I waited my whole life to become a mom. In fifth grade, my music teacher had everyone introduce themselves and say what they wanted to be when they grew up. I eagerly proclaimed, "I want to be a mom!"...
When we talk about favorite holidays, the Fourth of July is in the top three for me: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and then the Fourth. Festivals, food, family and fireworks—what’s not to love? And as with all holidays, we celebrate with...
Got a junior or a senior in high school this upcoming school year? Thinking about scholarships? Tackling scholarships is a team effort, parents! No one tells you about the pain and agony of scholarship applications. I am a first-generation...
Summer is here!
Moms are busy planning adventures and packing bags. We’re great at planning ahead for any situation, but feeding toddlers is the epitome of unpredictable.
Summer adventures require ample fuel, a.k.a., food. Meals are easier to tackle because, well,...
I grew up believing that the metric of good parenting was how children behaved. If I was doing my job as mom right, then you could tell. You’d see children who accepted "no” with a smile. You’d see children...
If the thought of keeping your teenager socialized, exercised, and entertained over the summer has you in a tailspin, you are not alone. Perhaps you have a teen who already scheduled their summer from start to finish, and all...
Summer is amazing and so much fun, but it can be a little daunting when the kids are out of school and you're still working from home. If you're the only caretaker of these kiddos, you'll need to figure...
Father’s Day is right around the corner. If you're like me, you might be slacking a bit on shopping for the special guy in your life between swim lessons and summer camps...
Father’s Day always tends to sneak up on...
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived.
Perhaps by we, I mean the kids, as the moment in question involves a break from classrooms, lunchrooms, and school playgrounds. Summer break, where the days grow longer and the...
“I want cereal!”
“No, not that cereal!”
“I want milk!”
“I want to pour it myself!”
“I don’t want cereal! I want toast!”
Repeat. Daily.
Moms everywhere laugh and empathize when friends talk about the struggles of feeding a toddler. It’s as if overnight, our...
You know that feeling when your alarm feels hours too early and the pitch is more like a dog whistle than the calm, soothing voice of Morgan Freeman? These mornings are when it seems hot coffee and prolonged silence...
If this is a safe space, I have a confession: I love screen time for my kids. As a stay-at-home mom, it’s probably the closest I’ll ever get to having a coworker, and when used strategically, I consider it...
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2024 Guide to VBS in Dallas County
We're always on the lookout for things to do with kids during summer break. How about some affordable VBS?
