Alexis Maycock
Alexis is a local writer, project manager, and DEIJ advocate. She and her family reside in North Texas. An active PTA member and Booster member at her daughter’s high school, Alexis loves to stay involved in her local community. When she is not writing and spending time with her family. You can find her discovering new local restaurants and frequenting local bookstores. She also enjoys a hot cup of coffee, a classic novel, a glass of wine, and some charcuterie!
Celebrating Kwanzaa as a Family: How We Incorporate Kwanzaa in our Holiday Traditions
The holiday season is a time for celebrating traditions and sharing those traditions with family and friends. Our most significant memories around this time tend to center around how we celebrated the holidays growing...
3 Ways To Pivot Your Thanksgiving for 2020
It seems like just yesterday we were wrapping up summer, making preparations for a new and different school year. Like everything else in 2020 we have had to make adjustments to our norm, due...
Winning With Windhaven Academy
Choosing a childcare program for your child isn't an easy decision. The emotional mental load can be taxing. New and seasoned parents alike face the same dilemma. Your child will be spending a large...
“Never Have I Ever” :: Fashion Choices in My 20s vs. My 30s
As a 36-year-old mom of a 13-year-old, I try to stay “hip” on the current trends and be “in the know.” I just laughed to myself as I wrote that. But seriously, I do...
4 Morning Routine Refreshes for Fall
The Fall season always has me thinking about ways I can freshen my routines. Routines are what helps us to keep our lives and our families lives afloat. So it is important from time...
4 Tips To Keep Your Move To Collin County Stress-Free
This month marks the two-year anniversary of my family's move to Collin County. In that time frame, my family and I have adjusted to our new life here in North Texas. We haven't acclimated...
10 Small Things To Do For Yourself When Feeling Overwhelmed
One recent Sunday morning as I perused my social media feeds and saw yet another post/rant about the upcoming school year, I immediately started feeling tired. A reminder of the decision I had yet...
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth, America’s 2nd Independence Day
The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth or "Freedom Day" is an American holiday that is celebrated by many in the black community annually. Its origins can be traced back to Texas, where the last remaining enslaved...