Ball Cap Mom Blog
Blogging is one of the crazy joys in life.
““Blogging is to writing what extreme sports are to athletics: more free-form, more accident-prone, less formal, more alive. It is, in many ways, writing out loud.” – Andrew Sullivan
The Joy of Kayaking in Allen, Texas: A Guide to the Best Kayaks for Local Lakes
There's something truly magical about kayaking. It's not just a sport or a hobby; it's an adventure that brings you closer to nature and provides a peaceful escape from the daily grind. And for those lucky enough to live near Allen, Texas, the local lakes in the area...
5 Fantastic Toys for Toddlers to Spark Their Imagination
Toddlers are at a stage of rapid development and exploration. They are curious, energetic, and eager to learn about the world around them. Choosing the right toys for toddlers can help foster their creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. In this blog...
The Beach Cruiser Bike That I Didn’t Know I Needed…
I recently spent a week on Kiawah Island in South Carolina. If you haven’t been, you should add it to your list of places to visit. After booking a condo, I read many suggestions on what to do and see while visiting, but one thing that was talked about over and over...
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera: The Best Little “Toy” Camera You’ll Ever Buy…
In a world dominated by cell phone photography and social media, the Fujifilm Instax Mini camera is an amazing and totally fun little camera for people of all ages! It's a refreshing throwback to the days of instant film, and brings a touch of nostalgia to the fun...
The Joy of Balloons! An Amazing Night at the Carson’s Crusaders Superstars Event…
I had the privilege of photographing the Carson's Crusaders Superstars event last weekend. What an amazing opportunity. The Superstars event is a bit different from Brighten the Night, a fund-raising event I've photographed for the Carson's Crusaders Foundation in the...
Homecoming Mums…A Texas Tradition
Before Homecoming: I cautiously walked up to the door of Mums R Us and slowly walked in with my son. We were both new to this, and were not sure what to expect. As soon as we walked in, I knew we were way out of my league, but fortunately, the nice people working...
My VTech Sit-to-Stand Alphabet Train is Still Chugging…
Way back when my kids were tiny tots, I used to try very hard to get them toys that were educational. One of the brands we grew to love around our house was VTech toys. Since my husband and I were both computer nerds, we loved the technology aspect of these toys. Not...
When in Doubt, Always Go with Chick-fil-a…
If you've spent any amount of time in the drive thru of fast food restaurants around the state of Texas, I'm sure you know that the customer service at Chick-fil-a is top notch! The employees always seem happy to be at work, and they always take your order with a...
The Fuji X-T3 – I Finally Found the Perfect “Pocket” Camera
Update 2022: I just thought I had found the perfect pocket camera and was so excited. But at the same time, my husband decided that this pocket camera was a perfect podcasting camera. So now, my cute little Fuji pocket/purse camera sits atop a tripod in my husband's...
Guess What Moved into My Owl Box! Not At All What I Was Hoping For…
Recently, I was out in my backyard filling my bird feeders when I glanced up at our owl box. We put the nesting box up in one of our trees several years ago, and finally, last year we had some wonderful Screech Owls that nested in it. It was so fun to watch the...