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...

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...

Every year it seems, the retail world starts pushing Christmas earlier and earlier.  This year, for instance, the Snow Globes at Willow Bend Mall in Plano (recreating the magic of Polar Express), kicked off on November 7.  While I love the display, I have to ask….really?!? On November 7 in Texas,...

My husband likes cars.  And trucks.  And SUV’s.  And motorcycles.  And ATV’s.  And jet skis.  Basically, if it has an engine, he loves it.  Some friends were kidding him recently, saying that he changes cars like other people change clothes.  When we did the math, it was a bit surprising: ...

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...

Your kids want to get in on the pumpkin decorating fun, but handling carving tools is a no-go.  So, what are your options?  Here are a few ideas. FIRST STEP - no matter what decorating option you use, clean the pumpkin using a baby wipe – NOT getting the pumpkin really wet or it is more likely...

We’ve all seen it.  The excited announcement that your 3-year-old will “Do it myself”….followed by a temper tantrum caused by frustration of not being able to. I don’t know that instilling independence now will keep you from getting a drink or making sandwiches for your...

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...

I do not have children, but I have had the privilege of being welcomed into several families as Miss Leanne, nanny and babysitter extraordinaire. My most recent adventure had me living for a month in Puerto Rico with friends who recently moved from Frisco to the San Juan area. During my time here,...