Tess
Tess is an Arlington native, who only moved away for her time at Texas A&M University, where she obtained an early childhood through sixth grade education degree. After graduation, she moved back to Arlington, started teaching, and married the man of her dreams. She then pursued her masters in mind, brain, and education from the University of Texas at Arlington. She now has a beautiful two-year-old daughter. Tess is currently the director of children's ministries at a church in Arlington. She loves travel, nature, and being with family.
10 New Thanksgiving Traditions for Your Family :: Pick One!
My daughter's contribution to Thanksgiving is muffins. She makes them every year to share with family and friends. Muffins aren't a traditional Thanksgiving food, but they are special because my daughter made them. Why not make it a tradition?
3 Things I Wish I Did Before Coming Home with a Newborn
My husband and I did a ton of research and thought we were prepared for our newborn. As much as a prepared, there were some things I wish I had done before coming home with my newborn.
Create Your Own At-Home Summer Camp, Fort Worth Style
You can do crafts, baking, or other activities at home that relate to your theme. If you are doing a theme of "Our Natural World," you can go on a hunt around your neighborhood of plants and animals.
Ways to Engage Kids in Nature
In order to truly appreciate nature, you have to be still and reflect. Teaching a child to do that is not the easiest.
The Night My Daughter Saw a Bear in Her Room
Around 2:00 a.m. on a Monday morning, my husband and I woke up to a shriek. It was our daughter yelling that there was a bear in her room. We rushed in to see...
Local Community Service Projects and Volunteer Ideas for Kids of Every Age
One of my favorite serving activities to do is make sack lunches for the local shelter. We make turkey sandwiches with chips, fruit, and a dessert, and we put it in a sack lunch for the residents.
The Importance of Connecting
Sometimes motherhood is lonely. We are caught up in work, making lunches, setting appointments, and driving our kids everywhere that when we finally have time to ourselves, we just want to sleep.