Emily Y
Emily started her career in the publishing industry in 1999, working on curriculum, magazines, books, and newspapers in the time since. She first became involved with Fort Worth Moms in 2013 as a writer. She became the managing editor in 2014. Twelve months later, she became the sole owner of Fort Worth Moms. She is also the host and founder of Momfessions Podcast. In 2014, she co-authored and released Legendary Locals of Fort Worth. She has also co-written a Bible study, Grace in the Empty Spaces. In 2022, she acquired Collin County Moms and Dallas Moms, creating the Beal Media publishing group. She also enjoys gardening, naps, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Vacation Destination :: Dollywood & the Tennessee Mountains
East Tennessee offers hiking, water sports, pride in Native American history, museums, caves to explore, unbelievable yummy (fresh!) food, and the friendliest people ever. You can also find a bit of bustle in Pigeon Forge and Gaitlinburg. However, for our latest trip to Tennessee, we added Dollywood to our list.
School & Food Allergies :: Questions to Ask
For food allergy families, navigating school -- whether for toddlers or elementary and beyond -- is very much a big part of school choice and school preparation. It is an extra layer to consider and, quite frankly, does require initiative and involvement above and beyond the more common school experience. So where do you start, and what bases should you cover? I have divided the answers to these questions into two sections: reaction and prevention.
The Mid-Summer Doldrums
That's when I realized I had a case of the mid-summer doldrums -- discontent and disappointed about how the summer was turning out, and bummed that I didn't have enough time to turn it around. It wasn't going my way.
10 Reasons This Mom Loves Mox Shoes
As a public service to all moms everywhere, please allow me to present the 10 reasons I love Mox Shoes (and stay with me, a discount code for you is on the way)!
5 Reasons to Attend Bloom 2017
Still on the fence about attending Bloom :: An Event for New & Expecting Moms??? Y'all, it's going to be FUN. If you need convincing . . . let me tell you FIVE reasons to attend.
Not Your Mama’s Neimans
Previously located at Ridgmar Mall, the newly constructed store finds its home in the up and coming Shops at Clearfork as the anchor retailer. Before you huff and puff about saying goodbye to the Zodiac memories and the nostalgia of the former Neiman Marcus locale, know that everything that made Neiman Marcus a Fort Worth institution and icon still exists in the new digs -- and just may be even better.
The WAP: Where Are All the Black Dolls?
When I attended our first adoption education seminar, which is an informational workshop for all perspective adoptive parents, hosted by our adoption agency, I completed a worksheet that asked the question: Have you ever...