Elizabeth Baker
Why You Should Outsource the Chore of Cleaning the Dirtiest Item You Own
As a mom of three kids, my to-do list is never ending. In addition to keeping my little people alive, fed and reasonably happy, there's laundry, grocery shopping, more laundry, and once in awhile,...
When Your Intuition Tells You Something is Wrong with Your Baby
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. When a mom finds herself with the gut feeling that something isn't quite right with her baby or child, she often doesn't know where or who to turn...
Thank you, Judy Blume
Dear Judy,
This week, you celebrated your 80th birthday. How can this be? Your books and stories have been a part of the fabric of my life for as long as I can remember, and...
School Shootings No Longer Shock Us, and That is Tragic
On April 20, 1999, two high school boys entered Columbine High School and massacred twelve of their classmates and one teacher. I was a college freshman, and I recall for weeks after that shooting,...
Best Frenemies :: Navigating Love/Hate Sibling Relationships
I hear bloodcurdling screams coming from the bedroom two of my children share. Thinking surely someone must be on fire, or worse, I rush in. There's no fire, just two hysterical children tearing at...
Top Houston Spots for Ringing in the New Year {…with Kids!}
Christmas will soon be over, but the fun celebrations are not! As usual, Houston has plenty to offer. There are a number of fun, free, and family-friendly Houston New Year's Eve events happening all around...
The Dos & Don’ts for Saving Money {+ Energy} This Holiday Season
December is a month filled with colder temperatures, elaborate lighting displays, and lots of cooking and baking. While these are all positive, wonderful additions to the holiday season, they also require a significant amount of electricity....
What NOT to Say to Moms of Children with Special Needs
Moms of children with special needs receive an abundance of advice and comments, much of the time from people who have little to no understanding of their child's situation. Most people mean well, but...
The Best Houston Area Christmas Tree Farms
Sure, artificial trees are easy … and pre-lit. But there’s something about packing up the family and heading out to a Houston Christmas tree farm to hand-pick and cut down your very own. And thankfully,...
2017 Houston Area Santa Sightings
Ho, ho, ho… The holiday season in Houston just isn't complete without a visit {or six} to our favorite go-to spots for just about anything --- Rice Village District! From shopping, pampering, dining, and celebrating, our...