This past Halloween my little family of four went trick-or-treating around our neighborhood, and I was reminded once again that it's just us. While other families walked around with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, it was just the four of...
As a mom of a toddler, I often find completely random things in my hair. Food, amoxicillin, milk, and the occasional booger have made their way into what was once an untampered head of hair. It's gross, but sometimes it's part of...
When Problems Overwhelm
"Yes, Ma'am, we have your credit card right here. We'll hold onto it until you can come pick it up. When would you like that to be?"
Tomorrow, I thought. Tomorrow would be easier, because tonight was full. I...
You've somehow found yourself to be a mom of 3 young children at the museum. It's a children's museum. They are young. They are going to have an absolute blast. But something between worry and terror blankets your face. Don't stress....
As she frantically searched her purse for a pen, I watched her pull out an assortment of children’s toys and snacks. In an effort to make sure that she knew that she wasn’t alone in her new normal, I...
The other day I snapped a selfie. It was this selfie to be exact...
And I couldn't help but think, when did I get so old? And the train continued ... how did I get here? Wait, where is here?...
I've spent most of my adult life making things happen and getting things done. I've come up with and executed ideas from organizing to baking to crafting to wrapping and decorating. And I've done these with a smile. And...
School pictures ... they strike fear in the hearts of mothers across the globe for a lot of reasons. What will they wear? What if they take a photo that could be featured on some awkward photo site? What...
Before I move any further, I need to acknowledge that I am aware that everyone's story doesn't have a rainbow, a happy package, an evolution of soul. And there are a lot of us, 20%. I will forever hold your...
You’ve probably seen a photographer’s sponsored holiday session announcement popping up in the newsfeed lately. In a couple of months, that advertisement will be replaced by an endless string of “sneak peeks,” which will then morph into hundreds of holiday...
Houston Guides + Resources
Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (April 26-28)
April brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
