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Top Summer Travel Destinations For Families

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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Top Summer Travel Destinations For Families

For years, our family has managed to have some pretty successful trips together even with the huge age differences. Here are a few of our picks for summer travel destinations that are sure to please the entire family.

How To Help Oklahoma After Tornado Devastates Area

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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How To Help Oklahoma After Tornado Devastates Area

It’s hard to fully comprehend the magnitude of destruction that tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Even though we’re miles away, we can offer help to our neighbors who survived the Oklahoma tornado and here are just a few ways.

High School Prom – Parent’s Survival Guide

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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High School Prom – Parent’s Survival Guide

Although prom is a significant rite of passage for most high schoolers, it can be a major source of anxiety for parents. I’ve put together a few notes on what has worked well for our family. I call it my High School Prom – Parent’s Survival Guide.

Building A Home Yoga Practice

Thursday, May 2, 2013

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Building A Home Yoga Practice

A few easy tips and links to free yoga videos to help you begin your own home yoga practice.

Recipe Disasters, Content Scrapers and Other Website Woes

Friday, April 26, 2013

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Recipe Disasters, Content Scrapers and Other Website Woes

My week of dealing with recipe disasters, content scrapers and other website woes.

Discount Grocer ALDI Opens In Northeast Houston

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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Discount Grocer ALDI Opens In Northeast Houston

On Thursday, April 11, discount grocer, ALDI will officially open it’s store at 6900 FM 1960 East in Atascocita. It’s one of nine stores opening this week across Houston.

eBags Crew Cooler Jr. Giveaway – Perfect for your next road trip!

Sunday, April 7, 2013

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eBags Crew Cooler Jr. Giveaway – Perfect for your next road trip!

Enter for a chance to win one Crew Cooler Jr. from eBags. This awesome cooler is the perfect size for road trips of any length!

Easter Basket Ideas For College Students

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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Easter Basket Ideas For College Students

Even though our kids are older, I know they still look forward to and enjoy receiving special holiday packages in the mail. The key is to look for items your kids will actually use rather than simply candy.

MPFL Reconstruction Surgery – I’m Heading Home

Saturday, March 9, 2013

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I can’t believe it’s been a week since Stephen’s surgery. To me, the time has flown by, I’m sure that’s because I had the chance to spend some much needed time with my second born.

MPFL Reconstruction Surgery – Days 3 and 4

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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These last two days have been quite a blur. On Monday, Stephen’s knee was still in a lot of pain but he was more focused on the pain he was feeling in his stomach.

Being A Mom, Brainstorming Recipes And Doing Lots of Reading

Monday, March 4, 2013

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As you probably know by now, I’ve been in Alabama since Friday visiting my son who recently had knee surgery. I’m sure those of you looking for recipes and wine recommendations may have been a bit surprised to wake up and see in your email feed or on facebook my postings on updates to Stephen’s MPFL surgery.

MPFL Reconstruction Surgery – Day 2

Monday, March 4, 2013

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Today was a better day than yesterday. Stephen slept better last night but still was restless and woke up fully every four hours throughout the night to take his pain medication.

MPFL Reconstructive Surgery – Day 1

Sunday, March 3, 2013

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I’m sitting in my hotel room in Tuscaloosa, Alabama watching my son, Stephen finally nod off to sleep. Yesterday, he had MPFL Reconstruction surgery on his knee and for the last 24 hours, we’ve been trying to manage his pain and find ways for him to be comfortable.

Our Houston Ballet Audition Experience

Friday, February 22, 2013

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Our Houston Ballet Audition Experience

My 11 year old daughter has had a dream of dancing with the Houston Ballet since she saw her first Nutcracker performance on stage. This past Saturday, she realized her dream at her Houston Ballet audition for their summer intensive program.

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