Maria Perez

This may be an understatement, but I love books! My mom and aunt are teachers as was my mother-in-law so the appreciation runs deep. (And from birth for both my husband and I.) From...

2020 has been one heck of a year, that's for sure. Know a little one who's having issues understanding or coping? Here are some children's books that can help them understand just a little more....

Want to shop local, but are overwhelmed by the options? Here are some of my favorite local items to gift and enjoy! Corpus Christi Loteria Play with family and friends while calling out some of Corpus'...

Books are one of my very favorite gifts to give - you don't have to worry if they are going to fit and they never go out of style! You can throw a book into...

  Prior to August of this year, my toy purchases were limited to little cousins and friend's children. I never really knew what I was buying for smaller children and often resorted to gift cards,...

November is known as Diabetes Awareness Month. Most people can connect to this disease in one way or another. From friends, family, and even pets who need to manage their blood sugars and juggle...

When I was a loud, sassy, and overly dramatic 8-year-old I received, what I thought, was a death sentence. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. (Me, shortly before being diagnosed.) I had been complaining to...

When I took my first pregnancy test I thought it was wrong. Same with the second and third.  Then, I thought my husband would be mad.  Then, we thought his parents would be mad.  Then, my siblings...

I love Halloween, my husband loves Halloween, we love it all. When our son was born I made the joke that he would be in a different Halloween costume every day of October. Now,...