Laura Murray
Laura is wife to Nathan and mom to Parker and Ben. In her previous life, she worked on the Hill in D.C., taught college classes and freelanced as a political consultant. Her days are now joyfully filled with watching cars, chasing small children, and wandering around Target. She chronicles her family life and cooking mishaps at
http://www.happilymurrayed.com
Why I’ve Resolved to Not Resolve
Ugh. Its January 1st and the air is filled with hopefulness, people are teeming with new possibilities and gyms are packed. Nothing makes me roll my eyes and sigh more than New Years Resolutions....
Christmas Concert: Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant in Dallas!
Complimentary tickets to tonight's concert and a sample CD were provided in order to give this review. All opinions are our own.
I don't know what it is about the Christmas season specifically, but nothing...
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town :: A 2014 Dallas Santa Guide
While parents enter the Christmas season with lists, budgets, and soon-to-be maxed out credit cards, the kiddos have only one thing on their mind: Santa. My childhood memories of Christmas have Santa smack dab...
For My Children: Taking a Step Back From Frustration
Recently, I found myself in a little tiff with an administrator of a neighborhood Facebook online yard sale page. I thought I had followed the rules, she was adamant that I had broken them,...
The Day I Stopped Trying To Make New Friends
My husband and I moved back to Dallas 7 years ago and from the second our feet were firmly planted back in North Texas, I have felt a panic to make friends.
We had to...
Mothers Day Out :: Why We Chose NOT to Enroll Our Son
I have a confession.
My 2.5 year old isn't in Mother's Day Out.
In Dallas, that seems like a sin.
When my son turned 1 and everyone around us started talking about all the waiting lists they...
School Supply Shopping Made Cheap & Easy :: Week 3
The clock is ticking and the first day of school will be here before you know it!
Here is round 3 of your weekly school supply deals. Happy shopping!
And remember, don't forget my 5 simple...
School Shopping Made Cheap & Easy :: Week 2 {Free Printable!}
Alright mamas, how did you do on school supply shopping last week? Get some good deals?
We had so many of you use the shopping list we created last week that we thought we'd...
Make School Supply Shopping Cheap and Easy! {Free Printable}
Let's talk school supplies.
I know, I know. The dog days of summer are almost over! Did June fly by and July seem like just a blip on the calender to anyone else?
While I don't...
Pinterest Almost Ruined Our Road Trip
Last month we set off on our first family of 4 road trip. Thanks to Pinterest, I was armed with an overload of car activities. I was ready to go and feeling pretty good...
Parent Methods I Swore I’d Never Do
Let's be honest. When our first child is born, we are all pretty sure we know everything about, well, everything.
I scoffed at advice offered (sure that I was doing the right thing) because I'd...
Plan Your Florida Beach Vacation; Not the Grocery Trip {+$100 Giveaway from Vacay Foods}
While this post was sponsored by Vacay Foods, Dallas Moms Blog was excited to provide you with the information below to help you make the most out of your next family vacation to Florida....