Mom Life

You’re a mom, you’ve been there. No matter how much you swore your kid would never even cry in public, before you had kids. Here you are, in the middle of the store, the mall, the park, etc., dealing with...

Hey moms out there. I was sitting here, thinking about what to write for this post, and I was coming up with nothing. Serious writer’s block. Then I asked myself, What do I need to hear? I thought about...

Until 2016 I had never owned a mini-van.  Thinking back, I hardly remember even riding in one.  My parents never owned one.  In fact, my mom used to refer to them as "goober-mobiles."  I had always driven a car or...

  Jynelle N. Ornelas is born and raised on the outskirts of Corpus Christi, Texas (Clarkwood). Graduated from Moody High School 2003 with honors and designed and edited our Class yearbook. Attending Del Mar College in 2004-2005 majoring in Arts...

South Texas Moms have unique problems during the winter. Did you ever stop to think about them? Winter problems aren't the only ones we have in South Texas. Kids in Corpus Christi have problems too!

In addition to babies and puppies, plants are one of my very favorite things.  They can add so much beauty and softness to your home.  HOWEVER, I have had SO many friends say that they can't ever keep them alive.    I...

I'm pushing my mid-forties, which, I guess, is pretty close to the middle of my life (I hope.) When a man has a "mid-life crisis," he may get an expensive, shiny, new sports car. Or maybe a boat. You...

I've been at stay-at-home mom for the last seven years. With my child now in school, I decided to go back to work. I've landed a job I'm excited about, but I'm nervous about the major changes coming to...

It hit me hard today. One person needed by 2 people. My mama heart was hurting, but full at the same time. I wanted to fulfill their needs individually, but wasn't able to. So I fed my infant and trying to console my...

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...