Vanessa Sias
Hi, I'm Vanessa. Wife to Jose and mommy to three loving, rambunctious boys ages 12, 7 and 3. They keep us busy in the best possible way. I was born an raised in Dallas, Texas and am a hard-core Dallas Cowboys fan. My husband and I moved to Allen in 2006 after finding our 'just right' home. I taught kindergarten for seven years (in Garland and McKinney) and after having our third son decided to become a stay-at-home mom. Aside from the three boys occupying my time, I'm also a branding and small business photographer as well as a VIPKID teacher for students in China.
I’m Not A Regular Mom, I’m a COOL Mom [My Graphic Tee Says So]
My boys are still too young to decipher whether I'm COOL or not, to them, OF COURSE I'm cool! I think it isn't until the teen years that they start realizing I'm not so much....
10 Things Every Mom Needs in Her Vehicle
When I first pictured my life as a mom I never pictured myself simultaneously turning into a chauffeur as well. But here I am driving around three small humans to various sports, activities, play...
I Gave Birth in my Bathtub. Twice. On Purpose.
I never imagined myself a home birthing kind of momma. Up until 2011 I didn't even know that was an option. But let me tell you, IT IS!
I don't care what kind of...
How to Raise Resilient Kids (When Mom Is Less Than Resilient)
It's happened before, and there I was watching it happen again: watching my timid 4-year-old build up the courage to go "make a new friend" and watch him get rejected.
I asked him if I could...
A Guide to Tex-Mex Restaurants in Collin County
This post wasn't actually ever going to happen, but because food is {apparently} my love language here it is.
You're welcome!
Who doesn't love a good chip and guac combo, steak fajita nachos or...
5 Reasons Families will Dig the Dugg Burger
Our family of 5 recently visited Dugg Burger- Plano and really dug it! I always say our three growing boys will eat us out of house and home (y'all, they eat a lot!) and when...
5 DIY Valentines for Kids (sans candy)
I wasn't always the mom who DIY'd everything in sight; then Pinterest entered my life. It turned my world (and craft room, desk top, kitchen counter, garage- etc. upside down). I'm recovering, but have the...
5 Imagination Boosting Activities to do at Home (that don’t involve technology)
"How did you use your imagination today?"
Instead of the typical, "How was your day at school today?" I've been searching for ways to get a meatier response from my 4th grader rather than the typical,...