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Make This Dip And Have a Prosperous 2019
Make This Dip And Have a Prosperous 2019
Make This Dip And Have a Prosperous 2019
Black-eyed peas are a good luck food that many people eat on New Year's Day, and if you make this dip you can keep the string of luck going for a week or more. With the help of Fritos, which makes it an even bigger win.
A Mother's Day Wish for Single Moms
A Mother's Day Wish for Single Moms
A Mother's Day Wish for Single Moms
It can feel a little strange making a big deal about Mother's Day if you're a single mom because you're the one coming up with the ideas and making a fuss over the day, and it's not really all that much fun to throw your own party. But single moms, you deserve a good day and there's one big reason why.
Dragon's Breath Balls Don't Live Up to the Hype
Dragon's Breath Balls Don't Live Up to the Hype
Dragon's Breath Balls Don't Live Up to the Hype
It's a love-hate relationship with those little liquid nitrogen-soaked cereal balls that make you look like you have dragon's breath when you eat them. Kids love 'em and many parents, well...not so much! Because they're expensive.
5 Reasons Why Little League is Great for Kids
5 Reasons Why Little League is Great for Kids
5 Reasons Why Little League is Great for Kids
Spring baseball and softball practices are underway and the games will start soon for kids across East Texas. For many parents like me that means lots of equipment shopping, meals on the go because practices always seem to be at dinner time, and usually a really bad case of bleacher butt. But it's so much fun. There are at least 5 reasons why little league is awesome, and I bet you can add to the list.
Celebrate Oreo Day March 6th With This Oreo Ball Recipe
Celebrate Oreo Day March 6th With This Oreo Ball Recipe
Celebrate Oreo Day March 6th With This Oreo Ball Recipe
Some of those national and world holidays get a little weird, but this one we can totally get behind! Today (March 6th) is World Oreo Day, and I'm celebrating with Oreo Balls. This recipe is the easiest thing you'll ever make, and it's awesome. And addictive.
5 Unfortunate Autocorrect Fails That Could Happen to Anyone
5 Unfortunate Autocorrect Fails That Could Happen to Anyone
5 Unfortunate Autocorrect Fails That Could Happen to Anyone
Autocorrect happens. Like that time we meant to type something harmless about an enemy, and it came out referencing a really awkward and uncomfortable medical procedure. There are an endless number of funny autocorrect fails out there, and here are 5 silly clean ones to make your day.
What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day
What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day
What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day
Every year I text my dad to ask what he wants for Father's Day, and every year I get the same answer.  Barbecue sauce.  He's so low maintenance!  We've got some other gift ideas too, in case your pops aims a little higher.
Is This a Lame Mother’s Day Gift?
Is This a Lame Mother’s Day Gift?
Is This a Lame Mother’s Day Gift?
No flowers, no brunch.  Just a gift card for my mom for Mother's Day, and it's black and white and doesn't even have any pretty decorations on it. Is this a huge Mother's Day disappointment?
Today is the Best Day to Adopt a Lufkin Shelter Pet
Today is the Best Day to Adopt a Lufkin Shelter Pet
Today is the Best Day to Adopt a Lufkin Shelter Pet
There are hundreds of pets in shelters across East Texas right now, waiting for an awesome home like yours.  And it's National Pets Day, so today is the perfect day to go get one, like our super cuddly and slightly spazzy Libby.  Have you browsed through these Lufkin shelters?
How Do You Talk to the Kids When the Dog is Dying?
How Do You Talk to the Kids When the Dog is Dying?
How Do You Talk to the Kids When the Dog is Dying?
This is the worst part of pet ownership.  We've learned that Harry has major health issues and he's in noticeable pain, and we're faced with that big decision that no dog owner wants to make.  How do you talk to the kids about what's coming?

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