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Holiday Family Getaway At The Kalahari Resort

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I wanted to share with you our recent trip to the Kalahari resort as a family of four. We have been going here almost every year with Jayden since they opened in Texas several years ago, and we love it! It’s only a couple hours from Houston so it makes for a fun road trip for the family. We always stay two nights and three days so we can make the most of the Kalahari has to offer. Check out more of our trip below!

WHERE WE STAYED:

For our stay we stayed in the two bedroom family suite which was great so the kids had their own room. They provided a pack n play for Ella to sleep in and she slept so good during her stay. I was honestly worried how she would be sleeping away from her own crib for the first time, but she did great. Of course Jayden loved having a separate room too and getting to share with his sissy. Our room came with our own separate bathrooms, as well as a living area and a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. It had everything we needed for our visit. Plus if you forgot anything the Kalahari has a little convenience store where you can get waters, toiletries, ect! And they even have their own Starbucks! Below was our view of the outdoor water park section.

WHAT TO DO:

There is so much to do at the Kalahari Resort. Check out the full list here. Below are some of our favorites!

Play Games at Tom Foolery Arcades. They also have laser tag, rock climbing wall, and a rope course!
Bowling at B-Lux Bowling
Indoor and Outdoor waterpark. They even have an adult only version too!
Going to the Spa – yes mom’s they have a spa at the resort. It was a great way for me to relax and take time away for myself.

WHERE TO EAT:

There are several different dining options to choose from at the Kalahari. From Italian, Mexican, to even a high end steak house, there is something for everyone. Every time we go we always make sure to go to the Great Kangaroo Marketplace for breakfast. They always have great options for the whole family! You never have to leave the Kalahari resort because everything is right at the resort with so many great options for the whole family. We love it!

We love the Kalahari resort. If you are looking for a fun weekend getaway in Texas for the holidays, I would highly recommend taking your family here. They will absolutely love it! Check out more family travel here!

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Christmas Family Pajama Sets Under $25

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Hope you are doing well! Alright I know it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet, but we are already in the Christmas mood! One thing our family loves to do around this time is stock up on our matching Christmas pjs. And with our growing family I love finding quality clothing for my family for a great price. So when I found these matching sets for under $25 at Walmart I knew I had to get them. Best thing is they are buttery soft too! Today on the blog I’ve rounded up my favorite Christmas family pajama sets under $25. Check them out below!

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Walmart has so many fun choices in Christmas family pajama sets for under $25. There are so many too chose from that you can add a new one to your collection every year. They even have matching bandanas for your pets! I ordered this classic plaid set for my family online, and received in within the week. Walmart has everything you need for all the holidays from festive parties to cozy celebrations at home. I can always count on Walmart for fast reliable shipping, just in time for the Holidays.

Can’t get over how cute my little kiddos are in their matching Christmas family pjs. I have to take advantage of this when they are little and still want to match. Do you like to do matching Christmas pjs with your fam?

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Fall Apple Dipping Board

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Hope you are doing well! Can you believe it’s already November and Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks away? Today I wanted to share with you a fun fall apple dipping board that will get you in the Thanksgiving spirit, plus it makes an easy and delicious snack tray for the kiddos. I know my son loved it! Check out how I made this board below!

I bought all of the ingredients using my Walmart App for easy curbside pickup or delivery. New customers can use promo code TRIPLE10 to save $10 off their first three pickup or delivery orders. $50 min. Restrictions &
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Walmart has a great selection of fall foods for the holidays and such a great price too! Everything I got was under $30! Below are the ingredients I used:

Fall Apple Dipping Board

I bough different apples and cut them up and placed them on the board. I also added caramel and chocolate sauce in these small baking containers I got for $2 a piece at Walmart. Then I added the wafer sticks and marshmallows on the board for different snacking options. My son loves marshmallows, and they taste great dipped in chocolate sauce! You can also add these seasonal baked goods and pair it with some apple cider or hot chocolate. Walmart has a great selection of everyday fall seasonal items!

We love this easy Fall Apple Dipping board for fall. And Walmart makes it so easy and affordable for families like me to create these fun seasonal snack boards for our family.

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Family Safari Halloween

Happy Halloween!

