Apologies can be powerful, and research has shown that a meaningful apology can help deescalate conflict, build or rebuild trust, and improve relationships. Children are taught at an early age that to apologize is powerful. They are also taught...
Does work-life balance does exist? Yes, it does. Well, sort of. Although you are a mom, an employee, and a person, you can't do everything. As a single parent, I have to remind myself that working is a necessary...
Christmas time is coming, and I’ve already started our gift list. It's a detailed color-coded spreadsheet with everyone we need to buy for added. Enneagram One life, am I right? But you know who isn’t on there? Our kids.
We...
My family doesn’t stay at hotels often when we travel these days. We often opt for short-term rentals like Airbnb for the convenience of having our own space, kitchen, washing machine, and often, access to streaming services. However, as...
If you were to ask me what I remember about middle school {Johnston Middle School represent!!!}, I would probably tell you the following ::
sheer terror first day of 6th grade
acne {although I hate it just as much in my...
We're still teaming up with our beloved sponsor, The Vintage Pearl, for our Spring Gift Guide and focusing on upcoming Mother's Day on May 11th. This was a super easy post to write because The Vintage Pearl is the...
Sad as it may be, moms these days {myself included} aren't far from their smart phones at any given time of the day. I usually have mine tucked away in my back pocket ready at a moments notice to...
It was May 2012 when I joined the strangest of clubs.
It was then that I lost a baby. You can call it a fetus if you’d like, an embryo even, but to me—it was a life. I had started...
Not too long ago, Breonna wrote a hilarious post called "You Might Be a Mom If....", and I caught myself nodding to each of the things she listed. To dive deeper into that conversation, there are things I do each day...
Confession :: Even though I LOVE to cook, some nights I just don't feel like it. I don't want to run to the grocery store, I don't want to make a mess of my kitchen, and I certainly don't...
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...
