Robyn
Home for the Holidays?
For many, the holidays are a time for family reunions and connections, when generations gather around tables to enjoy meals and make memories. Yet, disagreements and divisions within families can range from awkwardness to...
Why Does It Feel So Good to Be a Bad Mom?
Like many moms across the country, chances are the last movie you saw was animated . . . that is, until the long-awaited Bad Moms hit the theaters this summer. Suddenly, moms came out...
Love My Local (Near Southside and Worth the Drive!) Edition
We have lived in the Near Southside of Fort Worth for more than a decade (in Berkeley Place and Fairmount), where we enjoy being centrally located to cultural and culinary gems in the city. I...
How I Met Your Father :: Surprised by Joy
Dear Children,
I know you have seen the animated movies and heard the fairytales of "happily ever after" romances that come in surprising circumstances and to unsuspecting people. You know the ways that love surprises: It's...
Sparking Joy and Living Simply
On a recent Saturday, my daughter and I completed some serious spring cleaning in her room that was long overdue. As we meticulously went through each drawer, hanger, and shelf, we made piles for...
The Heart of Letter Writing
As a busy mom who manages a full household schedule week in and week out, one of the simple pleasures in life is receiving a personalized letter in the mail. Amid all the junk...
Should You Have a Baby Shower for the Second Child?
Have you ever wondered for yourself or on behalf of a pregnant friend: Should there be a baby shower for the second (or third, fourth, so on) child? What’s the proper protocol or etiquette?...