Emily Feinstein
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Emily moved to Sugar Land, Texas as a young girl. She studied journalism and psychology at UT Austin, and has experience in newspaper reporting, technical writing, and freelance writing. When she can, she works on writing her first-ever book. Somehow, Emily randomly ends up living abroad for short stints of time. In 2007, while attempting to heal a broken heart, she moved to Bilbao, Spain, and completed a six-month work-study program. Despite swearing off serious relationships, her husband, Oren, swooped in shortly after her return. They struggled with infertility, but were ultimately rewarded with their two precious children, Mayer {June 2013} and Juliet {April 2015}. In 2019, Emily’s family relocated to Montpellier, France, for Oren’s job. They managed to learn the language, forever spoiled their taste buds, and saw some really beautiful things. Now back in Houston, they are eating all the Tex-Mex and enjoying family.
Dipping Apples in Honey: Celebrating an Extra Sweet Rosh Hashanah
The other day, as I was putting away laundry, I heard my six-year-old singing a popular Rosh Hashanah song that I've heard thousands of times throughout my life:
"I like to hear the shofar blast.
Sometimes...
See You Soon, Not Goodbye:: The Beauty of an Expat Friendship
I met her on my kids' first day of international school in a foreign country. My husband had already left back to Houston for a conference, and I, a new expat, was still getting...
A Confined Hanukkah in France:: Remembering What is Important
We are on our second lockdown here in France {although, some restrictions have been lifted, and we are looking at the end of confinement by December 15th}, and just like all the holidays and...
A Year in France, and 10 Things I Have Learned Along the Way
Contributor Emily reflects on her family's first year living abroad in France- the culture, language and parenting style of the French people.
A Terrible Loss:: Experiencing my Worst Case Scenario from Abroad
Contributor Emily shares the heartbreak of suddenly losing her father in law, and what a huge loss it is for her and her children.
Confessions of a Relocation Amateur:: Finding Beauty in Rough Edges
I having been living in France for exactly one month, and there has been a moment each day that I feel like I want to give up and go back home to Houston. There...
Becoming a Houston Expat:: Au Revoir, and See You on the Other Side
This month, Houston Moms Blog is saying goodbye for now to our contributor Emily, whose family is moving to France. Here, she shares her reflections on leaving our city to become a Houston expat.
It came...
Conquering the Pediatric Dentist Office with my Highly Sensitive Child
Never has it been more apparent that my two kids' personalities are polar opposites – we're talking night and day – than when I take them to their six month check-ups at their pediatric...
You, Me Girls:: The Beautiful Bond of Mothers and Daughters
There is something so special about mothers and their daughters, and oftentimes, it's difficult to find the words to describe what that thing is. It is an unspoken bond, yet it speaks volumes about...
We Were Once Slaves:: Why Passover is Such a Significant Jewish Holiday
When I was a little girl, Passover was just another Jewish holiday to me. Like most kids, I had a one-track mind. And so, each year when my family sat down for the traditional...