Today we resume our Meet a Mom Series. We chose an incredibly special Mom to kick off the series. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Today’s Meet a Mom – Jen Petroskey – is a warrior of a Mom. She encompasses hope, strength and realness. 2 years ago this month, her son Declan started chemo treatments for tumors in each eye for Bi-lateral Retinoblastoma.  This Mama is truly inspiring to me because though I know her journey the past few years has not been easy she has chosen to go through it with such strength and grace. Juggling all things motherhood can be challenging in itself, and when life takes you to unprecedented roads there are Mothers that show you what true grace looks like. This Mama along with her family show so much will and hope to keep pushing forward despite the challenges, and it is truly remarkable. I feel truly fortunate to have met this Mama.  The valuable lessons she shows those around her, without even knowing it, is why I knew she needed to be showcased as today’s Meet a Mom feature.

Today we are showcasing Bella V Home Design as part of our Saturday Business Feature series! The owner, Bella Vignola Moran, is a local Mama to two adorable boys. This Mama is incredibly talented at what she does. Her energy fills the room and she has so much expertise in her design field. She has such a passion about what she does and she has amazing taste. There is so much that comes into re-doing a bathroom, picking out the right paint, kitchens/bathrooms, and all areas of your home. This Mama is so knowledgeable and truly helps give Moms the gift of time by providing her design expertise each step of the way no matter what project you have.  I am happy to support this small local business and the amazing Mama behind it!

Each year around this time, a few major retailers have Car Seat Trade in events to help remind us that our children need to be in their correct car seat and one that is not expired. The Car Seat event helps recycle old car seats and gives you a discount on a new car seat. Check out the details on the Car Seat Trade-in Event that is back at Target this year and the participating stores. Also listed is a refresher on car seat requirements in Texas.

We love sharing businesses with mamas, specifically businesses that make our lives easier, those go-to businesses that were literally made for busy moms and give us a little bit of time back in our day to day. Zohr Tire Delivery is one of those businesses…

Fall may be around the corner but the Texas heat will be here a while longer! Popsicles are synonymous with summer weather, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. While we don’t judge store bought varieties, making them allows you to control the ingredients, and doubles as a kid-friendly activity. Here are a few recipes to try, divided into two categories—kid-friendly, and 21 & Over (aka spiked varieties). Plus, fun molds to use when making them!