I never realized how desperately I needed to be loved by myself. I have held her back for all her life, only allowing her to shine through others. It is enough now. It is finally time to shine for...
A green dinosaur resides on a wall in our family room. He’s been there for a long time, silently watching us play, read, and watch TV in our gathering place. Each December, the children lean their backs against him...
This weekend, the internet blew up with outrage in reaction to a video posted by wildy popular public figure Rachel Hollis, who was responding to a fan calling her "Privileged AF" because she has a housekeeper who cleans her...
Channing, Houston Moms Blog contributor, shares how she creates a meaningful Christmas for her family using Max the Elf.
Let's start by me telling you that if you are here because you are - somewhere in the deepest, far away corner of your mind - considering homeschooling, I DIG YOU! It takes a little streak of rebellion and...
One of my favorite mom bloggers {and probably yours, too} is Jen Hatmaker. She pours truth into my life while simultaneously punching me in the gut just about every single time I read her words. One of her known...
It’s official. My house smells like fir trees and peppermint. It brings me such joy to welcome the Christmas season. There is something about putting up a tree and watching the neighborhood spring to life with houses trimmed in...
I hear bloodcurdling screams coming from the bedroom two of my children share. Thinking surely someone must be on fire, or worse, I rush in. There's no fire, just two hysterical children tearing at each other like wild animals.
"Whoa,...
September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome {PCOS} Awareness month. If you suffer from this condition, then you are all too aware of the ramifications it can have on your life. However, if you’ve never heard of PCOS, this is a...
I confess:: I was late to the party. It was a mere 4 months ago that I watched the first episode of The Handmaid's Tale. It is with shame and disgrace that I admit this failure of entertainment proportions....
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...
