Life in the Coastal Bend

I like nice things and am willing to pay good money for them. That being said, I am not above shopping at discount and bargain outlets. My new fave places to go are dollar stores. There are a couple...

For the past week, CCMB has been reflecting and remembering the impact that Hurricane Harvey had on each of us here in the Coastal Bend. As we go into this holiday weekend, we are, once again, thankful for the...

This week at CCMB, we are reflecting, remembering, and sharing stories about where we were one year ago when the devastating storm we call Harvey hit landfall on August 25, 2017. We are overwhelmed, humbled, and proud to be...

On the morning of August 25, 2017 residents of the Coastal Bend were bracing themselves for the impact of one of the largest hurricanes predicted to hit the South Texas Coast in many years. Corpus Christi, in particular, hadn't...

Editors note: We are so excited to have a Corpus Christi dad's perspective on the blog today! We also CANNOT WAIT to get his book in our hands and, hopefully, put together some fun book events for CCMB readers!...

At the start of June, most people think of the beginning of summer. The kids are excited because it’s the end of school. Parents are trying to prepare themselves for having the kids home ALL day long. Stores are...

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 a day trip might be...

In Fall 2015, I was a brand new mom. Despite being a native of Corpus Christi, I felt unsure and insecure about what to do with a child in the Coastal Bend. I didn't know how to find a...

I am really looking forward to this summer. It is going to be a season of firsts for our whole family. When my son was 9 months old, I returned to work and he went into daycare year-round. Come May,...

As a new(ish) resident of Corpus Christi, I want to encourage my fellow new residents to SPRING into the city! Moving to a new city is never easy, and even though my family is on move #10 (and city #4)...