Now that my second child is well on his way to toddler-hood, I finally feel like I'm getting back to myself. Thirteen months of nursing took it out of this old lady, and I am ready to shake off...
Before I had school-aged children, I held some preconceived notions about what a PTA was all about and who a "PTA mom" was -- and it wasn't flattering. In my mind a PTA was primarily a social club, and...
When it comes to making dinner, I don't like recipes that have a lot of ingredients. If a recipe is longer than 4 or 5 ingredient, I click on. I don't have time for it. With an active toddler...
This month, my girls are starting in-person school and my husband is going back to the office. It feels bittersweet to be living in an empty house after more than a year of having everyone home ALL THE TIME....
The kids are back to school! Those little ravenous rascals have been eating you out of house and home all summer long. It’s finally time to take a break from being snack monitor 24/7. Well don’t close the fridge...
If that title alone made you cringe or possibly even cry, just go ahead and stop reading because I'm sorry to say, summer is quickly coming to an end. I didn't want to believe it, but I knew it...
Why is there so much to think about when it comes to estate planning? And, why should I deal with it NOW, and not when I'm thinking about retirement or leaving heirloom jewelry to my grandkids?
One of the most...
I fondly remember nights out with girlfriends toasting fruity pink cocktails in college. I have precious memories of celebrating engagements and life milestones with my husband and our friends over mixed drinks at our favorite bars. As we have...
If you live in Texas, “BBQ” can be used as a verb or a noun. For me and my family, when we get invited to a barbecue, we take that to mean you will be serving some juicy, smoked...
Things are starting to return to normal and we’re all spending more time in our cars. The car is one place that can easily and quickly get out of hand with clutter. Here are my top tips for keeping...
Are you venturing out to the beach this summer? Hanging by a public pool? Or are you dipping your toes in a toddler pool in the backyard while your little one splashes around? One thing is for sure, hot...
Mom’s get asked a lot of questions and are required to make a lot of decisions every day. Let’s create some mental space and think through easy wardrobe options that keep us confident, cool and don’t require a lot...
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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area
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.
