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Picnicking with Pinots: Napa Valley Moms Trip

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May 9, 2017 By Autumn Rose Reo 112 Comments

Want to really make a mark this Mother’s Day? Take it from this mama, it’s about the memories. Here’s a look at my adventures with mine: Napa Valley Moms Trip.

Thank you to JCPenney for sponsoring this post and the reminder to tell all the mamas, “you’re #SOWORTHIT!” 

Being a mom is a lot like fine wine….the older you get the better you get.

…But take it from me, don’t wait to savor her, appreciate her as much as you can, when you can.


They always say that one day you’ll really appreciate your mom. Like REALLY appreciate her.

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In a way that you really can truly understand when you become one yourself.

At that time you get it. And man does it hit you like a big bag of bricks.

Thankfully, while my mother doesn’t live near, she lives close enough if I need something she’s there.

Especially since I’ve had children, she’s there in no time flat.

Without her, there are so many times I wouldn’t have been able to get to a meeting, get my hair done, give birth, go on my dream vacation, cry in the bathroom in peace and quiet. She’s made it happen – whatever, whenever I needed.

And when she goes to leave, to return home to my dad who’s fended for himself while she “Gigis,” the kids and I both walk her out to the car, give her hugs, share kisses, and then the tears begin. All of us.

A few years ago I had a chance to do something with my mama and escape together.

Napa Valley with my Mom

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Off to Napa we went for a week of fun and fancy free to inhale as much as Napa Valley we could – and over my birthday at that.

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During our drive from San Francisco to Napa and then on to Calistoga (a drive that everyone should take – it’s SO WORTH IT), we talked, we laughed, and plotted out our week. I had arranged for a few hot spots, but we left our schedule open to make sure we didn’t squeeze the joy out of our relaxing week trying to get all my hot spots on the itinerary (I do that.)

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Funny enough – we hit almost everything including some that I didn’t think that were possible including Bouchon. One of the items on my list I was able to secure was a tour and tasting at Cliff Lede. A vineyard and winery devoted to classic rock music, the mood of the place rocked (and so did the wine.)

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Really whole trip was like that. One experience after another, we found a beautiful space, drank beautiful wine, enjoyed some beautiful meat, cheese and other accoutrements, and just enjoyed the space, the moment and our company.

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However, it really was just lots of picnics we were having all of Northern California!

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Since our getaway, we haven’t had a chance to escape like that again, but we do reminisce about it all the time. And the last time the kids went to visit her, she mentioned she’d love to have a picnic with the kids but she didn’t have a “proper picnic basket.”

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I wasn’t sure exactly what a proper basket was but I was sure I would know it when I saw it.

Sitting in my head, that statement took me back to our “picnics” in Napa, so when Mother’s Day rolled around this year, it was obvious that I was on the search for the right picnic basket for her.

So off to JCPenney I went and discovered a vast selection of picnic baskets. From old school baskets to insulated ones, with straps with or without plates, there was a basket for everyone.

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And then I found it – a proper picnic basket. Beautiful and picturesque, just looking at it reminding me of all the moments we had in Napa picnicking with our pinots.

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But there was one thing missing…a bottle of Cliff Lede that I had picked up from the winery on our trip.

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The perfect pairing. Just like us.

And just the way to say “YOU’RE SO WORTH IT, MOM” this Mother’s Day.

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Looking for something for your mama this Mother’s Day or looking for a proper picnic basket of your own, head to JCPenney. Take a look at these baskets AND enter to win $25 JCPenney Gift Card Giveaway.

         

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Comments

  1. shelly peterson says

    May 9, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    My favorite memories are spending Mother’s day with my kids and enjoying breakfast in bed.

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  2. Cheryl B says

    May 9, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    I love spending time with my son as a young boy, on Mother’s Day we would have a picnic at the park.

    Reply
  3. Tracie Cooper says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:21 am

    My favorite memory of Mother’s Day is celebrating with my mom and siblings at the local water park!

