Hurricane Harvey devastated my city of Houston and surrounding areas, and many have asked me how they can help. Whether you live nearby or thousands of miles away, here is something you can do.
The Unexpected Thing People Need After a Disaster
As the flood waters slowly leave our neighborhood, I ...
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Why Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Matters for ALL of Us
It's the number one genetic cause of death for children under two in the United States — yet most carriers have no idea that they could pass it on to their children. I'm teaming up with Counsyl to spread the word for National Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, because knowledge during ...
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Each on Our Own Island, but Houston Strong
The rain is slowing.
The waters are still rising.
This is the disaster that doesn't end.
Five days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas, the situation remains as dire as ever.
Some residents who evacuated their homes on Saturday and Sunday are already returning home to start ...
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Hurricane Harvey: Why I Can’t Mark Myself Safe
I've hesitated to write about Hurricane Harvey so far, but so many people are asking about us that I wanted to share an update.Â
Hurricane Harvey: What You Don't See on TV
On television you see the worst of the worst. And there is no getting around the fact that this is the worst disaster our ...
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School Organization Binder for Parents (with FREE Printable!)
Never lose an important school paper again with this DIY school organization binder (for parents!) Sponsored by Office Depot and OfficeMax.
School Organization Binder for Parents
How many times has your child's school sent home an important paper and you promptly misplaced it? Despite my best ...
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How to Travel During the School Year
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ocala/Marion County VCB. All opinions are 100% mine.
Sometimes we don't always have the option to save travel for summertime. Family emergencies or even parents' work schedules might mean that you have no choice but to take an out of town trip at ...
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