Kathy Oaks
Hi! I'm Kathy! When I'm not at work, I'm chasing after my 9 year old and 7 year old. But I'm usually at work. Or chasing after kids. Strengths: cooking and/or making messes in the kitchen, running late, drinking coffee, reading books.
Weaknesses: growing plants, dusting, offering unsolicited advice.
Meal Planning that Works – plus a freebie!
About a year ago as my husband and I were reviewing our monthly budget, we realized that the amount of money we were spending on restaurant meals was, frankly, a little obscene. Plus -...
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
"Think of the happiest things, it’s the same as having wings." - Disney’s Peter Pan
A few months ago, Make-A-Wish North Texas asked my son, “If you could have anything or do anything or be...
Our Favorite Things – Summer Edition
Kathy here and today I’m channeling my inner Oprah (I LOVE OPRAH!) with our first-ever installment of “Our Favorite Things.” Just like Oprah, we’ll be periodically sharing with you some of our favorite things....
Fun FREE Event: Touch-A-Truck by Junior League of Lubbock
Gather round, ye moms of littles, and let me tell you about my kids' favorite event in Lubbock, which also happens to be FREE. No money. Gratis. Leave your wallet at home. (Can I...
Taking the OUCH out of getting a Poke
In 2016 my son was diagnosed with a blood disorder (more on that to come!) that requires regular monitoring of his blood. That means, regular trips to the lab to have a blood draw...
Meet Kathy Oaks!
Have you ever described yourself as “overcommitted”? Have you been in a hurry since approximately 1997, and do you still feel like you are perpetually running late? Do you currently have a meeting agenda, a...
Meal Prep Sunday
My New Favorite Thing: Meal Prep Sunday Whether you’re a working-outside-the-home mom or a working-inside-the-home mom, we’re all running in a million directions all day, and by the time 6 o’clock rolls around the last...