Author: Amy
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Summer Staycation fun all over the USA
Get ready for summer family fun (staycation or otherwise) in more than 90 US cities with the help of these local bloggers: Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin Central, New Jersey :: Our Good LIfe Adirondak Mountains and Central, New York :: For This…
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Houston Staycation and Vacation Family Fun
Looking for summer fun for kids and families in Houston? I’ve got you covered with this year’s MomsToolbox Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun with tons of cool things to do this summer in Houston. Break out your calendar, take a few notes and get ready for a super summer of fun!…
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4-Week Philippians Devotional
Wanna read through the book of Philippians with me for the next four weeks? It’s been awhile since I’ve posted my devotions or hosted a study and, well, I’ve missed it and you, to be honest. My plate is also quite full with some other projects, so I’m going to take this one slowly and…
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Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
This Mother’s Day my daughter gave me one of those sweet cards she makes at school where she completed sentences like “I like it when…” and “My mom’s the greatest because…” On the card she mentioned how much she loves my peanut butter cookies and that she loves it when I bake. Life has been…
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Dine from Houston foodtrucks at H-E-B Montrose this Friday
Get ready to sample Houston’s foodtruck delights at H-E-B Montrose Market’s 1st & 3rd Friday Foodtruck Meetup this Friday, May 17, from 5:30-9 p.m. There will be 13 foodtrucks and live music to enjoy. Foodtrucks participating in the Houston meetup: Sweets by Belen Big Daddy Z’s Fork in the Road L’es-Car-Go Soul Cat Cuisine Coreanos St. John’s Fire…
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Adventures in Odyssey Summer of Service- Free download, contest and more
Does your child want to be an Adventures in Odyssey Ambassador and travel on an exciting Good-Goers Mission Based Adventure trip to another country with a parent? This summer, Focus on the Family’s audio series, Adventures in Odyssey, is hosting A.C.T.S. (A Call to Service) to promote the biblical message, “When you serve, everybody wins,” and a…
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The 2013 MS 150 bike ride– my best ride yet!
If you’ve been reading MomsToolbox for awhile, then you probably know about my annual participation in the Houston to Austin MS 150 each spring. It is a 2-day, 180-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin to raise money to combat Multiple Sclerosis. 2013 was my 6th year to participate in the fundraiser, which is the…
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Passaporte Brazil at Central Market in Houston
Explore Brazil without even leaving Houston now through this Tuesday, May 7, with Passaporte Brazil at Central Market in Houston. The celebration features workshops (paid and free) covering coffee, wine, food, music dancing and much more in a special celebration tent at Central Market at 3815 Westheimer. Today (Saturday) the celebration features a Brazilian Patio…
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Lanyard Craft Resources
Yesterday at my daughter’s Daisy Girl Scout troop meeting, we introduced lanyard crafts and the box stitch. Teaching patience and crafts The girls are in the first grade and the project was definitely a challenge for the girls, as well as for the moms helping, including me. However, as difficult as the project might have…
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Getting fit and losing weight
Many of you know my sister-in-law, Toni, of The Happy Housewife. Last year Toni started exercising and really got in shape. She looks great and seems to be feeling fabulous, too. (Not that she wasn’t already looking just fine before all this or anything.) Toni shared a bit about her journey to getting fit for…
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Adjusting to new babies
Last week I met a mom of two who is expecting her third child soon. (She blogs over at I Still Hate Pickles, and she just released an Ebook of Devotions for Lent, in case you were wondering or need a new devotional guide.) Well, anyway, as it turned out, the timing of her three…
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Cupcake party in a box from Crave Cupcakes in Houston
Planning a party or gathering with kids and want to give them a sweet treat AND something fun to do? Crave in Houston now offers cupcake party packs to go, allowing any kid to become a master cupcake artist and and any mom to be a hero without much effort. (Is it bad to admit…
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Thanks for making me a finalist in the Foods From Chile contest!
Guess what? Your votes made me a finalist in the Foods From Chile Next Top Blogger Contest, which means I’m one step closer to an amazing culinary adventure in Chile, thanks to you and your influence on my behalf! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yesterday I shot a video explaining why I think the judges should…
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Fruit & Veggie Smoothie for Breakfast
I recently posted that picture of my breakfast smoothie on my personal Facebook page and was surprised at how many emails and comments I got asking me what was in my smoothie. So, in the event you also want to start your day with a healthy, quick, filling and super easy breakfast, here is what…
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New Bible in 90 Days site is LIVE!
I am excited to share with that the new Bible in 90 Days ministry site that I have been working on is live! It houses all sorts of great resources for hosting your own in-person Bible in 90 Days group, whether that group be a small group of friends, or hundreds or even thousands with…