Coastal Bend Mom Collective

I really can not explain how much I love to decorate for the holidays! I love getting into the spirit of each holiday, and I enjoy making decorations from scratch. My latest project is an Easter centerpiece made entirely...

Photos by: Megan Hodge Photography The Coastal Bend is packed with amazing moms. And as Corpus Christi Moms Blog continues to grow, we meet and hear about more and more diverse local women with unique stories and perspectives. However, despite the...

When I think about my weight loss journey, the struggle is real y'all.  I have all the head-knowledge anyone could hope to have.  I also know that having a healthy body is of utmost importance.  We all want to...

Getting childhood braces can feel like a rite of passage. Lots of kids have them or are getting them. But does your child need them? Whether you're considering braces for your child so their teeth are easier to clean...

Getting our son to sleep has always been a challenge. As a newborn, he had severe eczema that kept him awake and miserable. He also had severe reflux that made for lots of crying and messy moments. And as...

Boys vs. Girls... One of the biggest rivalries of all time! When we first had our son we were all about boys and how great they were. We were very biased. Even to the point where when we saw baby...

Spirit.  When I entered the world of motherhood 8 years ago, it was to two. Twins. People often approached my husband, Robert and I to ask if it was hard being a parent to two newborns simultaneously. We usually answered that we...

Have you ever noticed how some friendships can be so easy, and yet, others are so hard?  Or how you can be friends with someone for years, never imagining that friendship could possibly end? But then one day your realize...

New Kids on the Block   It is really hard to be the new kids on the block, and for that reason, when we planned our move two years ago, we arrived early in the summer. The monsters met lots...

What makes a movie enjoyable for both kids and parents? I think it comes down to the music.  Because, really, the 17th time you and the kids are watching a movie, you are not really watching the movie....