Nicole E
New Year’s Resolutions for the Recovering Type-A Mom
I am a goal oriented person. I love making lists and thinking about what I want to learn and do. I make notes during workshops, during church, while I'm reading books or even having...
The Best Decision I Ever Made About Our Elf
My family and I were early adopters of the Elf on the Shelf. We had a hard time finding an elf because they were so new and being snatched up faster than that year's...
The “Favorite Things” Gift Exchange
Whether there is a chill in the air or not, the holiday season is upon us! Many of us moms have already been planning holiday activities and festivities for months and with that comes...
I Survived a Cancer Scare. This is What I Learned.
Last June, I read the post "Why Family Reading Time Should be on Your Summer Bucket List" and was so inspired! I have been reading aloud with my kids for years but had fallen...
Postpartum Depression :: We Have to Keep Talking About It
In July, Houston Moms Blog shared the tragic news about one of our Texas mommas who passed away after battling Postpartum Depression. We grieve for this mother and continue to hold her family in...
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Mommas, school is starting soon and many of us are sending our babies to kindergarten for the first time! In case you are wondering whether your child is ready for kindergarten, here are some...
Moms, Give Yourself Permission to Relax This Summer
The kids have already been out for summer more than a MONTH! It is hard to believe and I find myself tempted to feel guilty about the whole lotta nothing we have been doing......
Kissing Konmari Goodbye
Have you ever uttered the words, "Does it spark joy?" If so, then chances are you have heard of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, a book that took the nation - well,...
How to Host a Clothing Swap
Is sustainable fashion on your radar after Fashion Revolution Week? Maybe you like new clothes just as much as the next mom? Either way, a clothing swap is a fantastic way to promote sustainable...
Fashion Revolution for the Everyday Mom
Would you consider yourself a revolutionary?! If you're an everyday mom like me, probably not. The most revolutionary thing I do on an ordinary day might be to sit in a different spot at the...