Just For Fun – Sarah C. Close

Who’s that lady?

Excuse me, but I think you’ve confused me with someone else. Everyone keeps telling me that my oldest daughter is about to turn...

March 20, 2013

Snooping, Swelling, and the Flu

I have a history of almost ruining Christmas. I never mean to do it, and sometimes it’s not even my fault, but I...

December 21, 2012

Scary Stuff

This is the month you’re expecting to read about Halloween, but I’ve got something truly scary to discuss with you. On September 7, my...

October 1, 2012

Bloodsuckers

Don’t be thrown off by that title. I’m not talking about teenage paranormal romance novels. We have a REAL vampire crisis on our...

June 8, 2012

Reunited, and it feels so…ugh.

I’m getting old. My 20-year high school reunion is officially around the corner, and I am SO NOT READY for it. For a...

April 13, 2012

Have a great trip…see you next Fall

When we moved from San Jose back to Texas in 2005, my husband and I promised ourselves we would continue to visit our...

October 30, 2011

Hot Stuff

I really want to write something witty and engaging for you this month, but frankly, it’s too hot. Seriously hot. Can’t-touch-the-steering-wheel hot. Cook-an-egg-on-the-driveway...

August 26, 2011

No Longer Adrift

It’s hard to be a chicken when your kids are watching, but man, I could barely hold it together once Chuck, the lead...

July 13, 2011

Get on the Lists

You will never confuse me with a frugal person. In my opinion, money is made to be spent. It’s like a transmogrification miracle:...

June 24, 2011

Not Her Type

With summer vacation in full swing, and a vacation in my family’s near future, I decided to set my 9 year old up...

June 4, 2011

Calgon, take me away…for at least three days

Welcome back, my friends. This is the season of go-go-go, of speed-breakfasting, bus-catching, and teleporting between home and school and dance and soccer....

September 9, 2010

Help! I’m stranded and I need money…

I know it’s no laughing matter, but I have to admit I thought it was a little bit funny. I have this friend...

July 7, 2010

Road Trip Evolution

When I was a little girl, my family drove everywhere. My parents revered all things practical and efficient, and cars fit the bill...

June 17, 2010

To Facebook or not to Facebook

Someone recently forwarded my husband a link to an episode of “South Park” where the primary topic is Facebook. Now, I’m sure there...

May 13, 2010

Words with Family

Last year, my oldest daughter turned seven—and, if you recall my article here on SouthlakeMoms.com, she desperately wanted an iPhone. Tech freaks though...

March 14, 2010

Apron Strings

Several weeks ago at the bookstore, while waiting on kids and poking lazily through the new releases table, I found a title that...

February 6, 2010

Let the Chaos Begin!

School is now in session. Let the chaos begin! Mind you, I’m not just talking about school mayhem. Some of you, like me, have...

September 17, 2009