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I was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic — only three months before becoming a mother. My husband would ask: How would you feel about staying home with the baby? I had a stay-at-home mom, and the experience...

It's no secret that pumpkin is one of the most popular fall flavors. It seems like you can make almost anything with pumpkin. While that's amazing, it can also be overwhelming. There are so many recipes out there for...

It’s amazing how hungry a child can be in the summer. If your house is like mine, the pantry runs similar to a 24/7 vending machine. A child goes in, snacks upon snacks come out. It can be exhausting...

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” —Chinese Proverb I went to a mom’s event awhile back and all the prizes at the giveaway table had nothing to do with...

They say the most stressful things in life are the death of a loved one, separation or divorce, and moving. I recently completed the trifecta, with moving as the most recent adventure. Throw kids into the mix and you...

I love Costco. It's a love I never knew I needed. I had a Costco membership a couple years ago, and I used it less than five times. How sad is that? I had no idea what I was...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Historic Downtown McKinney Square! Ever since I moved to Texas, it has been one of my favorite spots. It's perfect for walking around—not too big and not too small. Great restaurants and quaint little shops...

I've always loved Valentine's Day. The world, especially now, could use a day dedicated to LOVE of all kinds. A lot of people say that Valentine's Day is too commercial. Some say you should be kind to your spouse...