Christine N
Christine was raised in Houston almost all her life, but currently resides in Sugar Land with her family. She graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Houston and taught elementary school for eight wonderful years. She met her husband Martin while they both were teaching CCE at a local parish. Together they have five beautiful children Madison {September 2005}, Caden {April 2007}, Cohen {April 2008}, Mason {August 2009}, and Anna-Marie {November 2016}. Christine is also a self-taught baker, cake designer, and owner of The Sweet Boutique Bakery. In 2016, her family felt a huge calling to open up their hearts and home to fostering babies. When Christine isn’t juggling work, being an active school mom, or caring for her foster baby, you will find her creating DIY home projects, crafting, party planning, baking with her kids, and traveling with her family. You can read more of her family shenanigans on The Sweet Boutique's Blog.
Lunar New Year :: Traditions and Festivities
My golden pig arrived weighing a whopping 13 pounds on a stormy afternoon in the Spring of 2008. He had a full head of dark hair and rolls upon rolls of adorable baby chub....
Toddlers are Gross :: Why Motherhood is Not for the Weak of Stomach
Motherhood is not for the weak of stomach. I'm sitting here staring at my pint-sized human being as she is shoveling frosted cheerios into her mouth. Her face is sticky from the yogurt smoothie...
25 Days of Christmas Cheer {Family Fun Activities Sure to Get You in the...
I love this time of year. The weather in Houston is finally getting cooler {notice that I didn't say cold, just cooler) and there is a sense of excitement and anticipation all around. My...
Crossing Cultural Lines :: A Mother’s Hope for Her Adopted Daughter
When I look at my youngest daughter, I see a rambunctious, nearly two year old that is the center of our world. She has a lot of my quirks, her brother's affection for animals,...
How I Make My Kids Feel Special in Our Big Family
My kids were born so close together that two of my 5 children share a birthday. They share just about everything :: bedrooms, toys, clothes, and friends. They quickly learned that life with lots...
Show Your Team Spirit and Save Money :: Tailgating on a Budget
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?! Tailgating season is officially here and it's time to gather your friends to cheer on our favorite team {the Texans of course}! Feeding a crowd can be a...
Navigating Universal Studios with a Big Family
Universal Studios was the perfect vacation destination for our family of 7 this summer. My five kids range in age from 18 months to 12 years old. Before our trip, I made sure to...
Summer Snack Attack :: Fun Ideas to Create with your Kids
Summer is officially here, and the kids are out of school. If your kids are anything like mine, they will want to snack constantly, while complaining that they are bored. Here are three fun...
Where to Find the Best Donuts In & Around Houston
There are quite a few donut chains here in Houston like Southern Maid, Dunkin' Donuts, and Krispy Kreme. However, being the proud Houstonian that I am, my heart {and my stomach} remain true to Shipley...
Which of Our Bath Bombs Describes Your Parenting Style?
Bath bombs are little effervescent balls filled with aromatics and oils. They come in really pretty colors, designs and funny names like “Butterball’ and “Ickle Baby Bot”. I love the idea of bath bombs but...