Adopting Holiday Traditions
Moving to another country is a milestone marker in life. It offers the chance to adopt a whole new culture, learn the norms of a different society and adapt to colloquial speech.
When I moved...
Top 10 Places to Visit in Texas
The top 10 places to visit in Texas…that’s hard. We obviously live in a very large state, with some amazing cities and tiny towns. It was extremely hard choosing my top ten. Don’t be...
Unique Subscription Boxes For Adults
Unique Subscription Boxes For Adults
With Christmas fast approaching, you may be searching for a unique gift for friends and family. A big trend right now are subscription boxes. You can find any type of...
I Love Elf on the Shelf
The weekend after Thanksgiving is busy for most families; putting up the Christmas tree, putting out Christmas decorations inside and outside the house, and really prepping for the holiday season. We do all that stuff...
5 Things to Share with Your Child About Black History Month
Black History Month is a time designated to highlighting achievements and contributions of African Americans that historically weren't as focused on in traditional history classes. Here are 5 things any Texas mom should share...
Our First Non-Themed Halloween: Kristen’s Family Costume Reveal
Our family has dressed up in a coordinated theme for the past several years...we've been Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Alvin and the Chipmonks, and Hippies.
But this year it just didn't happen. And I...
To the Stand-In Dads on Father’s Day
Father's Day is one of those holidays that, as a single mom, has always made me feel guilty. My son's first Father's Day, I cried while holding him and looking at his tiny hands and...
7 Tips to Nail This Year’s DIY Halloween Costume
The following is a guest post by my creative and hilarious friend Carly Tatum. She nails Halloween every year! Can't wait to see what the Tatum family costume will be this year.
Halloween is hands...
Should Your Kid Wear A Cross-Cultural Costume at Halloween?
For every mother buying their kid a Halloween costume this year, the decision of which outfit to get just became a whole lot harder.
In just this past week, two controversial statements about “racist” Halloween...
A retrospective love letter to my mother, since becoming a mom.
A retrospective love letter to my mother, since becoming a mom.
Mommy, (at 32, I don't feel weird still calling you that)
As I sit here, reflecting on a lifetime of knowing you, being loved and nurtured...