Every couple year as life changes, we have to change the blog so today I wanted to share an updated đ¸ ABOUT US Page: FAITH, FAMILY & THE UNBREAKABLE CIRCLE BEHIND THEMOMMIESREVIEWS.COM I hope you enjoyed getting to know us a little bit better. If you have any questions leave me a comment and I will answer them as soon as possible
đź A New Chapter Rooted in Faith
When I first created TheMommiesReviews.com, I never imagined how deeply this space would grow into the heart of my familyâs story. What began as a simple blog for reviews and everyday life has become a reflection of everything the LORD has carried me through â joy, heartbreak, healing, and grace.
âWithout the LORD, I wouldnât be who I am today â and neither would Charlie or David.â
This rebrand isnât about becoming something new. Itâs about becoming more fully who weâve always been.
đź Where Our Story Begins
I started this blog because I wanted a place where moms could feel seen, supported, and encouraged. A place where real life â not the polished version â could be shared openly.
- The messy days
- The beautiful days
- The days that made me laugh
- The days that brought me to my knees
From the beginning, my faith was woven into every post. Not because I set out to be a âfaith blogger,â but because my faith is part of my identity.
đ CALLOUT BOX: My Truth
Faith isnât a topic on this blog â itâs the foundation of my life.
đź Charlieâs Journey: A Testament to Faith
If youâve been with us for a while, youâve watched Charlie grow up right here. From a little boy to a young man with a strong moral compass, a gentle heart, and a deep faith.
He prayed for a Christian partner â someone who shared his values and dreams â and the LORD answered that prayer. Watching him step into adulthood with integrity and purpose has been one of my greatest blessings.
âHis story is part of this blogâs story â because this blog has always been about family.â
đź Suzanne: The Butterfly in Our Logo
There is no way to tell our story without honoring Suzanne.
Her memory is woven into everything I do. Her love is part of every post. Her presence is felt in every design choice.
The butterfly in our logo isnât just a symbol â itâs her.
- The last song we danced to
- The reminder that love never leaves
- The sign that she is still part of our circle
đ CALLOUT BOX: Why the Butterfly Matters
The butterfly is Suzanneâs symbol â a reminder of love, memory, and transformation.
đź The Circle: Our Unbreakable Symbol
When I chose the circle for our new logo, it wasnât just for aesthetics. It represents everything I believe about family:
- No beginning
- No end
- Unbroken
- Whole
- Connected
âA circle is unbreakable â and thatâs what I want my family to be.â This circle represents our faith, our unity, our gratitude, and our story.
đź The Meaning Behind Our Branding– Every element of our rebrand carries meaning:
đŚ The Butterfly
Suzanneâs presence. Hope. Transformation.
đ¸ The Flower– Warmth. Nurturing. Our pastel, cozy identity.
đľ The Circle– Unity. Family. Faith.
⨠âGrateful, Thankful & Blessed “Our truth. Our testimony. Our daily reminder.
đź What Youâll Find Here
This blog has grown, but its heart hasnât changed. Youâll still find:
- Family stories
- Recipes
- Homeschool ideas
- Reviews
- Encouragement
- Music that moves the soul
- Real-life moments â the messy, the beautiful, and everything in between
But now, youâll also find something deeper:
A renewed sense of purpose. A clearer identity. A stronger foundation.
đź Faith at the Center
I donât hide my faith. I donât water it down. I donât apologize for it.
Because without the LORD, I wouldnât have survived the storms Iâve walked through. I wouldnât have had the strength to raise Charlie. I wouldnât have had the courage to keep going after losing Suzanne.
âMy faith is not a topic â itâs my foundation.â
And if sharing that turns some people away, then they were never meant to be part of this circle.
đź Why This Rebrand Matters
This rebrand is a declaration:
- Our family is growing
- Our story is evolving
- Our faith is deepening
- Our gratitude is overflowing
- Our blessings are worth celebrating
Itâs a reminder that even after loss, there is beauty. Even after heartbreak, there is hope. Even after change, there is purpose.
đź Thank You for Being Here
Whether youâve been here since the beginning or youâre just joining our circle, I want you to know:
You matter here. Your story matters here. Your heart matters here.
This blog is not just mine. Itâs ours.
A place where faith meets family. A place where gratitude grows. A place where blessings are counted. A place where love continues â even beyond this life.
We are not perfect. We are not polished. We are grateful, thankful, and blessed â and weâre so glad youâre here.
I hope you enjoyed my story and if there is anything I can answer for you, please let me know. There is much more to my family and this blog that just Charlie and I there is David and our fur babies Pheobie and Bear. As we grow, I can use all the feedback I can get so please share your comments below and let’s grow together.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates