Mom Life

Last week, while making breakfast for my three young ones and their two friends who had slept over, I was reminded how beautiful it is to watch the cultivation of a servant's heart in our children. After cracking the last...

National Read Across America Day is a fun way to promote reading with children.  It is celebrated on March 2nd, which is Dr. Seuss's birthday and has been celebrated annually since 1998.  Many schools, libraries, and community centers observe...

January 20, 2017 was a day that truly opened my eyes to the situation in our country. (And no, this is not a piece shaming the current or former president, so if you are looking for that kind of...

I love Mardi Gras.  I love New Orleans.  To this day, I have never been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans.   Honestly, it looks awesome and crowded.  I think I love the idea of it more than I would...

I feel like I should warn you, dear mamas. This is not a happy and upbeat post. This is a heavy and sobering post, but one that needs to be shared. As parents, we need to be aware of...

I never thought I would die in a JoAnn’s Fabric store, but for forty-five minutes this past December, it seemed like a plausible possibility. Unbeknownst to me, my jerk of a gallbladder decided it would be fun to pass...

Are you searching for some fun Valentine's Day recipes and ideas? After all, it is time to start handing out those adorable, homemade Valentine's cards, red and white teddy bears, and heart-shaped assortments of chocolate candy. This is a special...

I happen to love peanut butter.  So, when I discovered January 24th was National Peanut Butter Day, well, I was left feeling a little bit nutty.  Okay, so that was a little corny.  But, I really do love peanut...

We are raising the one child left behind.  Specifically, there is a ten year gab between him and the next child in our family.  If you are a family with more than one child, you are dealing with a...

Did you see the weather forecast?  Yikes!  The highs are so low for what is usually a balmy South Texas!  Baby, it's going to be cold outside! So unless your kids are part bear and plan to hibernate, you, mama,...