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Teenage Slang: 2020 Version | East Texas Moms
My family and I recently had a "Great Gatsby" themed party. We played a game where we had to guess the slang from that era. To be honest (TBH), I had an easier time...
Lies I Tell Myself That Keep Me From Having Fun | East Texas Moms...
A Series about Fun!
Having fun sounds like a lot of FUN. Being an introverted mother of two active boys and also dealing with anxiety makes having fun a bit of a challenge. But I know...
Life as a Mom | East Texas Moms
Life as a mom is a full-time job with no beginning and no end.
Life as a mom is having a to-do list with boxes that never get checked.
Life as a mom is being a...
Bring Back the Fireflies | East Texas Moms
I remember as a girl spotting fireflies (or lightning bugs as we call them here in East Texas). Summertime seemed to bring out these blinking bugs in the masses. It was like a burst...
Online Buys: Picky Mom Approved! | East Texas Moms
Does anyone else return a lot?
When I say "a lot"; I'm talking about returning/ exchanging one or more items from a shopping trip or online purchase ... and that's a very roundabout estimate. I...
Kid Friendly Summer Recipes | East Texas Moms
Summer is all about the snacks. I have found that if my boys help out with a recipe, they are more likely to eat, which is a win-win! I get much needed help in...
Raising a Son Who is Doing Kind: Interview with Courtney & Brayson Campbell |...
In a world that tells us boys should be raised "rough and tough", should shed no tears, and "take it like a man"; a local mom has been my inspiration for the exact opposite.
Courtney...
Learning from the Land: Why Outdoor Adventures Matter | East Texas Moms
My parents have a piece of land with a hay meadow, a pond, a creek, and NO HOUSE.
In fact, they just had running water hooked up this past week. They plan to build, but...
Staying in My Own Lane | East Texas Moms
“She silently stepped out of the race that she never wanted to be in, found her own lane and proceeded to win.” -unknown
It happens every year around this time. I should know better, but...
Grumpy Cat & Homemade Valentine Cards (With Printable) | East Texas Moms
Grumpy Cat (may you rest in peace you sweet, diabolical fur ball) gets me. His memes, though vicious at times, make me laugh out loud and this is a rare feat. It's not that...