Emily McDonough
Emily, her husband and their toddler son moved from Northern California to Dallas a little over two years ago. Shortly after their arrival to the Big D their daughter was born—the first Texan in the family! Emily worked as a middle school counselor in California, and misses the daily drama of adolescence, but is enjoying being a stay at home mom and exploring Dallas. She is quickly adjusting to Texas life, and can be found escaping the summer heat at the amazing Children’s Adventure Garden at the Arboretum, thank you shade and splash pads! You can read about her adventures in parenting and Dallas life by visiting her blog, Fresh,Pure,Sweet .
New Year Resolutions! Here we go Again…
What is it about New Year resolutions? There is something so refreshing in the possibility of starting a new year off with a blank slate. We can be the best versions of our dream...
3 Online Workouts You Can Do At Home
I just had my third baby, and I am very anxious to get back into a regular exercise routine, however, I do not belong to a gym! Until recently the weather was too hot...
Back to School (Preschool Edition)
Back to school, it is already time to start thinking about it! It is a time filled with mixed emotions. You will miss the carefree days and nights of the summer when bedtimes and...
Preparing for a New Baby
I am due with my third baby towards the end of July, and I have never experienced this strong nesting desire until this child. I think if I don’t snap out of it soon...
A Beautiful Escape to Wind Point Park
This is my summer of “staycations”, I am eight months pregnant so local getaways are what I have to look forward to until this baby arrives. Being from Northern California my favorite local getaway...
A Letter to My Third Child
This is a letter to my third child. Is it a love letter? A complaint? A letter of resignation? I don’t know. I just know that these are the words coming out when I...
A Transplant’s Guide to Moving
Moving is not fun, moving with kids is painful and moving to a new state or city no family or friends is downright terrifying. I speak from experience. Two years ago I moved from...
Books to Read to Your Kids: The Good, The Bad, And the Uncomfortable
We all read to our kids, it is definitely one of the most relaxing family activities. There are so many wonderful, happy and funny children’s books. However, what happens when life brings some not...