In The Nerd’s family, it’s a tradition to give a new ornament each year as a present. We usually just pick out ornaments that are cute or fun, but this year, I decided that I wanted to do something that had a special meaning. I’ve always wanted to make DIY waterless snow globes, but The…
Sunshine and County Roads
For Thanksgiving, we visited my hometown in East Texas. The weather was gorgeous, so we took Andrew and River for a walk along the county roads that surround the house where I grew up. The leaves had changed colors and the tree tunnels that covered the road were vibrant colors of yellow and orange. It…
Easy Banana Pudding and Cooking with Netflix
Disclosure: I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team, and was provided with a year of service and an Apple TV. Each month, I’ll be participating in challenges. All opinions are my own. Howdy! It’s Jet again. This week, my oldest son has been really sick. He has a mix of croup, pneumonia, and…
Olaf Marshmallow Pops
Earlier this week, we had the chance to attend a prescreening of the new Disney movie, Frozen. If you’re a Disney movie fan, you *have* to see this one. It’s definitely one of my favorites, and my son loved it, too. To celebrate the movie’s release in theaters, I decided to make these Olaf Marshmallow…
Easy Microwave Gingerbread Cookies
Disclosure: I’m participating in the Reliant Challenge to save on my energy bill. Reliant Energy provided me with a Nest Learning Thermostat and tips to cut energy costs. All opinions are my own. I’ve got holiday baking on the brain, but did you know that your oven can be a huge energy sink in your house?…