    Reply
  4. Mandi says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:40 am

    my favorite memory was taking the kids to the local grocery store so they could “bake” (Decorate) Mothers day cakes. They each got to decorate their own for me, but the catch was they got to eat them LOL it was so much fun

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    May 10, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    just spending time with my mom means alot

    Reply
  6. mami2jcn says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    My favorite memory was enjoying my first mother’s day with my son in 2003.

    Reply
  7. Kelly D says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    My favorite memory was spending Mother’s day with my mom and 2 kids last year.

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day was my first one as a mother.

    Reply
  9. heather says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    Favorite Mother’s Day memory is when we spent the day at the park with mom.

    Reply
  10. Elena says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    My favorite memory is celebrating on a cruise with my Mom

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  11. Tabathia B says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Visiting my grandmother’s and having a small celebration dinner for the family

    Reply
  12. Janet W. says

    May 11, 2017 at 5:58 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day memories are the years my daughters were younger and used to make me homemade cards with a written note inside. Such sweet keepsakes!

    Reply
  13. Natalie says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:41 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was running the 5k Race for the Cure with my mom 5 years ago.

    Reply
  14. amy stonger says

    May 11, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    I always enjoy mother day. I get to spend the day with my mom and my sisters too. The guys feed us, watch the kids, and clean up.

    Reply
  15. Gina M says

    May 12, 2017 at 11:06 am

    My favorite memory was my mom and I going on a long-weekend beach trip when I was a teenager. It was nice to be able to spend some quality time with her!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  16. Kelly Kimmell says

    May 12, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Spending the day with my Mom and my daughter the first year that my daughter was born .

    Reply
  17. Jenny says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I think THIS year will be the best! I usually don’t get to spend mother’s day with my mother, but she is visiting this year!

    Reply
  18. rebecca day says

    May 12, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day was my first mothers day after my daughter was born

    Reply
  19. Barbara Montag says

    May 12, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory – the year I received a mother’s ring!
    thank you

    Reply
  20. Nancy Bowers says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Mother / daughter supper at Cracker Barrel.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer W says

    May 13, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was taking my daughter to visit the children’s museum and seeing her ride the big kid slide for the first time.

    Reply
  22. Kristen says

    May 13, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    I once bought my mom a subscription to a local playhouse, and she was really excited 🙂

    Reply
  23. Anel says

    May 13, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    When we were younger my dad gave us money to get my mom a present, and we ended up getting her .25 candy that tasted horrible! My mom, being amazing as always, still cracks up about it today!

    Reply
  24. kelley roach says

    May 13, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    My favorite memory was spending Mother’s day with my mom and 2 kids last year.

    Reply
  25. Tina says

    May 13, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    All of my favorite Mother’s Day memories are when my daughter was younger and her face would light up when she gave me the gift she had made for me at school.

    Reply
  26. latonya rader says

    May 13, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    Taking my mom and grandma to dinner at bennihana’s when I got my first paycheck. We had a great time and I felt so proud finally being able to treat them.

    Reply
  27. Sarah L says

    May 13, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Having high tea at the botanic gardens with my mother.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  28. Laurie Nykaza says

    May 14, 2017 at 12:32 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day was when I made her a quilt and she loved it.

    Reply
  29. Kirsten P. says

    May 14, 2017 at 2:35 am

    My favorite memory of Mothers Day, was saving extra money as a child and buying her a peridot pendant because peridot is her birthstone!

    Reply
  30. sheila ressel says

    May 14, 2017 at 6:53 am

    My favorite memory is the year we took our mom out to a really fancy steakhouse that was on her bucket list of restaurants to visit.

    Reply
  31. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 14, 2017 at 8:40 am

    I always enjoyed picking flowers for my mom.

    Reply
  32. Jessica Naca says

    May 14, 2017 at 8:56 am

    I love all moments I have had on mothers day! I love when the kids bring home school projects and write about me! They always are so sweet and funny!

