Ashley
Oh Crap Potty Method… Literally | East Texas Moms
Potty training twin boys hasn't gone very well. Sleep training went great, all things considered. Bottle feeding schedule was perfect. But potty training has become crappy. In SO many ways.
People told me we would...
Missing Sunday Dinners | East Texas Moms
Born and Raised
So many East Texans claim this as a badge of honor. I get it. Smaller towns. Community focused with family at it's core. As a transplant, this can be daunting. First, there's still...
The Magic of Trains | East Texas Moms Blog
There are certain themes all children adore:
Dinosaurs, Farm animals, Fire trucks and Trains
My personal favorite has become the trains. East Texas trains are truly unique. They shaped the area's history and are easily accessible...
Label Me Impressed | East Texas Moms Blog
A fabulous Southern Belle once said: "My rule is if it's not moving - monogram it."
Thank you Lord for blessing us with Reese Witherspoon.
Not only do I believe monograms to be a truly timeless...
Heigh Ho! It’s Off to Work I Go | East Texas Moms Blog
I went to work in December. It’s been a roller coaster. My family has been chasing what we assumed was “balance. All of my other working mom friends seemed to have had this down....
Watchers of the Wall | East Texas Moms Blog
With the highly anticipated final season of Game of Thrones, I find myself realizing that raising toddlers feels like a fight for the Iron Throne. Don't get me wrong... it's not as gruesome, but...
Sleep Training Basics | East Texas Moms Blog
Sleep is a beautiful thing to me. I love sleep. I'm proud to admit that I have always liked naps. Having children really threw a kink in that. But I remained determined that like...
I’m Not A Playdate Mom | East Texas Moms Blog
“We should get the kids together?!” “Want to have a playdate?” “Let’s meet up for the kids to play!”
I wont lie...every single time someone says these phrases to me, sheer panic shoots through...
Total Toy Domination | East Texas Moms Blog
To be fair, I lean on the OCD side. I function better when things are neat and orderly. I'm prone to "purge" more than I should. (I'm weird - Marie Kondo, you're a dear...
Acne Again?! Please Help | East Texas Moms Blog
If you survived the teen years with acne, you may have breathed a sigh of relieve when it finally ended as an adult. Then like me, it flared back with a vengeance. Like as...