Rebecca Slocum
Rebecca S. is a born and raised Houstonian; she grew up in Katy, graduated with a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston {go Coogs!}, and made a home in West Houston with her native Houstonian husband. She quickly realized that the chaotic lifestyle of the hospitality industry was not for her and soon found her calling in education. She taught while earning her masters in Library Science from the University of North Texas. Currently, she is staying home with her son, Thomas {2016}, daughter Charlie {2020}, son Zack {2021}. In her free time, she loves to read, write, run, and roam the world. While her roots are firmly planted in H-town, she takes every available opportunity to go on an adventure and explore historic cities, hike and run new trails, and, of course, try beers from every country.
Great Expectations vs. Reality:: Having a Baby During a Pandemic
A Tale of Two {Very Different} Births
St. Patrick's Day is the feast of the saint who famously converted Ireland to the Catholic faith. It is a day normally celebrated all around the world, typically...
Quarantine Kitchen:: Go-To Meals for Weeknight Cooking
If you're like me right now, you're probably cooking a bit more than you're used to doing. And since you're reading Houston Moms, I'm betting you don't have buckets of spare time, between homeschooling...
Sowing the Seeds:: Tips for Starting a Spring Garden with Your Kids
Sowing the Seeds
When I was a kid, my family lived in a small, modest house. Your typical starter home. Nothing fancy. But our backyard was amazing. The house sat on a quarter acre of...
Happy Birthday, Susan B. Anthony:: Celebrating Women with Grit and Grace
Today, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony's birth. Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820 to a Quaker family in Massachusetts. As a young woman, she worked as a...
6 Books to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
This week, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a great humanitarian, known for his tireless efforts to fight for freedom, equality, and justice for all, and his eloquent words inspired a...
Santa Claus is Real:: How We Celebrate St. Nicholas in Our Home
I vividly remember when I found out Santa Claus was not the person delivering my presents on Christmas Eve. I was in third grade. I'd heard some rumors from my classmates about Santa being...
Happy Thanksgiving?:: When You Struggle with an Attitude of Gratitude
November is my favorite month of the year:: the start of, hopefully, blessedly cool days like today, my son's birthday, my birthday, and one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Some see Thanksgiving as just...
Pizza Night Movie Night :: How a Tradition was Born
I love traditions. Baking shortbread cookies and watching A Charlie Brown Christmas; cooking my special whiskey-glazed sweet potatoes and sharing our blessings at Thanksgiving; attending morning Mass on Easter, followed by a festive brunch...
The Cottage Life:: How My Life and Perspective Changed After Harvey
Today is the second anniversary of the natural disaster that changed so many Houston families' lives forever. I want to preface this post by saying I'm fully aware how incredibly lucky I am to...
Let It Be Done:: Waiting on a Diagnosis
When waiting on a medical diagnosis, patience, faith and stillness are helping this mom cope with the uncertainty of her future.
Patience is a Virtue
Waiting is hard.
I'm always telling my son to "be patient", "hold...