    Reply
  33. Steph says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:29 am

    My fav memory is cooking with mommy

    Reply
  34. Susan Christy says

    May 14, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    My first mother’s day was pretty special.

    Reply
  35. Lauryn R says

    May 14, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    My favorite Mother’s day memory is when my daughter made me my first homemade card. 🙂

    Reply
  36. deanna says

    May 14, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    I remember planning a surprise party for all of the moms on the block and we made hors devours made with pickles, cheese, and mustard.

    Reply
  37. MaryAnn says

    May 14, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    I don’t really have a favorite memory. This year my mom, sister and I had a girls day at the spa for Mother’s Day.

    Reply
  38. Eileen Boyce says

    May 14, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    Taking Mom out to eat.

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  39. Janice Cooper says

    May 14, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    Surprising my mom with this particular bird bath she had wanted! She was super excited!

    Reply
  40. Bryan Vice says

    May 14, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    My favorite Mother’s day memory is when i was a kid getting together with my whole family having cookout for Mother’s day now my family is all spread out and my Grandma passed away 3 years ago:(

    Reply
  41. DeAnna Keller says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:26 am

    My favorite Mothers Day was when we had a cookout with a bunch of family over.

    Reply
  42. Regina says

    May 15, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    My favorite memory is when the kids made breakfast for me.

    Reply
  43. Candace Miller says

    May 15, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    My favorite mother’s day memory is getting free kisses tickets from my kids.

    Reply
  44. Kelsi says

    May 16, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was my first Mother’s Day.

    Reply
  45. laura bernard says

    May 16, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    Going to dollywood!

    Reply
  46. Nicole Martin says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    My favorite mother’s day memory was this last mother’s day when my kids actually got along! It doesn’t happen very often!

    Reply
  47. Melissa Storms says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I had money on my table for grocery shopping and it disappeared. I looked all over for it and was in a panic before I thought to ask my then 4 year old daughter if she had seen it. She said ‘Yes, mommy, I can get you a good gift for Mother;s Day!’ At least she was thinking of me.

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  48. Laurajj says

    May 16, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    Oh I have to say my favorite was when the kids “tried” to make me breakfast in bed. 🙂 Oh boy…it was so funny…but so special! I will never forget! 🙂

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  49. Beth Minyard says

    May 17, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Just spending the day with my mom is always so great

    Reply
  50. amanda lea says

    May 17, 2017 at 10:30 am

    All the women in my family did a big mothers day tea a couple years ago with big hats. It was such a good memory

    Reply
  51. Ashley C says

    May 17, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    Going to the rose garden’s with my mom

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  52. Jessica W. says

    May 17, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    My favorite mother’s day memories are getting a sweet handwritten card from my kids.

    Reply
  53. DealinDiva says

    May 17, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory is going to a diner 3 years ago. It was our whole family and we had a great time.

    Reply
  54. Jennifer Marie says

    May 17, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    Spending time with my mom and kids at the park.

    Reply
  55. Hedgehogi says

    May 17, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    My favorite memories are of my husband and kids making me cards. I treasure them so much.

    Reply
  56. Sara Zielinski says

    May 17, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    My favorite Mother’s day was my first mother’s day.

    Reply
  57. Jackie says

    May 17, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    One of my favorite memories was the year my daughter made me truffles when she was in kindergarten. She was so excited to give them to me….and to eat some.

    Reply
  58. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    May 18, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Anytime I get to spend time with both of my daughters at the same time it’s a special memory. As they have gotten older those times are fewer and fewer. Mother’s Day is a time that usually I do get to thetefore a great memory.

    Reply
  59. Brigitte Bauman says

    May 18, 2017 at 10:48 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory is receiving a homemade card from my youngest son 17 years ago.

    Reply
  60. wen budro says

    May 19, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    When the kids were young- I always cherished their little handmade cards and presents.

