Erin

Erin
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Erin grew up in West Texas and met her husband there in college. She and J. have been married for 24 years and have lived all over Texas and the Caribbean. She settled in Corpus about 6 years ago and loves being close to the beach once again. Erin’s son arrived when she was 39, so she’s a late-comer to the mommy party! Erin has been writing in some form for most of her professional career, including for TV news, press releases and commercials. She joined CCMB to learn more about blogging. She also contributes videos of CCMB events. Likes: Weezer, avocados, nerd humor, reading, cooking, eating and wine. Dislikes: people who drive slow in the fast lane and being late.

Worth It Wednesday: Walmart Edition

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Normally, a Worth It Wednesday post is about paying a little more for a higher quality product that might be a splurge, but makes you happy. Or it might be about a product that...
Fish Tacos

South Texas Blackened Fish Tacos

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South Texas coastal waters are teeming with delicious fish, perfect for making fish tacos. My husband landed a 23 inch black drum recently, and this is the recipe I created to enjoy his fabulous...
Backyard Movie Night

Backyard Movie Night: Equipment needed, set-up and more

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My family's favorite movie theatre isn't a chain or an independent or even in front of our couch. It's right outside. Here's how to set up a backyard movie night at your house! Why I...
What is ASMR?

What is ASMR? Sounds of relaxation or noises of nightmares?

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My husband has started watching and listening to ASMR videos before bed. Don't worry, I'm not going to give you TMI about our love life. So, what is ASMR? ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian...
Canned Chicken 3 Ways

Canned Chicken: 3 recipes that are easy to make and yummy to eat!

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If it's too hot to cook, too long til payday, or too taxing to think of what to make for supper, keep reading for 3 recipes to use canned chicken. Before I get to the...

MICROBLOG: A small splash of normal

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I took my son to a public pool today. I thought about this outing a lot. I have been taking COVID-19 seriously since the beginning, with my family being extremely limited in going out and...

National Sunscreen Day – Protecting your family’s skin

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National Sunscreen Day falls every year on the Friday before Memorial Day. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention calls it "Don't Fry Day", which is another way to say, use sunscreen and other...

My Rocking Chair – MICROBLOG

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My husband recently asked me if I would consider getting rid of my rocking chair, as our home is getting a bit cramped with stuff.  No. No way. Not gonna happen. That rocking chair was a...

Shark Teeth: This wasn’t in the baby book!

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Shark Teeth. No, it's not a follow up song to Baby Shark.  Here's the scoop: My five-year-old was eating breakfast one morning, when I noticed he was digging in his mouth. I asked him if had...
Avocados on plate

Freeze avocado for yummy deliciousness any time!

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Avocados are one of my all-time favorite foods. But they're finicky. Wait just a hair too long for them to ripen, and they go from hard as a rock to gross mush in a...