Mother's Day Out. It really is a glorious thing. Something many stay at home mommas don't even consider. But they should! Oh they should, they should, they should. Not only is it awesome for moms but its great for...
As a city girl gone country, if you had told me thirteen years ago I would find myself raising my children in the country and the owner of animals I knew nothing about, I would have laughed at you and called...
I moved to Corpus Christi in the fall of 2001 to attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I seriously didn't think that I would get married here and start raising a family, but I have grown to love my city,...
I know exactly how to get your child to hold still and be quiet. (Ah ha! That got your attention.) Not only that, but your child will become stronger and more flexible. You're skeptical, I can tell. That's natural;...
Spring is here! One neat outdoor event to do with your family is to head to a local farmers market. Around the coastal bend there are a few certified farmers markets that you can experience.
I live in Alice, and...
As a mom, we all know there is an overwhelming amount of baby items needed to keep an infant happy and thriving. But, what happens to these baby items when the child outgrows them? Here is a list of...
I was asked by my brother in law to describe the taste of a fresh garden tomato. I closed my eyes and said, “it tastes like earth and sunshine: a perfect combination!”
There’s something about a homegrown tomato that you...
A Letter to My Unborn: Musings of a First-Time Mom
My dearest Gus,
As I sit here with pad and paper, I can feel you bopping around in my stomach. Occasionally, one of your jabs is so strong it moves my...
The early days of having a baby were much tougher than I expected. So, as a new stay-at-home mom, I didn't get out much. I was intimidated and insecure. I didn't know how to use a stroller. I feared...