Archive for June, 2009
When Should Your Child Start Swim Lessons?
Mommy-Guilt is weighing heavy on me this week. We attended our first swim lesson of the summer on Tuesday, or should I say “kind-of” attended…as Luke (almost 2 yrs) screamed at the top of his lungs for the first 20 minutes of our 30 minute lesson. With me holding him. Hugging...
June 24th, 2009 | Parenting, Pre-Schoolers, Sitters & Crawlers, Toddlers, new baby | Read More
Oh Yeah, the To Do List Includes Being a Dad, Too
by Brad Dobson
Saturday morning is usually the time I make a list of stuff to get done on the weekend. Mow lawn, fix broken toilet, get exercise, get a haircut, catch up on assorted other things that piled up during the work week, you know the drill. I’m not the A-type who can get it all...
June 16th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
MOMumental DAD: Tony Reese, Plano Father of Four
MomsOutLoud.com is pleased to introduce you to Tony Reese, a father from Plano who was nominated by a friend to be our Father’s Day MOMumental Dad!
Tell us about your family.
I’ve been married for 17 years this August with four children: Crystal (20 yrs) at Texas A&M,...
June 16th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
Holding It Together – With Baling Wire and String
I’ve been asked a lot lately how I’m holding it all together. After all, with a 7-week old, two pre-schoolers, and a fledgling business, there is a lot going on.
The answer I’ve given has been a cursory, “well, you know we’re all busy.” I wasn’t...
June 9th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
MOMumental DAD: Kevin Jackson, Founder of Companion Trailers
What is the name of your business, and what specifically does your business provide?
Companion Trailers, Inc. : we manufacture, sell and rent a lightweight luggage trailer in Fort Worth, TX. These trailers are ideal for vacation road trips, camping, tailgating and more.
How long have you been in this...
June 5th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
Fat Chants: Your Online Friend in the Quest for Bathing Suit Confidence
It’s time to shed the fluff and release the thin, trim, hot-lookin’ mama who’s been kidnapped by a size-18 frame (no doubt being held for a cheesecake ransom). This is my mission. This is my journey.
May the Fat Chants bring about a new chance … at a better, brighter life.
Fat...
June 4th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
“Fat Chants” – Your Online Friend in the Quest for Bathing Suit Confidence
It’s time to shed the fluff and release the thin, trim, hot-lookin’ mama who’s been kidnapped by a size-18 frame (no doubt being held for a cheesecake ransom). This is my mission. This is my journey. May the Fat Chants bring about a new chance … at a better, brighter life.
Fat...
June 4th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
MOMumental Mom: Cindy Watts
If you are involved in the Plano ISD PTA or a small business owner in Collin or Denton County, chances are you know Cindy Watts. Whether it’s taking on organizing for vendor fairs, taking a leadership role in the Plano Chamber Women’s Division, or starting up women’s networking...
June 3rd, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
“Fat Chants” – Your Online Friend in the Quest for Bathing Suit Confidence
It’s time to shed the fluff and release the thin, trim, hot-lookin’ mama who’s been kidnapped by a size-18 frame (no doubt being held for a cheesecake ransom). This is my mission. This is my journey. May the Fat Chants bring about a new chance … at a better,...
June 2nd, 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More
Free (or Cheap!) Activities for Kids in Dallas – Fort Worth
Since starting MomsOutLoud.com last year, I’ve learned a lot.
One of my earliest writings in 2008 was the list of 25 Free or Cheap Things to do with Kids in DFW. It was really popular. And I was very happy.
But – now I’ve learned a lot more about all the fun things to do with kids...
June 2nd, 2009 | North Dallas, Parenting | Read More





