Rebecca Slocum
Rebecca S. is a born and raised Houstonian; she grew up in Katy, graduated with a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston {go Coogs!}, and made a home in West Houston with her native Houstonian husband. She quickly realized that the chaotic lifestyle of the hospitality industry was not for her and soon found her calling in education. She taught while earning her masters in Library Science from the University of North Texas. Currently, she is staying home with her son, Thomas {2016}, daughter Charlie {2020}, son Zack {2021}. In her free time, she loves to read, write, run, and roam the world. While her roots are firmly planted in H-town, she takes every available opportunity to go on an adventure and explore historic cities, hike and run new trails, and, of course, try beers from every country.
Let’s Take an Adventure: Summer Books for Kids and Moms
I loved summer when I was a kid. It was a season of anticipation, of adventure, of endless days in the sun. And it...
3 Ideas for Meatless Meals During Lent
Lent is upon us. If you observe the Lenten season, you likely fast from meat on Fridays. When I was younger, and not as...
We are Not Helpless: Ideas for Action in Response to the Ukraine Crisis
The world feels so heavy right now. Covid. Riots and racial reckonings. Gun violence. Climate change.
And now this.
An act of violence by a power...
A Memory for National Margarita Day
Yeah, the date of National Margarita Day is arbitrary. But sometimes we need an excuse to sit back and connect with someone we love.
10 Books to Read for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah in Hebrew. It is a day to remember the more than six million lives lost...
Mom and Tom Time: Prioritizing One-On-One Time with Your Kids
When I was a kid, we lived next door to a family with four children. I was good friends with their daughter, and I...
Must Have Items for Baby’s First Year: The Minimalist Edition
When I was pregnant with my first son, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of items recommended for babies. Swaddles and wipe warmers...
Enough is Enough: Saying No to Parenting in Fear
"You Shouldn't Be Outside By Yourself"
"Hey bud, can you go grab the recycling bin?" I asked my 3 year old, as I unloaded groceries...
3 Things I Learned from Road Tripping Solo with My Kids
This summer, I drove 1,455 miles from Houston to northern Utah to visit one of my best friends. It was just me road tripping...
Friday Favorites:: Road Trip {With Kids} Edition
I recently embarked on a solo parent road trip with my two kids, ages 4 and 1, to visit my friend in Utah. I...