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...
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...
Why I love gardening
Our first-year backyard garden in our new home in Houston is doing pretty well this spring! We planted in mid-March, and now 2 months later we are over-run with delicious cherry tomatoes. We’ve had many jalapeños, I just found our first few green beans, and our herbs:...
5 best things about being a mom to a toddler and baby
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, and I’ll be celebrating my fourth Mother’s Day with my kids and husband. Being a mom has changed me in so many ways and I am so grateful I get to be mom to two amazing kids. My journey to motherhood wasn’t...
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...
Top 10 Reasons to Become an Engineer
When I was in college my Society of Women Engineers (SWE) section designed and sold T-shirts as a fundraiser. We used the money to pay for hosting activities such as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and help pay for trips to the SWE National Conference. I was the...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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