Today marks my return to work following my last maternity leave. I can confidently say now that our family is complete and this is my last maternity leave. These past four months have been a gift - not simply...
"I only got a few hours of sleep last night. The laundry is piled up. I haven't seen my husband in days. I should make a healthy dinner for everyone. I can't remember the last time I washed my...
I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. And by that, I mean that it has always been something I've had to think about. I can’t eat what I want all the time, because it shows up...
Popsicles are 100% a food group in this house. When the girls were Owen's age, I realized that homemade popsicles were basically the same as homemade baby food, and I dove right in. Batch for the fridge, batch for...
Goals. I have filled my life with goals. Motherhood was no different, so I made goals including taking a shower within 24-ish hours of having the baby, brushing my teeth before noon while on maternity leave, and breastfeeding my...
I am not much of a Black Friday shopper, but this past year, I made a single impulse purchase the day after Thanksgiving: an Instant Pot. Amazon was selling them for a steal, and the internet was all a'buzz about...
Hormones. You never realize how much they affect your body until something throws them off balance. Because every type of hormone works as a messenger, sending specific instructions to the rest of your body, everything from your weight to...
It's 2019. Let's chat about something a little bit...personal. But if we are being honest, becoming a mother has pretty much stripped away any humility I had before giving birth. Mamas, you know what I mean. So things change....
2020 is here moms, and if you weren’t aware, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. While cervical cancer is not as common as other cancers, it can be an especially distressing diagnosis to a young woman or mom, as...
In 2020, we've all stepped up our personal hygiene and cleanliness game. I mean, a year ago, I definitely wasn't washing my hands 42 times a day, wiping down surfaces like it's my full time job, and dedicating an...
Houston Guides + Resources
Pro Tips for Having a Great Day at the Houston Zoo
Updated April 2024
One of my favorite family friendly attractions to visit in Houston is the beloved Houston Zoo. Find us there several times throughout...
