Andrea S
Andrea is wife to her sweetheart Brandon and mom to Claire {Aug 2009} and Daisy {Sept 2012}…otherwise known as the “ABCD Crew.” After working as a full-time TV producer for more than a decade, Andrea now does freelance producing and content writing. Her favorites :: Jesus, running the greenbelts in Kingwood, smoothies, red wine, thrifting and 10 minute power naps. She would love to connect with you on her blog AndreaSlaydon.com, on Pinterest {Andrea Slaydon}, or through Twitter {@AndreaSlaydon}.
A Word of Warning… The Day I Almost Got Carjacked
I'm a former TV news producer, and I have watched every single episode of Dateline and 48 hours that has been aired. I am ultra aware of my surroundings and suspicious of pretty much...
When someone your child loves dies…
We can prepare ourselves and our children for just about everything, but when the unexpected happens --- what then?
We suddenly lost my dear step sister a few weeks ago. This has rocked our family to the...
Common Cooking Crises {Lessons from Grandma}
With one quick internet search, we can usually figure out problems we are having. From parenting questions to workouts, a lot of times my first resource is google. But back in the day, of...
Still using a pacifier at two {and a half}
My little one just turned 2.5, and she still uses a pacifier. And I'm in no huge rush to break her of it either.
There I said it.
She's gotten to the point where she only...
2015 Family Guide to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Cowboy boots, carnival rides, concerts, pig races, mutton bustin, and fried anything! Yep, it's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo time in Houston!!! From parking and performers to food and shopping, our 2015 Family Guide to the Houston...
The HMB Team’s Top Beauty Picks
I always like to hear what works for my friends - whether it be a good recipe, a new workout routine, or in this case...what they use in their daily makeup routine. There are...
Before 8am {Andrea}
“Life is an adventure, and there is no script. I see something in ordinary moments. I believe that perfection comes not when you are dressed perfectly and wearing lipstick – but in little moments...
That time I lost my kid.
Pick up time at Mother's Day out is crazy. Parents are rushing around, carrying multiple bags, and many wrangling multiple kids. You have art projects {some with still wet paint}, lunch sacks, nap mats,...
10 FREE Healthy Apps for Busy Moms!
The new year is here. {Hooray 2015!!} We all know this is the most popular time to get yourself back on track when it comes to weight loss and eating healthy. And let's be...
Thanksgiving Leftovers :: 3 {simple} Recipes
Your belly is stuffed after a great turkey day with the family. And with all that shopping you may be doing, the last thing you want to do is plan another meal, right? Instead...