Vicky Y
Comfortable Old Jeans Fit Like Enduring Friendships
Like most people, I own multiple pairs of jeans. Some of you have amassed such a collection that you have dedicated space in your closet just to hang up pair after pair of dark,...
Friday Favorites:: Edition 13
In recent months I have discovered, or rediscovered, some fabulous things! Here are some of the more notable::
Personal Care
Could it be possible that I am the last woman of my age to finally take...
What to Expect in Elementary School
The elementary school years can be full of suprises for parents, but there are ways to help you navigate them successfully with and for your children.
Like most parents of my generation, I read What...
The End of the Magic:: When Kids Stop Believing
Tooth Fairy Tales
Ever since my two older kids starting losing their teeth and writing letters to the Tooth Fairy, I have been typing up responses in the night to disguise the true identity of...
Friday Favorites:: Edition 2
Our days at home started to blur together during the long Spring Break that turned into an even longer Summer. Pandemic anxiety aside, I haven’t particularly minded the slower pace of life. It has...
Teachers:: The Unsung Heroes Who Deserve More
A Sweet Gesture
One of the most touching memories from this past school year was of my son’s fourth grade teacher at our front door, masked and holding a bag containing an end-of-the year gift....
Top 20 Pandemic Survival {Quick and Easy} Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas
One of the most surprising things about having kids at home all the time is the mind-boggling effort it takes to come up with EASY lunch ideas. I see lots of healthy and pretty...
Water Play for Days:: Keeping Cool this Summer
Splish, splash, splosh! Typically, Houston’s notorious summer heat sends us all jumping, cannon-balling, and diving into the nearest swimming pool. This summer however, many public pools and splash pads might be closed or have...
The Sound of Music and Being Asian American
My eight-year old daughter tried out for a mainstage theater production of The Sound of Music. She worked so hard and got close enough to taste victory, but in the end, she didn’t get...
A How-To Guide for Virtual Playdates
Gone for now are the gatherings at the playground and in each other’s home. No more school for big kids or preschool for the littles. In their place are online classrooms and virtual playdates....