Katie Lewis
After almost 20 years in other parts of Texas (Austin and Fort Worth!), Katie now lives in Richardson with her husband and two kids. Favorite uses for her phone: reading library books and listening to comedy podcasts. Least favorite uses: making and receiving calls. If you've seen Death Becomes Her or Big Business more than once, you'll be best friends.
Kids Eat Free in Collin County: 2021 Updates!
As a rule, kids never eat enough to justify the price of their meal at a restaurant. And isn't it absolutely maddening to pay for all that non-eating?? Let's make your next family dinner...
The Last Water Bottle You’ll Ever Need {Iron Flask}
I have reached my limit with single use plastic. I'm not saying I never partake, but you know what raises my blood pressure on sight? Those mini plastic bottles that contain about 2 swigs...
Join Us for Summer Lunch-N-Play at Legacy Hall {2021}
Mark your calendars! This summer, Legacy Hall in Plano invites families to come out for entertainment and kid-friendly lunch specials every Monday in the Box Garden from 11:30am to 1pm.
Each Summer Lunch-N-Play brings different...
Where to Find Free Admission for Kids in Collin County
Cabin fever. Climbing the walls. We know what happens when kids (and parents) are cooped up for too long, and it's not cute. But family outings can get real expensive, real quick. Let's save...
Fun & Fresh :: A Roundup of the Best Farmers Markets in Collin County
Farmers markets are a great idea all around. Besides providing a lovely weekend activity for you and the family (outside!), it's an avenue for clean eating and supporting local growers and makers. We love...
Collin County Readers’ Choice Series :: Recommendations From Moms Who Know
I 100% love a good personal recommendation. It's so much better than my usual desperate Google searches (see: me last weekend, with 10 tabs open, trying to figure out the best place for a...
How to Have a Romantic Valentine’s Date Night in Collin County
For anyone who thinks Valentine's Day is an overly commercial, manufactured holiday—I see you, I hear you, and I agree with you. HOWEVER, for many parents, date nights can be few and far between....
Best of 2020 :: The Top 10 CCM Posts of the Year
Feels kind of weird to say "best of" about 2020, a year generally regarded as the worst in most categories. But in our corner of the internet, CCM contributors kept after it, penning really...