It’s that time of year (already!) for the return of those pesky mosquitoes. I’m a born and raised Texas gal and after 30+ years I still can’t stand the little pests. Just when you’re ready to spend all day outside watching the kids play/basking in the sun/eating BBQ, that’s when they make their vicious attack. Those things drive … Continue reading
My family has created a new tradition when it comes to Memorial Day…camping. I never really grew up camping very much, or at all, so I jumped at the opportunity when my parents found a place 20 minutes away from them. It’s a private campground in Fentress, Texas, and this was our second year to … Continue reading
Can you believe it? We survived the holidays and are well on our way into 2014. I swear just about the time I get used to writing the current year, the next one ‘happens’ upon us. Hopefully this post has you not dreading being back to work gearing up for an exciting New Year. I know I’m … Continue reading
To continue with my whirlwind trip to Austin, let’s move on to day 2 (see day 1 here). Warning: it’s lengthy! This day was exhausting yet filled with lots of walking, driving, and of course, stuffing our faces. The plan was to hit up the farmer’s market, grab some breakfast, and plan out the rest of … Continue reading
Crunchy Hot Mama 