Life in the Coastal Bend

You see that plus sign on your pregnancy test and a FLOOD of emotion hits you in the blink of an eye! A BABY! A baby is coming!!! Congratulations! How scary/exciting/surprising/(insert your reaction here)!  Probably the LAST thing on your...

Let's be honest. Hiking with young children is not always easy nor always enjoyable. Many hikes end with me holding one or both boys and cheering them to finish strong as they complain that they're tired/hungry/done. However, despite the challenges,...

It’s right around the corner, y’all, and I hope you’ve been planning a great Valentine’s Day for your spouse! For those of you in Corpus Christi, I thought I could help you plan a date night if you still...

Most moms love Target. But that's never really been my thing. I imagine it's partly because I hate fighting crowds at Moore Plaza. Probably also because I don't get out much. So, really, my relationship with Target is nothing....

But first, coffee. May your coffee be stronger than your toddler. Life begins after coffee.  You have seen the catchy coffee phrases on mugs, t-shirts, and posters. There is a special relationship between a mom and coffee. It is our...

Being a mom is hard work. Whether you stay home, work in an office, or care for your children while juggling work at home, motherhood can be be isolating, overwhelming and completely exhausting.  We’ve all heard the saying that “it...

  What comes to mind when you think of living on an island? Sipping piña coladas watching the sunset over the ocean? Beach days with the kids as they play freely in the sand? What if this could be your...

2017 Was a Year, Wasn't It? From tragedies across the country to our own backyard, 2017 seems heavier than year's past. In the Coastal Bend, we've grown together as a community and marveled at the strength and courage displayed through...

You know the drill. You need adult time. You want an evening with friends. But you're not sure what to do. And between coordinating schedules and details, plans fall through. Or you do something predictable like dinner and drinks....

As Corpus Christi Moms Blog continues to grow, we're always excited to meet other moms and highlight the diversity of families in the Coastal Bend. We also love to see how much local moms and families have in common. Despite our differences, we all share a...