Back to school is quickly coming for many of us. School supplies seem to get more expensive each year so we wanted to put together some tips and tricks on how to save money for the back to school...
We are so thankful for our readers’ help and our partnerships in creating this amazing guide. Some listings in this guide are paid partnerships. We are so grateful for the support of local businesses in helping Coastal Bend Mom remain a...
Recently I've noticed a lot of discussion in our community groups about alternate options for schooling. Whether it is due the ever-changing schedule, over-crowded classrooms, or just a busy home-life, many of us have been re-thinking our priorities when...
There are many things I do as a parent that I question. What happens if I don’t feed my kids organic foods?  How do I effectively discipline so that my kids become functioning, productive members of society?  Which books should...

Homeschooling: Myths Debunked!

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We are a homeschooling family.  Homeschooling has been a controversial topic and one that sparks much curiosity since the 1970s. John Holt, both a theorist and supporter of educational reform, proposed the notion. While laws and policies regarding homeschooling have...
Buying a car can be a scary and exciting time in a young person’s life. So when it came time for our 18 year old to get her own car – we decided to draw up a “contract” and help...
If you are like me and you like to take your kids to see and do new things often it can be a challenge to be at home 24/7. While my family loves movies and we watch them often...
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Raising Readers

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Are you raising readers? Ask yourself this: Would you consider yourself a "reader"? I would not have ever considered myself an avid reader until I was in my mid twenties. Once I found the joy in laughing and crying with...
I've seen the catch phrase "vote like a mother" many times surrounding the upcoming election. And even months ago I don't think I could define exactly what that meant to me. Until one week ago, when I went to...
Have you heard of the Pomodoro study/work technique? I had not heard of this until this week, which has transformed how I get work done at home. To briefly explain, the Pomodoro Technique was developed in the 1980s by a...
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Guide to Easter in the Coastal Bend

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Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and people are coming together for community events across the Coastal...