Valerie
Valerie was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas but spent many years living in Colorado, Florida and Ohio. She is thrilled to be back in Texas again with her husband Paul and their daughter, Sofia. She is a board certified music therapist and a Music Together® director and teacher in the Waco area. She loves coffee, animals, teaching, scrapbooking, baking and listening to records.
I Double Dare You to Shop Local
Back in the 80's and 90's, the trend was going to the mall. Everyone went to the mall. Teenagers went to hang out for hours so they could do pretty much nothing at all,...
The Summer of Boredom
Social media tends to hype of the idea of summer. We see ads for giant water parks with children delightfully splashing at the park with their parents after spending almost $100 per person to...
Is my child ready for kindergarten?
I remember when this question became front and center in my mind. When my daughter was 3 years old, I began thinking about school and when to start. Since her birthday is in late...
Finding Your Voice | Music + Kids
I can’t recall a time when music wasn’t a part of my life. Even before I was born, my parents were singing and playing guitar and piano. Music moves us. Music motivates us. Music soothes us. Music reminds us.
Even...
My Uncomfort Zone | Friendships
My Uncomfort Zone | Friendships
Making friends doesn't come easy for me. I could easily just slink back into my own little corner and never talk to a single person. And I might just be...
You’re Gonna Miss This Someday, But . . . .
You're Gonna Miss This Someday, But . . . .
As a mom of a newborn, I remember thinking. . . .
"I am so exhausted. She keeps waking up at all hours of the night...
Holiday Desserts For All!
Holiday Desserts For All!
Spending time in the kitchen around the holidays is one of my favorite pastimes. I love baking, cooking, creating and sharing it all with my family and friends. But a year...
A Guide to Holiday Events In & Around Waco
Our family moved to Waco from a big city in Colorado a little over a year ago, so we only had a few months to research the area and find fun holiday things to...
Pregnancy Loss Wish List
Pregnancy Loss Wish List
Any kind of loss is difficult. The loss of a parent, a child, a beloved pet. But the loss of a pregnancy is can be quite different.
For me it was quiet,...
5 Easy Back to School Meal Prep Tips
5 Easy Back to School Meal Prep Tips
As most moms (and dads too!) can attest to, we tend to multi-task and juggle a lot of tasks every day. This goes for working parents and...