Erin
Erin grew up in West Texas and met her husband there in college. She and J. have been married for 24 years and have lived all over Texas and the Caribbean. She settled in Corpus about 6 years ago and loves being close to the beach once again. Erin’s son arrived when she was 39, so she’s a late-comer to the mommy party!
Erin has been writing in some form for most of her professional career, including for TV news, press releases and commercials. She joined CCMB to learn more about blogging. She also contributes videos of CCMB events.
Likes: Weezer, avocados, nerd humor, reading, cooking, eating and wine. Dislikes: people who drive slow in the fast lane and being late.
Meet the Contributors: Introducing Erin
We are so thrilled to re-introduce long-time contributor, Erin, to our CCMB Readers!
Corpus Christi
For a Christmas vacation in 2013, my husband and I decided to spend a week in Port Aransas. Even though I...
Outdoor Date Ideas
Date nights don't have to be the standard dinner-and-a-movie. Those are great, but when you have time off from the kids, sometimes it's good to mix it up with a fun outdoor date!
Here are...
Social Stories and Story Bots: What My Kid Likes Right Now
I let my four year old son watch TV, supervised internet videos and play on the iPad once he has earned screen time by doing chores, minding, going poop in the potty, etc. If...
Team Late Bedtime FTW!
From the time he was born until now, my kid has never been a great sleeper. Which has made us team late bedtime by default.
He's about to turn five years old, and he is...
Mom Rant: Please Use Sunscreen The Right Way!
I see it every time I go to the pool or beach.
A frantic mom desperately trying to apply sunscreen as quickly as possible to wiggling kids who are eager to get wet and not...
National Best Friends Day: My BFF
My best friend Kim and I met in fourth grade. At that time, I was hanging out with two other girls. One day, those girls decided they were mad at me. They moved all...
A Visitor’s Guide: The Island
If you are in Corpus, come on OTB.
{That's Islander-speak for over the bridge.}
Cross the JFK Causeway with the kiddos and enjoy all the fun things happening on North Padre Island!
We’re so excited to bring you...
Fit Friday: I Survived A Whole30 (And Didn’t Murder Anyone)
(Always check with your doctor before starting any nutrition or exercise plan.)
What is a Whole30?
It's described as a nutritional re-set. For some people, like me, it's a way to put the brakes on unhealthy...
Mom Movies This Mother’s Day
For Mother's Day, my tradition is watching movies.
After many hugs and kisses, my husband takes the munchkin for the day, and I catch up on all the films I have wanted to watch but...
What’s In Your Soil? Find Out For Free!
Spring is here, which means digging in the dirt, pulling weeds and getting your garden and yard back in shape.
Part of that process may include the use of fertilizer. But before you spend money...