Christine N
Christine was raised in Houston almost all her life, but currently resides in Sugar Land with her family. She graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Houston and taught elementary school for eight wonderful years. She met her husband Martin while they both were teaching CCE at a local parish. Together they have five beautiful children Madison {September 2005}, Caden {April 2007}, Cohen {April 2008}, Mason {August 2009}, and Anna-Marie {November 2016}. Christine is also a self-taught baker, cake designer, and owner of The Sweet Boutique Bakery. In 2016, her family felt a huge calling to open up their hearts and home to fostering babies. When Christine isn’t juggling work, being an active school mom, or caring for her foster baby, you will find her creating DIY home projects, crafting, party planning, baking with her kids, and traveling with her family. You can read more of her family shenanigans on The Sweet Boutique's Blog.
You Don’t Have to Foster to Help a Child in Need
Seven years ago I decided that the baby factory was officially closed. I packed all of my beloved baby items and sent them to other families who would put them to good use. Little...
DIY Bird Feeder {Easy Earth Day Craft}
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and the birds are chirping. It's officially spring in Texas! This Earth Day, continue your efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle by making a DIY Bird Feeder with...
The Reality of Child Abuse
In a perfect world, all children will grow up in a beautiful home with white picket fences and two loving parents giving them all of the love and attention they deserve. They will be...
My Dream Job :: Kissing Boo Boos & Running Carpool
Being a stay-at-home mom is my dream job. I knew this from the day my daughter was born 11 years ago. While I enjoy being in the work force with my current job, I...
Valentine Sprinkle Cookies for Your Lovebug
I love baking with my children ... so naturally, I'm thrilled to share this recipe with my fellow moms. It's so easy to make, and it’s my go-to cookie dough when I need to bake something...
How to Host a Kid’s Gingerbread Party
I suffer from OCD :: Obsessive Christmas Disorder. I was aware of this when I wanted to put my Christmas decorations up the first of November. Then I patiently waited until Thanksgiving week to...
Loving a Child That Isn’t Yours :: Starting a Foster Care Journey
Earlier this year, my family and I started on a foster care journey that has changed our lives forever. We wanted to open up our home to a child in need and possibly adopt a child...