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How Marie Kondo kicks FOMO and Guilt to the Curb | Houston Moms Blog

How Marie Kondo kicks FOMO and Guilt to the Curb

By now most everyone has Marie Kondo’d some aspect of their house. You’ve likely spent time under a pile of clothing mumbling “Do you or do you not spark joy?!” If you’re in a...

Three Lessons My 9-year old Son Has Taught Me About Fatherhood

Father’s Day is just days away, and this week a few Houston dads have graciously contributed their thoughts on parenting. Today, Patrick Y., husband of Houston Moms Blog’s own contributor Vicky, shares how his 9 year...
Target Remodel: Love it of Hate it? A photograph of the interior of Target.

Target Remodel- Love It or Hate It?

Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer to life’s pressing questions. Is it pronounced envelope or ahnvelope? Is the infamous dress black and blue or white and gold?  {It’s black and...

I’m a Bad Baseball Mom and I Don’t Sweat It

Mercifully, my older son's Little League Baseball season is winding down. With four {or more} touches a week, our family has had to juggle and coordinate schedules for the last several months to make...

My Big Fat Easter Celebration

Easter is my favorite holiday As a Christian whose faith hinges on Jesus' resurrection, Easter holds a very special place in my heart. When I became a mom, I looked forward to creating fun family...
My Love Affair with MOPS | Houston Moms Blog

My Love Affair with MOPS

I didn’t really know anyone when I moved to Houston. In those first few months in a new city, the most exciting events on my calendar were OB appointments. It didn’t matter—I was consumed...
48 Kid-Friendly Hours in Waco, Texas | Houston Moms Blog

48 Kid-Friendly Hours in Waco, Texas

If you have only every had Waco on your mental radar as a place only notable for a historic standoff that inspired many movies and TV series over the years, you are sorely mistaken! Sure,...
Challenge and Reward:: The Other Side of Fear | Houston Moms Blog

Challenge and Reward :: The Other Side of Fear

I was talking to someone recently who had just come back from a skydiving trip. He was describing the exhilaration of it and how glad he was to have tackled something on his Bucket...
Mom, Who are You Voting For? | Houston Moms Blog

Who Are You Voting For, Mom? How I Talk to My Kids about Politics

“Who are you voting for, Mom?” My son asked me this as we were driving through our neighborhood festooned with political yard signs. My oldest is a third grader and has been asking about politics...
The Art {and Torture} of the Thank You Card | Houston Moms Blog

The Art {and Torture} of the Thank You Card

Everyone wants to feel appreciated—even for the little things. That's why we write thank you cards. A thank you card tells someone that you noticed and value something they’ve done. Not everyone believes in...