Coastal Bend Mom Collective

I’ve been a mom for a long time.  Thirty-two years to be exact.  Have I treasured every single moment of motherhood?  The smiling, I love being a mommy, side of me would say, “oh yes, even the worst days...

The other day, I got to take a nap.  (Cue the angels singing!)  This is not a casual occurrence.  It's rare.  It's winning the lotto rare.  So, you may be asking yourself, how did this happen? Well, let me...

Hi, my name is Alecia and I love antiques. I mean I LOVE antiques. The older the better. Antique stores could really be my second home. My husband getting orders to Texas excited me. Want to know why?  George Strait,...

When my son was 15 months old, I knew I needed help. I was staying home with him, but I was tired and burnt out. I was terrified and sad at the thought of leaving him with someone else, but...

National Margarita Day. I’ll pause for a bit so you can type that date in your calendar. Go ahead. I’ll wait here. Are you back? Cool. Let’s keep this public service announcement going, shall we? February 22nd is the day...

Lots of families try to avoid eating meat due to health reasons, cost, or even the season of Lent. Personally, I am preparing for Lent, and I know that meal planning (especially meatless meals) for my family can be...

Every year, the conversation is the same.  My husband insists that I am wasting my time canning. I'm talking about good, old-fashioned canning.  You know, the kind with the water bath canner, the glass mason jars, the old screw-top...

Last week, while making breakfast for my three young ones and their two friends who had slept over, I was reminded how beautiful it is to watch the cultivation of a servant's heart in our children. After cracking the last...

Comparison, it's an easy world to live in. Social media, TV shows, parenting groups, and even going about your daily business. Those questions you ask yourself creep into your head. "Why can't my kids act that way?" "I wish I...

Our Story I started writing this post many many months ago, but then got distracted.  A recent twitter pic of a rather famous mamma-to-be brought the memories flooding back!  I have told the story of our pregnancy about a billion times,...