    Reply
  61. Annmarie W. says

    May 20, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    I love remembering all the Mothers Days that my children took me out to dinner…after giving me flowers & candles & chocolates earlier in the day!

    Reply
  62. elizabeth miller says

    May 20, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was that the first time I became a mother, my son was born just a few days before Mother’s Day.

    Reply
  63. Pam says

    May 20, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    My favorite memory is receiving a personalized photo album.

    Reply
  64. Rhea says

    May 20, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was when I took my husband, my dad, and two children to the coast for the day. The weather was amazing, and the company outstanding!

    Reply
  65. Bryan Vice says

    May 21, 2017 at 6:57 am

    My wife loves J.C.Penny i would give it to her as a late B-Day present!

    Reply
  66. betsy says

    May 21, 2017 at 7:55 am

    spending time with her

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  67. Karla R. says

    May 21, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    My favorite memory was my first Mother’s Day. I felt so awesome being a first time mother and to celebrate it.

    Reply
  68. Janice Crespo says

    May 21, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memories are all the Mother’s Days before my 22 year old daughter died by suicide 🙁

    Reply
  69. Sarah Hayes says

    May 21, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    my favorite is my Lo making me a cake

    Reply
  70. Steve Weber says

    May 22, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    My favorite mother’s day memory is the last one I had with my mom before she passed.

    Reply
  71. Will G says

    May 22, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I honestly don’t have any favorite memories.

    Reply
  72. SHAYNA says

    May 22, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    MY FAVORITE MOTHER’S DAY MEMORY WAS THE BIRTH OF MY SON. HE WAS BORN ON MOTHER’S DAY 🙂

    Reply
  73. Michelle C says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    I treasure the Mother’s Days my family all spent together with my grandmother before she passed away. It’s been several years, but I still miss her.

    Reply
  74. Dan Dykstra says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    We took my wife and mom to the Amish greenhouse and bought them each a really nice hanging plant.

    Reply
  75. Michelle J. says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:42 am

    Feeling my baby kick in me!

    Reply
  76. Valia says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:02 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was telling my mom how much I love her!

    Reply
  77. Lisa Bourlier says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I loved when my boys were young and made gifts they were so proud of!

    Reply
  78. Heather Bridson says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    I loved the mother daughter dinners the church had when I was little. My favorite ones were the ones that happened on my birthday, it was like a celebration of both mom and me.

    Reply
  79. KENNETH OHL says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    taking my mom out for dinner and having her enjoy being waited on she raised 8 of us with very little money and a lot of love

    Reply
  80. shirley says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    My favorite memories are just my mom’s smiles when seeing everyone.

    Reply
  81. Rachel says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory is when I went up north for the weekend with my mom, sister and grandma. We stayed in a sweet cabin, went hiking, shopping and ate at a unique restaurant.

    Reply
  82. Mary Jacobowitz says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    When I was little visiting my grandmother with my mom. At church they gave carnation buttoners. There 2 colors, which one color represented living moms and the other those who passed away.

    Reply
  83. Heart of a Philanthropist Blogger Kim says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:48 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day is the first one I had spending it with my husband and my three week old son.

    Reply
  84. Janet W says

    May 24, 2017 at 6:14 am

    I love spending time with my kids. I think my favorite Mother’s day memory was before I became a mom. My husband (18 years married now) proposed to me on mother’s day.

    Reply
  85. Terry says

    May 24, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was when my middle daughter took me out to eat at my favorite restaurant before she passed away.

    Reply
  86. hannah says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    I’m afraid I have no good mother’s day memories .

    Reply
  87. Shawn A. says

    May 25, 2017 at 7:19 am

    My favorite memory is being able to spend time with my family and my mom and going out for dinner together.

    Reply
  88. karen says

    May 25, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    My favorite memory with my mom is all our family vacations especially the trip to London.

