Life in the Coastal Bend

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COASTAL BEND I moved to Corpus Christi back in 1995 (yes, I am the oldest writer on the blog).  I was just 23 years old and had just graduated from the University of Florida (I grew up in Florida).  My...

Date night is an element that is so essential to our marriage. We both need time away to just be adults and be with each other. During the shut-down, this has been incredibly difficult. The simple act of going...

Emergency preparedness is incredibly important for young families. These babies are relying on us to care for them. They don't know you should be at the store stocking up on diapers and snacks, they just know mama makes it...

It is no secret that we are allllllll about supporting our local artists, makers, business owners, and entrepreneurs! We love to see the creativity of our locals. By supporting local we also help our economy and do a small...

Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, is the celebration of the Mexican army’s defeat of France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. The war lasted from 1861 to 1867, and the victory of the...

2016 was an exciting year for Corpus Christi Moms Blog! And it is with deep gratitude and thankful hearts that we wish you and yours a Happy New Year! In 2016 we added new team members, launched our community calendar and...

My son is a toddler now, so we're getting out to enjoy all our community has to offer. In recent months, we've visited three community organizations and participated in outreach and learning opportunities. They've been amazing. We've loved them....

There are some things in my life that are just non-negotiable. At the top of that list :: Coffee. I was intro'd to coffee as a wee young thing when my dad used to serve me a {very} small amount...

Corpus Christi Hi, I'm Lesley! I am a Corpus Christi native. My mother, Joanne, raised my older sister, younger brother, and myself on the southside of town. After graduating from Carroll High School, I left Texas and lived in Columbus,...