Dear Dad, There just isn’t anyone quite like you. You are a one of a kind guy. I realize that sounds trite. But many others, even those outside our family, concur on this point. You were always stirring the pot and playing practical jokes. Anyone who has met you quickly comes to find out that […]
Disclaimer: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates, Nordstrom, and Target Affiliate Program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com, Target.com, Nordstrom, and affiliate sites. My second most favorite “mom mental vacation” time of the year is coming up :: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale! This […]
There is no shortage of places to go or family friendly things to do this 4th of July in Houston! Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, so be sure to plan your festive and patriotic weekend accordingly! Please Note :: While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and various business details on […]
My Houston-based mamas, hear me out on this one. We all know that in Houston we run for air-conditioned heaven right about the second week of May until towards the end of October. It gets unbearably hot in these parts, and these gigantic dinosaur-sized mosquitoes invade our neck of the woods. We moms in particular […]
credit :: Masami Photography After 15 years, I have divorced Corporate America. There may be a reconciliation at some point, but not likely. I feel pretty amazing about my choice. As in any divorce, I never planned on it coming to this. I loved my career. I certainly loved my time in my quiet office […]
Now that winter cold fronts are beginning to wane and spring weather is officially in sight, it’s time to come out of hibernation! Picking berries and other local produce is SUCH a fun activity to do with the family. Throw off the cozy blankets, get out from in front of the TV, and get some […]
Women now account for just under half of the labor workforce in the U.S. Women have earned the majority of bachelor degrees since the early 1980s. As of 2015, 70% of all mothers with children under 18 are employed outside the home. {This has leveled off or seen a slight decrease since a peak around […]
My husband gave me this homemade “fight box” surprise for Valentine’s Day 2018 {containing a nice bottle of Cabernet}. I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. Neither is my husband. So the fact that he took the time to plan this out and make it for me was intensely special. The meaning of it […]
A recent Buzzfeed article caught our Houston Mom’s Blog community’s attention. The author, Laura Turner, makes the case that while Rachel Hollis, a wildly popular social media influencer, author, and lecturer, connects women, and specifically mothers, on some timely issues, she has a dark message just beneath the surface. That dark message? Her “curated imperfection” […]
In honor of National Adoption Month, Houston-based foster mother, Amber, shares her experience in her journey to adopt. Describe your family before considering becoming a foster parent. What led you to consider being a foster parent? I have always loved children and in my early twenties I had a life plan which included being married […]
