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Oak Cliff, yeah that’s my hood!
Like most people who have lived a while in Dallas, I learned about the neighborhoods and the notions that went along with them. For example, every young person must at one point have an...
Breakfast at Chiloso
Recently my husband introduced me to a little restaurant he and his co-workers have frequented – Chiloso Mexican Bistro. It’s located at Campbell and 75 in Richardson, though they have two other locations in...
The first day of school
Yes, you read that right. In three short weeks, my daughter will be starting her first day of school. Well, technically it's not school. It's more of a mother's day out program. And it's...
Mothering the mother
Whether you're a stay at home mom, working mom, or you're like me and you're a married single parent, being a mom isn't always easy.
What's a married single parent? Think military wife, surgeon's wife,...
You have a baby! At a nightclub!
Last week, I took my baby clubbing. What can I say? I missed my younger days and the siren song of the nightclub, with its smoky darkness and heart-thumping music was too much to...
My Consign
Children don’t come with an instruction manual. If they did, I think parenting may be a tad bit easier! When I was pregnant with my oldest, I was overwhelmed with all the choices available...
The year of the mother
In less than a week, my daughter will turn one. I have been a mother for nearly a year and I still pinch myself because sometimes I can't believe I'm in charge of the...
All about the birthday
I'm currently knee-deep in planning my daughter's first birthday. Yes, I'm one of those moms who started planning the party six months ahead of time. I'm also one of those moms who hasn't *actually*...
There’s a Moms Group For That
I never thought I would end up being a stay-at-home mom. Actually, I never thought about *what* kind of mom I would be. However, nearly a year ago I found myself at home with...
If you’re lazy and you know it
Before I got married, I had the eating habits of a ten-year-old boy. I was in school and waited tables at The Cheesecake Factory, so the majority of my meals were menu items and...
I got here as fast as I could
Hi there! I'm Desiree! Since this is my very first post for DMB, I figured some introductions were in order. So, um, I'm Desiree! Sorry, I get nervous and awkward when I meet new...
Holiday Photo Tips
On top of day-to-day survival, there are so many things to think about this holiday season...your gift lists, travel arrangements, scheduled gatherings & parties, trying to keep the meaning behind each celebration alive and...