Sarah Crilley
Sarah Crilley lives in Plano, Texas with her nine-year-old son Caleb, husband Nick, and adopted french bulldog Daisy. They are introducing the newest member of the family, Rocky Elliott the Hedgehog! (Yes . . . Hedgehog) With hands full balancing "working mommy-life", Sarah works full-time managing the team at Real News PR in Dallas. She is a lover of coffee, listening to podcasts, attending community events, social media, and writing! She enjoys connecting and sharing with other moms. Sarah has been a contributor for CCM since October 2016! She loves blogging and plans to incorporate video into some of her posts.
How our House Gecko Became our Pet Gecko
Disclaimer: We successfully captured a gecko and he has remained a pet. Yes. A pet. I know you must see dozens of these in your home. Here is my recollection of our "gecko capture"...
How to Deal with LICE
"Hey mom, for some reason.. I don't know what it is, but...my head is really itchy." Caleb, my 8-year-old, came into my bathroom and literally before my eyes, my WORST fears were alive and...
It’s Fall Y’all: Family Photo Cheat Sheet for the Season
Kicking off the upcoming holiday season with family photos? Us, too!
This colorful season has so much to offer and it's a great time to grab the kids and capture those unique moments where everyone...
Sparking Creativity in Kids…Even When We Don’t Feel Like It
The dragon library book. The one you begged me for. It has been sitting in my car for seven weeks.
It was a DRAWING book. Of all the books for us to bring home, I...
Learning Math with Legos
Legos are a big hit in our house and let's just say...math has not been as popular. My 8-year-old, Caleb, spends hours creating and building Legos. That's why creating math problems out of Legos...
Kid + Mom Date Night at Home
Why go out when you can stay IN with your kids and make it a memorable time? When I know it's going to be just Caleb and me on the weekends in the evening,...
Toys R Us is History
I had mixed feelings as I strolled through what is the end of an era as we all know it. The Mother of All Toy Stores, Toys R Us, is closing. I remember hearing months...
My Best Tips on Cooking with Kids
My first cooking expectations were something out of a magazine, but I quickly realized cooking with your kid is ALL about the learning opportunity. The more you do it, the easier it will get, I...