Welcome to our family safari! For our family Halloween costume we knew we wanted Ella to be an animal for her first Halloween, and what better than an Ella-phant! So once we figured that out I decided to be a cheetah (can’t help but be a cat lol), Josh is a giraffe, and Jayden is the park ranger. I can’t get over how cute Ella is as an elephant. Check out more of our family safari themed family Halloween costumes below!

Below was Jayden’s first Halloween. We went as Lions, Tigers, and Bears oh my! Jayden and Sasha were just the cutest together. I can’t get over how adorable he looks in his lion costume. Obviously have a thing for cats because somehow I always end up as one for Halloween. I can’t help it, I think they are the cutest thing! Hence, why I dressed up Ella as one for her five month photoshoot. And she was just the cutest!

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We love doing family outfits for Halloween, especially when they are young. Jayden is starting to get too “cool” for family Halloween outfits and wants to be everything scary. It kind of makes me sad. Oh well taking advantage of it as much as I can before they get too old. Do you like dressing up for Halloween as a family?

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Ella Is Five Months Old

Happy five months to our cutest little kitten!

Of course I had to dress Ella up as a kitten since it’s so close to Halloween. However this isn’t her costume for our family costume, you will have to stay tuned to find out on Halloween! But can you believe she is already five months old? Time flies by too quickly! Check out more of our cute little five month old kitten and her milestones below!

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Safe to say our little girl is a smiler. She is seriously the happiest baby, always smiling, and content. I don’t want to jinx it but she is so easy! Seriously wants me to have more babies because of how easy she is. She sleeps on her own through the night, and she is so independent for her age. Ells loves playing in her play pen and looking at all her books. She is a mover too! Loves rolling around and scooting all around her play pen. We went to her check up and she is doing great and ahead in her motor skills. Plus she is measuring 88% in height and 50% in weight! She is going to be a tall little girl.

I honestly thank God everyday for our sweet Ella girl. She is just pure joy. Just the sweetest little babe, and we love watching her grow. Happy 5 months sweet girl! We can’t get enough of you!

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Pumpkin Patch Mommy and Me Outfits

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Hope you are having a great week! I just wanted to share with ya’ll these cute pumpkin patch photos I took with Ella and our mommy and me coordinating fall outfits. With this being Ella’s first fall I wanted to make sure to do everything with her. I am so glad I got to take these photos with her, because they turned out so cute! Check out our mommy and me pumpkin patch photos below!

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I can’t get over Ella’s cute little leopard sweater and velvet turban. I have made her wear her little G-Stars non stop so she can get the most use out of it before she grows out of them. My dress is super comfy and the perfect fall gingham. I have this same pattern in a button down too! Can’t believe Halloween is just around the corner. Stay tune for our family costume reveal!

Check out more family fall post below, including Jayden’s first pumpkin patch seven years ago!

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Fall Family Outfits

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I wanted to share a fun fall family outfits with ya’ll! I couldn’t resist with these coordinating flannels. Check out all the details below!

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As a mom you have to take advantage of the matching outfits while they are little. I remember growing up, my mom always had us in matching outfits. I never cared for it, but now that I am a mom I totally get what the hype is all about. Plus are they not too cute? We had the best time visiting the pumpkin patches with these coordinating fall family outfits. Do you like matching with your family?

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6 Must Have Baby Items As A Second Time Mom

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Hope you are having a great week! I did a Q&A last week and this was one of the most asked question. As a second time mom what were my must have items. I have to say since the seven years when I had my first a lot has changed, and there are so many new things that I wish I had with my first that I can’t live without with my second. Here are my top six must have baby items below!

