I have a confession.
My 2.5 year old isn't in Mother's Day Out.
In Dallas, that seems like a sin.
When my son turned 1 and everyone around us started talking about all the waiting lists they were on for MDO, camping...
First-time-mom me was cute, y´all. She read all the books, used that special baby laundry detergent that smells heavenly, she checked and double-checked her lists. She did everything ¨they¨ said to do. She was the kind of mom that,...
Very soon my youngest and last child will reach another milestone. I’ve tried to hang on to each minute of all the cute, photo-worthy moments knowing they will be the final ones.
This milestone will be much different than the...
As a mom to 2 little girls, I feel like each year gets busier and busier. To-do lists get longer and the kids' needs change with each calendar page. It's hard to keep up! Anyone with me?
That's why getting...
In honor of Saint Patrick's Day and my Irish heritage let's talk redheads and more specifically what it's like to raise a redhead child.
Redheads run in our family. My brother has red hair, my cousin has red hair and...
Updated in 2022.
Ahh, yes, one of the true Texas arteries: southbound on I-35. Texas country singer Pat Green even wrote a song about it. Whether you are taking a road trip to Waco or Fort Hood or College Station...
If you're anything like me, you're probably thinking, "When would I have time to volunteer?" I know it can feel like another thing to add to your long list of to-do items as a mom, so take this in...
I vividly remember the first evening we arrived in Texas. I sat across from my husband at Village Burger Bar, exhausted from the 13 hour, halfway-across-the country trek. I really had no idea where I was, as I had...
By now it's likely that you've heard of the "miracle diet" that has gained visibility in the last few years, watched the popular documentary about it on Netflix, or seen incredible before-and-after shots on social media. You may know people who...
I am a strong believer in the benefits of alternative or Eastern medicine. I wasn't always this way, but in 2009 I contracted viral meningitis while traveling in Southeast Asia and for the following year battled debilitating migraines, body pain,...
If you are a mother who has had a low transverse uterine incision from a C-section and is interested in your birthing options then this is the post for you…
Many people ask me why having a VBAC (Vaginal-Birth-After-Cesarean) was...
*The best alternatives to Halloween Candy* *The top things to hand out on Halloween that aren’t candy* *Great ideas for Halloween prizes instead of candy*
I put those sentences up there in hopes that while browsing the internet, moms looking...
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A Mom’s Guide to the State Fair of Texas
It's that time of year again -- the State Fair of Texas is just around the corner! We have all the tips and tricks and know-before-you-go information to ensure your family has the best time at the biggest fair in the country.
