Sarah Spencer
Sarah was raised in Plano, took a detour in Oklahoma for college, and now lives in McKinney. She's a teacher and mom who believes that 10 three year olds are easier to handle than one. Sarah and her husband, Nathaniel, are foster and adoptive parents and advocates. Big fans of deep conversations, they run a blog that helps parents connect with their kids over entertainment. She likes to try DIY projects that are way over her head and experiment with different teas and chocolates while binge-watching great series. Follow Sarah at Down the Hobbit Hole Blog and follow on Facebook or Instagram for her movie and book guides for parents.
Virtual Get-Togethers: 10 Family FaceTime (or Zoom) Activities
One of the benefits of becoming so Zoom-oriented is realizing that we can connect more often with friends and family who live far away. Need to social distance this holiday season? Just can't make...
10 Tips for an ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
Full confession up front.
I have self-diagnosed ADHD. After my mom got diagnosed, my sister was quick to follow up and get formally diagnosed. My brother-in law-has also been diagnosed. At the time, I thought...
8 Easy DIY Disney Costumes + More Movie-Inspired Costume Ideas
Halloween is almost here! DIY Disney costumes are my absolute favorite to play around with. My enthusiasm for my kids' or family's costumes varies by year, and while I am certainly not against buying...
CCM’s Consciously Coupled Relationship Series :: 3 Best Relationship Books That Have Actually...
Consciously Coupled explores everything relationships from the perspectives of local moms AND a licensed therapist. We’re discussing couples therapy, the pros and cons of relationship books, tips on navigating cross-cultural relationships, how to find...
Precedented Tears: Let’s Talk about the Second Wave of Coronavirus
I opened Facebook to see a post about my cousin struggling to breathe in the hospital. And the loss of a beloved professor from COVID. I opened Instagram to see a friend post about...
Splish Splash: A Guide to {Free} Spray Parks in Collin County
A trip to the splash pad with my kiddos is by far my favorite pastime each summer: no need for life jackets, appropriate for a wide age range of kids, and typically located next...
Don’t Freak Out About the “Summer Slide” THIS Summer
The school year seems to drag, until the last few weeks! I’ve talked to several parents who feel like their kids really missed out on a lot of educational content this year and are...
How to Host a Bug-Proof, Chilled-Out Texas BBQ this Summer
So you’re ready to have friends over for a Texas backyard BBQ. You’ve got the socially distanced seating, tracked the weather, and have the food together. I did, too, but I still had a...