Leslie Bartula
Leslie graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she met her husband, Matt. After living in Chicago (and its suburbs) for 10 years, they relocated to DFW and have lived in Richardson since 2016. She is a stay-at-home mama to three boys (May 2014, February 2016, and October 2021), one girl (July 2018), and a crazy pup. She spends her free time running, reading, cooking, gardening, and adding projects to their home improvement list. You can catch her with a cup of coffee in her hands (or being reheated in her microwave) all day long. Follow along on Instagram @villa_villebartula.
7 Reasons Dallas Moms Love Real Christmas Trees
Can I talk you into the real tree tradition, too? Here are seven reasons why this Dallas mom loves real Christmas trees.
Bye-Bye Bedtime, Hello Happy Hour :: 10 Happy Hours for Moms in Dallas Who...
A glass of wine or a cocktail for a great price and the ability to be in bed early (or miss the bedtime routine altogether) is ideal.
9 Places to Celebrate Grandparent’s Day in Dallas
Grandparent's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of September every year. If you're lucky enough to have grandparents nearby, take this opportunity to do something special with them that weekend. Here are eight ways to celebrate Grandparent's Day in Dallas.
The Best Family-Friendly Bike Trails in Dallas
Here are the best family-friendly bike trails in the Dallas area, where to access them, and what to expect on the trails.
Best Places to Buy a Bike in Dallas
Here in North Texas, we're lucky to experience good weather for most of the year. Of course, we have (very!) hot summers, and we can count on a few days of ice and/or snow...
Building Community as a Dallas Mom
I was reflecting recently on the amazing groups of moms I am in contact with every day. Sometimes the number of unread messages on GroupMe is overwhelming, but at the end of the day,...
Easy {and Adorable) Thanksgiving Place Card Craft
Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving was helping my grandma set her table. She always had a handful of those paper accordion decorations to unfold and place on the table, paper...
Monthly Declutter Schedule :: One Space a Week
I think most of us have a "landing zone" problem. You know, the space where things go until you can deal with them?
First Week of School Easy Meal Plan
Knowing that both moms and kids will be exhausted the first week of school, I'm going to do my best to take off one thing from your plate. Here is an easy meal plan for the first week of school.
Keeping Younger Siblings Busy During Big Kid Activities
A key element to getting a lot of these ideas to work is novelty. Keep these items in the car (or garage) and only bring them out during games and practices.
The “Best” Dad :: Which Dad Type Is Yours?
Reflecting on the many amazing dads I know, most of them fall into one (or more!) of these categories.
10 Must-Packs for Your Next Vacation Rental
Having stayed in vacation rentals several times in the last few years with my kid, I discovered some surprisingly helpful items.