Depression is a very near and dear subject to my heart. I’ve watched various loved ones struggle day in and day out with deep despair. For some, it means that they’ve taken their lives. Others have attempted, and yet,...
My son, Owen, was diagnosed with multiple severe food allergies and multiple environmental allergies at 9 months old. I had zero history with food allergies. In the beginning of our food allergy journey, I was so overwhelmed. I knew...
April is here! You know what that means, moms? Sunny warm days, beautiful flowers, and that familiar yellow shine on your cars. That's right, allergy season is in FULL force! Since most of us are at home with our...
This year, our Houston Moms writers will be giving you first-hand accounts of life behind their Enneagram type. For an introduction to the Enneagram, see this post, and then read on as Katie shares her experience of living as...
So, you’re “on the rag,” “Aunt Flo’s in town,” or it’s time for “The Red Badge of Courage.” Whatever you call it, you know what I’m talking about: your period. Those 4-5 dreaded days that come around every 28.
Maybe...
Life is busy. I’m sure you are on the go from the time you wake up until you fall into bed at night. Even though you’re strong and hardworking, stress makes it feel like you’re fighting a losing battle....
This past month I took my very first "me" vacation. Sans children. Sans husband. Just me, myself, and I. And it was GLORIOUS. Potentially one of the best things I've done for myself in a long while.
The reasoning was...
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 our prayers. But one thing...
Do any of you remember the pharmaceutical ad with the tagline, “Depression hurts, but you don’t have to”. It was an ad for an antidepressant several years ago. {Could have been five years ago, or even ten. It's 2021...
So let's rewind to last July when a handful of brave HMB contributors participated in our first ever "Real Mom-Bods Shoot." I NEVER thought I would do such a thing, yet I jumped in for some unknown reason. Perhaps it was the lure of...
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...
