Cindy E

Cindy E
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Cindy was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in elementary education, and a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Houston Christian University. Cindy is married to her high school sweetheart, Stuart, and together, they parent two girls and a miniature schnauzer. Cindy's hobbies include: cooking, reading and traveling. She loves writing and being a contributor for Houston Moms!
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Husband Appreciation Day: 9 Ways to Celebrate Him

The third Saturday of this month, April 16, 2022, is National Husband Appreciation Day! If your reaction to this is anything like mine, you’re probably thinking–hmm, is this day even actually a thing? And...

I Was A Dog Mom First:: Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Companion

My husband and I are both “dog people” and grew up with pups, so it was no surprise when we felt the desire to adopt a fur baby of our own shortly after we...
stack of pancakes with butter and syrup on top

Celebrate National Pancake Day in Houston

Pancakes. Flapjacks. Hotcakes. Griddle cakes... there are so many names for this classic breakfast staple. March 1st is National Pancake Day, and to help y’all celebrate, we’ve rounded up our favorite places to find...

Where to Get the Best Pie in Houston {Or Make Your Own!}

You may be surprised to learn that National Pie Day is actually on January 23 and not on March 14 (that’s Pi Day!). Pie is one of my very favorite things to eat in...

Where to Find the Best Hot Chocolate Bombs in Houston

A warm, homemade cup of hot chocolate is hard to beat, and it is a holiday tradition that I have enjoyed sharing with my children. A fairly new novelty that my kiddos and I...

Recipe Roundup: A Houston Moms Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, ever. Truly, how can any other holiday compare to this amazing yearly food extravaganza? I am an avid collector of recipes and my virtual Thanksgiving “file folder” is basically...
DIY Halloween Costumes

15 Fun and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

  It’s October, y’all, and Halloween is almost upon us! I adore a good costume but I don’t love the hefty price tags that most of them come with. Plus, what’s a procrastinating mama to...

Creating A Skincare Routine You Love

WHAT. ARE. THOSE?! I shrieked internally to myself as I examined my face critically in the bathroom mirror. I moaned in my head as I spied what looked like the beginnings of crows feet...

A Weekend Getaway to Round Top, Texas!

Fun Fact:: Round Top, TX, about 100 miles from Houston, was originally named Townsend, after Nathaniel Townsend, an early settler whose house still remains as the Texana Lodge. But it was renamed Round Top because...

Take the Girls’ Trip:: How Time Away Will Make You a Better Mom

Shortly before COVID hit, an email appeared in my inbox one day. “We’re planning a girls’ trip for a big 4-0 birthday… Who’s in?” I read the email twice and then marked it as unread...