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.
For the Love of Reading:: 11 Must Read Books by Black Authors
Updated February 2026
In the months since the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, many of us have engaged in the valuable...
Natural Family Planning:: Be Empowered in Your Fertility
My husband and I don’t use birth control.
In a world where hormonal birth control and other contraceptives are a hot topic, I always feel...
Great Expectations vs. Reality:: Having a Baby During a Pandemic
A Tale of Two {Very Different} Births
St. Patrick's Day is the feast of the saint who famously converted Ireland to the Catholic faith. It...
Quarantine Kitchen:: Go-To Meals for Weeknight Cooking
If you're like me right now, you're probably cooking a bit more than you're used to doing. And since you're reading Houston Moms, I'm...
Sowing the Seeds:: Tips for Starting a Spring Garden with Your Kids
Sowing the Seeds
When I was a kid, my family lived in a small, modest house. Your typical starter home. Nothing fancy. But our backyard...
Happy Birthday, Susan B. Anthony:: Celebrating Women with Grit and Grace
Today, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony's birth. Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820 to a Quaker family...
6 Books to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
This week, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a great humanitarian, known for his tireless efforts to fight for freedom, equality,...
Santa Claus is Real:: How We Celebrate St. Nicholas in Our Home
I vividly remember when I found out Santa Claus was not the person delivering my presents on Christmas Eve. I was in third grade....
Happy Thanksgiving?:: When You Struggle with an Attitude of Gratitude
November is my favorite month of the year:: the start of, hopefully, blessedly cool days like today, my son's birthday, my birthday, and one...
Pizza Night Movie Night :: How a Tradition was Born
I love traditions. Baking shortbread cookies and watching A Charlie Brown Christmas; cooking my special whiskey-glazed sweet potatoes and sharing our blessings at Thanksgiving;...