I decided to become a college student at the age of 35. (You can read the story of how I made that decision here). I am now 38, I have my Associate's Degree in History, and am continuing my education...
PARTICIPATING IN LENT WITH CHILDREN
The Lenten season is here! In the weeks preceding Lent I have grandiose ideas of all the great things I will implement in my home to participate in Lent with the littles in my life,...
It’s February now and when February comes that means Valentine's Day and usually, the whole month is a magnet for romance. One tends to see a lot of marriage proposals and weddings happening. In the spirit of all that...
{This poignant post from the archives was originally published on December 17, 2017. But I felt like it needed to be shared again. Merry Christmas, friends. Many Smiles, Elisabeth}
So, this was supposed to be a blog post about some...
It’s a little unbelievable Thanksgiving is around the corner. Ready or not…it is time for turkey and dressing and all the fixings! Though it sounds delicious, the idea of having the same turkey, dressing, and sides at the multiple...
Fall is easily may favorite season. When sweater weather is finally here and you can make a trip around the block without collapsing from the Texas Heat. The reason it is my favorite season though is the traditions we...
We’ve all seen the morning and evening self-care routines on Instagram and TikTok and if you’re like me may have thought, “Who seriously has the time for that?” As a single parent and busy mom, I thought self-care was...
Strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream - the perfect dessert combo.
If you are looking for an EASY sweet summer recipe - then my Grandma White’s strawberry cake is for you.
The best part of it is — strawberries do NOT need...
Calling all designers, creatives, and creative designer wannabes! What do you call these? Pins? Buttons? Buttons, pins? Either way, we want to see what you come up with. You do not have to be a professional or an expert...
Reading board books is one of my favorite things to do with my children. My 2 year old and I both think it’s fun; reading is great for her language development; and books can help her learn more about...
Life In Coastal Bend
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