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.
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...
Waco Moms Blog is Growing | Meet Valerie Kocel
Waco Moms Blog is Growing | Meet Valerie Kocel
My name is Valerie Kocel, and I can’t wait to share my crazy life stories with you through the Waco Moms Blog!
I was born and...