Stephanie
Stephanie recently moved to North Padre Island from Jacksonville, Florida with her husband, two sons, Wilder (1) and Bouldin (4), and beloved golden retriever, Bodhi. Stephanie grew up in Amarillo, but spent most of her adulthood in Austin where she met her husband. They moved quite a bit as her husband started medical school and then attended ER residency. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Stephanie received a masters in social work, worked for several years in fundraising, and ran a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the needs of breast cancer patients in El Paso. She began blogging as they started moving around with her husband’s medical training- it started with a focus on thrifting, and as life transitioned, the blog also shifted into travel and motherhood. With her husband’s crazy ER schedule, she tries to keep her boys active hiking, biking, and heading to the beach. Stephanie is learning to slow down and soak up every moment with her young boys.
DIY Gift Ideas for Teachers/Neighbors/Family
Is there someone in your life that seems to have everything, and you're struggling for a gift idea? Or are funds limited this year, and you need a little creativity to make the dollars...
I’m Thankful for the Struggle
I hope it is not a surprise to anyone when I state that life is not always easy. Marriage is not always easy. Motherhood is not always easy. Careers/jobs are not always easy. And...
The Real Reason We Go Outside
I have a secret. A pretty big secret. On paper (or Instagram and Facebook), it appears that I love to take my two young boys outside to explore nature and the world around them. ...
My Perfect Day in the Coastal Bend: North Padre Island Resident
The tagline is "Love where You Live," right? From its beautiful downtown waterfront to miles of untouched beach, you don't have to look far in Corpus Christi to find an inspiring view, mouth-watering seafood,...
DIY Halloween Costume Tutorial
Let me start with a confession:
I love costumes.
Like slightly obsessed. I love the creativity required to find items in thrift stores or my own closet and re-purpose them into costumes. Even before we had...
Bring on the Layers! A Mom’s Guide to Fall Fashion
In an alternate universe, I imagine myself a fashion blogger or even a mom with a style-focused Instagram account.
But alas, I am just a normal mom who follows far too many style bloggers and...
For the Love of a Dog
Are you considering adopting a dog? Are your children begging for a dog? Adding a dog into your family is a big decision, definitely not an easy decision, but it can be one of...
The Fitness Struggle is Real
As a mom, fitness is a struggle.
We have competing needs, limited time for self, and too many sleepless nights. A commitment to a fitness routine requires creativity, flexibility, and dedication. You will have to...
Yes, Hire That Babysitter
Should I or shouldn't I? Can I justify hiring a babysitter just for me to have a free morning? But I don't have specific plans... is it still worth it? Is it selfish? But...
Goliad: A Kid-Friendly Day Trip Spotlight
Do you love visiting a new town or city but dread the idea of staying in a hotel room with children? Or a long car ride or flight to get to your destination? Then...