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6 Must Have Baby Items

PopYum Bottles – My friend recommended this to me which is such a genius idea. No need to worry about your bottle expiring because it keeps the formula and water separated until you are ready to use. So easy just push and shake! It’s great for feeding on the go, traveling, or having pre-made bottles ready for those middle of the night feedings. This bottle helped us out so much with night time feedings, and has been so convenient when traveling!
Sleep Sack – Seven years ago this was such a new thing, I never heard of it. Instead I struggled with swaddling with my first. My son always managed to get out of it and wake himself up. Out of all the sleep sacks we have tried this is my favorite DREAMLAND sleep sack and is a game changer. Ella started sleeping through the night at three months old! Use my code DARNELL15 to get a discount at checkout!
Doona – When I saw they came out with this carseat stroller several years ago I knew I had to have it with if I was going to have another baby. The pain of having to carry a car seat or push around a big stroller every time we went anywhere with my first was not pleasant. This is a must! I’m so glad I got this, even my husband thinks it’s the best invention ever for parents. I get tons of questions about this all the time, and my answer is YES IT IS 100% WORTH IT!
Play yard – I love this play yard because it is a secure play space that babies can move around in. Plus with all the pets we have, we wanted Ella to have her own space without the pets in her space. Our dog will lick her every chance he can get lol. Plus this play pen has its own easy to clean and soft play mat included.
Sound Machine – We never had one with Jayden and let’s just say he wasn’t the best sleeper. However we got this since we read so many great reviews. I honestly wasn’t a believer until she started to sleep through the night at three months old. We keep in on playing non stop, so anytime she is in their for naps or bed time she has a soothing atmosphere. Plus you can also control everything from an app on your phone.
Baby Electric Nail Filer – So with my first I was so scared of cutting his nails, that my mom has cut his nails since he was a baby. Every weekend he goes over there she always cuts his nails. But now that I found this super easy electric nail filer, it has been a game changer. It doesn’t hurt, very baby proof and works so easily on their nails. Ella is use to it now. She just sits there while I file her nails. If you have a strange phobia of cutting baby nails you need this!

One of the many reasons why I love the Doona is how convenient it is. Plus it has adjustable handles so even Jayden can push her around.

Always happy when she wakes up with her sleep sack. She has the best sleep!

Our sound machine that we play 24/7. We love it! You can see more of the nursery here! An inside look of our play pen. Jayden loves playing with Ella in there. It’s a great size!

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I can’t believe how many amazing things they have for moms these days. It makes taking care of a baby so much easier! I hope this post was helpful for all you moms and future moms.

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4 Ways To Style Flare Jeans For Fall

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I wanted to share four different looks for fall with flare jeans. I bought these jeans for 50% OFF, and they fit amazing! I’m still in between sizes with my postpartum body so I wanted to invest in jeans that were inexpensive but still a great quality. Check out how I styled these flare jeans for fall below!

For the first look I paired up this neutral shacket for an everyday look with these jeans. Shackets are a fall layering staple and and are great with flare jeans for fall.

For this next look I added this color block cardigan with these flare jeans. It’s the perfect fall cardigan and everyday outfit.

For this next look I have these pretty sleeve detailed button down that I wore with these flares.

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Last but not least I paired these flare jeans with a blazer for a work style look for fall. I love that you can dress these flare jeans up or dress them down for a more casual look for fall. Which outfit is your favorite?

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How To Save Money On Family Trips

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Hope you are having a great week! This week we went on our first family trip with Ella. As our family grows so does the cost of traveling. And though we love to travel it can get costly for families, so here are some tips below to help save money when going on family trips.

TIPS TO SAVING MONEY ON FAMILY TRIPS:

Go on the Off Season – Everything is less expensive from hotel room rates, gas prices, even plane tickets. Plus when you go on the off season it means less crowds which is great if you are traveling with kids.
Look For Family Friendly Discounts – There are tons of places that offer family discounts for people traveling with kids. Look for these discounts when looking for a place to visit.
Eat in – Instead of eating out every meal opt to eat in by buying everyday items like groceries and ready to eat meals at Walmart. Not only will it save you money but time, and the headache of having to wrangle your children at a restaurant.
Buy Snacks and everyday travel essentials at Walmart – Instead of buying at the resort or hotel, you can save money by buying water in bulk and other everyday essentials like snacks, napkins, and diapers at Walmart. Plus you can find a Walmart in almost every major city and town in the U.S. so you can utilize their drive thru pick up for even more convenience!

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I bought all of this at Walmart using their Online Grocery service on the Walmart App. Super easy and convenient for a busy mom like me who prefers not to shop in store with a newborn. It’s great because you can pick up from any local Walmart store near you, no matter where you travel.

New customers can use promo code TRIPLE10 to save $10 off their first three pickup or delivery orders. $50 min. Restrictions & fees apply.

Traveling with family doesn’t have to be stressful. There are ways to save on family trips and Walmart helps when it comes to saving money for families on everyday items like groceries. We always make sure to stop by Walmart to get our essentials when it comes to our family trips. I hope these tips help you save on your next family trip. Thanks for stopping by!

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Ella Is Four Months Old

Happy Four Months to our Ella girl!

