Liz Bracken
A Breath of Fresh Air
It feels like a dream.This past summer my family and I went to Yosemite for 5 weeks, while my husband worked there! A lot of people asked? Wait, you’re going to be in the...
Choose your Own Adventure: Roadtrip Necessities for Kids
A little background: My husband worked for the National Park Service before we moved back to Dallas. Since we are both in education, we are able to go to the parks during the summer...
Neighborhood Favorites :: Dallas Style
We all love getting out of the house and trying something new. What’s even better is when someone gives you an idea about a place you have never been before. Well, here are some...
Miles of Perseverance :: A Story of Challenging Yourself
Back in February we decided to do the silliest thing, sign our 4-year-old child up for HOCKEY. I find it silly mostly because I never grew up with hockey and my little boy is...
A Love Letter To Trader Joes
Dear Trader Joes,
I have been meaning to tell you, I love you.
I love walking through your doors and being welcomed by the prettiest, affordable flowers. They are perfect for our house or a nice...
Today is the Day :: Overcoming My Biggest Mom Guilt Moments
Today is the Day!
Lately, I have been having a hard time sleeping. Don’t get me wrong, I’m EXHAUSTED…but I have had a lot of guilt wondering if I was the best person I could...
5 Thankful Traditions
I am so thankful! Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holidays. So many fun traditions from growing up, until now. Here are some ideas to start with your family (if you haven’t already)—
YMCA...
On My Miscarriage :: Staying Positive (For the Most Part…)
It was the just like any other summer day. I was about 10 weeks pregnant, taking my son Miles to the mall to meet a friend. Then, I got the phone call from my...
Lakehill Preparatory School :: Not Everything is Bigger in Texas
**This post has been sponsored by Lakehill Preparatory School to bring you this experience. All opinions are 100% our own!**
Lakehill Preparatory School is an extraordinary school, guiding your children toward success. Have you heard of...
Pre-School Jitters :: Bring on the Waterworks
And just like that, my first born is entering his last year of pre-school. Four years ago I was dropping him off on his first day of school, that was such a huge step....
Sorry, Not Sorry :: The Not So Perfect Mom
It was just another night out to dinner. My husband was out of town, so I decided to go to a new family restaurant to meet some other friends with their kids. Let's be...
My Top 5 Books for Pre-schoolers
BOOKS! There are so many books out there for pre-school age children. I get overwhelmed, not only by the amount of books out there to choose from, but also when is it time to...