Education

If your kids are bored  - I have the perfect hands on craft project: pop up greeting cards.   This DIY card can help you (and your kids) put a personalized spin on literally ANY card you want to give someone. ...

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...

On August 18th, 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified, thus giving women the right to vote. It reads...“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by...

Sometimes a celebrity will shock us and do something outside of their usual wheelhouse. Cookbooks, technology, and more so why would a children's book be any different? When your little one has a favorite book and you have to...

Last year I began homeschooling my daughter in preparation for kindergarten. We focused on academics and worked hard to get her prepared for learning. Hopefully giving her a solid foundation. However, academics are a small part of Kindergarten. I realized...

I want to preface this with a note. This is my family's experience with returning to face to face learning, I have two elementary aged kids that attend the Gregory-Portland ISD. I can not speak for all campus' ,school...

We are so excited to begin sharing more resources on homeschooling in the Coastal Bend. Whether you have been homeschooling for years or are just starting your homeschool journey, you’ll love this great list of resources for families who choose...

To My Wonderful Third Graders, Summer. It’s finally here! I remember on the first day of school, during the busy bustle of collecting school supplies and learning names, one of you so smartly asked: “How many days until summer?” I...

Libraries have to be the most underrated resource for parents. Before having kids, I never realized home much I would appreciate and rely on our local libraries here in the Coastal Bend. Between the ability for my kids to have...

This Coastal Bend Mom Collective post is brought to you in partnership with As You Are.  For any mom, one of the hardest things about our role is admitting that our child needs help and then actually seeking it out....