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...

Looking for something to do this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day?  MomsOutLoud.com has a great list, including some very cool events like Touch-a-Truck in Rowlett and the American Heroes Event in Arlington (think F-16 and Apache Helicopter fly-overs).  Go to www.MomsOutLoud.com/momsplan and click...

Hate the TAKS test? New Legislation in the Texas Congress May End It Ask a Mom or a teacher in Texas what she thinks of the TAKS test and you will no doubt hear a long diatribe of all of its faults.  Even Moms who don’t have elementary-aged children (yet!) like me have heard enough from our friends...

Some of us, including yours truly, have been waiting for this moment since the Christmas decorations came down and we got settled into the cold months here in North Texas.  (OK – some of you non-natives may not think it gets that cold here, but trust me, your blood will then just as mine has.)...

You’ve been hearing about this cool new website that’s launching for local Moms….and soon it will be here.  What will it look like?  What will you be able to do with it?  Ask no more – here is your step by step guide to getting the most out of the site. When you go to www.MomsOutLoud.com,...

It’s October 2, and fall is officially in full swing.  Scarecrows and hay bales are popping up on front yards, and the mornings (at least) are cooling down.  As we get into full-on fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving season, MomsOutLoud.com thought you – like us – might want a little...

I just calculated how long I have been on the journey to realize my vision for MomsOutLoud.com, and ironically, by the time the site goes live in three short weeks it will have been nine months. I’ve kiddingly called “Moms Out Loud” my third child, so I find it coincidental that it...

The social event of my year at one point was Homecoming. Then the Prom. Then my employer’s Christmas Party. Then my friends’ weddings. Now, it’s my children’s birthday parties. I’m early on the life phase of birthday party planning responsibilities, meaning I’ve...

Knot Tying Instructions Step 1 – Hold a length of rope out in front of you and twist to form a loop. Step 2 – Reach through the loop, grasp the dangling right end by the middle, and pull it through the loop, being careful not to let the end come through. Keep your left hand steady, and...

Bring your girls out in their fanciest Nancy clothes for some fun activities and fancy snacks. Hosted by the Learning Express stores in Plano and Frisco, you and your girls will have a great time! Pre-registration required, $10 per child. More details below in image.