Rori Harrington
Rori has lived in Farmers Branch her whole life. She works part-time as an editorial consultant at a local college. She loves Target, Starbucks, Netflix, The Happy Planner, writing, reading and sending real 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 @MadeByRori and @PlansByRori. She met her husband, Zach, in college and they have two living children. Miles (2012) and Aurelia (2015) keep their parents busy and keep their home filled with laughter and shenanigans.
How to Set Minimalist Goals for an Uncertain Future
How do we face a new year when the one we are leaving behind was filled with challenges, grief, and trauma? What does planning for a new year look like as we adjust and...
Keep the Spirit Alive During Your Socially Distanced Holiday
We've spent so much time at home this year. Every day feels like Groundhog Day. Some days look the same as the day before. But I want this socially distanced holiday to stand out...
Create Perfect Teacher Appreciation Gifts
I love teachers, and I love surprising our teachers with gifts. There are many ways to show educators appreciation. You can treat the whole school or just your children’s teachers.
We have done everything...
18 Socially Distant Twists on Trick-or-Treating for Halloween 2020
How do you make Halloween festive and fun while avoiding a pandemic? The CDC has labeled many traditional Halloween activities as high-risk for spreading viruses. But these considerations don’t mean we have to cancel...
Three Lessons 2020 is Teaching Us
Whether our children are in virtual school, preschool, homeschool, or in-person school, we all have the same teacher: 2020. The lessons have challenged and surprised us at every turn. Motherhood cracked open our hearts...
Back-to-School Gift Box for Virtual Learning
My son is starting 2nd grade and my daughter is starting kindergarten this year. Usually, we would be talking to them about transitioning from our summer days at home to the classroom. We might go...
New Parenting Level Achieved: A Checklist for When Your Child Swallows Something That Isn’t...
I'm not a doctor or a nurse but I put together this "so your kid swallowed an earring" checklist after my daughter did just that. I hope you find it helpful if your child decides...
How To Finally Start And Keep A Budget
“I know I should be better about keeping a budget but I don’t even know where to start. and I don’t want to spend a lot of time on it.”
Stop thinking of it as...
7 North Texas Shops to Support from the Comfort of Home
The time is always right to support local makers and business owners and there has never been a better time to show your local shops some love.
March 29, 2020 is National Mom & Pop...
Oh, the Things Moms Google!
In celebration of Dr. Seuss's Birthday/Read Across America Day, Rori came up with a new-mom spin on the classic Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Congratulations!
Your baby is here.
Now it's time to Google
All those new-mom fears.
You...
11 Books On Minimalism That Every Mom Should Read
What is the opposite of a minimalist? That question has come up for me off and on as I've read books about doing less and owning less the past few years. After reading these...
Notes From a Pro-Screen Parent
My children are in elementary school. They watch movies and stream TV shows and play video games. I am a pro-screen parent.
If you believe screen time is the path to ruin, you (yeah, you...