She swirled the soup a few times with her ladle and took a sip. “Do you like canh bun tau?” I glanced at the bubbling broth, plain with a sprinkling of green herbs, and the accompanying clear bean thread...
Dallas Moms Blog is thrilled to introduce NINE new faces to the team! Each one is a warm, inspiring, and authentic Dallas mama, and we can’t wait for you all to get to know them both online and in person...
I got my first period in the sixth grade. Like most first-timers, I used pads and panty liners. I hated them so much that I begged my mom to let me use tampons soon thereafter. Once she agreed and...
For the last few months, my husband and I have been watching our wallets. When my 8-year-old's birthday popped up last week, we had to think creatively in order to give her a budget-friendly party that didn't break the...
My four year old needed my forgiveness big time recently. She had an epic meltdown in Hobby Lobby last week over a candy/toy contraption in the impulse-buy section at checkout. I have heard plenty of horror stories about such...
My neighborhood is one of a kind. I have known this since I was a child, since I am lucky enough to live down the street from where I grew up. We moved into our house 2 years before...
With Wonder Woman coming out this summer, I thought about all of the mommies I am surrounded by who have supernatural powers. Supernatural in being able to juggle everything that this modern world demands of them. A lot of...
While I'm no parenting expert, I have supported moms and seen them thrive. Dare I say, I thrived. My journey wasn't perfect, but I'm thankful for the foundation I built during the first year.
I think most of us have a "landing zone" problem. You know, the space where things go until you can deal with them?
Have you heard of Stella & Dot? I'm sure you've heard of them, been invited to a Stella & Dot party, or known someone that sells it. But have you ever actually looked through their collections? Because I hadn't.
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Heather Creekmore is a former contributor of Dallas Moms Blog, and we're delighted to have her guest write for us upon the release of her new book! Affiliate Links may be included below.
If one more person tells me to...
I can still remember the first time I read Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. I was about 9, a voracious reader, and in need of a new book. I found my mother’s well-worn copy on a shelf and soon...
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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.
