Posts by Betsy
Glorious Guacamole
I didn’t like guacamole until I met my husband. He makes amazing guacamole. My dad really got him started making large quantities of guac one summer. When we would come over, he would have Jason grill steaks and make a giant bowl of guacamole. He would buy the materials, and Jason was happy to comply.…
Read MoreHeart Conversations While Watching “Heartland”
Our family loves to watch the CBC TV series “Heartland” together. When Season 6 appeared on Netflix, screams of excitement flooded through the house. Finally, new episodes had arrived. We’ve tried to pace ourselves to savor the series this time. Regardless, we’ve made it to episode 12 of the season in short time, and a…
Read MoreSugar Free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Oatmeal
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details. Few things go together better than strawberries and chocolate. Luxury abounds when these two meet. Over the holidays while preparing for feeding family for a couple of days, I stumbled upon the idea of a banana split oatmeal breakfast bar.…
Read MoreShutter Booth DFW…my kid is addicted!
While at a wedding at the W Dallas, my daughter found her new favorite activity: photo-boothing (if that is a word). Shutter Booth DFW set up their chamber of creativity in the reception hall of the wedding. We stumbled upon it, and when my daughter learned that the fun was free, she was hooked. Here’s…
Read MoreMaking Music and Memories at the Artisan Center Theater – Hurst, TX
In April, my family had the chance to experience one of the Artisan Center Theater’s fantastic productions: Singing in the Rain. Amazingly, this small community theater is put together by volunteer actors. This does not discount the talent – every role boasts a star performance from the headliners to the youngest cast members. The husband of…
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