Winter storm feeds were full of exploding trees, frozen cows, and straight-up chaos — but what’s actually real?

In this quick bonus clip, I’m breaking down the truth behind the viral winter freeze claims so parents can stay informed without the panic spiral. Fast facts, zero fluff, and just enough sense to keep it grounded.

Perfect mini listen if you’re navigating cold weather, power outage prep, or storm rumors with kids in the house.

Winter Storm 2026 hit Texas, and for the first time, I had to prepare for a winter storm while solo parenting in a state I’m still learning. From panic grocery runs and power grid anxiety to dripping faucets, manual toilet flushing, and unexpected moments of strength, this episode is a real-life look at motherhood, mental load, and doing hard things even when you’re exhausted. I share what it’s like to model bravery for your kids, the surprise of the military clearing my husband to come home early (after the storm), and the quiet moments that mattered most.

In this episode of Shhh, My Kids Are Asleep, I sit down with my daughter to talk about the Instagram account she thought was a secret for three years. Spoiler: it wasn’t as hidden as she thought. I discovered it quietly, said nothing, and waited. After a big family move to Texas, we finally talked about it all.

This is an honest online convo.

If you’re a parent navigating Instagram, secret accounts, digital boundaries, or just trying to keep an open line with your teen, this episode is for you. No yelling. No shaming. Just curiosity, accountability, and real conversation.

Our GPS said we were in the middle of water… and it was right.
A bonus episode about a first car ferry ride in Louisiana, Texas road trips, trusting detours, and parenting on the move.

My husband wanted to take the scenic route home from Louisiana, which felt questionable at first… until it wasn’t. We talk about road trips in the truck, kids missing California beaches, and the moment you realize the Gulf looks surprisingly familiar. A low-key episode about detours, perspective, and letting the ride unfold.

In this episode of Shhh, My Kids Are Asleep, I share a simple cheat code for surviving life after vacation — building a decompression day into the end of your trip so you can rest, reset, and ease back into the week instead of crashing straight into real life.

I also talk about traveling to Louisiana to visit family, reconnecting with cousins, and how it felt like no time had passed at all. Cousins really are built-in friends, and sometimes the easiest relationships are the ones that don’t need explaining.

We reflect on the importance of checking in on the people we love, my regret about not visiting my grandma more, and the gratitude that comes with having the means and opportunity to spend time with family while we can.

This episode is about slowing down, being present, and finding small ways to take care of yourself — even after the trip ends.

I pulled off a Christmas surprise for my kids that required weeks of secrecy, a midnight airport run, and some serious cover stories.

I almost got caught more than once.
I was shaking the whole drive.
And somehow… it worked.

This is the story. 🎄✈️

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Don't forget I have a secret ingredient for the best homemade cinnamon rolls! Reach out and I will tell you!

I talk about losing my husband's BIG Christmas gift after hiding it from myself (yes, it's still missing),
why I’m skipping New Year’s resolutions,
and why I’m not becoming a “new version” of myself this year.I am she. She is me. I’m already her.

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Holiday edition episode 🤍

Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
I said what I said.

Sandwiched around Home Alone and a reminder that if Kevin McCallister survived, the rest of us will have a great Christmas too.

I mentioned that I’d never cut my own Christmas tree…
and my mom immediately corrected me.

She sent a voice note telling a childhood story I don’t remember at all —
but my sister confirms it’s true.

It’s a small moment, but it turned into something bigger about memory, family, and how the holidays carry stories we don’t always remember living.

Short.
Cozy.
Unexpected.