This year my family and I set a goal to spend more time outside in order to take things more slowly (a lesson we learned in 2020). To keep ourselves accountable, we decided to quantify and track it. Therefore,...
As the mom of two kids, I like to think that I'm a veteran of this mom business. I try not to sweat the small stuff and plan for the big stuff. I know that controlling the chaos depends...
2009 was an eventful year for me, to say the least. It was the year I graduated college with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It was the year I married my amazing husband. And it was the year my...
Say the word "head lice" and people groan in unison.
I know that I start feeling a...
T1D : A Back to School Poem
'Twas the night before school and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for mom...
The uniform was laid out on the couch with care, along with a headband to help...
I have always valued being a reliable employee with a strong work ethic. I strive to excel and take pride in knowing that I got the job done right. I guess you could also say I’m a sort of...
It was my third pregnancy. I had two very easy, uncomplicated ones before it. The time came for the big 20 week ultrasound....no big deal. I even remember telling my husband, who usually came for most of the ultrasounds,...
Should I or shouldn't I? Can I justify hiring a babysitter just for me to have a free morning? But I don't have specific plans... is it still worth it? Is it selfish? But I really need some time...
This post is dedicated to anyone who is grieving and feeling the loss of a loved one.
I’m grappling with grief right now.
My fellow moms… I recently had to endure the ultimate loss. A month ago (wow it’s already been...
Warning: stone cold bummer of a story ahead...
My mother-in-law passed away last year on Christmas Eve after suffering from Alzheimer’s for a long time. She and my father-in-law had been married 53 years. To his credit, my father-in-law insisted...
Life In Coastal Bend
Guide to Events in the Coastal Bend
The Coastal Bend is FULL of events and we are so excited to share them with you and encourage you to get out and...
