Kim Reed
Kim R. was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but is a Texan now! She graduated from Texas A&M University {Whoop!} in 1999 and moved back to Houston to start her high school teaching/school counseling career. That Houston move resulted in meeting a cute next door neighbor at her apartment complex who later became her husband. Kim and that cute neighbor moved to the Cypress in 2005 where they now raise Griffin {October 2008} and Emmy {August 2013}. Life has had some hardships, and Kim is open to sharing her story of enduring grief and encouraging moms to take care of their mental health. Her other passions include reading all the books, watching reruns of Friends, sweating it out at Orangetheory Fitness, and a good margarita. Kim also believes in working hard to make each day better than the one before. Read more on her blog – alwaysanewdayblog.com.
Go Big or Go Home: Homecoming Mums
Updated September 2024
It's Fall, y'all. And in Texas, that means the biggest season is here. Homecoming Season! And with that comes the mums - and the questions as to what they are and why...
September 11: Remembering 23 Years Later
It was September 11th, 2001, and I was in my second year of teaching sophomore English. While Edgar Allen Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" was being read aloud to my students, my co-teacher...
4 Ways to Celebrate National Book Lovers Day
When I was younger, my favorite outings were to the bookstore in our local mall. The smell of the books. The rush to see the latest book in my favorite series. The joy of...
5 Tips to Help Your Child Transition to Middle School
Middle school. Those years were not my favorite. Adjusting to a new schedule, a new school, and new crowds caused uncertainty and anxiety. Now as a middle school mom, those same uncertainties are rushing...
Top Texas Water Parks to Cool Off With Your Family This Summer
Summer is here, and there are more than a few places not far from home where we can soak up a little sun and dip our toes in the water. For the young and...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Survivor’s Grief
Many of us do not want to dig deep into what it is like to lose a loved one to suicide. Even saying that “s” word brings feelings of doubt and even embarrassment. Why...
Tips for Camping with Kids
Writing a “how to” on camping with kids has never been on my bingo card, so if I can do it, you can too! We have been a camping family now for almost 10...
4 Tips To Prepare Your Kids for STAAR Testing
Updated April 2024
A few weeks ago, my middle school son had a benchmark test at school. As many moms know, these tests are the practice run for the state-mandated tests that infiltrate all our...
Houston Spring and Summer Fun: A Guide to an Astros Game
Spring is here and summer is coming, and this time of year is all about baseball. Our Houston Astros are set for another red hot season, and visiting Minute Maid Park is a must-do...
Babies & Beer: A Guide to Houston’s Kid-Friendly Breweries
Disclaimer: While we know we probably don't have to say this, we will anyway... Houston Moms advocates for RESPONSIBLE drinking - whether you have kids in tow or not. If you opt for checking...