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This Isn’t A New “Normal”

This Isn’t A New “Normal”

​   None of the past few months makes much sense, and if you’re like us, you’re getting pretty darn tired. And not the kind of tired a solid 8 hours can fix (even though yes, that would be lovely anyway). It just isn’t normal to…. …Take on more than we ever have,...

Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun!

Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun!

  Popsicles are synonymous with summer, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. While we don’t judge store bought varieties, making them allows you to control the...

Cassava Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Mom-Founded Brand!

Cassava Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Mom-Founded Brand!

  We’re always looking for new foods that will appeal to the whole family, from picky toddlers to parents trying to eat healthier. Bonus points go to any products that area help make meals come together, fast. When Valdiny M. Pabbruwe-Tolud, the founder of...

Lessons from Quarantine

Lessons from Quarantine

Moms around the country are hovering around Day 126 (!) of social distancing/quarantine/COVID-era reality. (We won’t call it the “new normal” because literally nothing is normal about this…) Our hearts break for the many families that have lost loved ones, and we...

Lucy’s Story: Help A Family Save Their Daughter’s Life

Lucy’s Story: Help A Family Save Their Daughter’s Life

Lucy Van Doormaal was born on April 1st, 2020 at British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, CA, joining older brother Sullivan, 3. But just a week later, parents Scott and Laura noticed something wasn’t right.  “Lucy was a natural thumb sucker, and within...

Talking to Kids About Race

Talking to Kids About Race

As we speak to our children about race, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. To get some input on how to address these complex issues in a way that kids can understand, we reached out to Dr. Carlin Barnes, MD and Dr. Marketa Wills, MD, MBA, both...

Sangria Two Ways!

Sangria Two Ways!

Cheers to us, Moms! Today we are sharing two fruit-infused sangria cocktails (easily made into a mocktail for anyone not drinking by skipping the wine) from expert mixologist Kim Haasarud of Liquid Architecture and author of the 101 Cocktail book series, including...

7 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Girls—and Boys!

7 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Girls—and Boys!

This story was contributed by Tamsin Jordan, MS, RD. Follow her @nutritionbytamsin. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. A large part of that is encouraging them to love themselves just the way they are.  Unfortunately, the societal pressure on children to...

Meet a Mom: The BakerMama!

Meet a Mom: The BakerMama!

If you follow The BakerMama on Instagram, you’re probably as obsessed as we are with her beautiful boards of food, which take simple dishes (think: hot dogs or baked potatoes) and transform them into art. In addition to being “like”-worthy, they’re also super...

Save Money Fast on Prescriptions with Hippo!

Save Money Fast on Prescriptions with Hippo!

      As moms, we’re always looking to save money and time. That’s where our new partner, Hippo, comes in. It’s a free digital savings card that helps people save up to 97% on their prescription medications—just by using their app or website to instantly compare...

Meet the Mom Behind OYUN Luxury Loungewear!

Meet the Mom Behind OYUN Luxury Loungewear!

Interested in upgrading your “mom uniform” with super comfortable but incredibly stylish go-to pieces? We’re always looking for clothing that fits this bill, and that’s why we were thrilled to learn (and share) all about OYUN. Founded a year ago by fashion industry...

New Summer Read: Happy & You Know It!

New Summer Read: Happy & You Know It!

Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy and You Know It, shines a spotlight on a rich and hilarious topic—kids music classes. Laura is, in real life, a playdate musician in addition to being an author, and hilariously and adeptly covers the outlandish world of Upper East...

Meet Natalie

Meet Natalie

I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University. I met my husband there, a born and raised Houstonian, and after living in New York and Connecticut for five years upon graduating, he brought me home to Texas! We’ve lived in Houston for three years and can’t imagine living anywhere else! It’s home.

5 Tips to Boost the Nutrition in Your Kid’s Meals

5 Tips to Boost the Nutrition in Your Kid’s Meals

Cooking healthy meals that are delicious and satisfying can be hard work for us moms! Lately, I’ve been struggling to curate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner that include all of the important nutrients and vitamins, only to have my kids come to the table with a stubborn palate. My latest craze has been Salata, a customizable salad restaurant in West U.

Are your children safe in your pool this year?

Are your children safe in your pool this year?

Summer is right around the corner, and If you have a pool, your utmost concern should be pool safety for your children and their friends. Pool Guard Texas provides security fences that are not an eyesore, and sure to please the most discerning homeowner.

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