Cool Down With Bruster's Ice Cream

 It's been in the 90s here in Texas the humidity is awful. You try to breathe in and it's like, ick, I can barely swallow because the air is so thick. There's sweat. Boob sweat. Red faces due to the intense heat.

So yes, a cool down is a must, because I don't know about you, but I can get rather cranky when I'm overheated. 

We recently had a Bruster's Ice Cream open nearby so we decided to try it out. 

You might notice that it says REAL ice cream and be thinking, "As opposed to fake?" And the answer is, yes. While other chain spots might get their ice cream frozen in canisters, Bruster's makes theirs fresh in each store. 

Now, it's a small area, so you cannot eat inside. You order inside, and then there are seats and a few tables scattered out front. 

They have a large menu. There are cones, bowls, sundaes, ice cream cakes, blasts, shakes & freezes...there truly is something for everyone. 

I thought this was adorable:

So what did we get?

Well, Tommy went healthy with the non dairy cherry vanilla made with oat milk. Yes, there are healthier options! And non-dairy options. He said it was flavorful.

Natalie got the birthday cake flavor in a waffle cone and gobbled it all up. And it matched her top!

I got the hot fudge sundae with mint chocolate chip and loved it. 

We will return. There are so many different flavors we need to try. Like Boston Cream Pie. Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye. Southern Banana Puddin' --and so much more!

Oh, and if you join their Sweet Rewards program, you get $3 off your first order. Then earn points for other goodies. 

Bruster's Ice Cream has locations all over the US, so check and see if you're one of the lucky ones who has a store nearby. 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.....to be going to see Toy Story 5 this week. Toy Story 3 wrecked me, and I am thinking I might be crying for this one as well. 

......to have already purchased our tickets for Spider-Man Brand New Day. We are excited for the movie. Natalie has even dressed up as Spider-Man before.

......to be glad that House Of The Dragon has finally returned! Although it made me sad. I won't give away spoilers, but ack. (If you've read the book, you know.)

......to have had the best birthday. It was on the 19th, and as I mentioned in the previous post, I ate lots of delicious food. 

......to think it's ridiculous that Texas State leaders are trying to implement religious reading requirements in public school. That belongs on church. Not everyone believes the same. 

.....to love Natalie's new haircut and color. As you see, she went with pink. It'll wash out though. She'll go back to red eventually, she just wanted a change. She also got tinsel. Ulta will put them in for $15.

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How I Spent My Birthday

Food. Lots of food. It's how I celebrated my birthday. 

It was on the 19th, and delicious food was supplied. 

There was also a fancy cocktail from The Melting Pot. I went out to eat with my Mom and kids the night before. Going to The Melting Pot on a Thursday is less chaotic than going on a Friday.

On my actual birthday, Tommy left me a special balloon. He also made me a video. 

Lunch was at Castroville BBQ where I indulged in brisket and sausage. If you are ever in Castroville, stop in. Everything is scrumptious. 

And what about dinner? Well. Taco Bell. Duh. I don't know how anyone can disparage Taco Bell. It's delicious. It's..well, I was going to say cheap, but it's not as cheap as it once was. I remember getting a Bean Burrito for .99 and now it's $2.99. What?! But I do have their app, and at least I earn free food.

And then Natalie dressed as Westley in The Princess Bride and sang Storybook Love from the movie. She self-taught herself and did an incredible job. (You can see her singing it here.)

It truly was a wonderful day. I truly felt loved and appreciated. 

If you'll excuse me, I'm off to have a slice of leftover birthday cake for breakfast.