Teen drug use and overdose deaths have seen a significant increase over the past decade, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCAS). The latest data indicates that about 1-in-8 teenagers misused an illicit substance in the past year. While teen drug use is less of an issue here in Texas compared to other states, […]
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Quarantine Poem
April 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When my girls were little I learned about a fun gift that I could prepare for their senior year of high school. I knew I wanted to do it, so when each of my kids started Kindergarten I bought them a copy of Oh, the Place’s You’ll Go! and have had their teachers sign them […]
Keeping Kids Active during Quarantine
April 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
We have partnered with Oriental Trading for this post. All ideas are my own and honest. I have three older girls who are e-schooling. They are rocking it and are self pacing! I am thankful that they can do this on their own because I have a VERY active 4 yr old boy who does […]
Thoughts from a Substitute Teacher
February 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
My oldest daughter is 15 now and I needed to get out of the house and back into the “working world!” Before having kids, I did school social work. I loved it so much. I actually searched and that non-profit does exist in the Dallas area, but traveling in Dallas doesn’t really appeal to me…for […]
Customized Valentine’s Day Gift Idea
January 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I have to admit that I am a sucker for personalized gifts. I love receiving them, and I really enjoy an opportunity to give them. When Hooray Heroes reached out to me to partner with them, I couldn’t wait to click over and see what this brand was all about. As a transracial family, it […]
Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
January 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Disney does it again with another thrilling, emotion filled movie! We were sent Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil to review and my girls were glued to the screen! I love the twist that this movie takes. You can’t expect anything to go a certain way in this thriller. As Aurora falls in love and moves towards […]
Getting Teens to Brush their Teeth Better
January 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I have two teenagers and a tween. The middle school years have proven to be tough on personal hygiene in our house. Somewhere between 4-7th grade my girls have a strong dislike for being told to brush their teeth, hair or shower. It’s rough. I am normally all about natural consequences as a means to […]
Birthday Fun at Alpha Omega Gymnastics
November 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I have one of the most active little boys in town…or at least that is what I tell myself. After having three girls, I definitely think he has enough energy to fuel the city… for month. I love that little guy so much and knew he needed a birthday party that would allow him to […]
Mom Hack: Wrapping the Presents so the Kids Don’t Know Which is Theirs
November 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I can’t be the only one who has kids who want to know what they are getting before Christmas morning! My kids are sneaky and try to figure things out by shaking gifts, or peeking around the house before the big day. Each year I come up with a new plan on how to keep […]
Dapple Baby products now at Walmart
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
We foster newborns and try to stay stocked up on the latest and greatest in baby products. I was recently introduced to Dapple, which is a plant-based brand. Here are the products: Shampoo + Body Wash (available in fragrance-free, sweet apple, or lavender; MSRP $8.98, 16.9 fl. oz.) Baby Lotion (available in fragrance-free, sweet apple, […]
