Kathryn Y
Earth Day, Every Day :: Three {Not So Easy} Steps to Save the Planet
Whether or not you keep up with the news, you've probably heard that we only have 12 years to save the planet. The global consensus within the scientific community is clear and well- backed...
All The Rest :: Where to Donate Outdated or Damaged Goods in Houston
Whether you were part of the Marie Kondo craze or getting ready for a move, you probably have some leftover junk you don't know what to do with. Charities can only accept gently used...
Don’t Say Goodbye {Just Tell Us You’ll Be Back}
Six years ago, I gave my heart away. The tall, bright eyed drink of water with whom I fell in love was a package deal, with kids in tow, much like myself.
We brought together...
Making Things New Again :: Old is the New “It”
Inner- earth. Dusty, broken, shelved in my garage for nine years.
I own a slice of earth, literally. My grandfather polished a core sample from his oil days and fitted it into a lamp. It...
The Art of the Holiday Lunch :: New Traditions for Aging Families
There's something special about the night sky during winter, after Thanksgiving dinner has been cleared away and everyone has gone home. Maybe it's because you can so clearly count the stars. Winter nights feel...
Say What? :: The Magical Hilarity of Deafness in the Family
We met in high school, but fifteen years later when my husband and I started dating, I had all but forgotten that he is deaf. Okay, "hard of hearing" if you ask him. The...
New Routines, New Me :: Back to School Tips
For most Houstonians, the start of the school year is right around the corner. Back to school means early wake up times, rushed mornings, and afternoons filled with homework and dishes. With just a...
Dear Daughter :: You Are Not A “Tomboy”
She was just five years old when I met her, already comfortable with and proud of her self-proclaimed "tomboy" status. My youngest daughter {my step daughter} has never really cared for "girly" things. She...
Minimalism in a Maxi-Mom World
{Come back every day this week as we bring you "Home Hacks" and our super duper organizational series to get you inspired this summer!}
I am not a minimalist.
If you told me ten years ago...
Raising Foodie Kids :: You Get What You Ask For
Picture this :: You and your gaggle of kids are seated at your favorite restaurant on an unexpectedly busy afternoon. The waitress is so swift, you decide to trust the kids to order politely...