Rori Harrington
Rori has lived in Farmers Branch her whole life. She met her husband Zach in college and they have two living children, Miles and Aurelia. She works part-time as an editorial consultant at a local college and serves as the social media director for a Dallas artist collective. She loves books, Target, coffee, subscription boxes, Netflix and snail mail. And she is trying to accept the fact that she will never catch up with the laundry. You can often find her on Instagram at @MadeByRori .
Encouraging a Picky Eater with {The New Food Game}
I have tried many things to encourage my picky eater to try new foods. We stick with positive reinforcement with our children. This was at the direction of their pediatrician. I do not want...
Why We Love Our {Public School}
My children attend our neighborhood public school. Our district offers residents the option of choosing to attend another school which many of our neighbors have done. Some selected other schools for dual-language programs and...
Reimagine School and Find Your Village at Parish Episcopal School
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Finding our village can make all the difference for our families and our children. And finding an educational institution which...
Birth Stories :: Joy from Complicated Births
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The first
The first time I went into labor was sort of standard.
Except it wasn’t.
It was a billion degrees outside and I was coming home from work. My...
Momlife Just Got Easier Thanks to Cooklist App
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I have been trying to cook at home and meal plan more this year. It’s going really...
Book Your Hilton Anatole Couples’ Stay and {Get Away} with Texas-Sized Savings
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We were lucky enough to enjoy a couples' stay at the Hilton Anatole during Hilton's Texas-Sized...
Telling My Kids About the Siblings They Never Knew
One of the bigger challenges I hadn’t really anticipated as a baby-loss mom parenting rainbow (or subsequent) children was how to talk to my young children about their brothers.
My son has a big heart...
Gussie Field Watterworth Park Features Inclusive Playground in Farmers Branch
There are so many reasons to love Farmers Branch, the City in a Park, and Gussie Field Watterworth Park is one of my family’s favorite spots in our city.
My son absolutely loves walking through...
If the Hustle is a Hassle, Give Yourself Permission to Quit
There’s this motivational quote meme, often attributed to Banksy, going around that goes something like this, “If you’re tired, learn to rest. Not to quit.” Every time I read it, I find it bothersome....
5 Reasons to Love Farmers Branch :: the City in a {Park}
My roots run deep in my hometown, Farmers Branch. I grew up here, attended Carrollton-Farmers Branch public schools, bought a house here (in the same neighborhood as my mom and late grandparents), and now...
Catch The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at AT&T PAC {TICKET DISCOUNT CODE}
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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect family outing. It is a musical with awesome costumes,...
Six Magic Words to Get Kids to Help Clean
I have discovered six magic words that get my kids to help clean up around the house. It has been incredible, y'all. No more cleaning up for them or nagging them repeatedly to pick...