Making Teal the New Orange with The Teal Pumpkin Project
When you think Halloween what comes to mind? Candy, duh. All the candy. Because if you eat candy on Halloween it doesn’t count, say it with me, “the calories and sugar content is zero.” Halloween will always be represented by the same universal symbols: candy, costumes, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and so much more. The last few […]
5 Common Myths of Prenatal Fitness
Can I exercise while I’m pregnant? I hear this question a lot, and the answer is yes!! In fact, it is highly encouraged and recommended by ACOG, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In the past, there have been many thoughts and opinions about exercising while pregnant. Things like, don’t get your heart rate […]
Five Costco Member Perks Non-Members May Not Know {+ Register for #CostcoMomHour}
About six years ago, my husband and I became Costco Members. Looking back it seems a little silly that we were members because at the time, our membership had only one purpose. Gift giving! It was just the two of us living in Frisco, and our closest warehouses were in Plano. While you wouldn’t see […]
The Last One Up: Finding Quiet Moments to Reflect on Motherhood
I am a night owl by nature. Around 10 pm is when I get my second wind. I think it is part “I have time to myself, I must maximize it”, and the fact that I always have something on my to do list, and I just like it. My husband and I often look […]
Tips for Surviving Halloween on a School Night
Did you know Halloween is on a weeknight this year? Monday to be exact. And that changes things a bit. When I was a kid, I don’t really remember the difference between weeknight and weekend trick or treating, however, I’m sure my parents do. Unfortunately, a Monday night Halloween has no bearing on school or […]
An A – Z Guide to Date Night in Collin County
Antiquing – Your husband will earn extra brownie points if he’ll tag along for this fun date, head over to McKinney Trade Days the third weekend of every month. Bowling – Have a little friendly competition at Splitsville in Fairview, their food is pretty good too! Or pop next door to Gloria’s for a margarita. […]
5 Ways to Experience the State Fair of Texas Through Your Child’s Eyes
What are the Top Kid Picks at The State Fair of Texas to perfectly fit the interest of your child? Let’s take a glimpse inside a ‘personalized trip’ the way your child would see it. I couldn’t wait to feel like a kid again and let my son, Caleb lead the way! Meet Caleb, 6 1/2 years old and BEYOND […]
What I Wish My Doctor Would Have Told Me About Cesarean Sections
Cesarean [si-zair-ee-uh n] noun, also called Cesarean section, C-section. An operation by which a fetus is taken from the uterus by cutting through the walls of the abdomen and uterus. Yikes, right? Although it sounds scary, it’s an operation that doctors perform hundreds, if not thousands, of times a year. I was scared to death […]