    Reply
  89. Connie says

    May 25, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    I just like hanging out with the kids – snuggles and going to church.

    Reply
  90. Sandra Preti says

    May 25, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Fishing with my mom

    Reply
  91. Tamra H says

    May 25, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory is spending the day cooking with my mom!

    Reply
  92. Kelly Kimmell says

    May 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Spending the first Mother’s Day with my daughter after she was born.

    Reply
  93. Kristin C says

    May 26, 2017 at 8:01 am

    I love all the little presents my children make for Mother’s Day – such a snapshot in time!

    Reply
  94. Julie Waldron says

    May 26, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    This Mother’s Day, my daughters got me a necklace and also my oldest daughter & son in law got me a sweet card and a oil fragrance burner.

    Reply
  95. Jessica Whitehouse says

    May 26, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Mothers day for me usually includes going to church and dinner out.

    Reply
  96. maleficent says

    May 26, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    going over to my nana’s and helping her plant flowers

    Reply
  97. Glen H says

    May 27, 2017 at 11:45 am

    I remember gathering the family to care for mom. I miss those heartwarming moments

    Reply
  98. Starla says

    May 27, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    My favorite Mother’s Day memory was definitely having a family brunch for my Mama and my Nana. It was a great time with great food!

    Reply
  99. Marilyn Nawara says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:12 am

    My favorite memories are when my boys were in grade school and would give me homemade gifts they made in school. They would be so proud and happy. I have a box up in the closet with all of these goodies saved.

    Reply
  100. Tonya Flores says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Spending time with my Mother going on short trips.

    Reply
  101. latoya says

    May 29, 2017 at 12:07 am

    My fave mothers day memory was talking a trip to Galveston with my mom.

    Reply
  102. Jennifer Cervantes says

    May 29, 2017 at 9:01 am

    My favorite Mother’s Day is my first Mother’s Day.

    Reply
  103. Erin M says

    May 29, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    My first mothers day will always be my fav.

    Reply
  104. shelly says

    May 30, 2017 at 9:57 am

    I remember spending mother’s day with my mom and grandma every year. It was a great tradition!

    Reply
  105. Gabrielly says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Spending time with my mom means a lot to me.

    Reply
  106. Elizabeth Brooks says

    May 30, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    I love spending time with my girls and family

    Reply
  107. Sarah Mayer says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Mine would be shopping and having lunch with my mom.

    Reply
  108. Darlene Carbajal says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Favorite Mother’s Day was when my Uncle came to surprise my Grandma!

    Reply
  109. Sara Arcuri says

    May 30, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    My favorite memory is just lounging around not really doing anything but reminiscing about great times. ?

    Reply
  110. Stacy says

    May 30, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    I love the special gifts my kids have made for me for Mother’s Day.

    Reply
  111. Kathryn C says

    May 30, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    Sadly I love my mom this year, this past March 🙁 so every Mother’s Day I was able to celebrate her from as far back as I can remember are all my favorite memories of Mother’s Day

    Reply
    • Kathryn C says

      May 30, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      I lost my mom, that’s what I meant to write but of course, I love her and will always love her 🙁