Someone is ready for pumpkin season! Time is flying by so fast with our girl. I can’t believe Ella is four months old. She is growing in leaps and bounds. It’s crazy to think how fast she is growing. Check out her four month progress below!

Look at her little personality. She is seriously the happiest little baby. Always smiling and cooing, and kicking up a storm. Ella has been rolling around from her belly to her back, and even to her back to her belly. She is so strong for her age. I honestly think we have another little athlete on our hands.

Not only is she so active, but she is the best sleeper. Ya’ll like clock work. Down by 8pm and sleeps through the night. I honestly can’t believe how great she is with her schedule.

All of us in our matching Halloween pjs!

How adorable are here passport photos we took of her? I can’t with her cute little expressions. She is seriously so adorable. I can’t wait to see which one they pick for her passport photo.

Ella watching her big brother’s soccer game with her Honey Do! Her facial expression is priceless. She already knows she is going to be so spoiled by her Honey Do!

We are so blessed with four months with our sweet little girl. We love watching her little personality grow. She is absolutely precious! Can you guess what she will be for Halloween? Here’s a clue, it has something to do with her name.

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Easy Game Day Snack Tray

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Hope you are doing well! Today I wanted to share a fun and easy game day snack tray that your family and friends will love as we get into football season. You can see the full DIY video on my Instagram! This easy to share snack tray is my family friendly take on charcuterie boards with all your favorite snack items from healthy veggies to sweet chocolate covered pretzels this easy game day snack tray has something for everyone. Plus I got everything for under $20 at Walmart. A perfect budget friendly snack idea for your family or friends.

I bought all of this at Walmart using their Online Grocery service on the Walmart App. Super easy and convenient for a busy mom like me who prefers not to shop in store with a newborn. You can save time by having our personal shoppers do the hard work for you. Plus they even offer delivery so it can be delivered straight to your door!

New customers can use promo code TRIPLE10 to save $10 off their first three pickup or delivery orders. $50 min. Restrictions & fees apply.

Below are the items I bought to make this tray. You can find already cut up cheeses and meats to save you time at Walmart. I love that I didn’t spend more than $20 on this, so not only did I save time but money too. Walmart offers quality products for a great low price for everyday grocery items for my family.

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CHARCUTERIE TRAYS:

Is your family excited for football season? I know the boys are. They can watch their football, have friends over, and snack on this delicious easy game day snack tray. I might not be interested in the game, but I will definitely be there for the food. And with the convenience of Walmart’s Online grocery shopping, it makes it that much easier for me to order through the app and pick it up that day. Or even better have it delivered! I hope you enjoyed this post. Thanks for stopping by!

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The difference between designer bags and the kids and animals is one is a one time fee, the other requires constant maintenance, a fence, a house/barn, etc.😅 But they are 💯 worth it! I’d trade all my bags for a horse right about now.🤪

This is a PSA to all my ladies: Stay mean.😝 Almost eleven years later and he’s still obsessed with me.😅 But really though don’t settle for someone who doesn’t love you for all of you. The right man will put up with your crazy.😉
Love this corset top from Amazon! Linking both of our outfits!
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As a mom of four and who is four months postpartum I’m loving the modest swimsuit trend that’s making waves this summer! Honestly I’ve never felt more confident than wearing more modest swimwear. I definitely think you can feel sexy and confident without having to show more skin. What are your thoughts on modest swimwear? Love this one piece skirtkini swimsuit from Amazon. Linking this 4th of July beach look below!
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I saw a first time mom say she doesn’t really talk to her baby on TikTok. But that’s because she doesn’t know that it doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to listening.😅 As a mom of four and with two toddlers and a preteen I can attest from first hand experience!😆 Savoring this time as much as I can. Also I love when she talks back.😍 How is my sweet baby girl already 4 months old?🥹

Here’s to all the strong father figures who treated their daughters like the little princesses that they are. These princesses grow up to be Queens who can recognize what healthy relationships look like. I will forever be thankful for my dad who set that precedent for me and for this I can pass on to my daughters by having a loving husband who treats me like a Queen and who is the best father to our kiddos. #happyfathersday

Yall we did it! I made it out alive.😅 They say your second one test you and they’re not wrong.😩 Just glad I have one less poopy diaper to change. I’ll celebrate all the wins at this point!😆 #threeunderthree
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