phones use WiFi as default and then they back it up with a traditional cell network so you’ll always have great coverage wherever you go.  With no app to open or 2nd number to manage.  Instead, their phones connect and route calls over WiFi automatically (or is that automagically?!)

Going by the number of people I’ve heard say “I wish I had written that dream down when I woke up, because it was so funny, but I don’t quite remember it anymore,” the DreamTagTell iPhone/iPad app in the iTunes App Store, is an option for those who want to record their dreams on a digital platform.

DreamTagTell

We had only lived in Texas for two weeks last year when August rolled around.  I was completely in awe of the Hatch Chile invasion that descends upon the state in August.  Little did this Northern transplant know that is because Hatch Chiles from New Mexico are only available during a six week period in August/September.

As a Dolphin Tale 2 Ambassador, I’m excited to share a new video for Gavin DeGraw’s latest single “You Got Me”, from the upcoming Dolphin Tale 2 release!  This is such a beautiful video!!!

I used to be able to run from morning to night without a hiccup.  Up early in the morning and then still past midnight, getting 4 or 5 hours of sleep.  I still do that, but with consequences now…if I close my eyes for more than a few seconds in the afternoon…I’m asleep.  I enjoy a good nap, oh yes I do, but there are days that I just cannot let that happen.

I first discovered 5-hour ENERGY® when we moved to Texas last year.  We drove both cars down from Iowa to Texas in one day. 

A subscription care package box of snacks is the perfect way to let your college student know you’re thinking about them, even as they are away from home.  

Goody Gorilla is a subscription service that provides parents with an effortless way to fuel their college studen with high quality and healthy snacks each month.   They have three ways you can subscribe:  A monthly plan ($15, billed monthly), a three month plan ($42, billed every three months), and a six month plan ($72, billed every six months).  Each of those plans includes the shipping costs too.

Oh my goodness y’all, in exactly ONE week I’ll be dropping my baby off at college.  I still find it hard to believe that I won’t be able to hug her good night each evening or yell at her to take her headphones off so she can hear what I’m asking her each day 😉  Since I’ve had her home with me for the last six years, it will be an adjustment for sure.  I’m very thankful T-mobile 4G is going to make it easier on me.

Not long after we physically say good-bye, I’m going to be traveling.

The temperatures have once again skyrocketed here in North Texas.  And we’re doing everything we can to cool down.  With a few trips on the horizon next month, I’m trying to not eat too many calories these days as I know I’m going to blow the calorie counts when I’m traveling. 

Did you know what the average 8 oz milkshake has in terms of calories?  256.  Yikes!  But I love them.

I don’t get out to the spa much…oh who am I kidding, I don’t get out to the spa at all.  The last time I stepped foot in one was six years ago.  If you’re a mom with younger kids and a tight budget, you know how it is.  By the time every one else is looked after in the family – there’s nothing leftover for you to splurge a bit on yourself!

We don’t seek out gluten-free products to eat in our home, but I do buy some occasionally.  Sometimes it’s just because we like the taste of the product, other times it’s because we’re entertaining guests that eat exclusively gluten-free.  In light of that I like to try new to me gluten-free products so I have a variety of ideas on what to serve when bringing snacks or treats or making meals for my friends.