Home + Living

Life at home is a big deal for every mom. The category of home + living features articles about life at home — cleaning, organizing, home decor, etc. — as well as healthy menu plans and recipes, budget hacks, lifestyle inspiration, and the best resources in and around Dallas for living your BEST life!

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My House Is A Mess

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Can we get real honest here? I hope so, and I really hope I'm not alone in this. My house is a mess. I mean, when you get down and look at the floors, behind lamps and plants, in...
I'm writing this post from the beach today so I thought it would be fun to share two kid friendly snack mixes that we've been enjoying this week! These summer snacks would be perfect for an upcoming Memorial Day get...
  In the months leading up to our March of 2007 wedding, I was so busy looking for ideas and came across a great resource at theknot.com.  This was obviously before Pinterest, where I'm sure most engaged girls (or any...

Babysitting Co-op

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Are you and your friends always complaining about not having childcare when you need it? Do you live in an area with a lot of moms? Wouldn't it be great if you had a group of moms who you could trade...
I turned the TV on around 1pm when it started looking dark outside.  But, you know how it goes, on the TV map it appears as if the storms are pretty far away.  No need to panic.  Sometimes, even...
Feeding our families can be a stressful business! First we have to decide what to feed them, then load up in the car to go find it, and pray that you can find it organic and remotely affordable. I...
Less than 2 weeks ago, we celebrated my son’s 1st birthday. It was an occasion to remember, but one I’m glad has passed. The stress of baking and decorating, and making sure everything was perfect for those pictures were...
Lately, more and more of us moms rely on our smart phones for everything from email to grocery lists to apps that amuse our kids -- far beyond just the traditional phone calls and texts. I, for one, celebrate...

MOPS Changed My Mommy Life

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When Matt and I found out we were expecting, aside from being shocked, we instantly discussed what this new baby would do to our friendships.  We have all heard stories about your friends' schedule being booked (for the rest...

V is for Valentines Day!

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February...what a great month for learning about love and indulging in sweets! We have had a great time crafting and baking to celebrate love month. On the weekdays, my daughter and I do preschool together. It is normally short, 15-30...

Dinner Swap

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Fortunately we live less than a mile from our best friends. It has been great for impromptu play dates, grabbing dinner together, borrowing this or that, and even keeping each other's kids while in labor. This has recently become...
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 people. They say the best...

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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area

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With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are amazing mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild.