May 25, 2016 | Cora Marie, Family, Motherhood, Travel
My sister Hadley graduated from college at Fairfield University in Connecticut this past weekend, so we used the occasion as an excuse to make a mini-vacation out of it. Her campus is just a quick train ride from NYC, so we stayed in Times Square with the girls and...
May 23, 2016 | Cora Marie, Family, Haute Tip, Issa Brooke, Motherhood
I was absolutely, completely a book nerd growing up. I read at home, I read at school, I read on the school bus to and from school. I have vivid memories of skipping dinner because I couldn’t put a book down. I suppose if I had been a city kid, there may have...
May 16, 2016 | Cora Marie, Family, Issa Brooke, Motherhood, San Antonio
When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to go to an elementary with a swimming pool. So once every couple of weeks, our class would get the chance to swim during the school day as part of our “Specials” curriculum. One week it would be art, the next...
May 11, 2016 | Family, Guest Blogs, Mama Memos, Motherhood, San Antonio
A common theme I’ve discovered among mothers, especially new moms, is the overwhelming need to talk about this journey we’re on. To vent about how tough it is, to laugh about how amusing it is, and ultimately to know that we’re not alone. I’ve...
May 2, 2016 | Giveaways, Motherhood, San Antonio
Mother’s Day. That one set of 24 hours that we’re supposed to catch a break every year. We get breakfast in bed, no chores, no responsibilities, and we may even get to go to the bathroom by ourselves. But, if we’re really being honest, we might...
Apr 29, 2016 | Health & Fitness, Motherhood, San Antonio, Thoughts on Life
Last night I had the opportunity to participate in a worthwhile and meaningful campaign that I feel compelled to share with you all. According to the Clarity Child Guidance Center, “1 in 5 children in the U.S. suffers from mental illness. That’s 80,000 children...