Indoor Herb Garden Guide (guest post from ProFlowers) & my garden update
I haven’t posted about our little raised-bed backyard garden in a few months. The hot Houston summer was pretty rough on our garden and we haven’t produced much since June. But now that it’s starting to cool down, our herbs (basil, rosemary, and...1 year after our first move with kids
Last week was a big milestone for us – it’s been one year since we relocated to Houston! It was our 4th work-related relocation for my husband and I as a couple, and our first with children. In many ways the move was much the same as our previous three moves,...
6 Tips for managing stress for busy moms
I think it’s normal for busy moms to get stressed from time to time (or most of the time). We have a lot on our plates: raising kids (and EVERYTHING that comes with that responsibility), job, cleaning, cooking, laundry, exercise, hobbies, social life. It’s exhausting...
My Mom has Two Jobs by Michelle Travis – a children’s book for working moms
When I started this blog a few years ago I was a working mom. I worked part-time as an engineer and raised my son. Shortly after my daughter was born I decided to stay home with my kids for awhile. I’m starting to think about working again, so I know it’s...
Celebrating the 4th of July
I love the summer, so naturally the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a day Americans come together to enjoy the best food, company, and activities summer has to offer and celebrate our great nation. A typical 4th of July for my family includes a...
My top 8 tips for traveling with two young kids
Summertime is definitely my favorite time of year. From wearing light clothes and sandals everywhere, to pool and splash pad days, to endless watermelon and salads, to long sunny days – I can’t get enough. And like many families, summer is our favorite time to...
A busy mom’s guide to Stitch Fix
For the last three years I have been wanting to try Stitch Fix. It seems like a great idea – stylists pick fashionable outfits for you, you get free shipping and returns, you can try on the clothes in the comfort of your own home, and choose what to keep and...
Stay-at-Home Mom vs. Engineer
Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed as a stay-at-home mom and wondering if I’d be happier as a working mom. I know it’s a grass is always greener situation, because when I was working I wondered if I’d be happier as a stay-at-home mom. One of the reasons I’ve been...
Marriage tax changes
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that my husband is also an engineer. We worked together for over 10 years, until I decided to take a career break to become a stay-at-home mom to our two young kids almost a year ago. When my husband’s not...Welcome
Hi, I’m Emily. I’m an engineer, mom, and wife. I encourage kids to love STEAM and motivate women to find personal happiness in their career and motherhood journeys.
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