Kelly Griffith-Fields
Talking to Strangers | East Texas Moms
It started out just as most grocery trips with my four-year-old do. I convinced him he wanted to ride in the cart. He held my list to be helpful. Just over the threshold my...
Keep Halloween Spooky | East Texas Moms
The only thing I'm afraid of this October is that Halloween will be stifled.
I love Halloween.
I'm not into it's scary, gory, dark aspects. A little Hocus Pocus, a little whimsy is fun. I love...
Magnet Fishing | East Texas Moms
I’m not sure why TikTok’s algorithm decided I, the indoorsy girl I am, needed to see some magnet fishing videos but I’m glad it did.
I was born and raised in a small coastal town...
Laundry Is A Love Language | East Texas Moms
I did days of laundry to prepare my children for school.
I sorted through three boys' closets. I weeded out the abused fabrics; passed down the good hand me downs.
I filled a bin for consignment...
Things TikToks Taught Me | East Texas Moms
A few months ago, because of quarantine and boredom, I downloaded TikTok. I’ve kept up with it because I’m still at home and well, addicted now.
There’s some highly entertaining content, but I’ve found some...
Take Yourself Out | East Texas Moms
Should I kick this off with the usual, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” reminder?
Sometimes the long days of motherhood add up and we become overwhelmed. There's an urge to run away –...
Why I Sign My Son Up For Baseball | East Texas Moms
As I look at my already filled schedule, I see spring registration is due and I know I’ve just been putting off the inevitable.
My son wants to play, and I will commit.
I’ll sign him...
I Am Only Inconvenienced | East Texas Moms
So far, I am only inconvenienced.
If that’s the hand I’m dealt from this pandemic - I’m grateful.
My curbside grocery orders are a thing of the past. I had to settle for store brand green...
My Bachelor Friend | East Texas Moms
My husband knows I have a standing Monday night date with my bachelor friend.
It’s good for our long-distance relationship.
Some girlfriends have The Bachelor viewing parties, some just catch up on each other’s social media....
Less Conventional Self-Care | East Texas Moms
Face masks are great but have you tried crockpot liners?
Not as part of some odd beauty routine - just for their intended purpose...
Crockpot liners say self-care to me.
I loathe washing cumbersome dishes! It...