Back to school with Mission

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's that time of year again and I am on Operation Mission – Back To School . I am always on the lookout for new lunchbox ideas as I have posted about before. We finally found a yummy lunch option that everyone loves. A turkey and cheese wrap, it's super simple- all you need is one medium size Mission Flour Tortilla, a slice of Swiss (or your favorite) cheese, deli turkey breast slices and a crunchy dill pickle spear. That's it! I love using the flour tortilla instead of traditional bread or rolls. I think the tortilla keeps better for several hours without losing it's texture like bread tends to do. I also love that the girls can make them the night before and they sometimes add their own extras to suit their individual taste.

You can do so much more with Mission Flour Tortillas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. I sent the husband a couple leftover chicken tenders with some romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing in a tortilla for lunch and he really enjoyed it. You can really be as creative as you want with these! I really feel good about this product and helps with maintaining a healthier lifestyle.


Mission Flour Tortillas are budget-friendly and contain 0 grams Trans fat per serving and are cholesterol free. They are available in small (6"), medium (8") and large (10”) sizes in major grocery stores nationwide and are a great pantry staple.

If you have any great ideas to share using these tortillas please leave us a comment!

Taking my sweet time

Ever since the kids went back to school I came to a realization and made a decision. I am going to take my time to do things. Moms tend to get overwhelmed very quickly and this can lead to making careless mistakes. I have realized that I do a lot, probably too much on a daily basis. I watched a video clip the other day about overwhelmed moms and they talked candidly about the things they did unintentionally due to be overburdened with life. I really don't want to go there. I have has close-calls in the past and really don't ever want that to happen again. So this school year I am taking time to take care of myself and take breaks throughout the day. I do enough and I am enough. If clothes don't get put away today, life will go on. If there are toys on the floor, life will go on. If I say "no" to a volunteer job, life will go on. I like the feeling of being well rested and organized and it makes me a way better mom and wife. Remember moms, we can't do it all!

Sibling Rivalry?

Since the girls have started back school William has discovered a new playmate (although he has always been around). Will has found a whole lot of entertainment from our family pet, Milo. Milo does not exactly care for the attention he is getting from his little brother. William takes anything from toys to plastic containers and places them on top of Milo's back and head and laughs so hard. Poor Milo takes the abuse and tries to escape to anyplace away from William.

See the rope bone on Milo's back? haha, you should see when there are like 3 toys at once on top of him. Poor dog. As William says to Milo-- "Come on Wi-wo" Little Milo is stuck with William for a very long time. Get used to the abuse.

First day of school

Well the first day of school is finally here and the girls were up and ready! I charged my camera battery last night because I don't care how old you are, you will get your photo taken. Don't they look so pretty? I am so excited for them and they both have amazing schedules. We are all looking forward to a fantastic school year!

I wonder what will happen

William is very fond of his family. He LOVES his family. Mom, dad, sisters and dog. He asks for everyone at all times of day if he does not see them. He walks back in my bedroom at random times if he thinks he might have heard his dad and will call out "DAAAD!" He wakes up in the morning asking for Chardeeeee... Breeee.... When we are dropping the girls off someplace he sobs and cries out their names. Well school starts back on Thursday and I am so curious to see how he does without his sisters. He really became very attached over the summer. I know he will be fine overall but I am wondering if he will go through any behavioral changes. Well William will have a fun-filled "school year" of his very own. I have big lesson plans for him and will do the best to get him on the road to academic success and also potty training. The potty training will start in a couple months since he really is not showing that he is ready quite yet. Maybe once we get into a new routine with the girls being gone most of the day with school and volleyball, we will factor it in. I am ready to home school my boy and look forward to some great adventures along the way.