Life in the Coastal Bend

Cat Herndon Photography is CCMB's photography sponsor and is also a sponsor in our annual guide to area photographers. She specializes in photographing children and newborns. When I was a child, there were no cell phones that could take photographs....

I got in my car this morning, and the temperature read 94 degrees! Ugh! When our two types of weather are "Hot" and "Hotter," we have to find ways to keep cool. Don't worry, though, you don't have to...

What comes with the warm weather of summer time?  The desire to dip our bodies into water to cool off and feel refreshed, of course.  While this is certainly fun and can lend itself for a great time, it...

Looking for the best party rooms in and around Corpus Christi? We've done the research and incorporated recommendations from local moms. So, now, whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a family reunion, or getting together with friends, our Guide to...

All good parents want to keep their children safe. Last May, I had a two month old and felt no different. However, I found myself especially uneasy and terrified by the uncharacteristically stormy weather we had in South Texas. I've always...

When my husband and I relocated to Corpus Christi in August of 2015 the first place we visited was Padre Island National Seashore. I fell in love. The peace and serenity I felt there was something I had not...

Hurricane season is a week away. But when I talk about a disaster, I'm referring to things like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and power outages... things that will leave us wondering if we were really prepared for a worst case scenario......

Have you ever wondered what to do with your time off? Why not try something exciting or new? A couple years ago, when I was fresh out of culinary school, I'd notice a food truck sitting outside our apartment each...

What?!?!? Summer is just around the corner. I cannot believe how fast this school year has flown by. Now that summer is nearly here, we have a few things we want to do. Our family is big on outdoor activities...

Whether you are visiting the Corpus Christi area for the first time or are still getting acquainted with the Coastal Bend, a resource guide is always a great place to start for making the most out of exploring a...