Coastal Bend Mom Collective

“Reduce, reuse, recycle!” I’m sure we’ve all heard it. We probably even sang a little tune to the phrase in elementary school. Unfortunately, it’s not something that’s usually on the forefront of our minds. With Earth Day coming up, I’d...

Every year, as springtime falls upon us, all of the plants begin to bloom and the pollen counts go up. While the mild weather and springtime scenery remind us why we are proud to call Corpus Christi home, our bodies seem to go haywire. Allergy...

  Many times we get stuck in the same habits. We frequent the same coffee shop, wake up at a certain time, and tend to eat the same variety of foods over and over. This spring, I’d like to challenge...

iPads. Tablets. Macbooks. Laptops. Nabi, etc. Technology definitely plays an important role in our day to day activities, especially since we are a homeschooling family.  Though we limit screen time for our 8-year-old twins and 4-year-old son, we appreciate the...

There are many things I do as a parent that I question. What happens if I don’t feed my kids organic foods?  How do I effectively discipline so that my kids become functioning, productive members of society?  Which books should...

This year, April 9-15th is National Library Week.  As a homeschool family, the library has come to be an invaluable resource.  Depending on the year and curriculum in play, we'll determine just how much time we spend at the library. It is very...

Every morning, without fail, I take a shot of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV.) Willingly and happily! I may make a crazy face as my eyes tear up a little (and my toddler asks if I'm ok,) but this shot of...

Corpus Christi Moms Blog recently hosted its first family event, a SOLD OUT Easter Egg Hunt! It was truly a ton of fun and a great success thanks to our event sponsors, volunteers, and the many families who came...

Spring Break just ended, and it made me think of one thing: What the heck am I gonna do with these kids in the summer?! Confession time: I love my kids, but I could very easily see myself going slightly...

There are so many pros and cons to being a working momma, but I think we can all agree, the hardest part is simply everything you miss: the time, the activities, the milestones. Pro-tip for daycare workers: If a parent...