Look What’s New in Terrell, TX: Buc-ee’s

While driving to meet the in-laws to drop off the kids for “Camp Grandma” last week, we wanted to stop in and see the brand new Buc-ee’s gas station just off of I-20, exit 498 in Terrell, TX.  If you’ve never been, this is no ordinary destination for a pit stop. If I’m ever traveling…

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Learning to Live {Peacefully} With Kids Part 3

To go back to the beginning of the story, click here.   Our day was winding down and the kids were wearing out.  Even though we had a beautiful view, and a wonderful day, the thought of the distance we were from the car was overwhelming.  It would be a good hike to get back to…

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Learning to Live {Peacefully} with Kids Part 2

If you’d like to start at the beginning of the story, click here Down an amazing set of stairs at Mineral Wells State Park, we found a big rock to pull out our lunch and eat together. The incredible calmness of the park was interrupted by the bickering of my children.   I can’t recall the details…

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Learning to Live {Peacefully} with Kids Part 1

When I finally decided to homeschool, I was confident that this was the plan that God had for me and that I had the ability to accomplish the task He set before me.  I just had no idea how hard it would be! Our homeschooling journey began much like the trip we took to Mineral…

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Is the Six Flags Season Dining Pass Worth it?

We bought Six Flags Over Texas season passes last year on black Friday.  Since the passes were so cheap and we knew we could not bring food into the park, we decided to splurge on Combo Deluxe Season Dining passes for a couple of our family members.  When we purchased them, they were $94.99 per…

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