This Mama Kneads Sourdough

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It was my turn to pick for book club and the message was clear. We could all use something uplifting as the weight of 2020 surmounted. "Sourdough" it was, by Robin Sloan. I've always said I'd rather bake than cook....
Real summertime is here! Not to be mistaken in south Texas with the early arrival of hot days in early spring. School is out and now the real summer begins. With tots, summertime can feel just like the rest of...
Since I teach philosophy for a living, it's often on my mind even when I get home and get into Mom mode. The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle thought that feeling anger could be a good challenge for us, like...
It's February...and my kids are still doing school at home via distance learning. This is my SOS call: send coffee — send me a reminder to plug in their devices — send magical fairy dust to keep them (and...
We can't believe it's already March, but we found so many fun events for you and the fam! Check out our RGV Guide to Family Fun - March 2023 and make a plan for family fun! You can also...
School came to an end just last week, and as my high school seniors entered my classroom, their eyes were dancing with excitement and wonder. They are about to enter a totally new stage of their life, and I...
Dear Other Mom, You Win

Dear Other Mom, You Win

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Dear other mom, I see you everywhere. At dance class on Saturday morning, you arrive with your freshly painted manicure and pedicure. Your daughter, poised and sporting the same hairdo, smiles at me in a similar fashion, while you help...
When it comes to the holidays, sometimes the best gift isn't a toy at all, but an experience! With four kids in our house, sometimes it feels the playroom (and the bedrooms, and the garage, and the backyard) are...
Kids are little humans with big emotions. Can I get an Amen?! Helping them navigate the ups and downs that childhood brings can be exhausting. But, I have a secret weapon when it comes to social and emotional learning:...
Today was a hard homeschooling day. For those of you who’ve got kids at home, even if they are learning remotely and you’re not technically their teacher, I know you’ve had hard school days too. So, what do we...

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