      Reply

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Breakfast with Santa, an amazing trip to Peppermint Park (for tons of fun activities in the Christmas village), sweet treats galore like s’mores around the fire singing carols, and much more...this one is DEFINITELY worth a trip for the whole family during the holidays.
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#anatolememories #hosted #dfw #christkindl #holiday #dallas #dallasmoms #santa #hilton #travelblogger #mamachallenge #soworthit
Instagram post 2192248237659009774_9652031 Pinkies up!☕️
A holiday bucket list item was to go to holiday tea - and best of all, they loved it - scones, sandwiches, tea and all!
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At the @theashtonhotel they even have a “kids” version although mine wanted to try ours, too! Some of our favorite holiday traditions are changing since the kids are getting older, but in #DFW there are so many things to do, we still haven’t done them all. 
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If you need a good list of holiday of events to do in #DFW, we have them posted #ontheblog now - including some giveaways you don’t want to miss (coming soon!) #dfwevents #visitfortworth
Instagram post 2190890470218356850_9652031 There’s more than one reason they call it a Happy Meal. #givingtuesday
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While those 🍟 make us all smile, did you know that each pound of @mcdonalds fries and every Happy Meal you get, gives $ to the @rmhdallas?
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As a parent I want them to understand the idea of sharing and giving, especially to those less fortunate than you. And this is an easy way for everyone to win this holiday.
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Learn how you can #McGiveBack this holiday and win a @mcdonalds gift card #ontheblognow.
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#DFW #holidays #mamachallenge 
#McDNorthTexas  #McGiveBack 
#McLovinOurCommunity 
#RMHCofGreaterNorthTexas 
#KeepingFamiliesClose
Instagram post 2188099794036420996_9652031 What’s Santa putting under YOUR tree? 🌲ad

The kids will jump for JOY with a custom Springfree Trampoline! (That's right - you can personalize for the best present!) 🎁BLACK FRIDAY SALE (11/22-12/1): Save $200 off delivery, free ladder + free installation with code: USBF19 (value $649!) #springfreetrampoline
Instagram post 2184729644969162315_9652031 Say Hye to Hye Rum!
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Rolling down TX 290, we found @hyetxrum. Founded, Operated and Led by three wine/spirits masterminds, Hye Rum is a little oasis in hill country of some of the best damn cocktails carefully crafted using the highest quality non-GMO molasses and French Oak. Get the butter rum. Get the painkiller. And don’t miss the bad ass Cuban sandwich.
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Hill Country may be known for some wonderful wines but this rum shouldn’t be missed. (And go often.)
Instagram post 2184569172433293890_9652031 Hunting for holiday gift ideas? 🎁
Wine is always a winner - especially when it’s personalized, wrapped with a bow, delivered and best of all >>>> cleancrafted (better for you!)
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Order your holiday kits and wine clubs for friends and clients - and leave all the work for us to get it to the door and under the tree before Christmas!
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DM or link in my profile to order yours or to schedule a tasting party! 🍷
Instagram post 2181664939102700941_9652031 Livin’ the Hye Lyfe!
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Quite possibly my favorite place on this Earth, I was able to steal 48 hours away from real life to explore this little piece of heaven called #HyeTexas.
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From the amazing people, the wine, the whiskey, the vodka, the cider, and the food, there’s not much more to good. livin’ than what this town of 214 people in the Texas Hill Country makes happen.
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Can’t wait to share more of my trip and why you should have this one on top of your TEXAS Bucket List. (Well maybe not...)
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#traveltex #texashillcountry #winecountry @gofredtexas
Instagram post 2175568062544446630_9652031 “All I want for Christmas...🦷(ad)
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Thankfully I have my two front teeth, but I would love a crown that doesn’t take 3 weeks or half a paycheck to pay for it! Recently I went shopping for a new dentist for me, but I wanted to find a place that worked with our busy schedule (7 am - 7 pm and weekends), our budget (like discounted dentistry), and didn’t make me nauseous when the drill turned on.
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At Glade Modern Dentistry not only did they get me after work, have multiple services (oral surgery, periodontist, endodontist, ortho) all under one roof - including getting a crown all in one day. 🤩Plus they don’t call it SMILE for nothing!
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📸Get yours and the family’s ready for holiday photos with a four pack of Sonicare toothbrushes sponsored by Smile Generation. (Check out the Instastories to enter!)
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@Smilegeneration #Happierandhealthiersmiles #SmileGenDFW #dallasmoms #dentist #crowns #mamachallenge #mamachallenge #dfw
Instagram post 2171986247170750056_9652031 The holiday fiesta has begun! #neaththewreath
The Junior League of Collin County knows how to throw a party and one of the best begins today - Sunday at the @planoeventcenter. 
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With more than 100+ amazing vendors with food, toys, clothes, home goods and more - all in one place for your holiday shopping. Your only problem you’ll find there is when it’s time to leave. Plus the ticket sales go to fund service projects for the whole year that positively impact the area.
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#VisitPlano #PlanoTx #Dfw #Dfwevents #Dallas #jlccntw #Dfwholiday #juniorleague #jlcc #neaththewreath #hosted
Instagram post 2170108022832248704_9652031 Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? 🇺🇸(Unfortunately, many people don’t.)⁣
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Memorial Day is to remember those who gave their life for our country while Veterans Day honors those who have served our country, living or fallen.⁣
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It’s our turn to say “thank you” for everything they’ve done for us. ⁣
Also remember: Next Monday, 11/11, McDonald's will honor all active/retired Vets (with ID) by offering a free extra value meal (5:30 am -8:30 pm.)⁣
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It’s their way of saying thank you or what we like to say “McGiveback.”⁣
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#McGiveback #McDNorthTexas #dfw #dallasblogger #coffee #veterans #mcd #dallas #dfw #mamachallenge #McLovinCommunity @mcdonalds
Instagram post 2168766144186709815_9652031 Yesterday was Dia de los Muertos...
today is Christmas (at least if you hit the stores or checked your email.)💀
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I wish there was more time to actually enjoy the holidays rather than rush through them especially this one.
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This was actually from last weekend at the first #BigD Dia de los Muertos parade and we came out in a big way. 
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#diadelosmuertos #dfw #dallas #mamas #dallasmama
Instagram post 2156005435665293563_9652031 9021-oh! (That moment when you get to meet Donna Martin / @torispelling and your 13 year old bucket list gets another check.)
🎃Last week we hosted the first #GoGoWeen at @mrbones in #LA to launch @gogosqueez new Halloween packs! The costume fashion show was adorable with @erinziering and @beverleymitchell as well as a few kiddos from @abcmodernfam, @nbcthisisus plus even @jennipulos, @ianziering, and @gillesmarini came for the fun. Now that’s how you do a pumpkin patch!
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#gogosqueez #halloween #pumpkinpatch #thisisus #thesashaprojectla #90210 #bh90210 #lamombloggers #torispelling #onlyinla
Instagram post 2153200902568655604_9652031 Nothing says “Autumn in Texas” than a day at the State Fair of Texas! 🏟

