Becca Vidrine
Becca is a small-town {and likely barefoot} Louisiana girl who’s journey to Texas was unexpected to say the least. After getting her Masters in Social Work from LSU, she spent a few years working in mental health before she found her true social work love in hospice care. Not long after getting hitched to the best guy she knows, Becca and her husband welcomed their full of life red headed son {2018} and they now refer to themselves as “the big 3”! Fast forward to early 2021 when Becca was diagnosed with something that changed their lives forever and so, they picked up and headed west. What was supposed to be a short time in Houston for these small-town folks turned into a big city romance, a mortgage, some unexpected friendships, and a few opportunities to grow. Some might say Becca tends to err on the side of sarcasm and stubbornness. But those same people would also say that Becca is brave and compassionate. She’s a straight shooter, a little bit crunchy, and a lover of all things love. When she’s not building forts or playing pretend, you can find Becca roaming the isles at the grocery store, cooking for hours, or snuggled up with a good book. Follow her journey on Instagram at @thisblissfulpursuit.
Safety with Kids: A Practical Approach
When we talk about safety, there's a difference between being afraid and being aware. As a child, I vividly remember observing and assessing a room, standing back, and taking in my surroundings. That mentality...
At Home in Houston: Big Love for the Big City
It's hard to believe anywhere else felt like home.
The move to Houston was fast. It was furious. It was hella emotional.
And, despite all of those things, it was GOOD.
We fell hard and we fell...
The Best TV Shows for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What are your favorite TV shows for toddlers and preschoolers?
I am the mom who likes fewer and fewer shows that are available to my preschooler. I don't need him watching excessively mean characters; he...
Family Friendly Vegetarian Eating around Houston
October kicks off lots of exciting things. Spooky season, pumpkins, frantic last-minute Halloween costumes, and the notorious PSL {though some have been enjoying said things since August.} And, dating back to 1977, October 1st...
Why I’m Not Throwing My Child a Birthday Party This Year
Hello, nice to meet you. I'm the mom who is not throwing her son a birthday party this year.
There, I said it. It's not happening.
Will we have cake? Yep {specifically with A LOT of...
10 Seriously Simple Sensory Play Ideas
Can we all agree on one thing? It’s sodanghot outside. Heat = sweat = sticky = ughhhh. When we are all feeling that “ugh” during these hot months I like to pull out some...
Beat the Heat in the Kitchen: Recipes for Summer
There I was, sitting outside at 7am during my morning meditation with iced coffee in hand when I felt it. No. It can't be. It's 7am!
Sweat. I started sweating by simply breathing.
It feels a...
Kids In The Kitchen: A Moms Guide to Creating Magic
Let me be frank for a moment—I was raised in a home where mess was simply not allowed. Zero. Zilch. Nada. So, naturally, I rebelled against that. And yes, since you’re asking, it drives...
The Unexpected and Uninvited: A Mom’s Guide to Feeling Empowered
We all have our own definition of the term "Mama Bear", but I'll bet we all have similar natural instincts when it comes to protecting our family {and ourselves}.
It would be fair to say...
Fillers, Filters and Family: Escaping the Comparison Trap
If we’re being honest, I’ve invested a lot of money {and a lot of years} into some excellent therapy. But there’s something I still can’t escape. It will trap me if I’m not careful.
It...