Life in the Coastal Bend

Portland, TX Restuarant Guide Looking for somewhere to eat during your time in Portland, TX? We’ve got your comprehensive guide to all the great restaurants in Portland-Gregory!  *Currently most restaurants are operating on a to-go/curbside or delivery option only. Please call ahead prior...

During Spring Break, we took our kids (ages 7 and 5 yrs) to the USS Lexington Museum, and we had so much fun I wanted to share some of our Tips and Tricks for navigating the Museum with you!...

One of the many reasons we love where we live, are all the options to dine on the patio around town. These outings are great for all members of the family, including your fur-babies. Several of the restaurants on...

"There's nothing to do in Corpus Christi." "Corpus is so BORING!" "Why can't we be more like (insert trendy city here)?" Husband and I moved here in 1997.  ON PURPOSE.  Locals are genuinely surprised when they learn that Corpus Christi is our...

Tax free weekend in Texas is this coming weekend, August 5th-7th. Most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 are exempt from sales and use taxes this weekend. If you are one of the brave souls planning on venturing...

There are so many pros and cons to being a working momma, but I think we can all agree, the hardest part is simply everything you miss: the time, the activities, the milestones. Pro-tip for daycare workers: If a parent...

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...

We’re thrilled to share our annual Guide to Coastal Bend Summer Camps, presented by the Corpus Christi Hooks! Summer is just around the corner and we have alllllll of your Coastal Bend summer camp needs covered! We have compiled a list...

CCMB Weekly Weekend Round-Up! Your local events guide to family fun in the Coastal Bend. Get out explore and do something fun, friends!   Want to add your family-friendly event to the local events guide, let us know in the comments...

For most parents, summer is two full months of entertaining your kids. Now that school is {officially} out, it is time to relax, spend quality time with our kids, and get rid of all the stress. I learned very...