We squeezed in a day to say howdy to #BigTex, score @fletcherscornydogs, chow down on the Deep Fried Chicken Fettuccine Balls, play some @nintendoswitches, and love on the 🐷 and 🦙. Everything after that is (cream) gravy!
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#traveltex #statefairoftexas #dallasblogger #mamachallenge #iloveautumn
Instagram post 2151995665564379360_9652031 💀It takes a village to create the scariest village known as “The Village on Front.”
🎃A haunted experience within Knapp Heritage Park, this real historical park from the 1800s becomes the site of the tale of Mary, a little 8 yr old who’s looking for her dead parents. Look for her and see what you’ll find when you get lost in the village.
☠️Warning: Hit the john before you go so you don’t pee your pants. And don’t bring anyone who scares easily. Really.
📆Starts Oct 11 and monies go towards revitalizing @arlingtonhistory. #ArlingtonTx #Halloween #thisisarlington
Instagram post 2151640433223393513_9652031 🎃 Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater!
(We got a sneak peek so consider this one yours!)
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Pumpkin Nights opened last night in #arlingtontx at @howellfamilyfarm. For those of you who love #pumpkineverything, there’s more than 3000 pumpkins throughout the immersive experience with different scenes to photograph, enjoy and explore for the whole family!
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Check out my Instastories for more @pumpkinnightsfest fun and a link to the site for more info! #pumpkinnights #arlingtontx #hosted
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#dfw #dallasblogger #Halloween #nightmarebeforechristmas #familyfun #autumn
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